Bissell 1672 User Manual

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Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations / Special Tools
Big Green
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DEEP CLEANER
1672 SERIES
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6-11
Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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Warranty
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Consumer Services
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Replacement Parts
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Big Green
®
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 limited 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. Today, 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
Pay close attention when working
around children
WARNING: The Power Cord on this product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
SAVE 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.
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.
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.
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 use outdoors
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
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands
Do not use without ball and ball cage in place
Do not use without dry filter bag or motor filter in place except when wet vacuuming or deep cleaning
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 dry filter bag and motor filter when dry vacuuming
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin
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Ball
Ball Cage
Motor Filter
Measuring Cup
Tank Unit
Top Power Unit
Aluminum Wands
Floor Nozzle
Grip/Trigger
Unit
Wand Solution Tube
Small Wand Clips
Vacuum Flex Hose
Hose with Threaded Connectors
Large Vacuum Flex Hose Clips
Tank Siphon Tube
Casters
Tip:
Finger tighten threaded outlet connections. Do not over tight­en, or use pliers or tools to tighten.
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This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the most satisfaction from your BISSELL Big Green. You’ll find assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions and pre-cleaning tips, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this Guide thoroughly before assem­bling your Big Green cleaner.
Pay particular attention to the product diagram, assembly instructions, and part names. Locate and organize all parts before assembly. Familiarize yourself with the parts and where they fit. Following this User’s Guide will greatly enhance your ability to get the most performance from your BISSELL Big Green for many years.
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.
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 it drops into place on tank unit. Flip up carrying handle to lock units.
Aluminum Wands. Fit bottom wand section into top
aluminum wand section. Latch button pops through hole to lock sections together.
NOTE: Wands are identical and interchangeable. Buttons must be on upper end of wands for proper assembly. Aluminum wands fit together snugly.
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.
How To Use This Guide
How To Put It Together
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Tip:
Several parts are packed inside the collection tank/tank unit. 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.
Ball Cage
Tank Unit
Top Power Unit
Motor Filter
Ball
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Wand Solution Tube. Connect wand solution tube to spray tip on floor nozzle and to cap valve on grip/trigger unit.
Small Wand Clips. Secure tube to wand with two small wand clips.
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.
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.
See individual sections for proper usage of all accessories
How To Put It Together Continued
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Special Attachments For Every Job
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.
Wand Solution Tube
Vacuum Flex Hose
Grip/Trigger
Unit
Cap Valve
Hose with Threaded Connectors
Top Power Unit
Siphon Tube
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For Wet/Deep Cleaning
Small Area Cleaning Nozzle
Bare Floor Attachment
Floor Nozzle Brush
Dry Filter Bag
Dusting Brush
Small Vacuum Nozzle
Crevice Attachment
For Dry Vacuuming
Dry Floor Nozzle
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Vacuum carpet (see page 10, HOW TO DRY VACUUM).
Decide where to begin — and end — your job. Clean in 3’ X 4’ sections, starting in areas farthest from exit. Plan to leave a path open to empty collection tank and replenish filling cavity.
Carpeting will dry in two to four hours, depending on carpet style and air circulation in room. A floor fan speeds drying.
Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.
Replace furniture on damp carpeting by placing waxed paper under legs until floor dries completely.
Check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS” on the tag means you can use your Big Green. If tag is coded with an “S” (with diagonal strike-through), or says “Dry Clean Only,” do not proceed.
If manufacturer’s tag is missing or not coded, check with your furniture dealer.
If possible, check upholstery stuffing. Colored stuffing may bleed through fabric when wet.
The Big Green is not recommended for cleaning wood floors.
Use only Bissell
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Floor Care cleaning solution on no-wax
floors. Never use Bissell
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Carpet Cleaner or other carpet
cleaners on bare floors.
Sweep before starting.
Remove old wax before cleaning.
Leave an exit path.
Allow at least 1/2 hour drying time.
Deep Cleaning Carpet
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Deep Cleaning Upholstery
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How To Begin
Tip:
Deep cleaning carpeting and upholstery regularly can reduce dust and allergens in your home.
Cleaning Bare Floors
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Tip:
Always vacuum before you clean. If possible, move large furniture aside. But if it’s not possible to move your furniture, don’t worry
- your Big Green features a clean­ing wand that easily maneuvers under and around furniture.
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Remove dry filter bag from ball cage.
Remove concentrate measuring cup from filling cavity on side of tank unit.
Pour two gallons of hot tap water (temperature should not exceed 120° F/48° C) into filling cavity until level reaches bottom of three vertical lines in tank unit.
Shake bottle of BISSELL Carpet Care. Fill measuring lid to fill line (10 ounces). Empty measuring lid into filling cavity and replace measuring lid.
Plug power cord into approved grounded outlet.
