Bissell CROSSWAVE 1713 Series User Manual page 8

Cleaning Area Rugs
NOTE: Before cleaning area rugs, test an inconspicuous area of the rug for
colorfastness. Also, please check manufacturer's tag before cleaning area rugs for
any specialized cleaning instructions. Not for use on silk or delicate area rugs.
1
Plug machine into a
properly grounded
outlet.
4
Before each use, hold
the solution spray
trigger for 10 seconds to
prime the system with
cleaning solution. LED
lights illuminate when
holding the trigger.
NOTE: When solution
is flowing, you will see
bubbles forming at the
edges of the brush roll
window.
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2
Select
cleaning
mode:
To start cleaning your area
rugs, select the RUG button to
turn the machine on in the area
rug setting. Once selecting this
setting, the dry vacuum will
turn on. To turn OFF, press the
RUG setting a second time.
NOTE: The RUG button dispenses twice the solution
of the HARD FLOOR button to help with area rug
cleaning.
5
To clean, hold the solution
spray trigger to apply
solution on both forward and
backward passes.
3
Recline the body of
the machine backward
to start the brush roll
spinning. To stop the
brush roll spinning, you
will need to stand the
machine upright.
6
To dry area rugs faster,
run the machine over
your area rug without
holding the trigger.