Bissell 3596 Deluxe Bagless Vacuum User Guide

3596 Deluxe Bagless Vacuum

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Product Specifications:

• Brand: Bissell
• Model: 3596
• Type: Upright Vacuum Cleaner
• Series: CleanViewTM/PowerTrakTM BAGLESSREVOLUTIONTM

Product Usage Instructions:

Safety Instructions:

1. Read all instructions before using the upright vacuum.

2. Always connect to a polarized outlet and unplug when not in use
   or before maintenance.

3. Do not modify the plug or use on wet surfaces.

4. Avoid leaving the vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged
   in.

5. Do not allow children to operate the vacuum cleaner.

6. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

7. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug; if malfunctioning, have
   it repaired at an authorized service center.

Assembly Instructions:

Refer to the provided product view diagram for part
identification and follow the assembly instructions included in the
manual. Ensure all parts are securely attached before
operation.

Operation/Special Tools:

• Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging the vacuum
  cleaner.

• Use extra care when cleaning stairs and avoid picking up
  flammable materials.

• Utilize the provided special tools like the TurboBrushTM,
  Crevice Tool, and Dusting Brush/Upholstery Tool as needed for
  different surfaces.

Maintenance:

• Regularly clean filters and dust chambers to maintain optimal
  performance.

• Check and replace filters as recommended by the
  manufacturer.

• Empty the dirt container when full and clean any clogs in the
  vacuum cleaner.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Can I use this vacuum cleaner outdoors?

A: No, do not use the vacuum cleaner outdoors or on wet surfaces
as stated in the safety instructions.

Q: What should I do if the vacuum cleaner is not working

correctly?

A: If the appliance is not working as it should, has been
damaged, or dropped into water, have it repaired at an authorized
service center. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

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USER’SGUIDE
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3 SafetyInstructions 4 ProductView 5-6 AssemblyInstructions 7-9 Operation/SpecialTools 10-13 Maintenance 13 ConsumerServices 14 Troubleshooting 15 ReplacementParts 16 Warranty

ThanksForBuyingABISSELLCleanViewTMPowerTrakTM
We’regladyoupurchasedaBISSELLVacuum.Everythingweknowaboutfloor carewentintothedesignandconstructionofthiscomplete,high-techhome vacuumingsystem. YourBISSELLVacuumiswellmade,andwebackitwithalimited comprehensiveone-yearwarranty.Wealsostandbehinditwitha knowledgeable,dedicatedConsumerServicesDepartment,so,shouldyouever haveaproblem,you’llreceivefast,considerateassistance. Mygreat- grandfatherinventedthefloorsweeperin1876.Today,BISSELLisa globalleaderinthedesign,manufacture,andserviceofhighqualityhomecare productslikeyourBISSELLVacuum. Thanksagain,fromallofusatBISSELL. MarkJ.Bissell PresidentandChiefExecutiveOfficer
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Whenusinganelectricalappliance,basic precautionsshouldbeobserved,including thefollowing:
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSINGYOUR UPRIGHTVACUUM.
Alwaysconnecttoapolarizedoutlet(leftslotis widerthanright).Unplugfromoutletwhennotin useandbeforeconductingmaintenance.
W ARNING:Toreduce
theriskoffire,electricshock,
orinjury:
Donotmodifythepolarizedplugtofita non-polarizedoutletorextensioncord.
Donotleavevacuumcleanerunattended whenitispluggedin.
Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuseand beforeservicing.
UnplugbeforeattachingTurboBrush. Donotuseoutdoorsoronwetsurfaces. Donotallowchildrentooperatevacuum
cleaneroruseasatoy. Closeattentionisnecessarywhenusedbyor
nearchildren. Donotuseforanypurposeotherthandescribed
inthisUser’sGuide. Useonlymanufacturer’srecommended
attachments. Donotusewithdamagedcordorplug. Ifapplianceisnotworkingasitshould,
hasbeendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors, ordroppedintowater,haveitrepairedatan authorizedServiceCentre. Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecordasa handle,closeadooroncord,orpullcord aroundsharpedgesorcorners.Donotrun applianceovercord.Keepcordawayfrom heatedsurfaces. Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug, grasptheplug,notthecord. Donothandlevacuumcleanerorplugwith wethands. Donotputanyobjectintoopenings. Donotusewithanyopeningblocked;keep openingsfreeofdust,lint,hair,andanything thatmayreduceairflow.

Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andallparts ofbodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.
Turnoffallcontrolsbeforepluggingor unpluggingvacuumcleaner.
Useextracarewhencleaningstairs. Donotpickupflammablematerials(lighter
fluid,gasoline,kerosene,etc.)oruseinthe presenceofexplosiveliquidsorvapours. Donotpickuptoxicmaterial(chlorinebleach, ammonia,draincleaner,etc.). Donotusevacuumcleanerinanenclosed spacefilledwithvapoursgivenoffbyoilbase paint,paintthinner,somemothproofing substances,flammabledust,orother explosiveortoxicvapours. Donotpickuphardorsharpobjectssuchas glass,nails,screws,coins,etc. Donotpickupanythingthatisburning orsmoking,suchascigarettes,matches,or hotashes. Donotusewithoutfiltersinplace. Useonlyondry,indoorsurfaces. Keepapplianceonalevelsurface. Donotcarrythevacuumcleanerwhileit isrunning.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONSFOR FUTUREUSE
THISAPPLIANCEHAS APOLARIZEDPLUG.
Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thisappliancehas apolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother). Thisplugwillfitinapolarizedoutletonlyoneway.If theplugdoesnotfitfullyintheoutlet,reversethe plug.Ifitstilldoesnotfit,contactaqualifiedelectrician toinstallaproperoutlet.Donotchangetheplugin anyway.
Thismodelisforhouseholduseonly.

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CordClip

HoseClip StretchHose

Handle

Carrying Handle

QuickReleaseTM CordWrap

TurboBrushTM (SelectModelsOnly)

CreviceTool Twist’n SnapTMHose UpperTankKnob ExtensionWand DustingBrush/ UpholsteryTool
HandleRelease Pedal

PowerCord QuickReachTM Handle
HoseWand Hose WandBase

DirtContainer

DustChambers withScreens

Height Adjustment Knob

Pre-MotorFilter Headlight

CleanCarpetSensor (SelectModelsOnly)
PowerSwitch CleanFilterIndicator (SelectModelsOnly)
Louvers UpperTank FrameandFilter (InsideLouvers) UpperTank
Post-Motor Filter
Lock’nSealTM Lever

WideCleaning PathFoot

Furniture Protection Guard

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Window
CAUTION:
Donotpluginyourvacuum cleaneruntilyouarefamiliar withallinstructionsand operatingprocedures.

WideWindow Foot FurnitureProtection Guard

HowToUseThisGuide
ThisUser’sGuidehasbeendesignedtohelpyougetthe mostsatisfactionfromyourBISSELLvacuum.You’llfind assemblyandoperatinginstructions, safetyprecautions,aswellasmaintenanceand troubleshootinginstructions.PleasereadthisGuide thoroughlybeforeassemblingyourvacuumcleaner. Payparticularattentiontotheproductdiagram, assemblyinstructions,andpartnames.Locateand organizeallpartsbeforeassembly.Familiarize yourselfwiththepartsandwheretheyfit.Following thisUser’sGuidewillgreatlyenhanceyourability togetthemostperformancefromyourBISSELL vacuumformanyyears.

HowToPutItTogether
Theonlytoolyou’llneedtoassembleyourvacuum cleanerisascrewdriver.

AttachHandleToVacuum

LocatethevacuumHandleandremovethescrew packettapedtothebaseoftheHandle.

Standthevacuumuprightandslidethebaseof theHandlefirmlyintothegroovesatthetopofthe

vacuumbody.

ChecktobesuretheHandleisfittedtothevacuum body.Ifthereisagapinfront,continuetopushfirmly

untiltheHandleisflush.

