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Product View Assembly Operations 10-15 Maintenance and Care 16-17 Troubleshooting Replacement Parts Warranty Product Registration Consumer Services Earn BISSELL Rewards! Earn BISSELL Rewards! egister your egister your product today! product today! See details on See details on back page back page...
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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.
Do not use without filters in place. ■ Use only on dry, indoor surfaces. ■ Keep appliance on a level surface. ■ Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it ■ is running. Brush may unexpectedly restart. Unplug ■ from outlet when cleaning or servicing...
roduct view TurboBrush ® Dirt Container Release Button Telescoping Extension Wand Dirt Container AireTight ® HEPA Filter Headlight Height Adjustment Dial Furniture Brush Protection Guard w w w . b i s s e l l . c o m Fingertip Power Control Fingertip Brush...
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ssembly tool required: phillips screwdriver Slide upper handle into lower handle by pushing forward. Insert two long screws into the holes marked with arrows and tighten both until snug. Attach hose rack by placing the rack over the center back portion of the vacuum.
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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.
perations using the tools 1. Make sure the cleaner is in the upright position. 2. Remove the hose wand from the wand base. This automatically diverts the suction to the hose. Unwrap the hose from the cleaner. 3. Use the hose and wand alone or attach any of the tools to the end of the hose wand.
aintenance and care cleaning the dirt container additional steps can be taken to clean the dirt container as necessary. 1. Ensure the dirt container has been emptied. 2. Remove the lower portion by pressing the front latch on the upper portion as shown. 3.
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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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aintenance and care clearing clogs low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in the vacuum cleaner. if you notice a change in the sound of the motor or a reduction in the spinning action in the dirt container, check for a clog. if there is no suction or if suction is reduced at the hose, follow these steps to check for and clear the clog:...
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.
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.
4. Handle not fully attached brush not rotating possible causes 1. Brush switch turned to “Off” 2. Vacuum is in upright position 3. Brush is jammed 4. Brush needs to be reset 5. Handle not fully attached Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up or low suction possible causes 1. Incorrect height setting 2. Hose wand not properly positioned 3. Dirt container not installed properly 4. Dirt container full 5. Clog in cleaner 6. Filters are dirty 7. Hose not properly attached 8. Fiber door and or gasket missing...
1-800-237-7691. w w w . b i s s e l l . c o m Remedies 1. Turn dial to higher setting...
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203-1469 *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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For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call: bissell 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.
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