Bissell 5200 Flip-It Vacuum User`s guide

USER'S GUIDE

5200 Flip-_t&

7340 Flip-!t Select Series

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for buyinga BISSELLFlip-It

We're glad you purchased a BISSELL Flip-It or Flip-It Select.

Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your Flip-It 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.

My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876.

Today, BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality homecare products like your Flip-It.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thanks for buyinga BISSELLFlip-It (5200), or Flip-It Select (7340)

For information aoou_repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call:

BISSELLConsumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday - Friday

Saturday

Or write:

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

10 p.m. EST

8 p.m. EST

POBox3606

GrandRapidsMI 49501

Or visitthe BISSELLwebsite - www,bissell,com

WhencontactingBISSELL,havemodelnumberof unit available.

Pleaserecordyour ModelNumber:

Pleaserecordyour PurchaseDate:

NOTE:Pleasekeep youroriginalsalesreceipt.It providesproofof dateof purchasein the event

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IRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Whenusingan electricalappliance, basic precautions shouldbe observed,includingthe following:

• Do not use withoutfilter in olace.

• Close attention is necessarywnen used by or near children

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of fire,electricshock,or injury:

• Useindoors only.

• Do not leave FLIP-IT® when it is plugged in.

• Do not service FLIP-IT

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

• Do not use FLIP-IT damaged,left outdoorsor droppedintowater, haveit repairedat anAuthorizedServiceCenter.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners or edges, run applianceover cord, or exposecord to heatedsurfaces.

• Do not carry the appliance while in use.

• Do not handle FLIP-IT® plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not putany objectinto applianceopenings,use with blockedopening,or restrictair flow.

• Do not expose hair,loose clothing, fingers or body parts to openingsor moving parts.

• Do not pick up hot or burning objects.

• Do notpickupflammableor combustiblematerials

Californiato cause birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

Wash hands after handling.

SAVETHESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

This appliance must be connected to a grounded wiring system. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safe path of least resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. It must only be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Grounded

Outlets presenceofexplosiveliquidsor vapor.

• Do notuseapplianceinan enclosedspacefilledwith vaporsgivenoffbyoil basepaint,paintthinner,some explosiveor toxicvapors.

• Do not pick uptoxic material(chlorinebleach, ammonia,drain cleaner,gasoline,etc.).

• Do not allow to be used as a toy.

• Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User's Guide.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only

See GroundingInstructions.

• Unplugfrom outlet when not in useand beforeconductingmaintenanceor troubleshooting.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

• Useonlymanufacturer's attachments.

• Useonly cleaningproductsformulatedbyBISSELLfor use in this applianceto preventinternalcomponent damage.SeeCleaningFluidSectionof the manual.

• Keep openingsfree of dust, lint, hair, etc.

• Keepapplianceon a levelsurface.

• Turnoff all controlsbeforeunplugging.

• Unplugbygraspingthe plug, notthe cord.

Beextracarefulwhencleaningstairs.

www,bissell,com connectionof the equipment-grounding conductorcan resultin a risk of

electricalshock.Check with a qualified

electricianor serviceperson if you aren't

sure if the outletis properly grounded.

DONOTMODIFYTHEPLUG.If it will not fit

the outlet,havea proper outletinstalled

by a qualified electrician.Thisappliance

is designedfor useon a nominal120-volt circuit,and hasa groundingattachment plug that lookslike the plug in the drawingabove.Makecertainthatthe

applianceis connectedto an outlet havingthesame configurationas the

plug.No plugadaptershouldbe usedwith this appliance.

Thismodelisfor householduseonly.

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Spray

Tric

Handle

Cord

Clip

Q

CordWrap

Power

Switch

Tank

Built-in

Heater

(On Select Models

Heater

Indicator

Light

(OnSelect

Models)

Filter

Tank

WetVacuum

SuctionPath

GentleClean

TM

Brush& Pad

Wet Clean

TM

Nozzle

NOTE:Model 7340 shown with Heater

DryVacuum

SuctionPath

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solutionbydepressingthe triggeronthe forwardstrokeonly and releasethe triggeron the rearwardstroke.Overwetting

the floorsurfacemay causedelaminationof certainlaminated flooringmaterials.

Accessories:

Keepplentyof genuine

Formulason hand soyou can cleanwheneverit fits yourschedule.Always

usegenuineBISSELLdeep

cleaningformulas.Non-

BISSELLcleaningsolutions may harmthe machineand voidthe warranty.

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Replacement 32 oz, 32 oz,

Pack(Gentle HardFloor WoodFloor

Pads& 1 Solutions

PleatedFilteO

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Features of Your BISSELL Flip-It

Includedwith the purchaseof yourFlip It arethe followingSpecializedCleaningAccessories...

The Rip-Itwas designedto givethe userthe abilityto easilychangebetweenthe Gentle

Brushesand Pads.

