Hi, I have a cleanview bagless model# 3576-2 and my belt keeps breaking (it seems like one of the rings it should wrap around is missing) right now I have been wrapping it around the brush and a metal rod. Also, the dirt collected is going directly into the hose and not the bagless filter. What is going on?

Hi Chris! Lock the vacuum in the upright position, set the height adjustment to the desired setting, then recline the handle for the change to be made.
If you continue having difficulty, you may want to have one of our Authorized Service Centers inspect your vacuum.
Here's a quick link to help you locate one in your area: http://www.bissell.com/service-centers/?cid=ccsocial

try this link
http://www.vacsite.com/en/bissell-parts-1/bissell-parts/3576-cleanview-ii-bagless.html

Hi there,

Well the problem happens due to the belt If the belt not installed correctly, the rubber belt will grate against one of the components in the roller brush housing. The friction of the belt against the housing produces a pungent burning odor. To correct this you need a right belt, each vacuum cleaner manufacturer produces specific belts for specific machines. An incompatible belt installed on the vacuum cleaner will cause the belt to break or burn.

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It is most likely due to a worn, stretched or broken belt. Here is a link to the belt you need for your model and the manual:

Bissell CleanView II Belts

User Guide (PDF)

Here is the manual:

User Guide (PDF)

First check to see if the brush rolls freely with no belt in place. If not remove the brush roll and clean and lube the end caps. If the caps are nylon try to gently pop them off to inspect underneath.
Clean the motor shaft with extra fine wet dry sandpaper, then install the belt around the shaft and onto the brush before engaging the brush in it`s socket. Now use the brush to leverage into place.Check again for free smooth rotation, then replace the cover plate

http://www.bissell.com/images/UserGuides/3574-3576_1005.pdf

http://www.bissell.com/images/UserGuides/3574-3576_1005.pdf

http://www.bissell.com/images/UserGuides/3574-3576_1005.pdf

check out the user manual to fix this

Check your brush. It is likely that the brush is broken and will not spin. Hold the brush by the end caps and spin the brush and if it will not spin freely that is your issue.