Before You Clean; Steam Cleaning Hard Floors - Bissell Steam & Sweep 57F4 SERIES User Manual

O
perations

before you clean

the steam & sweep can be used
as a sweeper and a steam mop
at the same time. for best results,
use the steam & sweep's powerful
sweeper to clear floor of dust and
small debris before mopping.
1. Turn the brush switch to the on ( i )
position to activate the brush.
2. To empty the dirt container, turn the
power off, gently tap the release
pedal on the swivel head. Lift unit
straight up leaving bin on floor and
empty into a trash can. The dirt con-
tainer may be warm to the touch.
3. Replace the dirt container by
pushing it back into the swivel head
until it snaps back into place.

steam cleaning hard floors

Your steam & sweep is designed to
clean hard flooring such as ceramic
tile, vinyl, marble, stone and sealed
hard wood floors. use of your
steam & sweep on waxed or some
unwaxed floors may result in a
diminished glossiness. the steam &
sweep is not for use on unsealed
wood floors. ensure that the steam
& sweep is throughly tested in an
inconspicuous area prior to clean-
ing a large floor area. also be sure
to check the care instructions from
your flooring manufacturer.
1. When the ready light illuminates,
begin cleaning by slowly passing
over the surface while pressing the
steam on demand trigger to emit
steam as needed.
2. To sanitize an area of your floor,
(attack invisible germs and bacteria)
leave the Steam & Sweep over the
area for a minimum of 15 seconds
using continuous steam, but no longer
than 20 seconds. for larger areas,
overlap swivel head placement.
3. When the Steam & Sweep stops
emitting steam, turn the unit off.
Simply remove the water tank, refill,
and continue cleaning.
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w w w . b i s s e l l . c o m
1.
Brush Switch
Dirt Bin
2.
Release Pedal
WaRning:
Never put descaling
aromatic, alcoholic, or
detergent products into
the steam cleaner, as this
may damage it or make it
unsafe for use.
Tip:
The Steam & Sweep may be
used as both a steam mop and a
sweeper at the same time.
caution:
The Steam & Sweep
generates hot steam, so
when depressing the trigger
to apply steam, ensure the
Steam & Sweep is mov-
ing continuously. Prolonged
application of steam in one
area increases the risk of
damage to the surface
treatment of timber floors.
Power Switch