,

The GentleClean

TM

Brush is recommendedfor use on Hard Floor surfacessuch as tile, vinyl, or surfacesthat have grout or crevices where dirt

WARNING:

Do Not plug in your cleaner until you have

completely assembledit per

the following instructions

and are familiar with all instructionsand operating procedures.

and grime collect.

.

The GentleClean

TM

Padis intendedfor use on more delicate surfacessuch as sealed hardwood,laminates or vinyl.

3.

The PleatedFilter,located in the lid of the Dirty

Tankshould be cleanedperiodically.

WARNING:

Toreducethe dskoffire, useonlyBISSELLHard andWoodFloorCleaning

Solutionsin yourFlip-It.Use

ofcleaningformulaswhich

containlemonor pineoilmay damagethisapplianceand voidthewarranty.Chemical

spotcleanersor solvent

basedsoil removersshould

notbe used.Theseproducts may reactwith the plastic materials usedin yourFlip-It

causingcrackingor pitting.

Dry Vacuumand

Cleaning

Built-In Heater

(On 7340 Flip-It Select Models only).

To use the Flip-it select's Built-In Heater,push the power switch down.The HeatIndicator Light will come on. Within25-30 seconds,the flow of water and solution will be 25°F warmer.

-Wet Cleaningusing

Built-In Heater

It Together

Assembling your new BISSELLFlip-It is a simple

2 Step Process:

NOTE:Remove clean tank from unit first.

1.

2.

Insertthe Handle into the top of the unit, making sure the Spray Trigger is on the WetVacuumside.

Make sure the screw opening in the handle is alignedwith the hole in the housingof the unit.

Insertscrew; gently screw in until tight with the body of the unit.

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How

To UseYourFlip-It HardFloorCleaner

1.

Removethe CleanTank from the machine ,,,"""_t_'_

2.

Unscrew the black cap on the bottom of the :-'_ solution tank and remove the insert.

,

Fillingthe CleanTank:

Fill with BISSELLFormulato the formula fill line and fill with water to the WaterLine. Replacethe

Cap & InsertAssembly. Placethe full tank back into the unit.

Insertin The GentleClean

TM

Brushor Pad

Thefirst time youuseyourunit,the Gentle

Clean

TM

Padwill bein the unit.Basedon

yourflooringtypeand personal preference,you may want to change to the GentleClean

TM

Brush.Tochange

pad or brush,pullout sideways.

FloorCleaningSolutions on handsoyou can cleanwhen it fits yourschedule.Alwaysuse

Z WARNING:

ToReducethe Risk of Fireand

ElectricShockdue to internal componentdamage,useonly

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Withthe DrySideof the unitfacingforward,turn the uniton and begincleaning.

Youwill seedry dirt,crumbsand debrisbeing collectedin the DirtyTank. Youdo nothaveto emptythe drydebrisbeforewet cleaning.

Fli in FromDr to Wet Cleanin

Tochangefromdryvacuumingto wet cleaning simplyflip the unitaround!

The GentleClean

TM

Brushor Padand Squeegee will automaticallybeloweredto effectivelyclean and Dryall yourHardFloorSurfaces.

Wet Cleanin /Vacuumin

TobeginWet Cleaning,simplypull the Spray

Brushor Pad.

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OnFlip-itSelectModelsfor heated cleaningpressthe switchdownto turn onthe Built-InHeater.

Wet Cleaning

Off

Dry Vacuum and

Built-In Heater

Tomaximizethe areato becleaned,it is recommendedthatthe SprayTriggerissqueezed

onthe forward strokeand releasedon the reversestroke.

Thiswill dispensewater and formulagoing forwardand on the pull back,the squeegee will leave the floor essentiallydry and ready to walk on.

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CAUTION:

Donot overwet the floor.Apply solutionbydepressingthe triggeron the forwardstroke onlyand releasethe trigger on the rearwardstroke.Over

wettingthe floorsurfacemay causedelaminationof certain laminatedflooringmaterials.

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_rty Tank Is Full

WhileWetCleaning,youwill seedirtywater

collectedin the DirtyTank.Whenthe Tankis full, thewhite Floatin the DirtyTankwill riseto the top,makinga noticeablesoundto letyou know it istime to emptythe DirtyTank.Suctionwill

stopwhentank isfull of water.

You're Finished

Em t in The Dirt Tank

Removethe DirtyTankLid.Thendumpthe dirty waterand debrisintothe sink,toilet,laundrytub

or outside.Rinsethe tank outwithwarm water and replaceit in the unit.

Checkin The Filter

Whilethe DirtyTankis outofthe unit,removethe

PleatedFilterfromthe topof the tank. Remove

dirt and debrisfromthe pleatsbygentlytapping the filteroverthe wastebasketor outside.

ThePleatedFiltercanalsoberinsedunderwater toclean.

NOTE:If the PleatedFilteris rinsedwith I

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placingit back in the unit.

