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for buyinga BISSELLHealthy Home VacuumTM We're glad you purchased a BISSELLvacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, nlgh-tech home cleaning system. By purchasing this product you are helping BISSELLwith our commitment to reducing our impact on the environment _nrougn an expanding range of sustainable design efforts. Your vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited five year warranty.
TANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSINGYOUR UPRIGHTVACUUM. Always connectto a polarizedoutlet (one slot is wider than the other).Unplugfrom outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance. WARNING: Toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • • • Do not modify the polarizedplug to fit a non-polarizedoutlet or extension cord.
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CAUTION: Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until you are familiar with all instructionsand operating procedures. Toolrequired:Phillipsscrewdriver 1, Slide upper handleinto lower handle by pushingforward. Inserttwo long screws into the holes marked with arrows and tighten bothuntil snug. 2, Attach hoserack by placingthe rack over the centerback portionof the vacuum. Be sure to feed the power cordthrough the hole inthe centerof the rack.Line up both screws holes and use the two smaller screws to attach.
Transportingyour cleaner Usethe handleonthe fronttocarrythe cleaner or placethe cleanerin the uprightpositionand tip backto rollonthe rearwheels. Releasingthe powercord Theupperand lowercordwraps rotateto allow forquickand easyremovalof the powercord. Fingertip power switch Thepowerbuttonis locatedat the top ofthe vacuumhandle. Toturn cleaneron, press_) buttononce. Toturn cleanerOFF,press(_) buttonagain. Note:Therotatingbrushwill notturnon unlessthe unitis in the reclinedposition andthe brushswitchis on.
Fingertip brush switch Therotatingbrushisturnedon or offusingthe switchlocatedbelowthe powerswitchon the topof the handle.Thebrushwill startrotaUng whenthe unit is reclined.Thebrushshouldbe on for mostcarpetedfloors. Youmaywant to turnthe brushofffor barefloor cleaningor other delicatesurfaces. Toturnthe brushON,press_ buttononce. Toturnthe brushOFF,press_) buttonagain. Brushautoshut-offfeature Whenyourcleanerisin the uprightposition,the brushwill notrotate.
ATTENTION: Using the tools 1 2. 3. Make sure the cleaner is in the upright position. Always place the vacuum cleaner on the floor in its fully upright position when using tools. Placing the vacuum in this position automatically stops the rotating brush. Removethe hosewand from the wand base.This automaticallydiverts the suctionto the hose.Unwrapthe hosefrom the cleaner. Usethe hoseandwand aloneor attach any of the tools to the endof the hose wand.
/ CAUTION: Make surevacuumcleaner hasbeenswitchedoff and unpluggedbeforeremoving dirtcontainer. Emptyingthe dirt container Emptythe dirtcontainerassoonasthe dirt reachesthe "Full" lineonthe sideof thecontainer. 1. Pressthe releasebutton on top of the carrying handleto removethe dirt container. 2, Choosean emptyingmethod.Method#2 is recommendedfor allergysufferers. Method#1 - hold the dirt containerover trash can andpush the emptyingbuttonto openthe bottom (2a).Closethe bottomafter the dirt empties.
_/ iii _ iintenance and care Cleaningthe dirt container Additionalstepscan betakento cleanthe dirt containeras necessary. 1. Ensurethe dirt container has been emptied. 2. Removethe lower portionby pressingthe front latch on the upperportion as shown. 3. Cleanthe screenwith a cloth or soft brush to removedust or debris. 4. If desired,the lower dirt container may be washedin warm water.Make sure it is completelydry beforereassembling.Do not put in dishwasher. 5.
Maintenance and care Replacingthe HEPAfilter cartridge The HEPAfilter cartridgeshouldbe replacedif machineperformance is noticeablydeclining. More or less frequent replacingmay be requiredbased on individualvacuuminghabitsand types of debris picked up. Note: Tohavethe benefitsof the Airetight®HEPASystem_you must usethe BISSELLHEPAfilter cartridge. 1. Removethe dirt container. . , 4. , Toremovethe HEPAfilter cartridge, push in on the front of the filter door to unlatch. Lift up to access.
