Garage Pro® V A C U U M USER’S GUIDE 18P0 SERIES 43Z3 SERIES 3 Safety Instructions 4 Product View 5-6 Assembly 6-9 Operation 10-12 Maintenance and Care 13 Troubleshooting 14 Consumer Services 15 Replacement Parts 16 Warranty
Thanks for buying a BISSELL vacuum We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Garage Pro® vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. Your BISSELL Garage Pro® vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited two year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Services Department, so, should you ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: ■ This appliance is provided with double-insulation. Use Read all instructions before using your Garage Pro VACUUM. ■ ■ Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is wider than right). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance.
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Assembly 1 Your unit will require no tools to put together. 1. Remove the dirt tank by pulling up on both handles to unlatch. Lift upper half of unit to remove. 2. Remove all accessories and parts stored in the bottom of the tank prior to use. 3. If the round funnel comes out of dirt tank, set back inside the dirt tank before reassembling vacuum. 4. To reassemble, place the top of the unit on the dirt tank so the edges fit together and latch handles to secure top and bottom of unit. 5.
Assembly Mounting & installation continued Concrete Wall (fasteners not included) You will need; (4) 3/8” x 2-1/4” concrete sleeve anchors. 1. Drill a 3/8” x 1-3/4” hole with a masonry drill bit. 2. Insert a bolt and anchor sleeve into the hole. 3. Align the bracket over the hole and mark remaining hole locations using the (4) outer holes of the mounting bracket; remove bracket and drill remaining holes. 4. Mount the bracket starting at top corner hole, tightly securing sleeve anchor with hex nut. 5.
Operation Wet or dry vacuuming mode 1. Attach hose to the wet/dry hose inlet opening (located on the front left side of the unit) by pushing fitted end of hose and turning clockwise until you feel it is secure. 2. Attach extension wand, if desired, to end of hose by pushing it firmly into the hose. 3. Attach additional wand or tool, if desired, by firmly inserting onto the wand. 4. Plug in the unit and push the power switch up to begin vacuuming. Warning: Do not tamper with float/water sensor.
Operation Thermal motor protection: An internal thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. When the thermal protector activates, the main vacuum motor will stop operating. If this happens, proceed as follows. 1. Turn the vacuum OFF and unplug from electrical outlet. 2. Check the vacuum for the source of overheating problem (i.e. full dirt tank, dirty filters or clog). 3. Fix the problem by following the steps in the maintenance section of the user guide.
Operation Floor cleaning 1. (2) Extension wands Use with desired attachment for a longer reach. 2 1 2. Large area wet cleaning tool Use on large surfaces for maximum pick up of wet messes. 3. Multi surface floor tool May be used on both carpet/rugs or hard floor surfaces. For use on carpets, make sure the tab is in the down position . This will hide the soft outer brushes. For hard floor surfaces, press the opposite tab in the down position .
Maintenance and care Cleaning the dirt tank 1. Unplug the unit from electrical outlet. 2. Remove the dirt tank by pulling up on both handles to unlatch. 3. Ensure the dirt tank has been emptied. 4. The dirt tank may be washed in warm water. Make sure it is completely dry before reassembling. 5. Reattach the dirt tank to the main unit by aligning the top of the dirt tank to the upper portion of the vacuum.
Maintenance and care Cleaning the filters continued Secondary filter 1. The secondary filter is located above the primary filter. 2. To remove the primary filter, see instructions on page 10. 3. To remove the secondary filter, pull filter down and out. 4. Shake filter over trash can to release any loose debris. 5. Rinse filter with warm water. 6. To replace filter, insert into top portion of vacuum. Clearing clogs Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in the vacuum.
Maintenance and care Clearing clogs continued If the clog is contained near the bottom of the hose (close to where tools are attached), follow these steps: 1. Remove wand or tool. 2. Attach hose to the blower outlet and turn the power on. 3. This should dislodge the clog by blowing out debris. If the above methods are not successful, find the clog by hand, then squeeze the hose and shake until the debris dislodges. Tool maintenance Keep tools clean and free of debris. 1.
Troubleshooting Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on W ARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker in home 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker 3. Thermal protector activated 3. Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg 8. This will reset thermal protector 4.
BISSELL Consumer Services For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call: BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday Saturday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET Or write: BISSELL Homecare, Inc. PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids MI 49501 ATTN: Consumer Services Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com When contacting BISSELL, have model number of cleaner available.
Replacement parts - BISSELL Garage Pro® Vacuum You may purchase parts from your retailer, by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by visiting our website. Below is a list of common replacement parts. While not all of these parts may have come with your specific model, they are available for purchase if desired. Please note, all attachments may not store on board your vacuum. Item Part No.
Warranty - BISSELL Garage Pro® Vacuum This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by E-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below. Limited Two Year Warranty Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
