problem solver? However, it won't stay on unless I hold down the red button--this just started?
558437
I just had this same problem with mine. Somehow, you've broken the switch. Bissell has a 5 year warranty, which should cover the problem. Their phone number is on their website, and they'll direct you to a local service center.
956529
I was having the same concern. I ended up holding the button until it cycles off completely (3-4 seconds).
1548062
Make sure the label that says "remove before lighting" has been removed. Keep the button held down for 5-10 seconds and you should be good
2263440
try hitting the reset button you will need a paper clip to press it in. Don't press to hard that most likely will fix this issue
1896907
Be sure to push the on/off button all the way down. Sometimes I only push it half way down and then it doesn't work. I freaked out the first time this happened and then realized what I was doing. I hope this helps.
1184391
The red light won't stay on. I've plugged it both in the wall and on my computer and I have no indication that the charge is holding. Is this happening to anyone else or should I return it? I only got it today.
1214032
actually i figured it out...when it's low you gotta hold the power button down for like 30 sec. before it starts up
1979702
try holding the on/off til turn off completely..then try to turn on again...
1864598
I did not have the difficulty (that you mention) turning mine on/off. It sounds as though the button on yours is at question.
975919
I have not had that problem. I just pushed the same button to turn off that turned it on. Sorry I can't help you.
473254
To fix mine I just had to smack it against my hand (without the brush head on) on all four sides a few times. I think something may have been pressed against the sensor and causing it to stay on.
826632
There is also a little button on the side, that when put in the off position, may solve the problem. Also, while you are at it check to see if the rear holding bracket is not loose.
1201834
I have this problem with mine too. One button pops back up with a click. The button on the other side doesn't click back up so every time it bumps something while I'm spinning, it turns off. The other one stays on until it times out, and I could whack it into every surface around. I attempted to shave off a bit of the plastic around the button in case it was catching, but that hasn't helped.
1150806
Hi, Janet, No you don't hold the button down. Just push it down and it should start up and do the same to stop it. Ruth
1584844
You may have to turn it on by pressing both the hold and lock button at the same time for ten seconds. I had the same issue and this worked for me. :)
1525371
there is a little square red reset button on bottom try pressing it up and see if that fixes it
1931693
Sorry I haven't had this problem. Did have loose battery connections that would shut me down. Solved this with a simple pinch of the pliers.