Insertthescrewprovidedfromthescrewpacketinto theexistinghole.Tightensecurelywithascrewdriver.

WARNING:
Plasticfilmcan bedangerous.Toavoid dangerofsuffocation, keepawayfrombabies andchildren.

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AttachVacuumHoseandTools

LineupthetabsonthebaseoftheTwist`nSnap Hosewiththecorrespondingnotchesonthehose

collarasshown.

2. TurntheTwist`nSnapHosetotherighttolockthe

hoseintoplace.

GraspingtheQuickReachHandle,slidetheendof theHoseWandontotheHoseWandBase.Snapthe

HoseintotheHoseClip.

NOTE:ThePowerfootwillnotoperate effectivelyunlesstheHoseWandis firmlyattached.

SlidetheExtensionWandandtheCreviceTool togetherintothestorageclipasshown.

SlidetheDustingBrush/UpholsteryToolintothestorageclip asshown.

AttachtheTurboBrushbyaligningthesmallholesnear thebrushrollwiththetabsatthebottomofTurboBrush

housing.SnapTurboBrushintoplaceasshown.

SelectModelsOnly

NOTICE:
TheFloorBrushwillcontinuetorotate whileyouuseyourvacuumforabove floorcleaning.Topreventcarpet
dleatmthaegeP,odwoenrfootoltetailntofonrwthaerdv.acuumor

CAUTION:
Beforeusingyourvacuum, makesurethattheDirt ContainerandUpperTankare inlockedpositionandthatall filters(UpperTank,Pre-Motor andPost- Motor)areinplace. Donotoperateyourvacuum withoutthesefilters.

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HowToUseYourVacuum

HandlePositions

PresstheHandleReleasePedalwithyourfoottoplace yourvacuumintooneofthreecleaningpositions.
1. Upright-Forstorageandabovefloorcleaningwithtools.

NormalCleaning-PressHandleReleasePedalonce.Use formosthouseholdfloorcleaningtasks.

LowCleaning-Withthevacuuminnormalcleaning position,pressHandleReleasePedalagain.Usefor

reachingunderlowfurnituresuchastables,chairs

orbeds.

1 2
3

HeightAdjustment

ThePowerfoot/RotatingFloorBrushonyourvacuum canbeadjustedtocleanseveralfloorsurfaces.

NOTE:Foroptimalcleaningperformance,

Tip: adjusttothelowestpracticalsetting.Ifyour
cleanerisdifficulttopush,adjusttothenext

highersetting.

Beforecleaningunder

1. PlaceHandleinUprightPosition.

lowfurniture,check areafirstforobjects

2. TurnHeightAdjustmentknobtodesiredsetting. LowestSetting Forbarefloors.

thatmightharmthe unitorblockthe VacuumHose.

MediumSettings Forshortandmedium pilecarpets.

HighestSetting Forplushpilecarpet.

PlacetheHandleinthenormalcleaningpositionandthe Powerfootwilladjusttothesettingchosen.

NOTE:Youmayalsoadjustthesettingwhile inthenormalcleaningposition.

Tip:
Yourvacuumfeatures aQuick-Release CordWrap.To removethePower Cordquicklyand easily,rotatethe UpperCordWrap towardsfloor,and slipPowerCordfrom UpperandLower CordWraps.

TransportingCleaner

Tomoveyourcleanerfromroomtoroom,putthe Handleintheuprightposition,tiltthecleanerbackon

itsrearwheelsandpushforward.

Thecleanercanalsobemovedbyusingthe CarryingHandle.

Carrying Handle

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CleanCarpetSensor SelectModelsOnly TheCleanCarpetSensordetectsdirtbeingpickedup whilethevacuumisinuse.Whenthevacuumispicking updirt,theredlightwillcomeon.Occasionally,thelights mayalternatequicklybackandforthiftheareaisonly lightlysoiledorthedirtisspreadout.Forthebest cleaning,continuetovacuumuntilthegreenlight remainsconstantlyilluminated.