Pre-treat highly soiled areas: Press on pump/spray switch, hold floor nozzle 4” - 6” above soiled carpet, and pull trigger to spray cleaning solution.
Wait 5-10 minutes. Scrub tough stains with floor nozzle brush.
Turn on pump/spray and vacuum/suction switches. Place floor nozzle directly on carpet at arm’s length. Pull trigger to spray cleaning solution while pulling wand toward you.
Repeat, keeping floor nozzle firmly against carpet surface. Continue until no more dirt can be removed.
Do not overwet.
Release spray trigger. Vacuum area until no more cleaning solution can be removed.
Continue to clean entire carpet, working in 3’ x 4’ sections.
If the machine loses suction, stops spraying and/or motor noise rises in pitch, empty the tank [see WHEN YOU’RE DONE, page 9]. Failure to empty tank will damage unit.
If floor nozzle stops spraying, turn off pump immediately and check cleaning solution level. Never run pump dry.
Pre-treating
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Deep Cleaning
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How To Deep Clean Carpet
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Tip:
Use only BIS­SELL Carpet Care in this appliance. Use of cleaning for­mulas which contain lemon or pine oil may damage this appliance and void warranty.
Tip:
Deep cleaning stairs and high traffic areas on a regular basis can prolong carpet life.
Vacuum/suction switch
Pump/spray switch
Measuring
Cup
Remove Measuring Cup From Filling Cavity
Filling Cavity
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Turn off pump/spray and vacuum/suction switches. Unplug from outlet.
Remove tank siphon tube, flip down carrying handle and lift top power unit from tank unit.
Carry tank unit to a toilet or sink to empty. With carrying handle in one hand, place other hand in gripping slot under filling cavity on tank unit. Lift and pour to empty.
Make sure ball and ball cage are firmly seated on raised area. Replace power unit and lock in place with carry handle.
See PUTTING IT AWAY on page 12.
Disconnect wand solution tube and aluminum wands from grip/trigger unit.
Moisten O-ring at base of cap valve with soapy water.
Align small area cleaning nozzle with cap valve and vacuum tube on grip/trigger unit.
Press latch button on vacuum tube and slide small area cleaning nozzle on until latch button locks in place.
Check manufacturer’s tag and/or test fabric in an inconspicuous place.
Turn on vacuum/suction and pump/spray switches.
Depress trigger and pull small area cleaning nozzle toward you.
Release trigger and repeat action to extract excess moisture.
Repeat until area is clean.
See WHEN YOU’RE DONE, above and PUTTING IT AWAY, page 12.
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How To Clean Upholstery And Small Areas
Getting Ready
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Cleaning
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Tip:
Check uphol­stery stuffing before cleaning. Colored stuffing may bleed through fabric when wet.
Pump/spray switch
Vacuum/suction switch
Tip:
To clean upholstery, disconnect wand solution tube and aluminum wand from grip/trigger unit. Moisten O-ring at base of cap valve with soapy water. Align the Small Area Cleaning Nozzle with the cap valve and vacuum tube on grip/trigger unit, then press latch button on vacuum tube and slide together until latch button locks in place.
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Attach bare floor attachment to bottom of floor nozzle with rubber and brush strips facing out. Align front edges and snap together.
Fill measuring lid twice with Bissell Floor Care and empty into filling cavity.
Pour two gallons of hot tap water into filling cavity. Water level should reach the bottom of three vertical lines in tank unit.
Turn vacuum/suction and pump/spray switches on.
Depress trigger and pull floor nozzle toward you.
Release trigger and repeat action to extract excess moisture.
Disconnect bare floor attachment. Turn off machine, hold floor nozzle away from you, push bare floor tool off with thumbs.
See WHEN YOU’RE DONE, page 9 and PUTTING IT AWAY, page 12.
Make sure tank unit is dry before proceeding.
Check motor filter. Clean if necessary.
Pull dry filter bag over ball cage, catching edge of bag over lip at bottom of cage.
Place ball on raised area at bottom of tank unit.
Position ball cage over ball and press firmly onto raised area.
Remove two small aluminum wand clips and floor nozzle from wand.
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How To Clean Bare Floors
Getting Ready
Cleaning
How To Dry Vacuum
Floor Nozzle
Bare Floor Attachment
Vacuum/suction switch
Pump/spray switch
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Tip:
To clean bare floors, attach Bare Floor Attachment to bottom of Floor Nozzle with the rubber and brush strips facing out. Align front edges
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Attach one of four dry vacuuming tools.
Insert tank siphon tube in tank unit.
Turn on vacuum/suction switch. Vacuum as usual.
Empty collection tank when it is half full.
See PUTTING IT AWAY, page 12.
Remove dry filter bag from ball cage.
Place ball on raised area on bottom of tank unit.
Position ball cage over ball and press firmly onto raised area.
