Bissell OXY POWERWASH 16979 Series User Manual page 7

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Operations
c1 - special features
Your bissell deep cleaner is a home
cleaning system that uses a combination of
hand hot tap water, bissell deep cleaning
formulas and suction to safely clean carpets
and upholstery.
measuring cup
Your deep cleaner is equipped with a mea-
suring cup for adding the proper amount of
cleaning formula to the water tank.
tank-in-tank™
Our 2-in-1 water tank system is designed
with a heavy duty bladder inside for clean
water. As you clean, the clean water and
cleaning formula in the bladder will empty.
Dirty water pulled out of your carpets will
collect around the outside of the bladder so
that clean and dirty water are always kept
separate. This allows you to maximize tank
space, yet only carry one tank to and from
the sink for emptying and filling.
readytools dial
This provides either floor cleaning or above
the floor cleaning with the flip of a switch. if
choosing above floor cleaning for upholstery,
stairs, or along the baseboards, choose the
attachment appropriate for the job. Attach
tool to the hose, and you are ready to go!
c2 - before you clean
1. Plan activities to give your carpet time to dry.
2. Move furniture to another area if cleaning
an entire room (optional).
3. Vacuum area with a dry vacuum cleaner
before deep cleaning.
4. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit
path. it is best to begin cleaning in the
corner farthest from your exit.
Do not use Oxygen Boost formula in the water tank
of the deep cleaner. Oxygen Boost formula is only
meant for use in the Oxy Power Tool. Using Oxygen
Boost formula in water tank may cause harm to the machine and
void the warranty.
c3 - fill the water tank
1. Release the handle and lay the machine
handle back to access the tank.
2. Remove the tank from the base of the
machine by lifting the tank carry handle.
3. Carry like a bucket to the sink. Rotate the
handle forward to unlatch the lid. lift off and
set the lid aside.
4. Using the measuring cup, pour bissell
deep cleaning formula into the mouth of
the bladder.
5. Fill up the bladder with clean hand
hot tap water.
*Do not boil or microwave water as it can
destroy the bladder.
6. Replace the top of the tank by matching
the lid and tank edges. Handle must be in
the forward position in order to replace lid.
Rotate the handle to the carrying position
to latch the lid.
note: remember to secure the lid and test
to make sure it is secure before picking up
the tank.
7. Place tank into machine base, seating
firmly in place. Rotate tank handle back into
latched position. bring machine handle back
into upright position.
c3 - set readytools dial
set ReadyTools dial to floor cleaning.
c4 - power switch
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 spray trigger, make
one slow forward wet pass and another one
back. let the bissell deep cleaning formula
do the work for you.
caution: do not overwet.
2. Release the spray trigger, and make one
slow forward 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
spray trigger until you can't see any more
water being pulled up.
To reduce the risk of injury, be extra careful
when cleaning stairs. Make sure machine is
secure and level.
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