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USER’S GUIDE
89Q9/18Z6 SERIES
Safety Instructions
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4 Product View
Assembly
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6-9
Operations
Maintenance and Care
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16-17 Troubleshooting
18 Consumer Services
Additional Accessories
18
Replacement Parts
19
Warranty
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Thank you for buying a BISSELL Multi Cyclonic 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. By purchasing this product you are helping BISSELL with our commitment to reducing our impact on the environment through an expanding range of sustainable design efforts. Your carpet cleaner is well made, and we back it with a limited three-year warranty. We also stand beh
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic ■ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of precautions should be observed, including body away from openings and moving parts. the following: ■ Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner. READ ALL InSTRUCTIOnS ■ Use extra care when cleaning stairs. BEfORE USInG y OUR ■ Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush. ■ Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter fluid, UPRIGh
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Product view Handle ® Pet TurboBrush Cord Clip Release Switch Power Switch Brush On/Off Switch Dusting Brush/ Upholstery Tool Quick Release Cord Wrap Stretch Hose Hose Clip Twist n' Snap Hose Connection Telescoping Extension Crevice Tool Dirt Container Wand Lock 'n ® Seal Lever Pre-Motor Filter HEPA Media Post-Motor Filter Headlight Hose Grip Height Adjustment Knob Hose Grip Handle Release Base Furniture Pedal Powerfoot Protection Guard CAUTIOn: Do not plug in your vacuum clean
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How to use this guide This user’s guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL WARnInG: vacuum. you’ll find assembly and operating Plastic film can be instructions, safety precautions, as well as dangerous. To avoid maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this guide thoroughly before danger of suffocation, assembling your vacuum cleaner. keep away from babies and children. Pay particular attention to the product diagram, as
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Assembly 3. Combination Attach vacuum hose and tools continued Tool 3. Snap the telescoping extension wand, crevice tool, and combination tool into storage clips as shown. 4. The Pet TurboBrush snaps on to the holder on the front of the handle. Crevice Tool Place the Pet TurboBrush in the holder by Telescoping hooking the bottom onto the tab and pushing Wand the top of the TurboBrush into place. Operation Power switch/brush switch ® Pet TurboBrush The power switch is located just below
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Operation Tip: Power height adjustment Before cleaning under low furniture, check The powerfoot on your vacuum can be area first for objects adjusted to clean several floor surfaces. that might harm the nOTE: for optimal cleaning performance, unit or block the adjust to the lowest practical setting. If Vacuum Hose. your cleaner is difficult to push, adjust to the next higher setting. 1. Place handle in upright position. 2. Turn height adjustment knob to desired setting. Lowest Setting
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Operation Special tools continued ® Pet TurboBrush : Use for removing dirt and pet hair from stairs, upholstery, area rugs, and other small areas. Pull towards you in a raking motion. note: Pet TurboBrush is designed to remove pet hair from upholstered or carpeted surfaces. It should not be used on pets. Stair cleaning tool (select models only): Use for stairs, area rugs, and other small carpeted areas. This tool can also be used for bare floors. note: The stair cleaning tool does not st
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Operation Cleaning with the detachable canister The detachable canister feature makes it 1. possible to easily take the powerful cleaning action of your BISSELL Lift-Off Multi Cyclonic Pet to stairways, auto interiors, and other hard-to-reach areas of your home. Before detaching the canister, your vacuum must be in its fully upright position. you do not need to turn off the power first. 1. Press the release button at the top of the canister handle and lift the canister to remove. 2. Det
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Maintenance and care To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the following maintenance steps must be performed: 1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt W ARn In G: reaches the “Full” line on the front. To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn Power Switch Off 2. Check the pre-motor filter at least once a and disconnect polarized plug month and clean and replace as needed. from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or 3. Replace the HEPA media post-motor filter trouble
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Maintenance and care Cleaning the secondary cyclone 1. Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. The secondary cyclone can be reached by removing the dirt container, reaching underneath the upper tank and turning the rim of the frame to unlock. Pull straight down to remove. 2. The cyclone and screen may be separated for cleaning. Simply pull up on the screen to separate. 3. The upper tank may also be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Cleaning the pre-motor and post-motor filter 1. Unplu
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Maintenance and care Rotating brush and drive belt maintenance Check your vacuum cleaner’s rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for debris, wear or Caution: damage. Debris can wrap around the brush and To reduce the risk of injury hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet. from moving parts, turn 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. off vacuum cleaner and 2. Remove detachable canister from vacuum cleaner disconnect Power Plug from electrical outlet. 3. Recline
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Maintenance and care Replace light bulb 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. W ARn In G: 2. Remove detachable canister and recline To reduce the risk of electric handle of vacuum. shock, turn Power Switch Off and disconnect polarized plug 3. Using a screwdriver, remove the one screw from electrical outlet before as shown and lift off the lens. performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by grasping bulb and pulling straight out. Install the
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Maintenance and care Cleaning clogs 4. 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 or a reduction in the spinning action, check for clogs. 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Empty Dirt Container. 3. Check Upper Tank for build up or clogs. 4. Remove the secondary cyclone and check the suction inlet for a clog. Suction 5. Grasp the Hose Grip and lift to separate from Inlet the suction opening. Check for
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Maintenance and care Thermal protector An internal thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. C aution: When the thermal protector activates, the main To reduce the risk of vacuum motor will stop operating. If this injury from moving happens, proceed as follows: parts, turn off vacuum 1. Turn the cleaner OFF (O) and unplug from cleaner and disconnect electrical outlet. Power Plug from electrical outlet. 2. Check the secondary cyclone ar
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Troubleshooting W ARn In G: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power Off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. Vacuum cleaner won’t run Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not firmly plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker 3. Thermal protector activated 3. Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see page 15 no power at rotating floor brush Possi
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Troubleshooting Visible dirt escaping from cleaner Possible causes Remedies 1. Dirt container full 1. Empty dirt container 2. Filter or secondary cyclone missing or installed incorrectly 2. Check secondary cyclone, pre-motor and post-motor filter for correct installation 3. Dirt container installed incorrectly 3. Pull out and re-insert dirt container correctly Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an authorized service representative. Thank you for
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BISSELL consumer service 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 your Purchas
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Replacement parts – BISSELL Lift-Off Multi Cyclonic Pet 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 3200 Style 8 Drive Belt (2-Pa
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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 Three year Warranty Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL Homecare, Inc. will repair or replace (wi
