BISSELL 1132 Vac & Steam vacuum and steam mop User Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING YOUR HARD FLOOR CLEANER.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following.

» Do not immerse in water.

» Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User Guide.

» Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

WARNING

ALWAYS CONNECT TO A PROPERLY EARTHED

ELECTRICAL SOCKET.

» Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments; use of attachments not provided or sold by BISSELL may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

» Never put descaling, aromatic, alcoholic or detergent products into the appliance, as this may damage it or make it unsafe for use.

» Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY:

» Unplug from electrical socket when not in use and before servicing.

» This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory and mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

» Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

» If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

» Do not direct steam at people, animals, or equipment containing electrical components.

» Do not leave unattended.

» If appliance has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired at an authorized service center.

» Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

» Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

» Do not handle with wet hands.

» Do not put any object into appliance openings, or restrict air flow.

» Do not use with any opening blocked.

» Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.

» Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

» Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapors.

» Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).

» Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.

» Do not use on leather, wax polished furniture or floors, synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate, steam-sensitive materials.

» Do not use outdoors.

» Do not allow to be used as a toy.

WARNING

SURFACE MAY BE HOT. AVOID CONTACT.

» Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.

» Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

THIS SYMBOL MEANS

WARNING: DANGER OF SCALDING

» Do not use without dust cup or filters in place.

» Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting the nozzle.

» Use only on indoor surfaces.

» Keep appliance on a level surface.

FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT

A.C. 50/60 HZ POWER SUPPLY ONLY. » Always turn off vacuum mode if you encounter liquid on the floor.

This model is for household use only.

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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL hard floor cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your BISSELL hard floor cleaner is well made, and we back it with a limited two-year guarantee. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Care 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

BISSELL hard floor cleaner.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . 2

Product View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Maintenance & Care . . . . . . . 7-9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . .11

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Consumer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Chairman & CEO

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Product View

1 Steam Trigger

2 Easy Touch Digital Controls™ –

LO/HI Steam & Vac On/Off

3 Cord Clip

4 Adjustable Handle

5 25’ Power Cord

6 Water Tank with Easy Fill Opening

7 Vacuum Filter

8 Bottom Empty Dirt Bin

9 Microban® Mop Pads

10 Quick Release Pad Tray™

11 Water Cup

12 Water Filter

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WARNING

Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children.

WARNING

Do not plug in your hard floor cleaner until you are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

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Assembly

Your hard floor cleaner assembles quickly and easily, with no tools required.

To assemble the unit

Insert the body into the foot until you hear the locking tab click.

Operations

Special Features

Digital Controls

The fingertip power controls are located on the front of the handle. Settings include:

(HI) – High Steam Use for durable floors or on sticky messes. To turn steam on, click once. Click again to turn steam off. Can be used simultaneously with the vacuum function or separately as a steam mop only.

(LO) – Low Steam Use on delicate floors or for dust-mopping. To turn steam on, click once. Click again to turn steam off. Can be used simultaneously with the vacuum function or separately as a steam mop only.

NOTE: You must select a steam setting first and then hold down the hand trigger to produce steam.

(VAC) – Vacuum On/off switch. Can be used simultaneously with either steam function or separately as a stick vacuum only.

NOTE: All settings can be used alone or either steam setting can be used simultaneously with the vacuum setting.

Microfiber Mop Pads with Microban®

Antimicrobial Product Protection

Reusable microfiber mop pads are machine washable and safe for virtually all hard floor surfaces. Your hard floor cleaner may have come with two different pads. The white microfiber pad is best for everyday use on delicate flooring like sealed hardwoods and laminate. The gray and white striped pad can be used for scrubbing heavily soiled floors and cleaning tougher messes. The Microban® Antimicrobial Product

Protection fights odor causing bacteria for a fresher and cleaner mop pad.

WARNING

Do not plug in your hard floor cleaner until you are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures.

Exercise extreme care when using the steam mop on timber flooring. Prolonged application of steam in one area increases the risk of damage to the surface treatment on timber floors.

Test steam mop in an inconspicuous area before mopping a large area. The steam mop generates hot steam, so move the unit continuously when depressing the trigger. The trigger does not need to be depressed at all times.

Regular foot traffic and direct sunlight will wear down timber floor surface treatment, making it more susceptible to steam damage. Check with your timber floor treatment and application specialist prior to steam mop operation.

WARNING

Appliance will not pick up crayons, marbles and other large objects.

Tip

» Do not attempt to use your hard floor cleaner on the steam setting without water in the tank. You may hear a knocking sound indicating there is no water.

