Bissell 12R8E User Manual

Pet Hair Eraser

Compact

USER’S GUIDE

12R8 SERIES 220-240V

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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

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Consumer Services

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Replacement Parts

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Warranty

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hanks for buying a BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Compact™ Canister Vacuum

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Compact canister

vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and

construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your BISSELL canister vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited

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 BISSELL canister vacuum .

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

President and Chief Executive Officer

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:

appliance,

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
CANISTER VACUUM.

WARNING:

the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:

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Use indoors only.

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For dry pick up only.

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Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.

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Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

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If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service agent.

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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.

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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by
grasping plug.

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Do not run appliance over cord.

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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

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Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body
parts to openings or moving parts.

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Do not pick up hot or burning objects such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

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Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapour.

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Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapours given off by oil base paint, paint
thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable
dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours.

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Not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety

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Young children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

To reduce

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Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning or
maintaining the appliance.

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to
avoid a hazard.

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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).

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Do not use for any purpose other than described in
this User’s Guide.

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Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

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Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

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Keep appliance on a level surface.

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Turn off all controls before unplugging.

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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

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This appliance is provided with double
insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.

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Do not use without the dust bag and filters in
place.

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Pay close attention when working
around children.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT

FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50/60 Hz
POWER SUPPLY ONLY.

If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable BS
1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13 amp (ASTA
approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier
contained in the plug. (Spares may be obtained from
your BISSELL supplier). If for any reason the plug is cut
off, it must be disposed of, as it is an electric shock
hazard should it be inserted into a mains socket.

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roduct view

Handle

Swivel Hose

Variable Suction
Power Control

Power Button

Flex Hose

Air Flow Regulator

Telescoping Extension Wand

CAUTION:

Do not plug in your
vacuum until you
are familiar with all
instructions and
operating procedures.

Automatic
Cord
Rewind Button

Brush Switch

Bag Change
Indicator

Carry Handle

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Post-Motor HEPA
Media Filter

Pet Contour Tool

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Wide Pet
TurboBrush

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Pet Hair Eraser
Floor Nozzle

Pet Tool
Adaptor

Combination
Crevice Tool/
Dusting Brush

Pet Hair Lifter

Accessory Bag

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ssembling your vacuum

1. Connect swivel hose by squeezing both
locking buttons and inserting it into the
suction opening on the canister. Once the
swivel hose is inserted in the suction opening,
release the locking buttons.

2. Connect telescoping extension wand to the
handle end of the flex hose. Twist slightly to
tighten.

3. Connect Pet Hair Eraser floor nozzle to the
end of the telescoping extension wand. Twist
slightly to tighten.

4. Once assembled, you can store your vacuum
in one of two positions:

A. Storing in the in-use position:

1.To store with the Pet Hair Eraser floor

nozzle attached, insert the storage clip
(located on the back of the Pet Hair
Eraser floor nozzle) into the storage slot
on the rear of the vacuum.

2.To store without the Pet Hair Eraser floor
nozzle attached, insert the storage clip
(located on the bottom of the telescoping
extension wand) into the storage slot on
the rear of the vacuum.

B. Storing in the upright position:

1.To store with the Pet Hair Eraser floor

nozzle attached, stand the vacuum in
the upright position and insert the
storage clip (located on the back of
the Pet Hair Eraser floor nozzle) into
the storage slot on the bottom of the
vacuum.

2.To store without the Pet Hair Eraser
floor nozzle attached, stand the
vacuum in the upright position and
insert the storage clip (located on the
bottom of the telescoping extension
wand) into the storage slot on the
bottom of the vacuum.

WARNING:

Plastic film can be dangerous.
To avoid danger of suffocation,
keep away from babies and
children.

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3.

Storing in the in-use position

A1.

Storing in the upright position

B1.

2.

A2.

B2.

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