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ProHeat
USER’S GUIDE
7901 SERIES
8910 SERIES
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Safety Instructions
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Product View/Accessories
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Assembly
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Features / Operations
Routine Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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Consumer Services
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Replacement Parts
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Warranty
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® Thanks for buying a BISSELL ProHeat ® We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL ProHeat heated formula deep cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. Your ProHeat is well made, and we back it with a full 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic Use only cleaning products formulated by precautions should be observed, including BISSELL for use in this appliance. the following: Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc. Read all instructions before using your Do not point attachment nozzle at people ® PROHEAT or animals. Keep appliance on a level surface. WARNING: To reduce the risk of Turn off all controls before unplugging. fire, electric shock, or in
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N W D O I D R T P E A E N D P P e Em T & b e d n d e e d R t D O r i a r t E t b U e e s f C a o G n r L d Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Fiber Cleansing ™ ™ Formula and Scotchgard Protector Cartridges on hand so you can clean and protect whenever Trigger it fits your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL deep cleaning formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions may harm the machine and void the warranty. Upper Handle Tool Caddy Crevice Tool ® Power Cord Storage SmartTemp 3. Quick Release Switch Po
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How to use this guide WARNING: Do Not plug in your cleaner This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the utmost until you have completely satisfaction from your BISSELL ProHeat. You’ll find assembly and assembled it per the following instructions and are familiar operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance with all instructions and and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this Guide thoroughly operating procedures. before assembling your deep cleaner. Pay
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OFF Special Features of your BISSELL ProHeat ® The BISSELL SmartClean System The ProHeat is a home cleaning system that automatically mixes hot tap water with Fiber Cleansing Formula and heats the solution as it is applied to the carpet. The combination of heated cleaning solution, powered brush and suction provide a safe and effective method of cleaning. ® SmartTemp Temperature control automatically heats the cleaning solution SmartTemp Ready Light as it is being applied to the carpet (*) to
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SmartMix Replace SmartMix concentrate bottle. 4. Choose the SmartMix setting that fits the cleaning job. 5. Water Rinse / Carpet Protector -This setting must also be used when applying the carpet protectant through the applicator, to prevent the pump from temporarily losing its prime. SmartMix Dial Normal- automatically provides the best mix of water and concentrate for most cleaning jobs. High Traffic- automatically mixes the right amount of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime and
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Tank-in-Tank Continued Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle. The handle locks the lid in place. 2. Carry it like a bucket to fill at the sink. 3. Lift and Carry Note: You may notice hair and debris deposits on 3 the carpet that were loosened by the brushing action (especially with newer carpets that have never been deep cleaned before). This debris should be picked up and thrown away. Debris that deposits in the Brush Belt should be cleaned between uses to keep the Belts running free. Set the tank down
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When It’s Time to Empty Tank-in-Tank Continued Remove Tank Lid by rotating handle forward to unlatch lid and lifting lid off tank. 3. Pour out dirty water. 4. Pour out 3 Rotate Handle to 4 dirty water Unlatch After each use, remove and rinse the lint screen located 5. on the tank lid. A. Remove tank assembly from unit. B. Remove tank lid. C. Remove any debris caught in lint screen. D. Reinsert lint screen on tank lid. The screen will 5D 5C Lint Screen click into place E. Replace tank lid. F. Rei
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P P e Em T & b ed n d e e d R t D O r i a r t E t b U e e s f C a o G n r L d Operations Before You Clean Carpets Plan activities to give carpet time to dry. 1. Remove easily moved furniture from the room (chairs, 2. lamps, coffee tables, etc). Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair before using the ProHeat. 3. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It is best 4. to begin cleaning in the corner farthest from your exit. Machine Preparation Set up the machine following ins
