Bissell
Canister Vacuum

Model #6489 Official Bissell vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Bissell 6489 vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Owner’s manual

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Motor Assembly#8

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Motor assembly

Part #2031775

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Filter Assembly#5

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Filter assembly

Part #2031772

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Lid#3

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Lid

Part #2031780

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Switch Assembly#6

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Switch assembly

Part #2031793

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Filtter,po#9

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Filtter,po

Part #2031786

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Filter#7

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Filter

Part #2031534

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Vacuum Floor Nozzle#14

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Vacuum floor nozzle

Part #2031773

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Combo Tool#15

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Combo tool

Part #2031539

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Dust Tank#2

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Dust tank

Part #2031783

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Screen#4

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Screen

Part #2031771

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Symptoms common to all vacuum cleaners

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Main causes: damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter, bad suction motor
Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring failure
Main causes: lack of power, bad power cord, drive motor failure, wiring failure
Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose

Repair guides for canister vacuums

How to replace a vacuum power head ribbed drive belt

Some canister vacuums have a ribbed drive belt that spins the brush roll on a power brush attachment. If the brush roll slips, you can replace it using these instructions.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
July 1, 2013
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a vacuum suction motor

The suction motor on a vacuum creates the draw of air at the cleaning head that picks up dirt. If the vacuum won't run, give it a new life by replacing the suction motor. These steps explain how.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
July 1, 2013
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a vacuum beater bar

Replace the brush roll if the bristles ares worn or the cylinder is damaged.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all vacuum cleaners

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your vacuum.

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July 1, 2013

Vacuum common questions

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Find the answers to frequently asked questions about vacuum cleaners.