Bissell 3588B Premier Clean Shot Carpet Cleaner User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- Bissell
Table of Contents
Bissell 3588B Premier Clean Shot Carpet Cleaner
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR DEEP CLEANER.
- When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
- Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions. Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug.
- Do not leave appliance when it is plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
- Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
- Do not use for any purpose other than described in this user guide. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
- Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, or 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 plug or appliance with wet hands.
- Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
- Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts of the appliance and its accessories.
- Turn OFF all controls before plugging or unplugging appliance.
- Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
- Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in areas where they may be present.
- Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil-based paint, paint thinner, some moth-proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
- Do not use to pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
- Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
- Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
- Do not use without filters in place.
- Use only BISSELL® cleaning formulas intended for use with this appliance to prevent internal component damage. See the “Cleaning Formulas” section of this guide.
- Do not immerse. Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process.
- Keep appliance on a level surface.
- Do not carry the appliance while in use.
- Always install float before any wet pick-up operation.
- Unplug before connecting TurboBrush® Tool.
- Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from children.
- If your appliance has a motorized Brush Roll, do not leave machine running in the same spot without the handle fully upright.
- Liquid must not be directed towards equipment containing electrical components.
- Use only the type and amount of liquids specified under the operations section of this guide.
- Use only on carpet moistened by cleaning process.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
- This model is for household use only. Commercial use of this unit voids the manufacturer’s warranty.
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 illustration. 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.
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.
Thanks for buying a BISSELL® carpet cleaner!
- We love to clean and we’re excited to share one of our innovative products with you. We want your carpet cleaner to work like new for the years to come, so this guide has tips on how to use, maintain and, if there’s a problem, troubleshoot.
- Your carpet cleaner needs a little assembly before getting to work, so flip to the “Assembly” section and let’s get started!
Package Contents
- Upper Handle
- Screw attached to Upper Handle
- Base with Dirty Water Tank
- Clean Water Tank
- Carry Handle
- BISSELL Trial Formula
- Accessory Bag & Hose
- Tough Stain Tool
- Nozzle Clean Out Tool
- Rinse & Storage Tray Part A
- Rinse & Storage Tray Part B
NOTE: Standard accessories may vary by model. To identify what should be included with your purchase, please refer to the “Carton Contents” list located on the carton top flap.
Assembly
WARNING
- Do not plug in your deep cleaner until you are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures.
- A Phillips-head screwdriver is required for Assembly in Step 3.
- First, insert the (aluminum) Upper Handle at the top of the base until you hear a “click”. Do NOT put the clean tank on the machine until Step 5.
- Next, align the Carry Handle with the slots on either side of the base (behind the Power Button and Cleaning Mode Switch). The Carry Handle will “click” into place.
- Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to secure screw (found taped to Upper Handle) into the Carry Handle.
- Wrap the cord around the Carry Handle and Quick Release™ Cord Wrap hook.
- At the bottom of the Upper Handle, align the Clean Water Tank with the grooves and slide the tank into place.
- Press Part B (the larger piece) down, onto Part A of the Rinse & Storage Tray. There are 2 hooks on each side of Part A that hook under Part B.
- Your tray is assembled and ready for use. The tools can also be stored on the Rinse & Storage Tray.
Getting to Know Your Deep Cleaner
Tips Before Carpet Cleaning
- f cleaning an entire room, consider moving your furniture to another area.
- Use a dry vacuum cleaner over area before using your deep cleaner.
- Pre-treat stains with BISSELL® PreTreat to improve performance on coffee stains and ground-in dirt.
Cleaning Formulas
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fi re and electric shock due to internal component damage, use only BISSELL® cleaning formulas intended for use with the deep cleaner.
- Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL formula 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 may void the warranty.
- ONLY BISSELL Protects from future stains with Stain Protect™.
Filling Your Clean Water Tank
- 2X Concentrated Formula
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NOTE: Fill with hot (140°F/60°C MAX) tap water and add the appropriate BISSELL formula.
DO NOT USE BOILING WATER. DO NOT HEAT WATER OR -
TANK IN MICROWAVE: Do not substitute BISSELL 2X Formula cleaning formula with other household cleaning products.
Cleaning Your Carpet
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Plug into a properly grounded outlet.
