PowerForce TM USER’S GUIDE 3525/3530/3537/46E5/71Y7 SERIES 3 Safety Instructions 4 Product View 5 Assembly 6-9 Operations 7-10 Maintenance and Care 10-11 Troubleshooting 11 Replacement Parts 12 Consumer Services 12 Warranty
Thank you for buying a BISSELL PowerForce TM We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerForce Vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this powerful, high-tech home vacuuming system. Your BISSELL PowerForce 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: Read all instructions before using your upright VACUUM. Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is wider than right). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance. WARNING: To reduce the ■ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Product view Handle Cord Clip Hose Clip Hose Bag Door Carrying Handle Crevice Tool Extension Wand Twist ‘n Snap™ Hose Power Switch Quick Release™ Cord Wrap Quick ReachTM Handle Combination Upholstery/Dusting Brush Tool Tool Storage Clips Washable Post-Motor Filter Power Cord Hose Wand Handle Release Pedal Suction Intake Opening Height Adjustment Knob Powerfoot Furniture Protection Guard caution: Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until you are familiar with all instructions and operating proced
How to use this guide This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL PowerForce. You’ll find assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this Guide thoroughly before assembling your vacuum cleaner. Pay particular attention to the product diagram, assembly instructions, and part names. Locate and organize all parts before assembly.
Operation Handle position Press the handle release pedal with your foot to place your BISSELL PowerForce into one of three cleaning positions. 1. Upright- For storage and above floor cleaning with special tools. 2. Normal Cleaning- Press handle release pedal once. Use for most household floor cleaning tasks. 3. Low Cleaning- With the vacuum in normal cleaning position press handle release pedal again. Use for reaching under low furniture such as tables, chairs and beds.
Operation Special tools Combination upholstery/dusting brush tool: Two types of cleaning tools are included in one attachment: rotate for desired tool. ■ Use brush side to dust furniture, blinds, books, lamps, shelves. ■ Use upholstery side for curtains, draperies, cushions, fabrics. Crevice Tool: Use in tight narrow spaces. Extension Wand: Use with desired attachments for a longer reach. NOTE: When using the hose for above floor cleaning, make sure the powerfoot does not tilt forward.
Maintenance and care 4. Replace dust bag Never reuse a dust bag. Use only BISSELL Style 7 Dust Bags in your BISSELL PowerForce. Style 7 EnviroFresh Micro Filtration Dust Bags (# 30861) Style 7 Dust Bags (# 32120). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. Pull the bag door outward to open. Set bag door aside. Grasp dust bag collar, and pull collar from connector tube. Discard used dust bag. Grasp new dust bag collar and push firmly onto connector tube. Tuck in dust bag.
Maintenance and care Check rotating floor brush and drive belt (continued) 5. 6. 7. 8. Clean strings, hair and other debris from rotating floor brush, paying particular attention to brush ends. Clean strings, hair and other debris from motor pulley and drive belt areas. Check drive belt carefully for wear, cuts or stressed areas. Replace if worn. Check air passageway for obstructions. Remove debris from this area.
Maintenance and care Suction Inlet Clearing clog The Hose on the back of the vacuum cleaner that carries the dirt from the powerfoot to the dust bag can sometimes become clogged. If you notice a change in the sound of the vacuum motor, check for clogs. 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Pull the bag door outward to open and set aside. Remove the dust bag to check the suction Inlet for a clog. 3. Grasp the quick reach handle and lift up to separate from the suction intake opening.
Troubleshooting Tools won't pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Crack or hole in hose 1. Replace hose 2. Vacuum hose, wand or tools clogged 2. Follow instructions for cleaning clogs Vacuum cleaner difficult to push Possible causes Remedies 1. Incorrect height adjustment 2. Rotating floor brush not rotating 1. Turn floor surface selector to next highest setting 2.
BISSELL Consumer Services For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call or write: BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-263-2535 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET Or visit the BISSELL website www.bissell.ca BISSELL Canada Corporation Box 1003 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6W2 ATTN: Consumer Services When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available.