CleanFilterIndicator SelectModelsOnly TheCleanFilterIndicatortellsyouwhenairflowin thevacuumisreducedduetodirtyfiltersoraclog inthehose.TheCleanFilterIndicatorwillremain greenuntiltheairflowisreduced.Atthattime,it beginstochangetored.Whenitisfullyred,the airflowissignificantlyreducedorblocked.Follow thestepsonpage11tocleanyourfilters.Allfilters inthevacuumshouldbecleanedorreplacedwhen theCleanFilterIndicatorturnsred.
Iftheindicatorremainsredafterallfiltershavebeen cleaned,followthestepsonpage13tocheckfor andclearclogs.

NOTICE:
Whilevacuuming,certaincarpets andlowhumidityconditionsmay generatesmallstaticdischarges. Thedischargesareentirely harmlessandarenotassociated inanywaywiththemain powersupply.

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SpecialOn-BoardTools

Yourvacuumisnotonlyapowerfulcarpetandrug vacuumcleaner,it’salsoaversatileabovefloorvacuum cleanerwhenyouselectoneofthespecialtools.

1. RaiseHandletoUprightPosition.

GrasptheQuickReachHandleandliftHoseWandto separatefromsuctionintakeopening.

AttachtoolsbyfirmlypushingontoVacuumHoseor ExtensionWand.

DustingBrush/UpholsteryTool:Twotypesofcleaning toolsinoneattachment.
·UsetheDustingBrushtodustfurniture,blinds,books, lamps,shelvesandbaseboards.
·SlidethebrushofftousetheUpholsteryToolon cushions,draperiesandfabrics.

CreviceTool:Useintightnarrowspaces.

ExtensionWand:Usewithdesiredattachmentfora longerreach.

TurboBrush(SelectModels):Userotatingbrushaction forsmallareassuchasstairsandupholstery.

Note:Pressgentlywhenusingthe TurboBrushtogainmaximumcleaning.Too muchpressurewillcausethebrushto stoprotating.

StairCleaningTool(SelectModels):Useforstairs,area rugs,andothersmallcarpetedareas.Thistoolcanalsobe usedforbarefloors.

Allitemsmaynotbeincludedwithyourmodel.More toolsareavailable;toorderpleaserefertopage15.

PowerCordStorage

Whenyouaredoneusingyourvacuum,returnitto theUprightpositionandstorethePowerCord.

1. Turnvacuumcleaneroff.

UnplugPowerCordbygraspingthepolarizedplug(NOT thecord)anddisconnectfromoutlet.

LoopPowerCordaroundCordWrapsonsideof vacuumcleaner.

4. ClipmoldedplugtoPowerCordtosecure.

Tip:
Hair,stringandsmallobjectscanblock theVacuumHoseorTools.Checkthem occasionallyforobstructions.
NOTICE: TheFloorBrushwillcontinue
torotatewhileyouuseyour vacuumforabovefloorcleaning. Topreventcarpetdamage,do notleanonthevacuumorletthe Powerfoottiltforward.
C AUTION:
TheRotatingFloorBrush continuestorotatewhiletools areinuse.Toreducetherisk ofinjuryfrommovingparts, alwaysmovethecleanerwith theCarryingHandleatthe backofthecleaner.Always placevacuumcleaneronfloor withHandleinUprightposition whenusingtools.Neverplace yourfingersunderthecleaner whenitisrunning.Neverplace Powerfootonfurnitureor unevensurfaces.Donotplace vacuumcleanercloseenough toobjectstopulltheminto rotatingbrush.

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HowToMaintainYourVacuum

Tomaximizeyourcleaningperformanceandextendthe lifeofyourvacuum,itisveryimportantthatyouempty yourdirtcontainerandcheckandcleanyourfilters frequently.Performthefollowingmaintenancesteps:

EmptytheDirtContainerwhenthedirtreachesthe “Full”line.

ChecktheUpperTankandPre-MotorFiltersatleastoncea monthandcleanorreplaceasneeded.

