Bissell OXY POWERWASH 16979 Series User Manual page 8

c5 - empty the water tank
1. Remove the water tank from the base
using the tank carry handle. Carry the tank
like a bucket to a utility sink or outside
where you will dispose of the collection
water. Remove the top of the tank by
rotating the handle forward to unlatch lid
and lifting lid off tank.
2. empty collection water from bottom
of tank.
note: you may notice hair & debris
deposits on the carpet or in the tank that
were loosened by the cleaning action
(especially with newer carpets that have
never been deep cleaned before). this
debris should be picked up and thrown
away.
3. After each use, remove and rinse the lint
screen located on the tank lid.
4. Refill the water tank by referencing
"Fill the water tank" on page 8. Remember
to secure the top of the tank by rotating
the handle and test to make sure it is secure
before picking up.
5. Return water tank to the machine.
c6 - cleaning with
attachments
Your OXYPowerWash comes equipped with
a hose and at least one attachment for
cleaning stairs, upholstery, and more.
1. important! if using to clean upholstery,
check upholstery tags for cleaning
instructions.
a. Check manufacturer's tag before
cleaning. "W" or "Ws" on the tag means
you can use your PowerWash Pro. if the
tag is coded with an "X" or an "s" (with
a diagonal stripe through it), or says
"Dry Clean Only", do not proceed with
any deep cleaning machine. Do not use
on velvet, silk, 100% cotton upholstery,
vinyl or leather. if manufacturer's tag is
missing or not coded, check with your
furniture dealer or manufacturer.
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b. Check for colourfastness in an
inconspicuous place.
c. if possible, check upholstery stuffing.
Coloured stuffing may bleed through
fabric when wet.
d. Plan activities to allow upholstery
time to dry.
e. Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose
debris and pet hair. Use a vacuum with
a brush attachment and a crevice tool
to clean in fabric folds.
2. Follow the instructions on page 8 for
filling the water tank.
3. set ReadyTools dial to the tools setting.
This will allow spray and divert the suction
to the hose.
4. Attach the cleaning tool to the end of
the hose.
5. Plug in and turn on the power switch.
6. When cleaning is complete, remove and
rinse tools in clean, running water.
7. Coil hose around the tool caddy.
8. empty water tank and rinse out, following
the instructions on page 9.
9. Return ReadyTools dial to floor cleaning.
to use the oXy powertool
1. Pull out the rubber stopper in the tank
and lay tool on its side.
2. Fill tool with OXYgen boost formula and
replace the rubber stopper.
3. Attach tool to machine hose and clean
according to machine instructions.