Cleanin The GentleClean

TM

Brushor Pad'

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injuryunplugfromoutlet beforeservicin_l.

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GentleCleanTMBrush

Removethe Brushfromthe unit and rinseunder warm water.

GentleCleanTMpad

Removethe GentleClean

TM

PadPlatefrom the unit.Peelthe padfromthe PadPlateand tossin the wash!

Removin Wet Clean Nozzle

RemovetheWet CleanNozzlebypullingtab on rightand left sideof nozzle.Rinseany dirtand grimeoft the nozzleunderwarm tap water.

To replacethe Wet CleanNozzle, insertthe 4

tabs alongthe bottomof the NozzleWindow

and gentlysnap the Wet CleaningNozzle back into place.

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iring The Flip-It

ingwater and formulain the unit.Be sureto removewet GentleClean

TM

Pad beforestoring.

iubleshooting

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Water& Formulaare drainingout fromthe cleantank.

PossibleCauses Remedies injuryunplugfromoutletI

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1. CleanTankBlackCap&Valvearenot on tight 1. RemoveBlackCap&Value andattachtightly

2. RemoveBlackCap& Valve and makesureit is screwedon straightandtightly

No suction

PossibleCauses

1. Filtermaybe dirty or clogged

2. Wet vacuumnozzlemay not be on properly

3. Tankis full

4. Filteris wet

5. Somethingis caughtandcloggingthe air path

Remedies

1.

Removefilter from the Dirty

Tankandclean

2. MakesureWetVacuumNozzleis on tight andsnappedinto place

3. EmptyTank

4. Makesurefilter is completelydry beforeplacingbackinto the unit.

5. Unplugunit,RemoveWetClean

Nozzleand inserta bluntobject intothe air pathto removeany potentialclog.

Water is not flowing

Remedies

1. RemoveTankandreinsertinto the unit

1. CleanTankis not insertedproperly

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_placement parts - BISSELL Flip-It 5200 & Flip-It Select 7340

Item

1

Part No.

203-6705

Part Name

Filter

6

7

8

9

10

4

5

2

3

15

16

17

18

11

12

13

14

19

20

203-6706

203-6858

203-6707

203-6859

203-6708

203-6860

203-6725

203-6856

203-6711

203-6854

203-6800

203-6714

203-6855

203-6700

203-6701

203-6702

3270

0482

0484

DirtyTankLidAssembly-AcierBlue

DirtyTankLidAssembly-VulcanicSatin

DirtyTank -Acier Blue

DirtyTank -VulcanicSatin

WetVacuumNozzle-Acier Blue

WetVacuumNozzle-VulcanicSatin

CleanTankwi1_Cap-AcierBlue

CleanTankwi1_Cap-VulcanicSatin

Handlewith Screw -Acier

Handlewith Screw -VulcanicSatin

CapandInsertAssembly

CordWrap- Acier

GentleClean

TM

BrushCard

GentleClean

TM

PadCard

GentleClean

TM

Pad(2 pack)

WoodFloorSolutions

HardFloorSolutions

Pads& 1PleatedRlter)

*Not all parts are included with every model.

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- BISSELL Flip-It

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have otner rtcqts wntcn may vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or nave auesttons regardingwhat tt may cover, pleasecontact BISSELLConsumer Servicesby E-mail,telephone, or regular mattas described below.

LimitedOne YearWarranty

Subject to the *EXCEPTIONSAND EXCLUSIONSidentified below, upon receipt of the 3roduct BISSELL

Homecare, Inc. will repair or replace (with new or remanufacturedcomponents or products), at BISSELL's option, free of charge from the date of purchase by the original purchaser,for one year any defective or malfunctioning part.

See information below on "If your BISSELLproduct should require service".

Thiswarrantyappliesto productusedfor personal,and notcommercialor rentalservice.Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyto

fansor routinemaintenancecomponentssuchasfilters,belts,or brushes.Damageor malfunctioncausedbynegligence,

NOTE:Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event

of a warranty claim. See "About Your Warranty" on page 12 for details.

If yourBISSELLproductshouldrequireservice:

Contact BISSELLConsumer Services to locate a BISSELLAuthorized Service Center in your area.

If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about your warranty, contact BISSELLConsumer Services.

Website or E-mail: www.bissell.com

Usethe "Customer Services" tab.

Or Call:

BISSELLConsumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday - Friday8 a.rn. - 10 p.m. ET

Saturday 9 a.rn. - 8 p.m. ET

Or write:

BISSELLHornecare Inc.

PO Box 3606

Grand Rapids MI 49501

ATTN:Consumer Services

Some states do not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidentalor consequentialdamages, so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you.

Somestatesdo not allow limitationson how long an impliedwarrantylasts, 6othe abovelimitationmay notapplyto you.

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@2006 BISSELLHomecare, Inc

Grand Rapids,Michigan

AII rights reserved.Printedin China

Part Number 603-6764

Rev 02/06

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