3. CleanorreplacethePost-MotorFiltereverythreetosixmonths. Note:Morefrequentfiltercleaningmaybe necessaryifyouarevacuumingnewcarpet, finedust,orhaveallergyconcerns.Followthe instructionsonthefollowingpagestoperform thesesimplemaintenancesteps.

EmptyDirtContainer

WARNING:
Toreducetheriskof electricshock,turn PowerSwitchOFFand disconnectpolarized plugfromelectricaloutlet beforeperforming maintenanceor troubleshootingchecks.
Tip:
Formaximumcleaning performance,check andcleanorreplaceall filtersassuggested.

TheDirtContainerneedstobeemptiedwhenthedirt reachesthe”Full”lineontheContainer.

1. Unplugcleanerfromelectricaloutlet.

2. SlidetheLock`nSealLevertothe”Unlock”position.

GrasphandleandpulltheDirtContainerstraightoutto removefromvacuum.

Unlock Position

Emptydirtintogarbagecontainer.TheScreensmayalsobe removedfromthesideDustChamberswhenyouemptyor

cleantheDirtContainer.TheScreensaremadetofiteach

DustChamber.Iftheydonotslidedowncompletely,tryin

theoppositeDustChamber.TheScreenswillalsonotfitif

thereisdebrisinthetrack.

Screen

PuttheDirtContainerbackinthevacuumandslidethe levertothe”Lock”position.

Note:TheDirtContainerandScreensmaybe washedinwarmwaterwithamilddetergent. Makesureitiscompletelydrybeforeusingagain.

FullLine LockPosition

CleanCarpetSensor TomaintaintheeffectivenessoftheCleanCarpet Sensor,aquarterlycleaningoftheinternalsensor lensisrecommended.Tocleanthesensorlens, detachtheTwistnSnapHoseandgentlywipethe clearlensareausingalightlydampenedsoftcloth. Allowenoughtimeforthelenstodrythoroughly beforereattachingtheTwistnSnapHoseandusing thevacuum.

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CleaningTheUpperTank&Filter

1. Unplugthecleanerfromelectricaloutlet.

TheUpperTankFiltercanbereachedbyremovingtheDirt Container,reachingunderneaththeUpperTankandturning

therimoftheFilterFrametounlock.Pullstraightdownto

remove.BrushthedirtofftheLouversandUpperTankFilter.

ThefoamUpperTankFiltermayberemovedandhand washedincoldwaterwithmilddetergent.Rinsewellthen

airdrythoroughlybeforereplacing.

TheUpperTankandLouversmayalsobewipedcleanwith adampcloth.

Note:Foreasieraccess,theentireUpperTank mayberemovedbyturningtheknobonthe backofthecleanertounlockandpullingthe entiretankstraightout.

CleaningThePre-MotorandPost-MotorFilter

1. Unplugthecleanerfromelectricaloutlet.

ThePre-MotorFilterprotectsthemotorfromdirtparticles. ItislocatedintheslideouttrayunderneaththeDirt

Container.Ifthefilterbecomesdirty,pulloutthetray,lift

outthefilterandclean.

WARNING:
DoNotoperatecleaner withdamporwet filtersorwithoutall filtersinplace.

ThePost-MotorFilterassistsinthefiltrationprocessto returncleanairtotheroom.Itislocatedbehindthedooron

thesideofthecleaner.Ifthefilterbecomesdirty,openthe

door,removethefilterandclean.

Note:SelectModelscomewithawhite,pleated HEPAMediaFilter.Thisfilterisnotwashable andmustbereplaced.

Pre-Motor Filter

Post-Motor

4. Thestandardfiltersmaybehandwashedincoldwater withmilddetergent.Rinsewellandairdrythoroughly beforereplacing.
CheckRotatingFloorBrushandDriveBelt
Youshouldcheckyourvacuumcleaner’sRotating FloorBrushandDriveBeltregularlyforwearor damage.Youshouldalsocleanthebrushandbrush endsofstrings,hair,andcarpetfibers.Thesecan wraparoundthebrushandhamperitsabilityto effectivelycleanyourcarpet.Alsoremoveanydebris thathasaccumulatedunderthebrushcover.

