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● Checked Nov 4, 2026From Bissell support
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E3

Bissell robot vacuum "SmartClean E3" (E3): what it means and the fix

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Works for Bissell SpinWave (2859, 3115 and 2931 families), EV675 (2503), SmartClean (1605) and DigiPro (2142) robots.

Short answerShown on the SmartClean display.

What it means: The bumper may be stuck.

Quick fix: Move the robot away from any obstacles.

Fix it in 3 steps

  1. Move the robot away from any obstacles.
  2. Wait for the robot to detect the fix.
  3. If E3 stays, turn the power switch off and back on.

Fixed when: The error clears by itself.

Still showing SmartClean E3?

E3 stays after a restart. Contact Bissell. Contact Bissell support. Have the serial number ready: Model number is on the label on the underside of the robot.. Warranty: EV675: 1 year limited warranty per Bissell's product page. Check the warranty guide for your model.. Bissell support →

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Other Bissell robot vacuum errors

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Sources

  1. Bissell: Error codes how to videos, SmartClean robotic vacuum
  2. Bissell SmartClean 1605 user guide (PDF)
  3. Bissell SpinWave robot user guide, model 2931N (PDF, European edition hosted by Leroy Merlin)
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