Earn BISSELL Rewards! Register your product today! See details on back page USER'S GUIDE 23T7 SERIES 2 Thank You 3 Safety Instructions 4 Product View 5 Assembly 6-7 8-12 Operations Maintenance and Care 13 Troubleshooting 14 Replacement Parts 15 Warranty 16 Product Registration 16 Consumer Services Product images may vary
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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 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 risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: ■ non-polarized outlet or extension cord.
Product view Handle Cord Hook Crevice Tool Dusting Brush Carrying Handle Stretch Hose Accessory Holder (select models) Upper Tank Quick Release™ Cord Wrap Primary Separator Power Cord Dirt Cup Release Lever Filter Cup (Inner and Outer Circular Filters) 4 w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m Easy Empty™ Dirt Cup Power Switch Pedal Handle Recline Pedal Hose Holder Foot Hose 800.237.
Assembly This user’s guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your Easy Vac or PowerForce Compact vacuum. 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.
Operations Special tools Your BISSELL vacuum is not only a powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it’s also a versatile above floor vacuum cleaner when you select one of the special tools. 1. Raise handle to upright position. 2. 2. Grasp hose and remove from hose holder. 3. Attach tools by firmly pushing onto vacuum hose. Crevice Tool: Use in tight narrow spaces. Dusting/Upholstery Tool (select models): Use to dust upholstery, drapes, blinds, shelves, baseboards, and much more.
Operations Using your cleaner 1. For first time use, remove the plastic plug guard and dispose. 2. Rotate the Quick Release cord wrap towards floor and slip power cord from upper and lower cord wraps. Cord Hook 3. Connect power cord plug to a polarized outlet. 4. To keep the power cord out of your way while cleaning, place it in the cord hook by the top of the vacuum. Power Switch pedal The red power switch pedal is located on the back of the cleaner, under the cord wraps. 1.
Maintenance and care How to maintain your Vacuum WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the following maintenance steps must be performed: 1. Clean the dirt tank if any visible clogs occur. moving parts and/or electrical shock, step power switch to “OFF” and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing troubleshooting checks 2. Empty the dirt cup when the dirt reaches the “Full” line on the side. 3.
Maintenance and care Cleaning the filter tank and inner/outer circular filters 1. Turn off the vacuum and unplug it from the electrical outlet. 2. Remove dirt cup by sliding the dirt cup release lever to the right. Then pull dirt cup out. 3. Located below the dirt cup is the filter cup. Pull up on the filter cup to remove from the unit. 4. Grasp the circular filters and twist counterclockwise to unlock. Pull straight up to remove. 5.
Maintenance and care Cleaning the upper tank 3. 2. 1. Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical outlet. 2. Remove dirt cup by sliding the dirt cup release lever to the right. Then pull dirt cup out. 3. Twist the primary separator to unlock it and pull it down. Brush off any dirt and rinse off screen with warm water. Air dry completely before replacing. 6. 5. 4. Check hose inlet for any clogging. 5.
Maintenance and care Clean and replace rotating floor brush You should check your cleaner’s rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or damage. You should also clean the brush and brush ends by removing string, hair and carpet fibers. These can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet. Also, remove any debris that has accumulated under the brush cover. 1. Turn off vacuum and unplug from electrical outlet. 4. 3. Five Screws 5. 8. Motor Pulley 2.
Maintenance and care Replace drive belt Motor Shaft 1. Follow steps 1-4 of previous section, “Clean and replace rotating floor brush”. 3. 4. 2. Check drive belt carefully for wear, cuts and stressed areas. If the drive belt appears worn, you will need to replace it. 3. Grasp old drive belt and remove from motor shaft. Discard old drive belt. 4. Loop new drive belt over motor shaft and stretch other end over floor brush in the space provided between the bristles. 7. 5. 5.
Troubleshooting WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. Vacuum cleaner won’t run Possible causes Remedies 1. Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Dirt cup is full 1. Empty dirt cup 2. Filter dirty 2.
Replacement parts - BISSELL Easy Vac® and PowerForce® Compact vacuum Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 6 14 Part No. Part Name 203-7592 203-7034 203-7627 203-7593 203-7943 203-7882 203-7596 203-8163 203-8123 2 7 w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m Dirt Cup Drive Belt Floor Brush Inner & Outer Circular Filter Set Crevice Tool Dusting/Upholstery Tool (select models) Vacuum Hose Replacement Cord Wrap Replacement Handle with Accessory Holder 3 4 8 5 9 800.237.
Warranty - BISSELL Easy Vac® and PowerForce® Compact 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.
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