WARNING

Be sure to turn off vacuum mode if you encounter liquid on the floor

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Operations

Getting Ready

The mop pad may have already come attached to the mop pad tray on the foot of the unit. If not, please follow step 1 below

1. Attach mop pad.

a. Step on foot release for mop pad tray to lift unit off tray.

b. Add Freshening Disc in the mesh pocket in the mop pad. Use the whole disc for refreshing scent or cut in half for a lighter scent.

c. Wrap mop pad around the bottom of the tray, making sure the gray stitching is in the front and the quick release tab is in the back.

d. Put the mop pad tray back down on the floor and set the unit back on top. It will click into place.

2. Fill the water tank.

a. On the back of the unit, open the Easy

Fill opening of the water tank and use the included water cup to fill the water tank with water. Don’t overfill or water may spill from the tank. For best results, water should be at room temperature.

b. Close the Easy Fill opening.

c. The water tank holds 13oz. and will last approximately 15 minutes depending on the amount of the steam used during cleaning.

3. Twist the Quick Release™ cord wrap clockwise to unwrap the power cord completely and plug into an outlet as described on the Important

Safety Instructions on page 2.

4. Adjust the handle for your most comfortable cleaning height by pressing the tab at the base of the handle with one hand and pulling the handle up with your other hand.

NOTE: Upon the first use of the hard floor cleaner or first use after refilling the water tank, the pump may make a ‘knocking’ sound. This is normal and could last up to 30 seconds.

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WARNING

Do not operate appliance with damp or wet filters or without all filters in place.

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WARNING

Tinted plates on foot may get hot while steam mop is in use. Do not touch while hot.

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Tip

» Use of distilled water is recommended to prolong the life of your hard floor cleaner.

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Operations

Using Your Vac & Steam Hard Floor

Vacuum and Steam Mop

The hard floor cleaner can be used as a stick vacuum and a steam mop at the same time or separately. For best results, use the powerful vacuum to clear floor of dust and small debris as you steam mop.

Your hard floor cleaner is designed to clean hard flooring, such as ceramic tile, vinyl, marble, stone and sealed hard wood floors. Use on waxed or some unwaxed floors may result in a diminished glossiness. The hard floor cleaner is not for use on unsealed wood floors. For best results, test in an inconspicuous area and check the care instructions from your flooring manufacturer.

1. Plug the unit in and wait 30 seconds for it to heat up. When the Steam Ready light illuminates, choose the level of steam to clean your floor:

HI (for durable floors or sticky messes) or

LO (for delicate floors or every day cleaning).

2. Press steam trigger on the underside of the handle to actuate steam

3. Push the VAC switch down to turn on the cyclonic vacuum.

4. Begin cleaning by slowly passing the unit over the floor surface while pressing the steam trigger on the underside of the handle.

5. When the hard floor cleaner stops emitting steam, turn the unit off (both steam mop and vacuum functions) and unplug. Open the Easy

Fill opening of the water tank and use the water cup to add more water to the tank. For best results, water should be at room temperature.

Then close the Easy Fill opening, turn the unit back on and continue cleaning.

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WARNING

Never put descaling, alcoholic, or detergent products into the steam cleaner, as this may damage it or make it unsafe for use.

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Tip

» For vacuum use on low pile area rugs, remove pad tray for improved performance.

To sanitize

an area of your floor (attacking invisible germs and bacteria), place the hard floor cleaner over the spot for a minimum

15 seconds using continuous steam, but no longer than 20 seconds using continuous steam. For larger areas, overlap mop head placement.

Maintenance & Care

Removing Mop Pad

1. Unplug hard floor cleaner from electrical outlet.

2. Step on foot release for mop pad tray to lift unit off tray.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

3. Carefully remove mop pad from the mop pad tray using the Quick Release™ Tab. The mop pad and tray may be hot.

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4. Put the mop pad tray back down on the floor and set the unit back on top. It will click into place.

5. Mop pad can be machine washed in warm water. Use only liquid detergents.

Do not use fabric softeners or bleach.

For best results, air dry.

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Maintenance & Care

Empty Dirt Tank

The dirt tank needs to be emptied when the dirt reaches the ‘Full’ line on the side of the tank.

1. Unplug hard floor cleaner from electrical outlet.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

2. Remove the Easy Empty dirt tank from the unit by moving the lock button on the front of the unit to the left.

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3. Hold the dirt tank over a garbage container.