_ii ii iI i iintenance and care i_i _ii i i i [A WARNING: To reducethe risk of electric shock,turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performingmaintenanceor troubleshootingchecks. Clearingclogs Low suctionor poor pickup may be due to a clogin the vacuumcleaner.If you notice a changein the soundof the motoror a reductionin the spinningactionin the dirt container,checkfor a clog.
Maintenance and care Clearingclogscontinued If suctionis normalat the hose,followthesesteps to checkfor andclearthe clogfor floorcleaning: 1. Checkdiverterareaat backof machinefor diverterposi'donandclogs.Whenthe hose wand is insertedin the base,me diverter shouldbe to the left. If a clogis visiblenearthe diverter,the plasticcovermay be removedto clearthe clog byremovingthe 3 screws. 2, Diverter FootHose Checkthe foot hosefor clogs (1).
iintenanceand care Brushreset If somethingbecomeslodgedin the foot andthe brushshutsoff,turnthe cleaneroffandunplug fromthe outlet.Removethe obstruction. The brushwill automaticallyresetwhenthe cleaner is pluggedin andturnedbackon. Brushmaintenance /KCAUTION: To reducethe riskof injury from movingparts,turn off the vacuumcleanerand disconnectpowerplugfrom electricaloutlet. Therotatingbrushshouldbecheckedregularly for accumulatingdebristhat mightreducethe cleaningperformanceofyourvacuum. 1.
Maintenance and care Changingthe light bulb 1. Turn powerswitch off. 2. Unplugcleanerfrom electricaloutlet. 3. Reclinehandlefor easieraccess to light bulb and remove2 screws to lift off lens. 4, Removethe bulb by grasping bulb and pulling straightout of the socket.Install the new bulb by pushing gently into the socket until the bulb snapsinto place. TurboBrushmaintenance TheTurboBrush shouldbecheckedregularlyfor clogsor debriswrappingaroundthe brush. 1. Removetool from hoseor front of vacuum.
iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iubleshooting / WARNING: To reducethe risk of electric shock, turn power OFFand disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenanceor troubleshooting. Vacuumcleanerwon'tturnon Possible causes Remedies 1. Powercordnot pluggedin 1. Checkelectricalplug 2. Blownfuse/trippedbreaker 2. Check/replacefuse or resetbreaker 3. Thermalprotectoractivated 3. Allowcleanerto coolfor 30 minutes,see pg. 13 4. Handlenotfully attached 4.
Vacuumcleaneris difficultto push Possible causes Remedies 1. 1. Turndialto highersetting Incorrectheightsetting Visibledustescapingfrom cleaner Possible causes Remedies 1. Filterdoorand or gasketmissing or not installedproperly 1. Checkfilter door andgasket 2. Foamfilter missingor notinstalledproperly 2, Checkfoamfilter for correctinstallation 3. HEPAfilter cartridge missingor not installedproperly 3. CheckHEPAfilter cartridgefor correctinstallation 4. Dirtcontainernot installedproperly 4.
ConsumerServices For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call: BISSELLConsumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. 10 p.m. EST Saturday 9 a.m. 8 p.m. EST Or writs: BISSELLHOMECARE, iNC POBox3606 GrandRapidsMI 49501 ATrN:ConsumerServices Or visitthe BISSELLwebsite- www,bissell,com WhencontactingBISSELL,havemodelnumberof cleaneravailable. Pleaserecordyour ModelNumber: Pleaserecordyour PurchaseDate: NOTE:Pleasekeepyouroriginalsalesreceipt.
Replacement partsand accessories Youmay purchasepartsfromyourretailer,bycallingBISSELLConsumerServicesor by visitingour website.Belowis a listof commonreplacementparts*.Whilenotall ofthese partsmay havecomewith yourspecificmodel,theyare availablefor purchaseif desired. Pleasenote,all attachmentsmay notstoreonboardyourvacuum. Item Part No.
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