Filter
WARNING:
Toreducetheriskofinjury frommovingparts,turn offvacuumcleanerand disconnectPowerPlug fromelectricaloutlet.

1. Unplugcleanerfromelectricaloutlet.

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PlacehandleinLowpositionandturnvacuumcleanerover sobottomsideisup.

LiftTab1andreleasethethreelatchesinorder2-4 marked.LifttheBrushCoveroff.

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CheckRotatingFloorBrushandDriveBeltContinued

4. GraspRotatingFloorBrushatbothendsandlift.

Cleanstrings,hairandotherdebrisfromRotatingFloor Brush,payingparticularattentiontobrushends.

Cleanstrings,hairandotherdebrisfromMotorPulleyand DriveBeltareas.

MotorPulley

7. CheckDriveBeltcarefullyforwear,cutsorstressedareas.

CheckAirPassagewayforobstructions.Removedebris fromthisarea.

ReplaceDriveBelt

1. Unplugcleanerfromelectricaloutlet.

WithRotatingFloorBrushremovedfromvacuumcleaner (Steps1-4ofcheckRotatingFloorBrushandDriveBelt),

graspoldDriveBeltandremovefromMotorPulley.

DiscardoldDriveBelt.

PlacenewDriveBeltoverMotorPulleyandstretchotherend overRotatingFloorBrushinthespacebetweenthebristles.

PlaceendsofRotatingFloorBrushdownintoslotson sidesasshown.

TurnRotatingFloorBrushbyhandseveraltimesinthe directionofMotorPulley.Ifproperlyinstalled,DriveBelt

willcentreitselfonRotatingBrushcrown.

RepositionBrushCoverandscreworsnapbackintoplace. Checktobesureallscrewsorlatchesaresecure.

AirPassageway

ReplaceLightbulb

1. Unplugcleanerfromelectricaloutlet.

Usingascrewdriver,removethetwoscrewsasshown andliftoffthelens.

Removethebulbfromthesocketbygraspingbulband pullingstraightout.Installthenewbulbbypushingit

gentlyintothesocketuntilthebulbsnapsintoplace.

4. Repositionlensandsecurewiththetwoscrews.

MaintainingTurboBrush

SelectModelsOnly TheTurboBrushshouldbecheckedregularlyforclogs ordebriswrappingaroundthebrushroll.

1. Unplugvacuumfromelectricaloutlet.

Ifaclogispresentordebrisisvisible,unscrewthetwo screwsonthebackoftheTurboBrushtoremovethe

faceplateandclearanyobstructions.

Tocleandebrisfromthebrushroll,removethescrew locatedbythebrushrollwithaPhillipsheadscrewdriver.

Liftthebeltcover.Removethebrushrollfromthedrive

beltandcleandebris.

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MaintainingTurboBrushContinued

Repositionthedrivebeltonthebrushroll.Placeends ofbrushrollinslotsonsidesasshown.Repositionbelt

coverandsecurewithonescrew.Repositionfaceplate

andsecurewithtwoscrews.

ClearingClogs

Lowsuctionorpoorpickupmaybeduetoaclogin thevacuumcleaner.Ifyounoticeachangeinthe soundofthemotororareductioninthespinning action,checkforclogs.

1. Unplugcleanerfromelectricaloutlet.

2. EmptyDirtContainer.

3. CheckUpperTankforbuilduporclogs.

4. RemovetheUpperTankandcheckthesuctioninletforaclog.

GrasptheQuickReachHandleandliftHoseWandtoseparate fromthesuctionopening.CheckforaclogintheBase,the

WandortheHose.

ReleasetheTwist’nSnapHosefromthevacuumbyturning totheleft.Straightenthehoseandunclogwithalong,

narrowobject.

Iftheclogpersists,followtheinstructionsforChecking theRotatingFloorBrushonpages11-12andinspectthe

AirPassagewayforobstructions.

