User’s Guide

Models 1691 and 1696

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Assembly

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Operation

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Safety

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL POWERSTEAMER

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Upright Deep Cleaner.

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL POWERSTEAMER ®

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

Your POWERSTEAMER ® is well made, and we back it with a full 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 POWERSTEAMER.

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Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

President and Chief Executive Officer

SmartClean

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System

■ Advanced motor system for more cleaning power

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Floating brush suspension adjusts to all floor surfaces

■ Tool for above floor cleaning

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING:

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be

observed, including the following: Read all instructions before using your POWERSTEAMER.

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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 only - see grounding instructions

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting

Do not leave machine when it is plugged in

Do not service machine when it is plugged in

Do not use with damaged cord or plug

If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a service center

Do not expose to rain, store indoors.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners or edges, run appliance over cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces

Do not carry the appliance while in use

Do not unplug by pulling on cord-to unplug grasp the plug, not the cord

Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands

Do not put any object into appliance openings, use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow

Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to openings or moving parts

Do not pick up hot or burning objects

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

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 pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.)

Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug

Do not allow to be used as a toy

Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide

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Use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for machine application

Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments

Use only cleaning products formulated by

BISSELL for use in this appliance

Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.

Keep appliance on a level surface

Turn off all controls before unplugging

Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord

Be extra careful when cleaning stairs

■ Close attention is necessary when used by or near children

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

GROUNDING 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

Grounding Pin

WARNING:

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you aren’t sure if the outlet is properly grounded. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG.

If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This appliance is designed for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug in the drawing above. Make certain that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No plug adapter should be used with this appliance.

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Lower

Cord

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Upper

Cord

Holder

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Power

Cord

Back View

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Handle

Assembly

Bolt and Nut

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Lower

Chassis

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How to use this guide

This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get maximum satisfaction from your POWERSTEAMER ®

Upright Deep Cleaner. You’ll find assembly instructions for all cleaning tasks, safety precautions, pre-cleaning tips, and maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this

Guide thoroughly before assembling your cleaner.

Pay particular attention to the assembly diagram, assembly instructions, and part names. Locate and organize all parts before assembly. Familiarize yourself with the parts and where they go.

Following the Guide will greatly enhance your ability to get top performance from your cleaner for many years.

How to put it together

The only thing you will need to assemble your cleaner is a Phillips head screwdriver.

Your POWERSTEAMER ® is packaged as two primary components–the Lower Chassis and the

Handle Assembly.

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Handle Assembly. Slide Handle Assembly down onto Lower Chassis until it will go no further. Secure by placing two (2) Phillips Head bolts into front of Handle Assembly and into hex nuts at back of

Lower Chassis unit, as shown.

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Power Cord. Wrap Power Cord around upper and lower Cord Holders, and secure Plug to Cord with molded clip.

NOTE: Your POWERSTEAMER ® features a Cord

Quick-Release. To easily release Power Cord, rotate upper Cord Holder and remove Cord. Use clip at back of Handle Assembly to secure Power Cord when using cleaner.

Assembly is now complete.

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How to begin...

Deep cleaning carpet

1. Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.

2. Remove easily moved furniture (chairs, lamps, coffee/ cocktail tables, etc.) from room.

3. Vacuum carpet thoroughly.

4. Decide where to begin–and end–your job. Clean in 3’ x 4’ sections, starting in areas farthest from exit. Plan to leave a path open to empty soiled water and refill cleaner.

5. Carpeting will dry in three to four hours, depending on carpet style and air circulation in room. A floor fan speeds drying.

6. Replace furniture on damp carpeting by placing waxed paper under furniture legs until floor dries completely.

Deep cleaning upholstery

1. Check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS” on the tag means you can use your POWERSTEAMER.

® If tag is coded with an “X” or “S” (with diagonal strike-through), or says “Dry Clean Only,” do not proceed. Do not use on velvet or silk.

2. If manufacturer’s tag is missing or not coded, check with your furniture dealer.

3. Check for colorfastness in an inconspicuous place.

4. If possible, check upholstery stuffing. Colored stuffing may bleed through fabric when wet.

Always vacuum thoroughly before you deep clean. If possible, move larger furniture to an area you will not be cleaning.

Tip:

Deep cleaning carpeting and upholstery regularly can reduce dust and allergens in your home.

Index

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . .2

Product view . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to put it together . . . . . . .4

How to begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Deep cleaning carpet . . . . . . . .6

Cleaning upholstery

& small areas . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Putting it away . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .8

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Consumer services . . . . . . . . .10

CAUTION:

Use o n l y B I S S E L L F i b e r

Cleansing Formula ™ in your POWERSTEAMER.

