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Bissell 16981 Series User Manual

Bissell 16981 Series User Manual

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Thanks for buying a POWERSTEAMER
We're glad you purchased a BISSELL POWERSTEAMER
PROHEAT
PLUS Heated Formula Deep Cleaner. Everything we
™
know about floor care went into the design and construction
of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your POWERSTEAMER
and we back it with a full one-year warranty. We also stand
behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer
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
Thanks again, from
all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
®
PROHEAT
®
PROHEAT
PLUS is well made,
™
®
PROHEAT
PLUS.
™
User's Guide
16981 Series
Assembly
Operation
Safety
Storage
™
PLUS Heated Solution Deep Cleaner.
®
SmartClean
loosens, and lifts out dirt.
SmartTemp
best cleaning
On-board DirtLifter
DirtLifter
®
down dirt, grooms carpet
SmartMix
formula for every cleaning job
Tank-in-Tank
saves trips to empty and refill
ReadyTools
from floor cleaning to tools
System pre-treats,
®
™
heats solution for
®
TurboBrush
™
PowerBrush lifts deep
®
auto-adjusts
™
is easy to use -
™
instantly converts

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  • Page 1 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 ®...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Use only manufacturer’s recommended outlet having the same configuration as attachments the plug. No plug adapter should be used Use only cleaning products formulated by with this appliance. BISSELL for use in this appliance...
  • Page 3 DirtLifter ® Hose PowerBrush ™ Floor Nozzle Window WARNING: Use only BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula ™ in your POWERSTEAMER . P ROHEAT ® ™ PLUS. Use of cleaning formulas which contain lemon or pine oil may damage this appliance and void warranty.

  • Page 4: Putting It Together

    Cleansing PreCleaner Cleansing ™ Formula 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 4” Upholstery formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions may harm the machine Tool Storage and void the warranty.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ® The BISSELL SmartClean System POWERSTEAMER ® PROHEAT ™ PLUS is a home cleaning system that automatically mixes hot tap water with fiber cleansing formula and heats the cleaning solution as it is applied to the Index carpet. The combination of heated cleaning solution, powered brush and suction provide a safe and effective method of cleaning.

  • Page 6: Smartmix

    2. Flip the bottle over so that the valve cap is in an upward position. 3. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the bottle to the mark with BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula. ™ 4. Replace the valve cap turning until snug.

  • Page 7: Powersteamer Proheat Plus

    WARNING: Use only BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula ™ in your POWERSTEAMER ® . P ROHEAT ™ PLUS. Use of cleaning formulas DirtLifter ® PowerBrush ® which contain lemon or pine oil The powered brush roll at the floor nozzle is designed to may damage this appliance and void warranty.

  • Page 8: The Basics

    14. Refill with clean tap water as above, steps 5 through 9, and refill the SmartMix ® Bottle with BISSELL Cleansing Formula, ™ as necessary. 15. If the cleaning job is complete, rinse out the Tank-in-Tank ™ by rinsing clean water between the bladder and tank.

  • Page 9: Cleaning Carpets

    The Flow Indicator This is located on the machine base. It spins when the trigger is pressed to indicate that the machine Tip: is applying cleaning solution to the floor. It will Flow Indicator stop spinning to indicate that the SmartMix ®...

  • Page 10: Machine Preparation

    Caution: Do not overwet. pulled up. 13. Turn the machine Power switches OFF and let BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula ™ dissolve the tough soil for 1-2 minutes before continuing.
  • Page 11 Try pre-treating stairs or entry ways with 11. Plug into a proper outlet and turn the Power switch ON. BISSELL Tough 12. While pressing the trigger, slowly move the spraying tool Stain PreCleaner. ™ back and forth over the soiled surface. Release the trigger...

  • Page 12: Cleaning Bare Floors

    The Bare Floor Tool provides effective cleaning for linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Caution: Do not use on hardwood floors. 1. Use only BISSELL Floor Cleansing Formula. ™ 2. Vacuum or sweep thoroughly to pick up loose debris and Tilt Handle Back pet hair.
  • Page 13 12. Set up machine following instructions in The Basics section, pages 5-9. Be sure to thoroughly rinse out any remaining Fiber Cleansing Formula ™ to prevent slippery linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Use BISSELL Floor ™ ® Cleansing Formula in the SmartMix tank.

  • Page 14: Maintenance/Putting It Away

    Maintenance/Putting it away 1. Turn Power and SmartTemp ™ switches OFF. 2. Unplug power cord from the outlet and coil around machine cord wrap. 3. Remove and rinse tools in clean, running water, dry and replace in tool caddy. 4. Coil flex hose around storage brackets on tool caddy. 5.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury unplug from outlet before servicing. ™ SmartTemp Ready Light does not illuminate. Possible Causes Remedies The SmartTemp ™ switch is Turn On the SmartTemp ™ switch. not turned ON. The machine Power Switch is Both switches must be ON to activate the not turned ON.
  • Page 16 Troubleshooting - continued Dirtlifter ® PowerBrush ® does not turn. Possible Causes Remedies The Brush Belt or Pump Belt Turn the machine OFF and unplug from the may be broken. outlet. To check if a Brush Belt has broken, you will need a flat head screwdriver.
  • Page 17 NOTE: To order replacement parts, or to order parts not originally included in your POWERSTEAMER ® PROHEAT PLUS model, call ™ BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. EST Saturday 9 a.m. –– 2 p.m. EST...

  • Page 18: About Your Warranty

    BISSELL Consumer Services. One Year Warranty WARNING: BISSELL Inc., upon receipt of the product, will repair or replace, free Use only of charge, any part which is defective or malfunctioning within one BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula ™...

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