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®
PowerClean
BAGLESS V ACUUM
USER’S GUIDE
92L3 SERIES
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Safety Instructions
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Product View
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Assembly
6-10
Operations
11-16
Maintenance and Care
16-17
Troubleshooting
18
Consumer Services
18
Replacement Parts
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Additional Accessories
20
Warranty
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Vacuum We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. Your BISSELL vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited 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 sw
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic ■ T urn off all controls before plugging or unplugging precautions should be observed, including vacuum cleaner. the following: ■ Use extra care when cleaning stairs. ■ Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter fluid, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapors. BEFORE USING YOUR ■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, UPRIGHT VACUUM. ammonia,
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Product view Handle Hose Clip Stretch Hose Dusting Brush/ ™ Quick Release Upholstery Tool ® TurboBrush Cord Wrap Carry Handle Crevice Tool Twist ‘n Snap™ Power Hose Cord Hose Power Switch Inner Cyclone Wand Extension Wand Upper Tank ™ HEPA Media Easy Empty Post Motor Filter Dirt Container ® Washable Lock ‘n Seal Lever Pre-Motor Filter Headlight Handle Release Pedal Foot Height Adjustment Window Knob Hose Wand Base Wide Cleaning Foot 4www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 ug110-4054_92L3_608.ind
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C AUTION: Assembly Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until The only tool you’ll need to assemble your you are familiar with vacuum cleaner is a Phillips screwdriver. all instructions and Attach handle to vacuum operating procedures. 1. Locate the handle and cord wrap. Remove the screw packet taped to the handle. 2. 2. Stand the vacuum upright and from the rear of the unit, slide the base of the handle firmly into the grooves at the top of the vacuum body. 3. Ensure that the handle f
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1. 3. Assembly Attach vacuum hose and tools 1. Attach the Twist ‘n Snap™ Hose by lining up the tabs on the base with the corresponding notches on the back of the vacuum as shown. 2. Turn the Twist ‘n Snap Hose to the right to lock the hose into place. 3. Grasping the Quick Reach Handle, slide the end of the Hose Wand onto the Hose Wand Base. Snap the Hose into the Hose Clip. Twist 'n Snap Hose NOTE: The vacuum will not operate effectively 7. unless the hose wand is firmly attached. 4. Slid
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1. Operations 2. Handle positions Press the handle release pedal, located on the lower 3. left side of the vacuum, with your foot to place your vacuum into one of three cleaning positions. 1. Upright – For storage and above floor cleaning with tools. 2. Normal Cleaning – Press handle release pedal once. Position used for most household floor cleaning tasks. Tip: 3. Low Cleaning – With the vacuum in normal cleaning position, press handle release pedal Before cleaning under low furniture,
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Operations 1. Transporting cleaner 1. To move your cleaner from room to room, put the handle in the upright position, tilt the cleaner back on its rear wheels and push forward. 2. The cleaner can also be moved by using the carry handle. Special on-board tools Your vacuum is not only a powerful carpet and correct way to carry rug cleaner, it’s also a versatile above floor vacuum cleaner when you select one of the special tools. 1. Raise the handle to the upright position. 2. Grasp the hose
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Operations Special on-board tools (continued) Crevice Tool: Use in tight narrow spaces. Dusting Brush/ Extension Wand: Use with desired attachment for Upholstery Tool a longer reach. Hose Wand: Use with desired attachment for a Crevice Tool longer reach or for cleaning hard to reach Extension Wand places. Hose Wand TurboBrush: Use rotating brush action for small flat areas such as cushions and beds. NOTE: Press gently down and pull towards you in a raking motion. Too much pressure will
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Operations Power cord usage 1. To use your vacuum, remove the cord and plug it into an electrical outlet. For your convenience, there is a quick release cord wrap for easy cord removal. There is also 1. a cord clip that is part of the upper cord wrap where you can attach the cord when vacuuming. Quick Release 2. When you are finished cleaning, turn Cord Wrap vacuum cleaner off. 3. Unplug power cord by grasping the polarized plug (NOT the cord) and disconnect from outlet. 4. Loop power
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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 W ARNING: and check and clean your filters frequently. To reduce the risk of electric Perform the following maintenance steps: shock, turn power switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug 1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt reaches from electrical outlet before the “Full” line on the container, or more frequently to prevent overfills
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Maintenance and care Post-Motor HEPA Cleaning the pre-motor and post-motor HEPA media filter Media 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. Filter 2. The pre-motor filter protects the motor from dirt particles. It is located in the slide out tray underneath the dirt container. If the filter becomes dirty, pull out the tray, lift out the foam filter pad and clean it. NOTE: The pre-motor filter may be hand washed in cold water with mild detergent. Rinse well Washable and air dry thor
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Maintenance and care Replace drive belt 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. With rotating floor brush removed from vacuum cleaner (Steps 1-4 of check rotating floor brush and drive belt), grasp old drive belt and remove from motor pulley. Discard the old drive belt. Motor Pulley 3. Place new drive belt over motor pulley and 3. loop other end over rotating floor brush in the space between the bristles. NOTE: It is important that you use only genuine BISSELL replacement belts.
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Maintenance and care Replacing lightbulb 2. 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. Using a screwdriver, first remove 2 screws on either side of lens and pull out to remove the lens. 3. Remove the bulb from the socket by 3. grasping the bulb and pulling gently. Install the new bulb by pushing it gently into the socket until the bulb snaps into place. 4. Reposition the lens place cover back over 4. headlight and reinsert 2 screws. ® Maintaining TurboBrush The TurboBrush should be c
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Maintenance and care Clearing clogs Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in the vacuum cleaner. If you notice a change in the sound of the motor, check for clogs. 2. 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. Empty dirt container. 3. Check upper tank for build up or clogs. 4. If you notice a clog in the upper tank, 5. remove the inner cyclone (see section "Cleaning the upper tank" on page 16). 5. Grasp the hose wand and separate it from the hose wand base. Check for a clog
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Maintenance and care Cleaning the upper tank 1. 1. Grasp the inner cyclone and twist to the left until the locking tabs stop the rotation. Pull down from the upper tank to remove it. 2. Wipe out the inside of the upper tank and the inner cyclone with a damp cloth moistened with water or a mild cleaning solution. 3. If you desire to thoroughly clean the filtration disk located in the upper portion of the inner 3. cyclone, hold the bottom of the cyclone and turn filtration disk to the right
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Troubleshooting Vacuum cleaner won’t run (continued) Possible causes Remedies 3. Damaged power cord 3. Unplug, check for damage, replace as necessary Vacuum cleaner and tools won’t pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Incorrect height adjustment 1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height 2. Hose not attached to suction opening 2. Firmly push hose wand into hose wand base 3. Twist 'n Snap hose not securely attached 3. Make sure Twist 'n Snap hose is snapped into locked position 4. Crac
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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 cleaner available. Please record your Model Number: ___________________ Please record
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Additional accessories These items are available for purchase as accessories for your BISSELL PowerClean: To purchase call 1-800-237-7691 or visit www.bissell.com. Item Part No. Part Name 1 203-1056 Crevice Tool 2 203-1059 Dusting Brush/Upholstery Tool 3 203-1429 TurboBrush 4 203-1068 Extension Wand 5 203-1216 Twist 'n Snap Vacuum Hose (clear) 12 3 45 www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 19 16 ug110-4054_92L3_608.indd 19 ug110-4054_92L3_608.indd 19 8/8/08 2:36:54 PM 8/8/08 2:36:54 PM
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® Warranty - BISSELL PowerClean 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 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, I
