ProHeat ™ SELF PROPELLED USER’S GUIDE 7950 SERIES 3 Safety Instructions 4 5 6-17 17-19 20-21 22 23 24 Product View/Accessories Assembly Features / Operations Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting Consumer Services Replacement Parts Warranty
Thanks for buying a BISSELL ProHeat ™ Self Propelled We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL ProHeat™ Self Propelled heated formula deep cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. Your ProHeat Self Propelled is well made, and we back it with a limited 2year warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: Read all instructions before using your ProHeat™ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: ■ Do not immerse. ■ Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process. ■ Always connect to a properly grounded outlet. ■ See Grounding Instructions. ■ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting.
Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Deep Cleaning Formula™ and Scotchgard™ protector cartridges on hand so you can clean and protect whenever it fits your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL deep cleaning formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions may harm the machine and void the warranty.
How to Use This Guide WARNING: Do Not plug in your cleaner This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL ProHeat deep cleaner. You’ll find assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this Guide thoroughly before assembling your deep cleaner. Pay particular attention to the product diagram, assembly instructions, and part names. Locate and organize all parts before assembly.
Special Features of your BISSELL ProHeat Self Propelled Powerdrive The ProHeat Self Propelled home cleaning system is the first and only deep cleaner with a powerdrive. The Self Propelled feature allows you to clean forward and backward using a minimum amount of effort while maximizing cleaning. Simply turn the Powerdrive Knob to the “ON” position. 1. 2. Push the handle slightly forward to engage the powerdrive in the forward motion and pull slightly back for ease of motion on the backward pass. 3.
SmartMix™ SmartMix Tank Provides custom solution control for each cleaning job. Lift the SmartMix concentrate tank up and out of the machine base. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the tank over so that the valve cap is in an upward position. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the tank to the fill line with BISSELL deep cleaning formula. Replace the valve cap turning until snug. Replace SmartMix concentrate Tank. Choose the SmartMix setting that fits the cleaning job.
Tank-in-Tank™ Our Tank-in-Tank system is designed with a bladder inside for clean water. As you clean, the bladder will empty. Dirty water collects in the tank outside the bladder. Step on Handle Release to lay the machine handle down out of the way. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle. The handle locks the lid in place. Carry it like a bucket to fill at the sink.
When It’s Time to Empty Tank-in-Tank™ (continued) 5. After each use, remove and rinse the lint screen located on the Tank Lid. A. Remove tank assembly from unit. B. Remove Tank Lid. C. Remove any debris caught in lint screen. D. Reinsert lint screen on Tank Lid. The screen will click into place E. Replace Tank Lid. F. Reinsert tank assembly into unit. 6. Refill with clean tap water as above, steps 5 through 9 on page 8, and refill the SmartMix Tank with BISSELL deep cleaning formula as necessary. 7.
Operation Before You Clean Carpets 1. 2. Plan activities to give carpet time to dry. Remove easily moved furniture from the room (chairs, lamps, coffee tables, etc). 9 EXIT 3. Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair before using the ProHeat. 12 10 11 3' 7 6 5 2 1 RT STAERE H 4' 3 4. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It is best to begin cleaning in the corner farthest from your exit. 4 Machine Preparation 1.
Carpet Cleaning 1. 2. Plug into a proper outlet and turn the Power and the SmartTemp Switches ON ( I ). Wait 2 minutes for the heater to warm up to maximize cleaning. 3. Release the Trigger and make one slow forward and back pass over the same area to remove any residual dirty water. 4. Repeat cleaning passes until solution being pulled up appears clean. For the most thorough clean, use slow forward and backward passes. 5. 6.
Stain Removal Do Not Delay! Failure to attend to an accident soon after it occurs may cause it to set and become permanent. Before treating any stain, follow these pre-treatment steps: Blot up liquids with an absorbent cloth or paper towels. White materials are recommended because certain dyes may bleed and make the stain worse. 1. 2. Gently scrape up semi-solids with a spoon or spatula. Do not use a knife or other utensil with sharp edges because it could damage the carpet or upholstery. 3.
