SpotBot USER’S GUIDE 1200/7887/12U9 Series 3 Safety Instructions 4-5 Product View 6-7 Special features 7-10 Operation 11 Maintenance and Care 12-13 Troubleshooting 14 Consumer Services 15 Replacement Parts 15 Additional Accessories 16 Warranty ®
Thank you for buying a BISSELL SpotBot We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL SpotBot. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this powerful, high-tech home vacuuming system. Your BISSELL SpotBot 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 SpotBot™ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: ■ Use indoors only. ■ Use only BISSELL cleaning products intended for use in this appliance. ■ Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide. ■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
Product view Clean/Solution Tank Dirty/Collection Tank Flex Hose Clip Spray Trigger Vacuum Flex Hose Release Button Optional Accessories: These items are available for purchase with your model. To order replacement parts, additional tools or formulas, please refer to page 15. TurboBrush® 4 www.bissell.com Storage Tray 64 oz. Little Green® Formula 32 oz. Pet & Odor & Stain Removal™ Formula 32 oz. Oxy GEN2® 800.237.
Product view Vacuum Suction Nozzles Hands Free Cleaning Brush Spray Tip Cord Wrap Power Cord Vacuum Flex Hose Tough Stain ™ Brush Storage Hands Free Cleaning Window Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Advanced Cleaning Formulas on hand so you can clean whenever it fits your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL deep cleaning formulas. NonBISSELL cleaning solutions may harm the machine and void the warranty. www.bissell.com 800.237.
Special features Front view Clean/solution tank Is located to the right of the unit when you are facing the unit. Automatic Smart System™ control paneI Located in the center of the unit and is where you will begin selection of the smart cleaning cycle you would like to use (detailed instructions on page 9). Dirty/collection tank Looking at the front of the unit, the dirty/ collection tank is on the left side. Vacuum flex hose Wraps around the center of the unit.
Special features Back view continued Tough Stain Brush™ Storage The Tough Stain Brush is conveniently stored on board. Power cord Has a three-prong plug and stores on the back of the unit around the oval cord wrap. NOTE: Unwrap the power cord completely before operating the unit. Cord wrap Serves as a guide for the power cord storage. The cord wrap can be gently pushed in during use. Operation Getting ready 1. To fill the clean tank: A B A.
Operation How to begin continued 8 1. Surface Stain Cycle This cycle has been designed for stains that are on the surface of your carpeting and have not had time to penetrate deep in to your carpet fibers. This cycle will run for approximately 3 minutes. 2. Set-In Stain Cycle Use on stains that have had a period of time to set-in and penetrate deep into your carpet fibers. These are typically the most difficult stain types to remove. This cycle runs for approximately 6 minutes. 3.
Operation To begin cleaning 1. Plug your SpotBot in. The Power light will illuminate instructing you that there is power to the unit and it is ready to go. 2. Place the filled Clean/Solution tank onto the unit. Handsfree cleaning 1. Place the unit directly over the spot or stain, making sure the stain is in the center of the handsfree cleaning area. 2. Select which cleaning cycle (surface stain or set-in) you would like to begin with.
Operation Manual/hose cleaning 1. Remove the hose from the unit by depressing the release button. 2. a. Remove the Tough Stain Brush from the 1 2a 2b 3 back of the unit. b. Attach the Tough Stain Brush onto the grip of the flex hose. 3. Select the manual/hose button on the control panel to start the SpotBot. NOTE: In manual mode, the SpotBot will not turn on until the grip is removed from the unit. If it is not removed within 30 seconds of pushing the start button, the unit will shut off. 4.
Maintenance and care Hose cleaning 1. Before turning off the SpotBot, suction up clean water to thoroughly rinse out the inside of the vacuum flex hose. Then, lift the vacuum flex hose upwards to drain any remaining water into the dirty tank. 2. Disconnect the cleaning tool from the vacuum flex hose by pushing down on the button lock and pulling straight off (do not twist tools to remove them). 3. Once the tool is removed from the vacuum flex hose it can be cleaned by rinsing under clean running water.
Troubleshooting Handsfree Cleaning Cleaner will not run Possible Causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in. 1. Check electrical plug. 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker. 2. Replace household fuse or reset breaker. 3. The unit is not sitting flat on the carpeting. 3. Remove what is obstructing the floors surface. 4. Vacuum Flex Hose is not snapped 4. Check to make sure the Vacuum into place securely. Flex Hose is snapped into place. Unusual or Odd Noise Possible Causes Remedies 1.
Troubleshooting Manual/Hose Cleaning Cleaner will not run Possible Causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in. 1. Check electrical plug. 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker. 2. Replace household fuse or reset breaker. 3. Hose not removed from receiver. 3. Remove Hose. Unusual or Odd Noise Possible Causes Remedies 1. Clean/Solution tank is out of fluid. 1. Fill Clean Solution Tank. Reduced or No Spray Possible Causes Remedies 1. Spray Tip clogged on Tough Stain Brush. 1. Clean Spray Tip. 2.
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 Item Part No. Part Name 1 2 3 4 203-6643 203-6644 203-6645 000-0000 Clean Tank Assembly (includes Cap/Insert) Clean Tank Cap Dirty Tank Hose Clip 2 1 3 4 Additional assessories Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Part No. Part Name 497 499 797 799 801 64 oz. Little Green® Formula 32 oz.
Warranty - BISSELL SpotBot 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 One Year Warranty Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