Suction Inlet
HoseWand Base

AirPassageway

BISSELLConsumerServices

Forinformationaboutrepairsorreplacementparts,orquestionsaboutyour

warranty,call:

BISSELLConsumerServices

1-800-263-2535

Monday-Friday

8a.m.–10p.m.ET

Saturday

9a.m.–8p.m.ET

Orwrite:

BISSELLCanadaCorporation

Box1003

NiagaraFalls,ONL2E6W2

ATTN:ConsumerServices

OrvisittheBISSELLwebsite–www.bissell.com

WhencontactingBISSELL,havemodelnumberofunitavailable.

PleaserecordyourModelNumber:___

PleaserecordyourPurchaseDate:___

NOTE:Pleasekeepyouroriginalsalesreceipt.Itisyourwarranty.

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Troubleshooting

Vacuumcleanerwon’trun

WA R N I N G :
Toreducetheriskofinjuryfrommoving partsand/orelectricalshock,turnPower SwitchOFFanddisconnectpolarizedplug fromelectricaloutletbeforeperforming troubleshootingchecks.

PossibleCauses

Remedies

1 Powercordnotpluggedin

1 Checkelectricalplug

2 Blownfuse/trippedbreaker

2 Check/Replacefuseorresetbreaker

VacuumcleanerorToolswon’tpickupdirt

PossibleCauses

Remedies

1 IncorrectHeightAdjustment

1 AdjustPowerfoottocorrectheight

2 Hosenotattachedtosuctionopening

2 FirmlypushHoseWandintothesuctionopening

3 Twist`nSnapHosenotsecurelyattached

3 MakesureTwist`nSnapHoseissnappedinto lockedposition

4 CrackorholeinHose

4 CheckHoseandreplaceifneeded

5 BrokenorwornDriveBelt

5 ReplaceDriveBelt,seepage12

6 RotatingFloorBrushbristlesworn

6 Replacebrush

7 RotatingFloorBrushjammed

7 Removebrushandcleandebrisfrombrushends

8 Cloginvacuum

8 Clearclog,seepage13

9 DirtContainerfull

9 EmptyDirtContainer

10 DirtContainerorUpperTanknotinstalledproperly 10 Positioncorrectlyandlockinplace

11 Filtersaredirty

11 CheckandcleanUpperTank, Pre-MotorandPost-MotorFilters

12 TurboBrushiscloggedordebrisiswrapped 12 MaintainingTurboBrush,seepages12-13

aroundtheBrushRoll

Vacuumcleanerisdifficulttopush

PossibleCauses

Remedies

1 IncorrectHeightAdjustment

1 AdjustPowerfoottocorrectheightsetting

Visibledirtescapingfromcleaner

PossibleCauses

Remedies

1 DirtContainerfull

1 EmptyDirtContainer

2 Filtersmissingorinstalledincorrectly

2 CheckUpperTank,Pre-MotorandPost-Motor Filtersforcorrectinstallation

3 DirtContainerinstalledincorrectly

3 Pulloutandre-insertDirtContainercorrectly

CleanCarpetSensornotfunctioningproperly

PossibleCauses

Remedies

1 CleanCarpetSensorLensisDirty

1 CleanInternalSensorLens,seepage10

14 2 CloginSuctionIntakeArea

2 Clearclog,seepage13

ReplacementParts­BISSELLVacuum

ReplacementpartsareavailablethroughBISSELLConsumerServices,anauthorizedBISSELL ServiceCentreorbyvisitingourwebsite.TolocateanauthorizedServiceCentreortoplacean orderusingVisaorMasterCardcall:
BISSELLConsumerServices
1-800-263-2535
OrvisitourWebsite–www.bissell.com

Item PartNo.

