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PowerSteamer U S E R ’ S G U I D E 5-11 13-14 Consumer Services Replacement Parts Warranty Series 1697 SERIES Safety Instructions Product View Assembly Instructions Operations / Special Tools Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting ® ™...
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Services department, so, should you ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance. My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality homecare products like your POWERSTEAMER PRO.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments Use only cleaning products formulated by BISSELL for use in this appliance Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc. Be extra careful when cleaning stairs. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
16oz. Floor Attachment Cleansing Formula Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula hand so you can clean whenever it fits your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL deep cleaning formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions may harm the machine and void the warranty.
The Basics: How Your PowerSteamer PRO Works POWERSTEAMER PRO is a home cleaning system that uses a combination of hot tap water, BISSELL advanced deep cleaning formula and suction to safely clean carpets and upholstery. The Power Switch controls power to the machine.
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SmartMix ® Continued Choose the SmartMix cleaning job. • Water Only – use for gentle cleaning or for the final rinse after cleaning. • Normal – automatically provides the best mix of water and concentrate for most cleaning jobs. • High Traffic – automatically mixes the right amounts of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime and heavy soil.
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Replace tank lid. Replace tank assembly into unit. Refill with clean tap water as above, steps 5 through 9, and refill the SmartMix® Bottle with BISSELL Cleansing Formula, ™ as necessary. To reduce the risk of fire, use only or BISSELL Floor ™...
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Tip: Try pre-treating stairs or entry ways with BISSELL Tough Stain PreCleaner ™ . Then deep clean with SmartMix ® dial set to...
While pressing the trigger, slowly make several passes over the area to be cleaned. Caution: Do not overwet. Turn the machine Power switch OFF and let BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula™ dissolve the tough soil for 1-2 minutes before continuing Normal Cleaning Plug into a proper outlet and turn the Power switch ON.
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If you choose to rinse your carpets. you may want to apply BISSELL Carpet Protector after rinsing. Follow the label instructions. When the cleaning job is complete refer to the Maintenance/Storage section on page 12.
Machine Preparation Set up machine following the instructions on pages 5-8. Be sure to thoroughly rinse out any remaining Fiber Cleansing Formula prevent slippery linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Use BISSELL Floor Cleansing Formula™ in the SmartMix Check ReadyTools ™...
Maintenance/Storage Turn Power switch OFF. Unplug power cord from the outlet and coil around Power Cord Quick Release. Remove and rinse tools in clean, running water, let dry and replace in tool caddy. Coil flex hose around storage brackets on tool caddy. Remove Tank-in-Tank, Rinse out the Tank-in-Tank Clean out the Flow Indicator Filter each time it is used to insure...
® tank and belt access door (see illustration). Assembly is now complete. If you have any questions, or are having trouble installing your replacement pump belt, please call BISSELL Consumer Services at 1-800-237-7691. Troubleshooting Reduced Spray Or No Spray. Possible Causes...
(Handheld attachments only.) Tank-in-Tank has picked up the maximum dirty water Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operations, call 1-800-237-7691. Please do not return this product to the store...
Grand Rapids MI 49501 ATTN: Consumer Services Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available. Please record your Model Number: ___________________ Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________ NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event of a warranty claim.
Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL Homecare, Inc. will repair or replace (with new or remanufactured components or products), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, for one year any defective or malfunctioning part.