Press the bottom lid release button on the back of the dirt tank to empty dirt.

4. Mount the Easy Empty dirt tank back on the vacuum base and push the lock button to the right until it is centered on the front of the unit.

NOTE: The dirt tank may be washed in warm water with a mild detergent. Make sure it is completely dry before replacing.

Cleaning or Replacing the

Vacuum Filter

The key to maximum performance is having a clean filter. Cleaning the filter after each use will help your vacuum operate at peak efficiency.

Use only genuine BISSELL model number 1250 replacement filters in your BISSELL hard floor cleaner. To purchase visit www.BISSELL.com.

To clean filter:

1. Turn power off and unplug unit.

2. Remove the dirt container from the unit, as directed above.

3. Remove filter and tap firmly against the inside of a waste container, removing any visible dirt.

4. Replace filters back into the dirt container and attach dirt container to the base of the unit.

Slide the lever to your right to lock.

NOTE:

• After heavy usage, you may clean the pre-motor, foam filter by washing it gently by hand in warm water and mild dish detergent. Rinse thoroughly and make certain it is completely dry before replacing it.

• You may replace the paper, pleated filter when dirty. Recommended replacement is every 6 months.

Reference page 10 for replacement part information.

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CAUTION

Upright storage of the cleaner with a wet mop pad may result in the formation of white marks on your floor. To remove the white marks, clean area with vinegar.

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Maintenance & Care

Replacing the Water Filter

Some models will come with an optional water filter:

It is recommended to fill your unit with distilled water only. It is essential to check the filter and replace it when it is no longer effective. Change the filter when the green grains turn blue.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

If the filter is not changed at the appropriate time, calcium deposits may accumulate on the heater, causing damage or reduced performance.

To replace the filter:

1. Using the grips on the side of the filter, pull filter out of the unit.

2. Push filter firmly into the machine until it’s flush.

Reference page 11 for replacement part information.

Cleaning Hose Tube

1. Grab bottom end of the hose and pull lower portion away from the body.

2. Seperate the hose into two pieces.

3. Wash hose.

4. Align the top of the hose to the groves on the hose opening of the unit.

5. Twist hose down to insert lower portion of hose to the unit.

6. Make sure hose fits tightly into the unit.

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Cleaning Foot of Unit

1. To clean the foot and bristles, push the release button on the back of the pivot joint and pull the foot to release it from the appliance.

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2. Wash bottom of foot and bristles with cold water.

NOTE: Make sure foot and bristles are dry before attaching the foot to the appliance.

3. To re-attach the foot to the appliance: place the foot on the floor, push the appliance down into the foot and then listen for the click that sounds when properly attached.

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Troubleshooting

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

Problem

Vacuum cleaner has low suction

Possible causes Remedies

Dirt container is full

Dirt container is not installed properly

Empty dirt container

Position container correctly and move lock button to the right until it is in the center of the unit

Foot is loose Make sure foot is fully inserted into body of unit

Follow filter instructions on page 8 Filters need cleaning

Filters need replacing Visit www.bissell.com to order replacement filters

Hose tube is not installed properly Follow instructions on page 9

Dirt container is full of debris

Filter is missing or installed incorrectly

Empty dirt container

Check filter for correct installation

Visible dirt escaping from cleaner

Dirt container installed incorrectly Position container correctly and move lock button to the right until it is in the center of the unit

Reduced steam or no steam

Water tank empty

Steam level not selected

Water filter is not installed properly

Fill tank

Select steam level by pushing steam level button

Push the water filter all the way into the unit until it’s flush

Please do not return this product to the store.

Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product.

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Replacement Parts

These items are available for your BISSELL Vac & Steam Hard Floor Vacuum and Steam Mop. Please visit www.bissell.com to order.

PART # PART NAME

1602389 Water Cup

PART # PART NAME

1602390 Mop Pad Tray

1603520 Filter-Pleated, Inner Circle 1602393 Pre-Motor Foam Filter

1603360 Hose 1603569 Dirt Cup

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Accessories

These items are available for your BISSELL Vac & Steam Hard Floor Vacuum and Steam Mop. Please visit www.bissell.com to order.

PART # PART NAME

1252 Vac & Steam Hard Floor Vacuum and Steam Mop Mop Pad Kit

PART # PART NAME

1409 Vac & Steam Hard Floor

Vacuum and Steam Mop

Water Filter Kit

1095 Spring Breeze Fragrance Discs Vac & Steam Hard Floor Vacuum and Steam Mop Motor Filters

Replacement Kit

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