I've tried doing what the website says to do but still won't spray, any ideas?
Ok - this works even though it probably isn't the "best" solution. Unclog the input and output nozzle ares with a pin. The input area (behind the solution) was my clog problem - I put 2 or 3 drops of CLR into the hole, waited 5 minutes, then primed the trigger. This unclogged it! Fill the tank with a 1:1 ratio of white vinegar and warm water. Insert tank into unit and spray out the contents into the sink. This will eliminate any leftover CLR residue and clean the nozzle thoroughly. For the intake (suction part of the tank) I just rinsed through the lines with the vinegar mix and it seemed to unclog the rest. These things are a pain to take apart and if you break any pieces you'll be stuck - replacement parts have been discontinued for older models.
SOURCE: I CANT GET MY BISSELL SPOTLIFTER MODEL 1716 TO
1) Make sure there is water in the solution tank. 2) Try priming the machine by instructing the consumer to squeeze the trigger repeatedly for 1 to 2 full minutes. Important: If you cannot squeeze the trigger all the way in, remove the tank from the back of the machine and then try squeezing the trigger with the tank removed. There is an internal valve that could be sticking. By removing the solution tank and squeezing the trigger, it should break it loose, allowing the trigger to be fully depressed. 3) Make sure the open end of the siphon tube in the solution tank is not pushed into the side of the tank, covering the end of tube. If it is, push the bend in the Siphon tube toward the back of the solution tank. 4) Check to see if the siphon tube has become disconnected from the outlet fitting on the inside of the solution tank. If so, you need to buy a replacement solution tank. Parts can be found at www.bissell.com 5) Check to see if air comes through the spray tip by repeatedly squeezing the trigger with solution tank off the unit. If not, spray tip may be clogged. Try and unclog spray tip with a pin or paper clip. If still no spray, please check the following: a) Make sure the solution tank is installed properly. b) Check to see if black O-ring is present on rear connector to solution tank.
SOURCE: Bissell Spot Lifter
ok - this works even though it probably isn't the "best" solution. Unclog the input and output nozzle ares with a pin. The input area (behind the solution) was my clog problem - I put 2 or 3 drops of CLR into the hole, waited 5 minutes, then primed the trigger. This unclogged it! Fill the tank with a 1:1 ratio of white vinegar and warm water. Insert tank into unit and spray out the contents into the sink. This will eliminate any leftover CLR residue and clean the nozzle thoroughly. For the intake (suction part of the tank) I just rinsed through the lines with the vinegar mix and it seemed to unclog the rest. These things are a pain to take apart and if you break any pieces you'll be stuck - replacement parts have been discontinued for older models.
SOURCE: I lost my manual for the Bissell Spot lifter- 1716
Here is the manual :)
http://www.bissell.com/images/UserGuides/1716_908.pdf
SOURCE: Is there a manual for the Bissell Stain Lifter
go to the bissel website and look for the manual there
1) Make sure there is water in the solution tank.
2) Try priming the machine by instructing the consumer to squeeze the trigger
repeatedly for 1 to 2 full minutes. Important: If you cannot
squeeze the trigger all the way in, remove the tank from the back of the
machine and then try squeezing the trigger with the tank removed. There is an
internal valve that could be sticking. By removing the solution tank and squeezing
the trigger, it should break it loose, allowing the trigger to be fully depressed.
3) Make sure the open end of the siphon tube in the solution tank is not pushed into the
side of the tank, covering the end of tube. If it is, push the bend in the
Siphon tube toward the back of the solution tank.
4) Check to see if the siphon tube has become disconnected from the outlet fitting on
the inside of the solution tank. If so, you need to buy a replacement solution tank. Parts
can be found at www.bissell.com
5) Check to see if air comes through the spray tip by repeatedly squeezing the trigger
with solution tank off the unit. If not, spray tip may be clogged. Try and unclog
spray tip with a pin or paper clip.
If still no spray, please check the following:
a) Make sure the solution tank is installed properly.
b) Check to see if black O-ring is present on rear connector to solution tank.
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