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1-800-934-9194 Earn BISSELL Rewards! Earn BISSELL Rewards! egister your egister your product today! product today! See details on See details on back page back page USER'S GUIDE 16N5 SERIES Thank You Safety Instructions Product View Assembly Operations 10-15 Maintenance and Care...
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Your BISSELL PowerClean vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited five year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowl- edgeable, dedicated Consumer Services department, so, should you ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance.
www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic Turn off all controls before plugging or ■ precautions should be observed, including unplugging vacuum cleaner. the following: Use extra care when cleaning stairs. ■ Read all Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush. ■...
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 ssembly tool required: phillips screwdriver caution: Slide upper handle into lower handle by pushing forward. Insert two long screws Do not plug in your vacuum into the holes marked with arrows and cleaner until you are familiar tighten both until snug. with all instructions and operating procedures.
www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 perations transporting your cleaner use the handle on the front to carry the cleaner or place the cleaner in the upright position and tip back to roll on the rear wheels. Releasing the power cord the upper and lower cord wraps rotate to allow for quick and easy removal of the power cord.
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 perations fingertip brush switch the rotating brush is turned on or off using the switch located below the power switch on the top of the han- dle. the brush will start rotating when the unit is reclined. the brush should be on for most carpeted floors.
www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 perations attention: using the tools Always place the vacuum 1. Make sure the cleaner is in the upright cleaner on the floor in its fully position. upright position when using 2. Remove the hose wand from the wand tools.
www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 perations emptying the dirt container caution: empty the dirt container as soon as the dirt reaches the “full” line on the side of Make sure vacuum cleaner the container. has been switched off 1. Press the release button on top of the and unplugged before carrying handle to remove the dirt removing dirt container.
www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 aintenance and care cleaning the dirt container WaRning: additional steps can be taken to clean the dirt container as necessary. To reduce the risk of 1. Ensure the dirt container has been electric shock, turn power emptied. switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electri- 2.
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® you must use the bissell hepa filter cartridge. Remove the dirt container. To remove the HEPA filter cartridge, push in on the front of the filter door to unlatch.
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www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 aintenance and care clearing clogs WaRning: low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in the vacuum To reduce the risk of electric cleaner. if you notice a change in shock, turn power switch off the sound of the motor or a and disconnect polarized reduction in the spinning action in...
If the cleaner will not turn on or the thermal protector continues to activate, your cleaner may need servicing. Call BISSELL Consumer Services or visit the website to locate an authorized Service Center. note: the thermal protector controls the main vacuum motor only, not the brush motor.
www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 aintenance and care changing the light bulb 1. Turn power switch off. 2. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 3. Recline handle for easier access to light bulb and remove 2 screws to lift off lens. 4. Remove the bulb by grasping bulb and pulling straight out of the socket.
www.sylvane.com 1-800-934-9194 roubleshooting WaRning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker 3. Thermal protector activated 3. Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 13...
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Light Bulb *Not all parts are included with every model. Other tools may be available. Contact BISSELL Consumer Services or visit our website for more detail. w w w . b i s s e l l . c o m...
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 five years any defective or malfunctioning part.
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Grand Rapids MI 49501 ATTN: Consumer Services Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com When contacting BISSELL, have model number of cleaner available. Please record your Model Number: ___________________ Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________ note: please keep your original sales receipt. it provides proof of purchase date in the event of a warranty claim.