Power Cord; Handle Positions - Bissell 1617 SERIES TOTAL FLOORS User Manual

Assembly

Power cord

To store the power cord, wrap cord around the
upper and lower cord wrap on the side of the
vacuum. To release the power cord, rotate the
upper cord wrap down and gently pull off cord.
Power switch
The power switch is located just below the
carrying handle on the side of the vacuum. Push
the rocker switch "ON" (I) to vacuum, and "OFF"
(O) when cleaning is complete.
Brush Roll Power
The rotating brush ON/OFF pedal is located on
the foot of the vacuum. You can use your foot to
engage or disengage this pedal (A). When the
brush roll pedal has been engaged, the brush will
start rotating. The brush roll should be turned on
for most carpeted floors. To turn the brush roll
off, disengage the pedal by pressing on it with
your foot. We recommend turning off the brush
roll for bare floor cleaning to prevent scatter or
for other delicate surfaces.
Edge Suction
To make edge cleaning more convenient, remove
the hose from the hose wand base and attach
the crevice tool. Insert the crevice tool into the
port on the foot of the vacuum (B). Suction is
now diverted to the front corner of the vacuum
and you can clean along edges and into corners.
It is recommended you turn off the brush roll
when using this feature.

Handle Positions

Using your foot, press the handle release pedal,
located on the lower left side of the vacuum to
recline to a cleaning position.
1. Upright – For storage and above floor cleaning
with the stretch hose and tools.
2. Normal Cleaning – Press handle release pedal
once. This position is used for most household
floor cleaning tasks.
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CAUTION
Before using your vacuum, make sure that all
filters are in place. Do not operate your vacuum
without these filters.
Tip
» Your vacuum features a quick-
release cord wrap. To remove the
power cord quickly and easily, rotate
the upper cord wrap towards the
floor, and slip the cord off.
A
(B)
Tip
» Do not use extension wand when
using the Edge Suction Feature.
ATTENTION
Some berber carpets have a tendency to fuzz with
wear. Repeated strokes in the same area may
enhance this condition.