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Use of cleaning formulas which contain lemon or pine oil may damage this appliance and void warranty. Chemical spot cleaners or solventbased soil removers should not be used.

These products may react with the plastic materials used in your

POWERSTEAMER, ® causing cracking or pitting.

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How to deep clean carpet

Getting ready

1. Unfasten the Clean Water Tank Latch Assembly by lifting from the bottom with your fingers.

2. Remove Clean Water Tank Assembly by sliding it up the

Handle Assembly until it comes free.

3. Take Clean Water Tank to sink area, remove Clean Water

Tank Cap and fill Tank with hot (NOT boiling) tap water to fill line.

4. Fill Tank Cap to fill line with Fiber Cleansing Formula and pour into Clean Water Tank. Replace Cap securely.

5. Replace Clean Water Tank Assembly by sliding Tank down the front of the Handle Assembly until it fits snugly against top of Lower Chassis. Secure with Clean Water Tank

Latch Assembly.

6. Unwrap Power Cord from Cord Holder and plug into

120 Volt, 60 Hz grounded outlet as described in Important

Safety Instructions, page 2. If cleaner starts when first plugged in, switch cleaner OFF ( O ) until ready for use.

Deep cleaning

1. Move Power Switch to CLEAN ( II ) position to activate solution pump and vacuum motor.

2. Press Release Pedal on left side of Lower Chassis with foot.

3. Slowly move cleaner back and forth over carpet surface one time while depressing Trigger. Do not overwet.

4. Repeat motion over same area without depressing Trigger.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no more dirt can be removed.

6. Continue to clean entire carpet, working in

3’ x 4’ sections.

7. Empty the Dirty Water Tank Assembly when dirty water reaches the fill line.

8. If the machine loses suction and/or motor noise rises in pitch, turn Power Switch to OFF. Check the Dirty Water

Tank Assembly and empty the tank if it is full [see WHEN

YOU’RE DONE, page 6].

9. If floor nozzle stops spraying, turn Power Switch to OFF and check water/cleaning solution mixture level. Refill if needed.

Never run POWERSTEAMER ® dry.

Tip:

Deep cleaning stairs and high traffic areas on a regular basis can prolong carpet life.

CAUTION:

The D i r t y

Wa t e r Ta n k A s s e m b l y h o l d s approximately one gallon of soiled liquid. A special float device in the tank will cause the cleaner to stop removing solution from carpet, and the motor sound to rise in pitch when the

Dirty Water Tank Assembly is full. Failure to empty full tank will damage unit.

When you’re done

1. Turn Power Switch to OFF (O) position.

2. Unplug Power Cord from outlet.

3. Remove and empty Clean Water Tank Assembly.

4. Press Release Pedal and tip Handle Assembly back with Handle Assembly.

5. Release Dirty Water Tank Latch Assembly at bottom of Lower Chassis.

6. Carefully lift Dirty Water Tank Assembly from

Lower Chassis using Carry Handle Assembly.

7. Carry Tank to a toilet or sink, turn Circular

Cap at back of unit counterclockwise to open, and pour to empty.

8. Fill Dirty Water Tank Assembly with clean water. Rinse thoroughly and discard water.

9. Remove Dirty Water Tank Triangle Lid and flush suction opening with clean water.

Replace cover. Replace Circular Cap by turning clockwise.

10. Replace Clean Water Tank Assembly on

Handle Assembly and secure with side latches.

11. Replace Dirty Water Tank Assembly on Lower

Chassis and secure with Clean Water Tank

Latch Assembly.

12. See PUTTING IT AWAY on page 7.

How to clean upholstery and small areas

Getting ready

1. Unfasten the Clean Water Tank Assembly by lifting from the bottom with your fingers.

2. Tip Handle Assembly back by pressing Release Pedal on left side of Lower Chassis and pulling back on

Handle Assembly.

3. Remove Dirty Water Tank Triangle Cap by pulling back on snap tab with finger.

4. Place triangle-shaped end of Flex Hose Assembly in Dirty

Water Tank Triangle port by placing wide (bottom) end in first, then pushing latch end in until it snaps into place.

5. Tip Handle Assembly back to its full upright position.

6. Place Solution Tube Connector into the port at the lower left side of the Handle Assembly. Place tabs on Connector into notches in port, then turn clockwise to secure. Make certain Solution Tube is securely fastened to Connector.

7. Attach Cleaning Tool to Flex Hose Assembly using the

“button-in-hole” method.

8. Take Clean Water Tank to sink area, remove Clean Water

Tank Cap and fill Tank with hot (NOT boiling) tap water to fill line. Fill Tank Cap to fill line with Fiber Cleansing

Formula and pour into Clean Water Tank. Replace

Cap securely.

