Choose Smartmix Setting; Cleaning Strokes; Power Switch - Bissell PowerSteamer 1697 Series User Manual

O
perations
Choose the SmartMix setting
simply choose one of the 3 settings
• High Traffic
• Normal
• Water Rinse
and the powersteamer will adjust the right
amount of cleaning solution to mix with the
heated water to fit your cleaning need.
NOTE: When your cleaning job
is finished, the formula can be
stored ready to use in your
machine for the next time!
Set ReadyTools dial
set ready tools dial to the floor cleaning setting.

Power switch

1. plug into a proper outlet and turn the
power switch to the ON ( I ) position. the
switch is found on the back of the handle.

Cleaning strokes

1. While pressing the trigger, make one slow
forward wet pass and another one back.
let the formula and dirtlifter powerbrush
do the work for you. caution: do not
overwet. take care not to run over loose
objects or edges of area rugs. stalling
brush may result in premature belt failure.
2. Release the trigger and make one slow for-
ward and backward pass over the same
area to remove any residual dirty water,
and aid in drying. Repeat cleaning passes
until solution being pulled up appears
clean. continue passes without pressing
the trigger until you can't see any more
water being pulled up.
NOTE: Both the SmartMix tank
and the clean water tank must
have liquid in them in order for the
machine to spray. If one tank is
empty the machine will not apply
cleaning solution or water.
3. after cleaning, you may want to turn
the smartmix dial to rinse to give your
carpeting a final water only rinse.
this will ensure thorough removal of
embedded dirt loosened by the deep
cleaning formula.
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WARNING:
to reduce the risk of fire and
electric shock due to internal
component damage, use only
bissell cleaning fluids intended
for use with the deep cleaner.
When filling bottle or
storing unit, set
dial to:
WATER
RINSE
smartmix dial
Readytools dial
Tip:
deep cleaning stairs and high
traffic areas on a regular basis
can prolong carpet life.
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