TurboBrush™ (Available on select models only) Assembly Unplug cleaner from the outlet before attaching TurboBrush. Attach TurboBrush to the Flex Hose by pressing tool onto the Grip/Trigger until button snaps into hole. Make certain tool is securely in place. Use 1. Move the TurboBrush switch to the “BRUSH” position. This activates the brush when the unit is running. 2. Place the tool directly on the soiled surface.
Scotchgard™ protector Applicator (Optional) The Scotchgard protector applicator (with formula included) can be used to help retain the carpet cleanliness you achieve with your ProHeat machine. For best results the post cleaning treatment should be applied while the carpet is still wet or damp. It is recommended that the Scotchgard protector is applied every 12 months in all carpeted areas, and after every deep cleaning for high traffic areas such as entryways and stairs.
How to Clean Upholstery and Small Areas Important - Check Upholstery Tags: Check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS” on the tag means you can use your ProHeat. If the tag is coded with “X” or “S” (with a diagonal strike through), or says “Dry Clean Only,” do not proceed. The Scotchgard™ protector is not recommended for use on velvet, silk, 100% cotton upholstery, vinyl or leather. If manufacturer’s tag is missing or not coded, check with your furniture dealer. 2.
Cleaning Bare Floors Tilt Handle Back The Bare Floor Tool (available with select models only) provides effective cleaning for linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Caution: Do not use on hardwood floors. Use BISSELL Floor Cleansing Formula. 1. Handle Release Vacuum or sweep thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair. 2. Remove easily moved furniture from the room, (chairs, tables, etc.) 3. Carrying Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. 4.
Bare Floor Cleaning Technique 1. Slowly move the machine nozzle with Bare Floor Tool forward and back over soiled surface one time while pressing the Trigger. Caution: Do not over wet. 2. Repeat the motion without pressing the Trigger using the Bare Floor Tool to squeegee and suction up the dirty water. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury unplug from outlet before servicing. Repeat steps 1 and 2 backing along the exit path. 3.
Pump Belt Replacement 2 1. Turn the machine OFF ( 0 ) and unplug from the wall outlet. 2. Step on the Handle Release and recline the handle down onto floor. (see illustration). 3. Remove Tank-In-Tank and SmartMix Tanks. Set them aside (see illustration). 3b 3a 4 4. 5. 6. Remove Belt Access Door located near the Floor Cleaning/ Tools switch by inserting a flat head screwdriver into the slot nearest to the handle and gently prying the access door off (see illustration).
To Install the Replacement Pump Belt 1 1. 2. 3. With the unit still on its side, loop one end of the replacement pump belt around the red pump pulley and then the other end around the silver motor shaft (see illustration). Do not twist the replacement pump belt. Re-install the toothed brush belt first onto the red pump pulley and then onto the toothed end of the brush (see illustration). Re-Install the brush into the base of unit. 4.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of Troubleshooting fire, electric shock or injury unplug from outlet before servicing. Powerdrive does not seem to be engaged. Possible Causes Remedies 1 The Powerdrive is in the OFF position 1 Turn the Powerdrive Knob to the “ON” Position 2 Handle not fully engaged with Powerdrive position 2 Push handle in as far as it will go to feel the most impact SmartTemp Ready Light does not illuminate.
Troubleshooting Continued DirtLifter PowerBrush does not turn. Possible Causes 1 The Brush Belt or Pump Belt is off or broken Remedies 1 Turn the machine OFF and unplug from the outlet. To check if a Pump Belt has broken, you will need a flat head screwdriver. Insert the blade end into the lower slot of the Belt Access door to release the lower snap. If necessary, insert the blade end into the upper slot to release the upper snap. Examine the belt for breakage. If broken refer to pages 18-19.
BISSELL Consumer Services For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call: BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-263-2535 Monday - Friday Saturday 8 am — 10 pm ET 9 am — 8 pm ET Or write: BISSELL Canada Corporation P.O. Box 1003 Niagara Falls, ON. L2E 6S5 ATTN: Consumer Services Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available.
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Warranty 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.