9. Replace Clean Water Tank Assembly. Slide Tank down front of Handle Assembly until it fits snugly against top of Lower

Chassis. Secure with Clean Water Tank Latch Assembly.

10. Unwrap Power Cord from Cord Holder and plug into

120 Volt, 60 Hz grounded outlet as described in Important

Safety Instructions, page 2. If cleaner starts when first plugged in, switch off until ready for use.

Cleaning

1. Slowly move Cleaning Tool back and forth over soiled surface, first using spray only, then spray and vacuum, finishing with vacuum only.

2. Continue to clean soiled area, working in small sections, until no more dirt can be removed. Do not overwet.

3. If the machine loses suction and/or motor noise rises in pitch, turn Power Switch to OFF. Check the Dirty Water

Tank Assembly and empty the tank if it is full [see WHEN

YOU’RE DONE, page 6].

4. If spray tip stops spraying, turn Power Switch to OFF and check water and cleaning solution level. Refill if needed.

Never run POWERSTEAMER ® dry.

Tip:

Check upholstery stuffing before cleaning.

Colored stuffing may bleed through fabric when wet.

CAUTION:

Do not lay unit on its back with Clean

Water Tank Assembly in place. Do not tip up foot with Dirty

Water Tank Assembly in place.

Putting it away

1. Follow instructions in WHEN YOU’RE

DONE, page 6.

2. Disconnect Solution Tube Connector by turning it counterclockwise and gently pulling it straight from port.

3. Remove Flex Hose Assembly from Dirty Water

Tank Triangle port.

4. Replace Dirty Water Tank Triangle Cap.

5. Return Attachment Hose to storage rack.

6. Wrap Power Cord around Cord Holder on back of POWERSTEAMER.

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7. Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth.

8. Store cleaner upright in a protected, dry area.

NOTE: Never leave clean water in the Clean Water

Tank Assembly or soiled solution in the Dirty Water

Tank Assembly.

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Troubleshooting

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury unplug from outlet before servicing.

Reduced spray or no spray

Possible Causes Remedies

Clean Water Tank Assembly empty Refill Tank

Spray Nozzle clogged Clean Spray Nozzle

Pump not operating properly Check electrical plug

Power switch on?

Turn POWERSTEAMER ® off and hold

Trigger for 10-15 seconds. Turn Power

Switch to“CLEAN” position and hold trigger for10-15 seconds

Call BISSELL Consumer Services

Vacuum not picking up cleaning solution

Possible Causes

Loose Triangle Cap

Remedies

Check cap and snap securely into Dirty

Water Tank Assembly

Dirty Water Tank Assembly not aligned/secured

Flex Hose Assembly not secure

Check Tank for proper alignment and secure with side latches

Check fit of Hose at Vacuum Port connections

Poor Tool position Adjust angle; apply more downward pressure

Dirty Water Tank Assembly is full Empty Dirty Water Tank Assembly

Item Part No. Part Name

1 010-9201 Cleaning Tool

2 603-9042 Clean Water Tank

Assembly

3 010-1652 Clean Water Tank

Filler Cap

4 603-1640 Clean Water Tank Cap and Insert Assembly

5 014-9025 Dirty Water Tank

Assembly

6 013-2856 Dirty Water Tank

Triangle Cap

7 010-7055 Dirty Water Tank

Drain Cap

8 603-7075 Bolts and Nuts

(2 each)

9 010-9200 Flex Hose Assembly

10 603-4650 Flex Hose Hanger

Part numbers and descriptions

NOTE: To order replacement parts, or to order parts not originally included in your POWERSTEAMER ® model, call

BISSELL Consumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. EST

Saturday 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. EST

Visit our website at www.bissell.com

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About your warranty

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, call BISSELL Consumer Services.

One Year Warranty

BISSELL Inc., upon receipt of the product, will repair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defective or malfunctioning within one year of purchase to the original purchaser, provided the product is used for personal, and not commercial or rental service.

Damages or malfunctions caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the User’s Guide will not be covered. This warranty does not cover parts of the unit that require replacement under normal use.

Under this warranty, if it is BISSELL’s conclusion that your unit cannot be repaired,

BISSELL will replace the product.

If your BISSELL product should require service:

Call BISSELL Consumer Services at 1-800-237-7691 and we will give you the name and address of an authorized BISSELL Service Center in your area. If there is not an authorized BISSELL Service Center in your area, one of our Service Representatives will be happy to assist you. You can also visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com to locate a Service Center near you.

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 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. EST

Saturday 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. EST www.bissell.com

Or write:

BISSELL INC

PO Box 3606

Grand Rapids MI 49501

ATTN: Consumer Services

When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available.

Please record your Model Number: ___________________

Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________

NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt. It is your warranty.

It is suggested you staple your original sales receipt to the front of this guide.

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