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Select cleaning mode:
Max Clean – Provides a heavy cleaning for your dirtiest carpets. After cleaning, it’s estimated the carpets will need 8 hours to dry.
Deep Clean – Delivers a deep clean to your carpet.
Express Clean – Provides a lighter clean with a 30-minute dry time Recommended Cleaning Pace:
12 inches per second -
Press the Power Button to turn the machine on
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To recline your machine for use, press the Recline Pedal with your foot.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to Berber carpets, avoid repeated strokes in the same area.
Express Clean Mode
- Press the Spray Trigger to apply solution while making 2 wet passes -1 forward and 1 back.
- Release the trigger.
- Make 2 dry passes – 1 forward, 1 back to suck up the dirty solution.(Do not hold down the trigger for this step.) Recommended
Cleaning Pace: 12 inches per second
Max Clean & Deep Clean Modes
- Press the Spray Trigger to apply solution while making 2 slow wet passes – 1 forward and 1 back.
- Release the trigger.
- Make 2 slow dry passes – 1 forward and 1 back, to suck up the dirty solution. (Do not hold down the trigger for this step.)
- Max Clean Mode is intended for your dirtiest carpeted areas. Please note that your carpets will need an estimated 8 hours to dry. To expedite the drying process, place a fan in the room or near the carpet.
- In Express Clean Mode, the Dirty Water Tank will not get as full as when cleaning with Deep or Max Clean Mode.
- It is common to refill the Clean Water Tank and empty the Dirty Water Tank multiple times throughout your cleaning process. Room size and the speed at which you clean are both factors that affect how often the tank may need to be refilled and/or emptied.
Cleaning with Hose & Tool
- Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Brush Roll continues to rotate when in the upright position.
- Brush Roll continues to turn while product is turned ON and handle is in upright position. To avoid damage to carpet, rugs, furniture and flooring, avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs, or carpeted stairs during tool use.
- The Brush Roll remains on while cleaning with the hose and tool. Do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to floor can result.
- Lift the accessory hose door on top of foot on the front of the machine. The door flips toward the machine to open.
- Insert the hose and snap into place. Be sure the red-colored hose release clip is facing out, away from machine.
- Attach the tool to the end of the hose. (Tools may vary by model.) Press the Power Button to turn machine on.
- Press the spray trigger button to spray the soiled area, then slowly move tool back and forth over the area. Release the trigger to suck up the dirty solution. Work in small sections until the area is clean. When finished cleaning, turn the machine ON to suction up warm clean water to rinse the inside of the hose and tool. Detach the hose and tool and close the accessory hose door. Let the hose and tool air dry before storing.
NOTE: If using the Deep Reach Tool or Pet Stain Tool be sure the needles of the tool are pressed down into the carpet so the spray gets into the carpet fi bers.\
Cleaning with CleanShot™
- Press the CleanShot button with your foot. The window of the button will be green and show an “I” symbol when it is on.
- Press the CleanShot button with your foot. The window of the button will be green and show an “I” symbol when it is on.
- Completely cover the stain with CleanShot spray. Allow the stain to soak. To extract, maneuver the foot of the machine over the stain to scrub and remove. Continue to clean over the area multiple times for extra scrubbing and suction.
**2-in-1 Pet Upholstery Tool***
*2-in-1 Pet Upholstery Tool not included with machine. Make sure your Clean Water Tank has water & formula to use the tool in wet mode.
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Follow hose plug-in instructions from steps 1 & 2 on page 9.
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Attach the tool and select dry mode to first pick up dry debris and pet hair. The suction will be at the lower part of the tool, near the dry cup.
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Turn OFF the machine. Hold the cup and twist counter-clockwise, line up the arrow with the unlock symbol and remove.
DRY MODE NOTE : Use a “raking” motion to clean. Start with the tool farthest away and rake in small increments as you bring the tool toward you. The rubber nubs will help attract hair to the suction channel. -
Turn OFF the machine. Hold the cup and twist counter-clockwise, line up the arrow with the unlock symbol and remove.
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To reattach the cup, line up the cup to the tool indents, and rotate clockwise. The arrow will line up with the locked icon when secured.
