User’s Guide
16981 Series
■ Assembly ■ Operation ■ Safety
■ Storage
Thanks for buying a POWERSTEAMER® PROHEAT™ PLUS Heated Solution Deep Cleaner.
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL POWERSTEAMER® PROHEAT™ PLUS 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 POWERSTEAMER® PROHEAT™ PLUS 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 invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high
quality homecare products like
your POWERSTEAMER® PROHEAT™ PLUS.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
best cleaning
■ On-board DirtLifter® TurboBrush™
■ DirtLifter® PowerBrush lifts deep down dirt, grooms carpet
■ SmartMix® auto-adjusts formula for every cleaning job
■ Tank-in-Tank™ is easy to use - saves trips to empty and refill
■ ReadyTools™ instantly converts from floor cleaning to tools
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: Read
all instructions before using your POWERSTEAMER®
PROHEAT™ PLUS. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, use indoors only. Do not immerse. Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process. Always connect to a properly grounded outlet. 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
■Do not use machine if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water
■Do not expose to rain, store indoors
■Do not handle unit with wet hands
■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-unplug by grasping plug
■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 manufacturer’s recommended attachments
■Use only cleaning products formulated by BISSELL for use in this appliance
■Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■Use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for machine application
■Keep appliance on a level surface
■Turn off all controls before unplugging
■Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord
■Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush™
■Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
■Pay close attention when working around children
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Commercial use of this unit voids the manufacturer’s warranty.
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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CAUTION:
POWERSTEAMER®
PROHEAT™ PLUS uses water and must not be stored where there is danger of freezing. Freezing will damage internal components.
TurboBrush™
Storage
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SmartTemp™ |
Flow Indicator |
Ready Light |
(Filter Inside) |
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SmartMix® |
Power |
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SmartMix® |
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Tank |
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ReadyTools™ |
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DirtLifter® |
Belt Access Door |
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PowerBrush™ |
Floor Nozzle |
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WARNING: Use only
BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula™ in your POWERSTEAMER® PROHEAT.™ PLUS. Use of cleaning formulas which contain lemon or pine oil may damage this appliance and void warranty. Chemical spot cleaners or solvent-based soil removers should not be used. These products may react with the plastic materials used in your POWERSTEAMER® PROHEAT™ PLUS causing cracking or pitting.
Trigger
Handle
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SmartTemp™
Switch
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Tank-in-Tank™
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nut until snug. Do not overtighten. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for second bolt and hex nut.
assemble your cleaner
5. Insert 2 screws into lower two Turn until snug.
Snap tools into storage on the 6. tool caddy.
7. Wrap power cord and flex hose as shown.
What comes with your POWERSTEAMER® PROHEAT™ PLUS:*
Tool Caddy
Crevice
Tool
Storage
Flex
Hose
*All parts may not be included with your model. More Tools are available. To order replacement parts or tools please refer to page 17.
Power Cord
Quick Release
Spraying Crevice Tool |
TurboBrush™ |
Tough Stain Brush |
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Bare Floor Attachment |
4” Upholstery Tool |
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16oz. |
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Fiber |
Floor |
Tough Stain |
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Cleansing |
Cleansing |
PreCleaner™ |
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Formula™ |
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The BISSELL SmartClean® System
POWERSTEAMER® PROHEAT™ PLUS is a home cleaning system that automatically mixes hot tap water with fiber cleansing formula and heats
carpet. The
brush and suction
The Basics: How it works
SmartTemp™
Temperature control automatically heats the cleaning solution as it is being applied to the carpet (*) to safely optimize cleaning effectiveness.
•The SmartTemp™ Ready Light indicates when the
heater is ON and ready to clean. It is found on the front of the handle where
it is easy to see while you clean.
•The Power Switch controls power to the machine; both switches must be ON for SmartTemp™ to work.
•The SmartTemp™ Switch is found on the back of the handle next to the Power Switch. It illuminates in the ON position. You may choose not to use the SmartTemp™ feature if you are cleaning delicate
wool, or oriental rugs.
*SmartTemp™ heats the cleaning solution for carpet and barefloor application only. It does
not heat solution sprayed through the accessory tools.
Index
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . .2 Product view . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Putting it together . . . . . . . . . .4
What comes with your POWERSTEAMER®
PROHEAT™ PLUS . . . . . . . . . . .4 The basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Cleaning carpets . . . . . . . . . .10
Cleaning upholstery
& small areas . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cleaning bare floors . . . . .12-13
Maintenance/
Putting it away . . . . . . . . . . .14 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .15-16 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Consumer services . . . . . . . . .18
SmartTemp™ Switch Illuminates when ON
Power Switch
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The Basics - continued
SmartMix® Bottle
Tip:
Deep cleaning stairs and high traffic areas on a regular basis can prolong carpet life.
SmartMix®
Provides custom control for each cleaning job.
1.Lift the SmartMix® concentrate bottle up out of the machine base.
2.Flip the bottle over so that the valve cap is in an upward position.
3.Unscrew the valve cap and fill the bottle to the mark with BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula™.
4.Replace the valve cap turning until snug.
5.Replace SmartMix® concentrate bottle.
6.Choose the SmartMix® setting that fits the cleaning job.
•Water Only – use for gentle cleaning or for the final rinse after cleaning.
•Normal – automatically provides the best mix of water and concentrate for most cleaning jobs.
•High Traffic – automatically mixes the right amounts of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime and heavy soil.
WARNING: Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
SmartMix®
Switch
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