PartName

1 32074 2 203-1297 3 203-1063 4 203-1228 5 203-6732 6 203-6730 7 203-6624 8 203-1084 9 203-2035 10 203-6726 11 203-6729 12 203-6756 13 203-1195 14 203-1085 15 203-1073 16 203-1009 17 3207C

Style7/9/10DriveBelt(2-Pack) StandardHeadlightBulb CreviceTool DustingBrush/UpholsteryTool TurboBrush(SelectModelsOnly)-Lime TurboBrush(SelectModelsOnly)-SonicYellow StairCleaningTool(SelectModelsOnly) ExtensionWand WireReinforcedTwist`nSnapVacuumHoseClear WideWindowFootBrushRoll-Lime WideWindowFootBrushRoll-SonicYellow WideWindowFootBrushRoll-Taupe WideCleaningPathFootBrushRoll UpperTankFilter Style9/10Pre-MotorFilter Style7/9Post-MotorFilter Style7HEPAMediaPost- MotorFilter

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Warranty

Ifyouneedadditionalinstructionregardingthiswarrantyorhavequestionsregardingwhatitmaycover,pleasecontact BISSELLConsumerServicesbye-mail,telephone,orregularmailasdescribedbelow.
LimitedOneYearWarranty
Subjecttothe*EXCEPTIONSANDEXCLUSIONSidentifiedbelow,uponreceiptoftheproduct,BISSELLCanadaCorporation willrepairorreplace(withneworremanufacturedcomponentsorproducts),atBISSELL’soption,freeofchargefromthedate ofpurchasebytheoriginalpurchaser,foroneyearanydefectiveormalfunctioningpart.Seeinformationbelowon”Ifyour BISSELLproductshouldrequireservice”.Thiswarrantyappliestoproductusedforpersonal,andnotcommercialorrental service.Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytoroutinemaintenancecomponentssuchasbeltsorbrushes.Damageormalfunction causedbynegligence,abuse,orusenotinaccordancewiththeUser’sGuideisnotcovered.
IfyourBISSELLproductshouldrequireservice: CallBISSELLConsumerServicesatthenumberlistedbeloworvisittheBISSELLwebsite- www.bissell.comtolocatea BISSELLAuthorizedServiceCentreinyourarea.IftherearenoauthorizedBISSELLServiceCentresinyourarea,aBISSELL Representativeatcanada.custhelp@bissell.comoratthephonenumberbelowwillissueyouaReturnAuthorization Numberandapre-paidmailinglabeltoreturntheunittoBISSELLforwarrantyrepair.

Themachineshouldbereturnedwithaphotocopyofyourproofofpurchase.(Yourdatedsalesreceiptisyourwarranty–do notsendoriginal.)Ifyouneedinformationaboutrepairsorreplacementparts,orifyouhavequestionsaboutyourwarranty,
contactBISSELLConsumerServices.

E-mail:

canada.custhelp@bissell.com

Orcall:

BISSELLConsumerServices 1-800-263-2535 Monday­Friday8a.m.­10p.m.ET Saturday9a.m.­8p.m.ET

Orwrite:

BISSELLCanadaCorporation ATTN:ConsumerServices Box1003, NiagaraFalls,ONL2E6W2

BISSELLCANADACORPORATIONISNOTLIABLEFORINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESOFANYNATURE ASSOCIATEDWITHTHEUSEOFTHISPRODUCT.BISSELL’SLIABILITYWILLNOTEXCEEDTHEPURCHASEPRICEOF THEPRODUCT.

*EXCEPTIONSANDEXCLUSIONSFROMTHETERMSOFTHELIMITEDWARRANTY

THISWARRANTYISEXCLUSIVEANDINLIEUOFANYOTHERWARRANTIESEITHERORALORWRITTEN.ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIESWHICHMAYARISEBYOPERATIONOFLAW,INCLUDINGTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,ARELIMITEDTOTHEONEYEARDURATIONFROM THEDATEOFPURCHASEASDESCRIBEDABOVE.

©2005BISSELLHomecare,Inc

BISSELLCanadaCorporation

NiagaraFalls,ONL2E6S5

Allrightsreserved.PrintedinChina

PartNumber603-6725

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Rev02/05 Visitourwebsiteat:www.bissell.com

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