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PowerForce
USER’S GUIDE
3525 SERIES
3 Safety Instructions
Product View
4
5 Assembly
6-9 Operations
7-10 Maintenance and Care
10-11 Troubleshooting
Replacement Parts
11
12 Consumer Services
Warranty
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® Thank you for buying a BISSELL PowerForce We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerForce Vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this powerful, high-tech home vacuuming system. Your BISSELL PowerForce 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-grandf
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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 the body away from openings and moving parts. following: ■ Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ Use extra care when cleaning stairs. BEFORE USING YOUR ■ Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence o
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Product view Cord Clip Handle Hose Clip Hose Carrying Handle ™ Quick Release Cord Wrap Crevice Tool ® Quick Reach Handle Extension Wand Power Switch Twist ‘n ™ Combination Snap Upholstery/Dusting Hose Bag Door Brush Tool Power Cord Tool Storage Clips Hose Wand Washable Post-Motor Suction Intake Filter Opening Handle Floor Surface Release Selector Pedal Powerfoot C AUTION: Furniture Protection Do not plug in your vacuum Guard cleaner until you are familiar with all instructions
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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 W ARNING: PowerForce. You’ll find assembly and operating Plastic film can be instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. dangerous. To avoid 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, ass
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Operation Handle position Tip: Press the handle release pedal with your foot to Before cleaning under low furniture, place your BISSELL PowerForce into one of three check area first for objects that might cleaning positions. harm the unit or block the vacuum hose. 1. Upright- For storage and above floor cleaning with special tools. 2. Normal Cleaning- Press handle release pedal once. Use for most household floor cleaning tasks. 3. Low Cleaning- With the vacuum in normal cleaning position
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Operation Special tools Combination upholstery/dusting brush tool: Two types of cleaning tools are included in one attachment: rotate for desired tool. ■ Use brush side to dust furniture, blinds, books, lamps, shelves. ■ Use upholstery side for curtains, draperies, cushions, fabrics. Crevice Tool: Use in tight narrow spaces. Tip: Extension Wand: Use with desired attachments for a longer reach. Your BISSELL PowerForce features ™ a Quick Release Cord Wrap. To NOTE: When using the hose for ab
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Maintenance and care Replace dust bag Never reuse a dust bag. Use only BISSELL Style 7 Dust Bags in your BISSELL PowerForce. ® Style 7 EnviroFresh Micro Filtration Dust Bags (# 30861) Style 7 Dust Bags (# 32120). 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Pull the bag door outward to open. Set bag door aside. 3. Grasp dust bag collar, and pull collar from connector tube. Discard used dust bag. 4. Grasp new dust bag collar and push firmly onto connector tube. Tuck in dust bag. 5. Replace ba
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Maintenance and care Check rotating floor brush and drive belt (continued) 5. Clean strings, hair and other debris from rotating floor brush, paying particular Motor attention to brush ends. Pulley 6. Clean strings, hair and other debris from motor pulley and drive belt areas. Air Passageway 7. Check drive belt carefully for wear, cuts or stressed areas. Replace if worn. 8. Check air passageway for obstructions. Remove debris from this area. Replace drive belt Use only BISSELL Style 7 Repla
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Maintenance and care Clearing clog Suction Inlet The Hose on the back of the vacuum cleaner that carries the dirt from the powerfoot to the dust bag can sometimes become clogged. If you notice a change in the sound of the vacuum motor, check for clogs. 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Pull the bag door outward to open and set aside. Remove the dust bag to check the suction Inlet for a clog. 3. Grasp the quick reach handle and lift up to separate from the suction intake openin
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Troubleshooting Tools won't pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Crack or hole in hose 1. Replace hose 2. Vacuum hose, wand or tools clogged 2. Follow instructions for cleaning clogs Vacuum cleaner difficult to push Possible causes Remedies 1. Incorrect height adjustment 1. Turn floor surface selector to next highest setting 2. Rotating floor brush not rotating 2. Check drive belt and brush Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an authorized se
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BISSELL Consumer Services For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call or write: BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET BISSELL Homecare, Inc. Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET PO Box 3606 Or visit the BISSELL website Grand Rapids, MI 49501 www.bissell.com ATTN: Consumer Services When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available. Please record your Model Number: ___________________ Please record y
