Earn BISSELL Rewards! Register your product today! See details on page 2 back page USER'S GUIDE 81L2 SERIES 2 Thank You 2 Product Registration 3 Safety Instructions 4 Product View 5 Assembly 5 Operations 6-8 9 Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting 10 Replacement Parts 11 Warranty 12 Consumer Services
Thanks for buying a BISSELL PowerEdge™ Hard Floor Vacuum We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerEdge vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. Your BISSELL PowerEdge vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited one 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: ■ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all Read all instructions before using your VACUUM. ■ reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: ■ WARNING: To ■ Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a ■ ■ ■ non-polarized outlet or extension cord. ■ Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when it is plugged in.
Product view Cord Clip Handle Grip Upper Handle Carry Handle Quick Release Cord Wrap Power Switch Upper Tank Separator Grill Long Power Cord Dirt Container Dirt Cup Release Filter Foot Release Latch Edge Cleaning Path Swivel Head caution: Do not plug in your vacuum Large Suction Paths 4 www.bissell.com cleaner until you are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures. 800.237.
Assembly The PowerEdge is shipped in three pieces: Upper handle, Body, Foot No tools are required for assembly. 1. Slide upper handle into body and push in firmly until handle locks into place. 2. Slide foot onto body of unit until foot locks into place. 3. Wrap power cord on back of unit. 1. 2. 3. Operations Transporting unit Place unit in upright position and tip back to roll on rear wheels. Power Switch Power switch The power switch is located on the top of the body of unit.
Maintenance and care To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the following maintenance steps must be performed: WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Emptying the dirt container Dirt container should be emptied before debris reaches the FULL line. 1. Turn power OFF (O). Unplug unit from electrical outlet. 2.
Maintenance and care Cleaning or Replacing the filters Use only genuine BISSELL model number 54A2 replacement filters in your BISSELL vacuum. To purchase visit: WWW.BISSELL.COM or call 1-800-237-7691. 1. Turn power OFF (O). Unplug unit from electrical outlet. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and/or electrical shock, turn Power Switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing troubleshooting checks. 2.
Maintenance and care Clearing Clogs Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in the dirt container. If this occurs, follow these steps to check for and clear clog. 1. Turn power OFF (O). Unplug unit from electrical outlet. 2. Remove and empty dirt container as previously directed on page 6. While dirt container is out check upper tank for build up of clogs. 3. Remove separator grill as instructed on page 6 and check suction inlet for clog. 4. Check foot for clog in air path.
Troubleshooting WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker Vacuum cleaner has low suction Possible causes Remedies 1. Dirt container is full 1. Empty dirt container 2.
Replacement parts - BISSELL vacuum You may purchase parts by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by visiting our website. Below is a list of common replacement parts. Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Part No. 203-0253 203-0255 203-0251 54A2 203-1215 203-0250 203-0257 Part Name Handle assembly Dirt container Separator grill Pleated filter/Foam filter assembly Pre-motor mesh filter Filter cup assembly Cord wrap 1 2 3 5 6 7 10 www.bissell.com 4 800.237.
Warranty - BISSELL PowerEdge ™ Hard Floor 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.
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.