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®
PowerForce Turbo
BAGLESS
USER’S GUIDE
6596 SERIES
3 Safety Instructions
4 Product View
5-6
Assembly Instructions
6-7
Operation / Special Tools
8-11 Maintenance
12-13 Troubleshooting
14 Replacement Parts
15
Consumer Services
16 Warranty
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® Thanks For Buying A BISSELL PowerForce Turbo Bagless We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerForce Turbo Bagless Vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home vacuuming system. Your BISSELL PowerForce Turbo Bagless is well made, and we back it with a limited comprehensive one-year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Services Department, so, should you ever have a problem, you’ll rec
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic ■ Turn off all controls before plugging or precautions should be observed, including unplugging vacuum cleaner. the following: ■ Use extra care when cleaning stairs. ■ Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter BEFORE USING YOUR fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapors. UPRIGHT VACUUM. ■ Do not pick up
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Cord Clip Hose Clip Handle Stretch Hose ® TurboBrush Bracket ® TurboBrush Crevice Tool Carrying Handle Quick Release Extension Wand Cord Wrap Louvers ® Quick Reach Handle Power Cord Combination Hose Wand Dusting Brush/ Upholstery Tool Upper Tank Hose Wand Base Power Switch Handle Release Dirt Container Washable Inner and Pedal Outer Circular Filters Filter Cup Foot Hose ™ Lock ’n Seal Lever Headlight HEPA Post-Motor Filter Height Adjustment Knob Powerfoot Furniture Protection Guard
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How To Use This Guide This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the most satisfaction from your BISSELL PowerForce W ARNING: Turbo Bagless. You’ll find assembly and operating Plastic film can be instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance dangerous. To avoid and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this Guide danger of suffocation, thoroughly before assembling your vacuum cleaner. keep away from Pay particular attention to the product diagram, babies and
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Attach Vacuum Hose and Tools Continued Place the TurboBrush in the Bracket by aligning the 7. bottom of bracket with the opening of the brush roll and snap the TurboBrush into place. How To Use Your Vacuum Handle Positions Press the Handle Release Pedal with your foot to place your vacuum in one of three cleaning positions. Upright- For storage and above floor cleaning with tools. 1. Normal Cleaning- Press Handle Release Pedal once. 2. Use for most household floor cleaning tasks. Low Cleanin
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Special On-Board Tools NOTICE: Your BISSELL PowerForce Turbo Bagless is not The Floor Brush will continue to rotate only a powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, while you use your vacuum for above floor cleaning. To prevent carpet it’s also a versatile above floor vacuum cleaner damage, do not lean on the vacuum when you select one of the special tools. or let the Powerfoot tilt forward. Raise Handle to Upright Position. 1. Grasp the Quick Reach Handle and lift Hose Wand to 2. separat
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How To Maintain Your Vacuum To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the following maintenance steps must be performed: W ARNING: Empty the Dirt Container when the dirt reaches the 1. To reduce the risk of “Full” line on the side. electric shock, turn Power Switch OFF and Check the Inner and Outer Circular Filters, and the 2. disconnect polarized Pre-Motor Filter at least once a month and clean or plug from electrical outlet replace as needed. before performing maintenance or Repl
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Cleaning The Inner & Outer Circular Filters continued The Filter Cup may be washed in warm water with a 5. mild detergent. Make sure it is completely dry before reassembling with filters. The Upper Tank and Louvers may also be wiped clean 6. with a damp cloth. Reach underneath the Upper Tank and turn the rim of the Louvers to unlock. Pull straight down to remove. Cleaning Pre-Motor Filter W ARNING: Do not operate cleaner Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. with damp or wet filt
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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 the brush and brush ends of strings, hair, and carpet fibers. These can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet. Also remove any debris that has accumulated under the brush cover. 4 Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. Place handle in Low position and turn vacuum cleaner over 2.
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Replace Lightbulb Use only BISSELL Replacement Bulbs in your BISSELL PowerForce Turbo Bagless. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet 1. Using a flat screwdriver, table knife or coin, insert into the 2. slot on the right of the lens and gently push inner latch to the left as shown to remove the lens. Remove the bulb from the socket by grasping bulb and 3. pulling straight out. Install the new bulb by pushing it gently into the socket until the bulb snaps into place. Reposition lens, by inse
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Troubleshooting W ARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and/ or electrical shock, turn Power Switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing troubleshooting checks. Vacuum cleaner won’t run Possible Causes Remedies 1 1 Power cord not plugged in 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
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Troubleshooting Continued Tools won't pick up dirt, continued Possible Cause Remedies 3 Dirt Container full 3 Empty Dirt Container 4 Dirt Container or Upper Tank 4 Position correctly and not installed properly lock in place 5 5 Filters are dirty Check and clean Inner and Outer Circular Filters and Pre-Motor Filters. Replace HEPA Post-Motor Filter 6 Louver missing or installed incorrectly 6 Check for a clog in the tube in the center of the Dirt Container, clear and prop
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Replacement Parts – BISSELL PowerForce Turbo Bagless Series You may purchase replacement parts from your retailer, by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by visiting our website. To locate a retailer near you, or to place an order using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, call BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET Or visit our Website - www.bissell.com Item Part No. Part Name 1 32074 Style 7/9/10/12 Drive Belt
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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. — 10 p.m. ET Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET Or write: BISSELL Homecare, Inc. PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids, MI 49501 ATTN: Consumer Services Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available. Please record your Model Number: ___________________ Please record yo
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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, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by E-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below. Limited One Year Warranty Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL Homecare, Inc. will repair or replace (with