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Carpet Cleaning Plug into a proper outlet and turn the Power and the SmartTemp switches ON. Wait two minutes for the 1. heater to warm up before beginning to clean. ATTENTION While pressing the trigger, make one slow forward wet BERBER CARPET pass and another one back. Let the SmartTemp heated 2. formula and DirtLifter Powerbrush do the work for you. OWNERS: Caution: Do not overwet. Some Berber Carpets have a tendency to fuzz with wear. Note: Take care not to run over loose objects or Repeated s
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Stain Removal Do Not Delay! Failure to attend to an accident soon after it occurs may cause it to set and become permanent. Before treating any stain, follow these pre-treatment steps: Blot up liquids with an absorbent cloth or paper towels. 1. White materials are recommended because certain dyes may bleed and make the stain worse. Gently scrape up semi-solids with a spoon or spatula. Do 2. not use a knife or other utensil with sharp edges because it could damage the carpet or upholstery. If the
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® TurboBrush (Available on select models only) Assembly Unplug cleaner from the outlet before attaching TurboBrush. Attach TurboBrush to the flex hose by pressing tool onto the grip/trigger until button snaps into hole. Make certain tool is securely in place. Use Move the TurboBrush switch to the “BRUSH” position. 1. This activates the brush when the unit is running. Place the tool directly on the soiled surface. Apply downward pressure on the tool and pull towards you 2. while pulling trigger
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™ Scotchgard protector Applicator (Optional) The Scotchgard protector applicator (with formula included) can be used to help retain the carpet cleanliness you achieve with your ProHeat machine. For best results the post cleaning treatment should be applied while the carpet is still wet or damp. It is recommended that the Scotchgard protector is applied every 12 months in all carpeted areas, and after every deep cleaning for high traffic areas such as entryways and stairs. Immediately after cle
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Adsdfdd ghg bvh cvbbj jkn hnbj jkvh gcghhjj jhffhl kllgh How to Clean Upholstery and Small Areas Important - Check Upholstery Tags: Check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS” on the 1. tag means you can use your ProHeat. If the tag is coded with “X” or “S” (with a diagonal strike through), or says “Dry Clean ™ Only,” do not proceed. The Scotchgard protectort is not rec- ommended for use on velvet, silk, 100% cotton upholstery, vinyl or leather. If manufacturer’s tag is missing or no
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Cleaning Bare Floors Tilt Handle The Bare Floor Tool (available with select models only) Back provides effective cleaning for linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Caution: Do not use on hardwood floors. Use BISSELL Floor Cleansing Formula. 1. Handle Release Vacuum or sweep thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair. 2. Remove easily moved furniture from the room, (chairs, tables, etc.) Carrying 3. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. 4. Plan activities to allow 30 minutes for the
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Bare Floor Cleaning Technique Slowly move the machine nozzle with Bare Floor Tool forward and back over soiled surface one time while 1. pressing the trigger. Caution: Do not over wet. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury Repeat the motion without pressing the trigger using the Bare unplug from outlet Floor Tool to squeegee and suction up the dirty water. 2. before servicing. Repeat steps 1 and 2 backing along the exit path. 3. Tip: Allow about 30 minutes for the floo
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Pump Belt Replacement 2 Turn the machine off and unplug from the wall outlet. 1. 3b Step on the release pedal and recline the handle down onto 3a floor. (see illustration). 2. Remove Tank-In-Tank and SmartMix tanks. Set them aside (see illustration). 3. 4 Remove Belt Access Door located near the Floor Cleaning/ Tools switch by inserting a flat head screwdriver into the slot 4. nearest to the handle and gently prying the access door off (see illustration). 5 Turn the machine onto its side so the
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To Install the Replacement Pump Belt 1 With the unit still on its side, loop one end of the replacement pump belt around the red pump pulley and then the other end 1. around the silver motor shaft (see illustration). Do not twist the replacement pump belt. Re-install the toothed brush belt first onto the red pump pulley 2. and then onto the toothed end of the brush (see illustration). Re-Install the brush into the base of unit. 2 4 3. Place the black brush arm onto the brush and slide black brus
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Troubleshooting SmartTemp Ready Light does not illuminate. Possible Causes Remedies WARNING: The SmartTemp switch is not Turn on the SmartTemp switch. To reduce the risk of turned ON. fire, electric shock or injury unplug from outlet The machine Power Switch is not Both switches must be ON to before servicing. turned ON. activate the SmartTemp Ready Light. Reduced spray or no spray Possible Causes Remedies Bladder may be empty. Refill bladder with hot tap water. SmartMix bottle may be empty. Fi