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To Deep Clean, move the switch to wet mode. Press the trigger to spray your water and formula; use the top of the nozzle to extract stains and odors.
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To remove any hair or trapped debris from the nozzle, first turn OFF the machine. Pull the nozzle tab away from the tool to remove and rinse under running water.
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Replace the tool by lining up the nozzle edge and snap into place. Before storing, make sure all hair is removed from the dry cup and nozzle has been rinsed under running water.
WET MODE NOTE: Start from the area farthest away. Hold the trigger down, and pull the tool toward you. Keep the tool in contact with the surface as you pull. You will see extraction through the nozzle.
**Bare Floor Cleaning***
- Bare Floor Tool not included with machine.
WARNING
- WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re and electric shock when cleaning a hard floor, the BISSELL® Bare Floor Tool must be used and is only to be used with BISSELL Hard Floor Formulas intended for use with this appliance.
NOTE: The Bare Floor Tool that is compatible with the ProHeat 2X® Revolution® is not included. It is available for purchase by contacting our team by phone or visting us online at BISSELL.ca.
- With the machine unplugged, attach the Bare Floor Tool to the bottom of the machine by lining the tool to the edge of the nozzle. Rotate down until it clicks into place. Follow filling instructions on page 7 and switch cleaning mode to Express Clean.
- Plug into a properly grounded outlet and press the Power Button. Clean by pressing the trigger for 1 wet pass forward, 1 wet pass back, and then release the trigger and make 1 dry pass forward, 1 dry pass back.
- When finished, unplug the machine and remove the Bare Floor Tool by rotating the tool up to unhook from the nozzle. Rinse and let dry before storing. Refer to page 12 for emptying the Dirty Water Tank. Refer to page 13 for cleaning your machine before storing.
Area Rug Cleaning
- Important! Please check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning area rugs for any specialized cleaning instructions. We do not recommend deep cleaning delicate, silk, wool, antique or area rugs without a manufacturer’s tag.
Regularly clean your high-traffic area rugs in Express Clean Mode:
- Check the manufacturer’s tag.
- Select Express Clean Mode.
- When cleaning area rugs, place the rug on a sealed surface to test for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area. Your cleaner should not be used on unsealed surfaces.
- Important: Keep the foot of the deep cleaner perpendicular to the rug’s edge with each cleaning pass to prevent damage.
- Recommended Cleaning Pace: 12 inches per second
Empty Dirty Water Tank
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.
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To release Dirty Water Tank, press down on the colored tank handle.
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Tilt the tank slightly toward you.
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Grab the handle and tank with both hands and pull the tank up and away to remove.
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For quick empty:
Pull the Rubber Tab and tilt to pour. (Located at the corner of the top of the tank.) When closing the Rubber Tab, make sure all edges are sealed tight.
For final clean and rinse: Unscrew the ring at the bottom of tank.
Gently remove the float stack, rinse, and clean. Once clean, return float stack into the tank by lining up the arrows so they point at each other. This is the only way the float stack will fit into the tank. With the arrows aligned, the float stack should lock into place. Return the ring and twist to lock. Water may leak if the ring is not fully tightened -
Clean the red filter below the tank by wiping off any remaining dirt or debris.
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To return the tank: Angle the tank and insert bottom first. Then tilt the tank toward the machine and push the top in until it clicks into place.
Did You Know?
- The float stack is what prevents your dirty tank from overflowing.
Cleaning Machine After Use
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
- First, fill the Clean Water Tank with warm tap water and then empty it all to rinse. Then fill again with warm tap water and return the tank to the machine. Twist cap back on tightly.
- To flush and rinse the machine : Turn the machine ON and press the trigger for 15 seconds while making back and forth passes on a section of carpet.
- Finally, release the trigger and extract the water. See page 12 to clean the Dirty Water Tank from the was just extracted.
Cleaning the Brush Rolls & Nozzle
- Set your machine on the Rinse & Storage Tray and open the accessory hose door. Make sure the machine is not reclined. The machine should be in its upright position to prevent water splashing.
- Fill the tray with water
- Turn the machine ON. This will begin to wash and rinse the Brush Rolls. After 6-8 seconds close the accessory hose door to extract the water from the tray.
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