My Revolution®/OptiClean®/PowerForce® Bagless Canister Vacuum has no suction | Support

• Lift off the dirt cup and empty if needed

  • Snap dirt cup down into place with a click

  • Verify the air regulator on handle is set for high suction

    • Open = less suction

  • Ensure filters are clean and correctly installed

    • Lift off dirt up and unclip dirt cup lid, then pivot backwards
    • Pull filter upwards to remove
    • Take out the cyclone screen by gripping the two tabs
    • Twist counter-clockwise until you hear a click, then pull straight up
    • Cyclone filter screen, dirt cup filter and foam filter can be hand washed in cold water with mild detergent
    • Rinse well and completely air dry (24-48 hours) before reinstalling
    • Attach cyclone filter screen into dirt cup by placing back into position, lining up “close” with the tab below dirt cup lid hinge
    • Twist clockwise to lock
    • Place pre-motor filter on top with foam side facing down
    • Close dirt cup lid and replace dirt container
    • To check post-motor filter,
    • Take off filter door (located on back of machine) by pushing down on tab and pulling out
    • Post-motor filter can be hand washed in cold water with a mild detergent
    • Rinse well and completely air dry (24/48 hours) before reinstalling
    • Replace filter door by placing tabs on bottom of filter door into notches on bottom of post-motor filter compartment
    • Push tab forward (back into machine) to lock into place

  • Inspect entire hose for cracks or holes

    • If damaged, a replacement hose needs to be ordered

  • Disconnect hose and check for a clog in suction opening

  • Turn machine on and place hand over intake where hose attaches

    • If suction at intake and no debris blocking, hose is clogged
    • Work clog loose by massaging clogged area and/or gently twisting hose where clogged until it works itself free
    • Push broomstick through hose to clear clog if needed

  • Make sure hose is securely attached to suction opening

  • Plug machine in and try again

If machine is still not suctioning, please visit a BISSELL Authorized Service Center or Contact Us

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