User’s Guide
Models 1691 and 1696
■ Assembly ■ Operation ■ Safety
■ Storage
Thanks for buying a BISSELL POWERSTEAMER® Upright Deep Cleaner.
We’re glad you purchased a Upright Deep Cleaner. Everything we went into the design and construction high-tech home cleaning system.
Your POWERSTEAMER® is well with a full one-year warranty. We also knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer so, should you ever have a problem, fast, considerate assistance.
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your POWERSTEAMER.®
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cleaning power
■ Floating brush suspension adjusts to all floor surfaces
■ Tool for above floor cleaning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: Read all
instructions before using your POWERSTEAMER.®
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
■Do not immerse
■Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process
■Always connect to a properly grounded outlet only - see grounding instructions
■Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting
■Do not leave machine when it is plugged in
■Do not service machine when it is plugged in
■Do not use with damaged cord or plug
■If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a service center
■Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
■Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners or edges, run appliance over cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces
■Do not carry the appliance while in use
■Do not unplug by pulling on cord-to unplug grasp the plug, not the cord
■Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands
■Do not put any object into appliance openings, use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow
■Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to openings or moving parts
■Do not pick up hot or burning objects
■Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor
■Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors
■Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.)
■Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug
■Do not allow to be used as a toy
■Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide
■Use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for machine application
■Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments
■Use only cleaning products formulated by BISSELL for use in this appliance
■Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■Keep appliance on a level surface
■Turn off all controls before unplugging
■Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord
■Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
■Close attention is necessary when used by or near children
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a grounded wiring system. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safe path of least resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. It must only be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you aren’t sure if the outlet is properly grounded. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG.
If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is designed for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug in the drawing above. Make certain that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No plug adapter should be used with this appliance.
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Upper
Cord
Holder
2. Power
Cord
Lower
Cord
Holder
Back View
1.
Handle
Assembly
Bolt and Nut
(2)
Lower
Chassis
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