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USER'S GUIDE
12B1, 68C7 SERIES
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Thank You
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Safety Instructions
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Product View
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Assembly
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Operations
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Maintenance and Care
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Troubleshooting
14 Replacement Parts
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Warranty
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Product Registration
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Consumer Care
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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 powerful, high-tech home vacuuming 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 Care 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 ■ Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all precautions should be observed, including parts of body away from openings and the following: moving parts. ■ Turn off all controls before plugging or READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS unplugging vacuum cleaner. BEFORE USING YOUR ■ Use extra care when cleaning stairs. UPRIGHT VACUUM. ■ Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or Always connect
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Product View 68C7 Model Shown Handle TurboBrush® Tool (68C7 Models) Primary Separator Quick Release™ Cord Wrap Upper Tank Power Cord Easy Empty™ Dirt Container Inner and Outer Circular Filters Lock ’n Seal™ Lever Lower Filter Cup Post Motor HEPA Media Filter* (68C7 Models) Height Adjustment Knob Furniture Powerfoot Protection Guard *The filter media, not the vacuum as a whole, complies with IEST-RP-CC001.5 HEPA standard. 4
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Product View 68C7 Model Shown Cord Clip Hose Clip Stretch Hose Crevice Tool Carrying Handle Combination Extension Wand Dusting Brush/ Upholstery Tool Hose Wand Hose Wand Base Power Switch Handle Release Pedal Foot Hose 5
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Assembly Attach handle to vacuum 1. Locate handle and remove screw packet taped to the base of the handle. 2. Stand the vacuum upright and place the 1 base of the handle firmly into the grooves at the top of the vacuum body. 3. Insert the two (2) screws into the existing holes on each side and tighten securely. Attach vacuum hose and tools 1. Line up tabs on the base of the Twist ‘n Snap™ hose with the corresponding notches on the hose collar. Turn the hose to the right to lock into pl
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Operations Power Switch The red power switch is located on the bottom left of the back side of the unit. Press gently with foot to turn power ON and OFF. Power Cord When you are finished vacuuming, return to upright position and store power cord. 1. Turn vacuum OFF. 2. Unplug power cord by grasping the polarized plug (NOT the cord) and disconnect from outlet. 3. Loop power cord around cord wraps on side of vacuum and clip molded plug to power cord to secure. Handle Positions The handl
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Operations Height Adjustments Turn knob on Powerfoot to adjust to one of 5 Height Adjustments. If knob is difficult to turn, tilt the cleaner back slightly to take the weight off the foot while turning. Lowest Setting: For low pile carpet and barefloors. Medium Setting: For medium pile carpet. Highest Setting: For high pile and most shag carpet. Adjust to high setting if difficult to push. Tools 1 Attach desired tool to hose cleaning above floor surfaces. 1. Remove Hose: With vacuum i
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Maintenance and Care To maximize performance and extend life of your vacuum it is very important to perform the following maintenance steps. Empty Easy Empty™ Dirt Container Empty when dirt reaches the “Full” line on the container 1. Turn power OFF. Unplug power cord from electrical outlet. 2. Slide Lock ‘n Seal lever to “Unlock” position. 3. Grasp dirt cup portion handle and pull straight out to remove from vacuum and empty. 4. Place dirt container back in the vacuum and slide lever
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Maintenance and Care Cleaning the HEPA Media filter* 2 The pre-motor filter protects the motor from debris. 1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet. 2. The pre motor filter is located underneath the filter cup in the center of the round part of the Lock ‘n Seal lever. 3. Remove the small round filter and any debris on top of it. Rinse under warm water; air dry completely before replacing. pre-motor filter Replacing the HEPA Media filter* (68C7 model series only) Th
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Maintenance and Care Replace drive belt 1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet. 2. With rotating brush removed (steps 1-4 of Check rotating floor brush and drive belt), grasp old drive belt and remove from motor pulley. Discard old drive belt. 3. Place new drive belt over motor pulley and stretch other end over rotating floor brush in the space between the bristles. Place ends of rotating floor brush down into slots. 4. Turn rotating floor brush by hand in the d
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Maintenance and Care TurboBrush® Tool Maintenance select models only 1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet. 3 2. Remove tool from hose or from clip on vacuum handle. 3. Twist collar so opening is at the top and lift clear cover to remove. 4. Remove brush from belt and clean debris. 5. Replace brush inside belt and place ends 5 into slots on the sides. 6. Reposition top cover making sure to line up inside tab at the front with the opening on the cover. Twist collar
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Troubleshooting ! WARNING: 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 turn on... Possible causes Remedies Power cord not plugged in Check electrical plug Blown fuse/tripped breaker in home Check/replace fuse or reset breaker Thermal protector activated Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 8. This will reset thermal protector Vacuum cleaner doesn't hav
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Replacement parts - BISSELL Vacuum Item Part No. Part Name 1 32074 Style 7/9/10/12 Drive Belt (2-Pack) 2 203-1056 Crevice Tool 3 203-1059 Combination Dusting Brush / Upholstery Tool 4 203-1068 Extension Wand 5 203-8074 Hose Assembly (12B1 Series) 6a 203-8049 Hose Assembly (68C7 Series) 6b 203-8072 Brush Roll Assembly (12B1 Series) 7a 203-8045 Brush Roll Assembly (68C7 Series) 7b 203-7913 Pleated Circular Filter 8 203-1192 Foam Filter 9 203-8037 Post Motor HEPA Media Filter* (68C7 Ser
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Warranty - BISSELL 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 Care 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 will repair or replace (with
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D Don't forget to register your product! on't forget to register your product! Registering is quick, easy and offers you benefits over the lifetime of your product. Registering is quick, easy and offers you benefits over the lifetime of your product. Y You’ll receive: ou’ll receive: BISSELL Rewards Points BISSELL Rewards Points Automatically ear Automatically earn points for discounts and free shipping on future purchases. n points for discounts and free shipping on future purchases. Faster
