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Assembly Attach the vacuum hose & tools continued c. t he hose guide/tool caddy should be attached at the bottom of the back of NOTICE: the vacuum. slide into place and insert The brush roll continues to rotate while screw into the existing hole. t ighten using your vacuum for above floor securely with a phillips screwdriver. cleaning. To prevent carpet damage, turn the brush roll off and do not lean 2. line up the tabs of the t wist n’ snap hose with the on vacuum or tilt forward.
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Assembly Handle Positions Using your foot, press the handle release pedal, located on the lower left side of the vacuum to recline to 1. a cleaning position. 2. 1. Upright – for storage and above floor cleaning with tools. 2. Normal Cleaning – press handle release pedal once. this position is used for most household floor cleaning tasks. Operations Transporting your cleaner 1. to move your vacuum cleaner from room to room, put the handle in the upright position, tilt the cleane
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Operations Clean filter indicator the clean filter indicator tells you when the air flow in your vacuum is reduced due to dirty filters or a clog in the hose. the clean filter indicator will remain green until the airflow is reduced. at that time, it begins to change to red. When the indicator is fully red, the airflow is significantly reduced or clogged by a dirty fil- ter. follow the steps on page 11 to clean your clean filter filters or there is a clog in the hose. all filters indi
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Operations Pet Hair Fabric Tool (select models): use this tool on fabrics such as drapes, beds or anywhere else pet hair may collect. Long Reach Dusting Tool (select models): use this tool for dusting large surfaces. Pet TurboEraser Tool: use for removing dirt and pet hair from stairs, upholstery, area rugs, and other small areas. pull the tool towards you in a raking motion. Note: The Pet TurboEraser Tool is designed to remove pet hair from upholstered or carpeted surfaces. It
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Maintenance and Care to maximize your cleaning performance and extend the life of your vacuum, it is very important that you empty your dirt container and check and clean your filters WARNING: frequently. follow the instructions on the to reduce the risk of electric following pages, and perform these simple shock, turn power switch off maintenance steps: and disconnect polarized 1. empty the dirt container when the dirt plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or
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Maintenance and Care Cleaning the dirt container continued 5. if desired, the lower dirt cup may be washed in warm water. Make sure it is completely dry before reassembling. NOTICE: NOTE: Do not put in the dishwasher. Select models feature a Febreze® post-motor filter. For purchasing NOTE: Use of moist parts/compo- information, turn to page 17. nents in your unit will damage the motor and void your warranty 6. to reassemble, replace the inner cyclone screen by sliding it into the u
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Maintenance and Care Clearing Clogs 1. t urn the power switch off and unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet. 2. check the upper tank for build up or clogs. 3. if you notice dirt build up in the inner cyclone, follow instruction on how to clean the inner cyclone in page 10. 4. check for a clog in the foot hose & edge cleaning port, the wand or in the hose. NOTE: When the indicator reads Red, there is a clog in the hose which is diminishing suction power. Remove the clog in the
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Maintenance and Care maintaining the Pet TurboEraser Tool the pet t urboeraser tool should be checked regularly for clogs and debris wrapping around the paddles. 1. unplug unit from outlet. 3. 2. Remove tool from hose or vacuum. 3. if clog is present or debris is visible, unscrew the two screws on the back of the pet turboeraser tool to remove the faceplate and clear any obstructions. 4. to clean debris remove the paddles from the drive belt and clean debris. 5. Reposition the driv
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Maintenance and Care Check rotating floor brush and drive belt you should check your vacuum cleaner's rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or damage. you should also clean CAUTION: the brush and the brush ends of strings, To reduce the risk of injury from hair and carpet fibers. this type of debris moving parts, turn off vacuum can wrap around the brush and hamper its and disconnect power plug from ability to effectively clean your carpet. also electrical outlet. r
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Maintenance and Care Replace drive belt 1. t urn the power switch off and unplug rotating the vacuum from the electrical outlet. 2. floor brush Remove floor brush following steps 2-4 on page 14. 2. With the rotating floor brush removed from the vacuum cleaner, grasp the old motor drive belt and remove from the motor pulley pulley. discard the old drive belt. 3. place the new drive belt over the motor pulley, pass the belt through the open- ing of the belt on/off mechanism and loop t
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® Troubleshooting - Total Floors Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Incorrect height adjustment 1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting 2. Hose not attached to suction opening 2. Grasp quick reach handle and firmly push hose wand onto the suction opening 3. Crack or hole in hose 3.
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® Replacement parts - Total Floors Below please find a list of common replacement parts. While not all of these parts may have come with your specific machine, all are available to you for purchase, if desired. Item Part No. Part Name 1 203-1730 drive belt 2 203-1739 t wist ‘n snap hose 3 203-1751 brush Roll 4 3290 style 14 pre-Motor foam filter 5 32076 style 7 & 9 post-Motor hepa Media filter* ® 6 27W8 style 7 & 9 post-Motor febreze filter 7 203-1729 inner cyclone assembly 8 203-1
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® Accessories - Total Floors Item Part No. Part Name 1 203-1740 crevice t ool ® 2 203-7529 pet turboeraser tool 3 203-1741 pet hair fabric t ool 4 203-1228 dusting brush/upholstery t ool ® 5 203-1368 pet contour t ool ® 6 98Q1-a shedaway pet groom attachment ® 7 203-2447 t urbobrush tool 8 203-1787 long Reach dusting t ool 9 203-8296 furniture t ool 10 203-1768 extension Wand Not all parts are included with every model. Long Reach Dusting Tool and Furniture Tool available in Fall 2012
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Warranty – BISSELL Total Floors® Vacuum 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, please contact bissell consumer care by e-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below. Limited Four Year Warranty subject to the *eXceptions and eXclusions identified below, upon receipt of the product bissell will repair
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Assembly
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Total Floors® Vacuum We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Total Floors® vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. Your BISSELL Total Floors® vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited four-year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Care department, so, should you ever have a prob- lem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance. M
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ When using an electrical appliance, basic do not pick up flammable materials (lighter precautions should be observed, including fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the the following: presence of explosive liquids or vapors. ■ do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, Read all instRuctions befoRe using ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.). youR upRight V acuuM. ■ do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil base
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Product view Upper Handle Cord Clip Combination Dusting Brush/ Suction Power Pet TurboEraser® Upholstery Indicator Tool Tool Carry Quick Handle ® Release Power Cord Wrap Cord Power Switch Stretch Hose Extension Post-Motor Handle Filter* Easy Empty™ Crevice Dirt Container Tool Specialty Tool** Lock ’n ™ Pre-Motor Seal Lever Filter Hose Wand Base Height Adjustment Knob Edge Cleaning Port Recline Foot Brush On/ Pet Hair Lifter Pedal Hose Off Pedal *Select models include a
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Assembly WARNING: The only tool you’ll need to assemble your plastic film can be dangerous. vacuum cleaner is a Phillips screwdriver. to avoid danger or suffocation, Locate and install filters keep away from babies and children. ImPORTANT: before using your vacuum, make sure that all filters (pre-motor and post-motor) are in place. do not operate your vacuum without A. these filters. your total floors vacuum comes pre- loaded with a post-motor foam filter. if you wish to use the post-
