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ProLite
USER’S GUIDE
3561 SERIES
Safety Instructions
3
Product View
4
Assembly/Features
5-7
Operations / Special Tools
7
Routine Maintenance
8-10
Troubleshooting
11
11 Replacement Parts
Warranty
12
Consumer Services
12
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL ProLite We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL ProLite Vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this powerful, high-tech home vacuuming system. Your BISSELL ProLite Vacuum Cleaner is well made, and we back it with a comprehensive 10-year warranty on the motor housing and 5-year warranty on the motor. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Services department, so, should you ever have a problem,
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not use to pick up flammable or When using an electrical appliance, combustible materials (lighter fluid, basic precautions should be observed, gasoline, kerosine, etc.) or use in areas including the following: where they may be present. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed BEFORE USING YOUR space filled with vapors given off by oil PROLITE. base paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust,
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™ 13. Quick Release Cord Wrap 1. Handle 2. Power Switch 3. Handle Tube 10. Power Source Plug 12. Power Cord 6. Cloth Bag 4. Connector Tube TM 7. Dust Bag 5. Dust Tube 16. Headlight 17. Hair Cutter 15. Rotating Brush 19. Furniture Protection 9. Motor Guard W ARNING: 14. Powerfoot Do not plug in your vacuum 11. Connector cleaner until you are familiar ® Plug with all instructions and 8. Filtrete operating procedures. Post-Motor 18. Soft Wheels Filter 4 ug310-6
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How To Use This Guide This User’s Guide is designed to help you gain the best performance from your BISSELL ProLite Vacuum. Inside you will find assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions, and maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read through this Guide thoroughly before assembling and using your vacuum cleaner. Refer to the Product Diagram in this section to locate and familiarize yourself with its parts and features. This will be helpful in assembling
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Product Features and Advantages The BISSELL ProLite Vacuum is a lightweight, yet powerful, cleaning system ideal for household use on all types of carpets and floors. Handle - soft grip designed for comfort and easy maneuvering. 1. Power Switch - conveniently located in handle. 2. Handle Tube - lightweight, for easy movement and use. 3. Connector Tube. 4. Dust Tube - large diameter dust tube designed to minimize clogging. 5. Cloth Bag - durable, reinforced material for years of servic
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Product F eatures and Advantages (continued) Soft Wheels - soft material is easy on bare floors. 18. Tip: Tip: Before cleaning Your BISSELL Furniture Protection Guard - protects furniture and walls under low ProLite Vacuum from scuff marks. 19. furniture, check features a Quick area first for Release Cord objects that Wrap that allows might harm the you to remove How To Use Your BISSELL Vacuum rotating floor the Power Cord brush or get quickly and easily. caught in
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Routine Maintenance W ARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn Power Switch For maximum performance from your BISSELL ProLite Vacuum, it OFF and disconnect is recommended you perform these simple maintenance checks. polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or Replacing the Dust Bag troubleshooting checks. The Dust Bag should be checked weekly. It should be replaced when it is near full or when cleaning suction diminishes. Never reuse a Vacuum Bag. U
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Cleaning the Dust Tube (continued) Reconnect the tube to the Powerfoot. It should snap into place. 5. Plug the Connector Plug back into base of vacuum. Reattach filter cover by tightening screws. 6. Replacing the Filter The 3M Filtrete Filter is located in the Powerfoot of your vacuum cleaner. Combined with the Filtrete HEPA Dust Bag, it is designed to promote optimum cleaning efficiency, as well as the removal of dust and allergens. It should be regularly checked, and changed when the fil
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Checking the Rotating Brush and Drive Belt W ARNING: To reduce the risk of The brush and drive belt should both regularly be checked for electric shock, turn wear or damage. You should also keep the brush and brush ends Power Switch OFF and free of string, hair, and carpet fibers as these can become disconnect polarized plug from electrical entangled in the brush and reduce its cleaning effectiveness. outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Cleaning the Brush/Re
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Troubleshooting Vacuum cleaner won't run. Possible Causes Remedies 1 Vacuum Cleaner is not plugged in 1 Check electrical plug Check electrical cord connection on back of vacuum 2 Household fuse/circuit breaker tripped 2 Check/replace fuse - Reset breaker Vacuum cleaner won't pick up dirt. Possible Causes Remedies 1 1 Dust Bag is full Replace with new Bag 2 Rotating Brush Drive Belt 2 Realign Belt; if broken replace 3 Rotating Brush bristles worn 3 Replace Rotating Brush 4 Rota
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Warranty 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. Full Three-Year Warranty on BISSELL ProLite Vacuum Parts BISSELL Homecare, Inc., upon receipt of the product, will repair (with new or remanufactured compone
