Bissell 1660, 1671, 1672 User Manual

User’s Guide

Big Green Series

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Assembly

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Operation

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Safety

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Storage

Thanks for buying a BISSELL Multi-Purpose Deep Cleaner.

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Big Green™
multi-purpose deep cleaner. Everything we know about floor
care went into the design and construction of this complete,
high-tech home cleaning system.

Your Big Green is well made, and we back it with a
full two-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. To d a y, BISSELL is a global leader in the design,
manufacture, and service of high quality
homecare products like
your Big Green.

Thanks again, from
all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer

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3 in 1 multi-purpose deep cleaner

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More powerful suction than
upright deep cleaners

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Lightweight wand easily
maneuvers under and around
furniture

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8 specialized attachments for all
cleaning needs

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following: Read all instructions

before using your Big Green. Always connect to a
properly grounded outlet. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.

WARNING:To reduce the risk

of electrical shock,use indoors only.
Always install float before any wet
cleaning operation:

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Do not leave machine when it is plugged in

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Do not service machine when it is plugged in

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Do not use with damaged cord or plug

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Do not use machine if it has been dropped,

damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water

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Do not use outdoors

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Do not handle unit with wet hands

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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a han-

dle, 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 carry the appliance while in use

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Do not unplug by pulling on cord

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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands

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Do not use without ball and ball cage in place

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Do not use without dry filter bag or motor filter in

place except when wet vacuuming or deep cleaning

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Do not put any object into appliance openings,

use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow

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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

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Do not pick up flammable or combustible
materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.)

or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor

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Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled

with vapors given off by oil base paint, paint
t h i n n e r, some moth proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors

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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,

ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.)

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Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug

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Do not allow to be used as a toy

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Do not use for any purpose other than described

in this User’s Guide

Use only manufacturer’s recommended

attachments

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Use only cleaning products formulated by

BISSELL for use in this appliance.

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Use dry filter bag or motor filter when dry

vacuuming

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Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.

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Keep appliance on a level surface

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Turn off all controls before unplugging

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Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord

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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs

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Pay close attention when working around

children

S AVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
GROUNDED WHEN IN USE.

Grounding provides a safe path of resistance for
electrical equipment, reducing the risk of shock
should the appliance malfunction. The cord has an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. This three-prong plug must only be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Grounding Pin

WA R N I N G :Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electrical shock. C h e c k
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.

Grounded

Outlets

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Large Vacuum
Flex Hose Clips

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12.

13.

Hose with
Threaded
Connectors

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Grip/Trigger

Unit

Tip:

Finger tighten
threaded outlet
connections. Do
not over tighten,
or use pliers or
tools to tighten.

Vacuum Flex Hose

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Ball Cage

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Wand Solution Tube

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Top Power Unit

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Motor Filter

Measuring
Cup

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Small Wand
Clips

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Aluminum
Wands

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Tank Unit

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Ball

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Tank Siphon Tube

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8.

Floor Nozzle

Casters

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How to use this guidelean carpet

This User’s Guide has been designed to help you
get the utmost satisfaction from your Big Green
Multi-Purpose Deep Cleaner. You’ll find assembly
instructions for all cleaning tasks, safety precautions,
pre-cleaning tips, and maintenance and troubleshooting
instructions. Please read this Guide thoroughly before
assembling your Big Green.

How to put it together

Casters. Locate 4 casters inside plastic packaging in
collection tank. Turn tank unit upside down. Insert
four casters and push until they snap into place.

Ball. Place ball on raised area of
recovery tank bottom. [NOTE: Ball
may have an unusual color due to
recycled high density polyethylene
(HDPE) used in its manufacture].

Ball Cage. Position ball cage over
ball and press cage firmly onto
raised area.

Motor Filter. Locate motor filter
and insert it into cavity on the
underside of the top power unit.

Ball Cage

Tank Unit

Top Power Unit

Motor Filter

Pay particular attention to the assembly diagram,
assembly instructions, and part names. Locate and
organize all parts before assembly. Familiarize
yourself with the parts and where they go. Following
the Guide will greatly enhance your ability to get
the most performance from your Big Green for
many years.

Tip:

Several parts are
packed inside
the collection
tank/tank unit.

Ball

Separate tank
unit from top
power unit to
find these parts.
Also, match
the number
on the written
instructions to
the number on
the assembly
picture to better
understand each
assembly step.

Tank Unit. Flip carrying handle

down over filling cavity on tank unit.

Top Power Unit. Place top power unit on tank unit.

Twist top power unit until in drops into
place on tank unit. Flip up carrying handle to

lock units.

Aluminum Wands. Fit bottom wand section into top
aluminum wand section. [NOTE: Wands are identical
and interchangeable. Buttons must be on upper end
of wands for proper assembly. Aluminum wands fit
together snugly.] Latch button pops through hole to
lock sections together.

Floor Nozzle. Fit floor nozzle over bottom wand and
lock with latch button.

Grip/Trigger Unit. Fit grip/trigger unit into top
wand lock with latch button.

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Wand Solution Tube

Vacuum Flex Hose

Index

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

Wand Solution Tube. Connect
wand solution tube to spray tip

Hose with Threaded Connectors

on floor nozzle and to cap valve
on grip/trigger unit.

Grip/Trigger

Small Wand Clips. Secure

tube to wand with two small
wand clips.

Cap
Valve

Unit

Vacuum Flex Hose. Connect vacuum flex hose to grip/

trigger unit and lock with latch buttons. Insert vacuum
flex hose into inlet on top power unit and lock in place.

Hose with Threaded Connectors. Attach hose with
threaded connectors to threaded outlet on grip/trigger unit.
Finger tighten only. Press hose into molded slot under
grip/trigger unit. Attach other end to threaded outlet on
power unit. Finger tighten only.

Vacuum Flex Hose Clips. Hold vacuum flex hose and hose
with threaded connectors together. Snap three large vacuum
flex hose clips in place at three clip bands on flex hose.

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . .2

Product view . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to put it together . . . . . . .4

Special attachments . . . . . . . . .5

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

How to begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Deep cleaning carpet . . . . . . . .7

Cleaning upholstery

& small areas . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Cleaning bare floors . . . . . . . .9

Dry vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Wet vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . .10

Putting it away . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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Tank Siphon Tube. Pull up tank
siphon tube next to filling cavity
on tank unit. Insert firmly into
opening on power unit.

Assembly is now complete.

Special attachments for every job

See individual sections for proper usage of all accessories

For Wet/Deep Cleaning

Top Power Unit

Siphon Tube

Make sure the power and tank
units are properly aligned and
locked with the carrying handle
before pulling up siphon tube
assembly and inserting it into
power unit.

Bare Floor Attachment

Floor Nozzle Brush

For Dry Vacuuming

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .12

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Customer service . . . . . . . . . .14

Dry Floor Nozzle

Dusting Brush

Small Area Cleaning Nozzle

Dry Filter Bag

Small Vacuum Nozzle

Crevice Attachment

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