Insert tank siphon tube in tank unit.
Attach bare floor tool to floor nozzle.
Turn on vacuum/suction switch. Do not turn on pump/spray switch or pump damage may occur.
Place Big Green in a dry area of the floor.
Vacuum as usual.
If the machine loses suction and/or motor noise rises in pitch, empty the tank [see WHEN YOU’RE DONE]. Failure to empty tank will damage unit.
See WHEN YOU’RE DONE, page 9 and PUTTING IT AWAY, page 12.
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How To Dry Vacuum
How To Wet Vacuum
Vacuum/suction switch
Pump/spray switch
Tip:
Always check motor filter before dry vacuuming. Clean if necessary.
Tip:
Clean water spills can be picked up from surfaces direct­ly. No cleaning solution is necessary.
Vacuum/suction switch
Getting Ready
Cleaning
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Putting It Away
Rinse filling cavity with clean water. Leave about 1/2 gallon of clean water in filling cavity.
Hold floor nozzle over bucket or sink.
Turn on pump/spray switch, pull trigger for 30 seconds, and empty power unit.
Empty filling cavity of excess water.
Drain solution hoses.
Empty and rinse collection tank.
Rinse and dry collection tank, ball cage, ball, wands, and tools.
Remove tank siphon tube from opening on power unit.
Remove filter from end of tank siphon tube, clean filter under running water, then replace filter in end of tank siphon tube.
Replace tank siphon tube in opening in power unit.
We recommend that you air dry before closing unit for storage.
Remove motor filter from top power unit and rinse with water. Squeeze to remove water, then air dry before reinstalling. Clean after each vacuuming.
Remove dry filter bag from ball cage. Shake to remove surface dirt. Rinse bag by hand in warm water. Air dry before reinstalling.
Tip:
Always clean floor nozzle spray tip and tank siphon tube filter before storing appliance.
Tank siphon tube filter
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Weak or no suction / motor suddenly runs louder / motor runs hot.
Possible Causes Remedies
Vacuum is not operating Check electrical plug
Vacuum/switch on?
Call BISSELL Consumer Services (see page 15) Collection tank unit is full Empty collection tank Air leak Check all vacuum connections
Secure all latch buttons Dirty filter(s) See PUTTING IT AWAY, After Dry Vacuuming,
Steps 1-2 (see page 12) Power unit improperly attached Reposition top power unit on tank unit
Carrying handle in place to lock tank unit and
top power unit? Kink/blockage in hoses/tubes Straighten hoses/tubes
Check aluminum wands/vacuum flex
hose/solution hose and tube for obstructions
Reduced spray or no spray / Leaking connections.
Possible Causes Remedies
Tank siphon tube filter clogged See PUTTING IT AWAY Steps 9-11 (see page 12) Filling cavity empty Refill filling cavity Spray tip clogged See PUTTING IT AWAY Step 8 (see page 12) Tank siphon tube/Solution hose/ Tighten loose connections
Wand solution tube kinked/disconnected Relax kinks in solution tubes/hoses Pump is not operating Check electrical plug
Pump/spray switch on?
Call BISSELL Consumer Services ( see page 15) Connections not tight Finger tighten all connections
(do not use pliers or other tools)
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury unplug from outlet before servicing.
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BISSELL Replacement Parts
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Item Part No. Part Name
1 210-4706 Vacuum flex hose 2 555-9129 Large vacuum flex hose clips (3) 3 555-9013 Hose with threaded connectors 4 216-4181 Grip/trigger unit 5 210-1188 Dusting brush 6 010-9156 Crevice attachment 7 010-6055 Small vacuum nozzle 8 213-9152 Drain clean-out attachment
9 203-1659 Cap valve assembly 10 555-9008 Wand solution tube 11 555-6502 Small wand clips (2) 12 215-9151 Small nozzle 13 555-9044 Aluminum wands
(2, interchangeable) 14 603-2920 Top power unit 15 017-3533 Motor filter 16 213-3537 Filter bag 17 213-1526 Ball cage 18 213-3004 Measuring cup 19 213-0329 Ball 20 215-9075 Tank unit (includes filling
cavity, collection tank, and handle 21 214-1523 Wall storage rack with screws (optional on
(optional on some models 22 555-9011 Tank siphon tube 23 555-9036 Tank siphon tube filter 24 210-2283 Caster (individual) 25 210-4740 Dry floor nozzle 26 215-6150 Spray tip 27 555-9005 Floor nozzle 28 555-9003 Floor nozzle brush 29 213-0471 Bare floor attachment
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BISSELL Consumer Services
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For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call:
BISSELL Consumer Services
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET
Or write:
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids, MI 49501 ATTN: Consumer Services
Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com
When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available. Please record your Model Number: ___________________ Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________
NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt. It is your warranty.
You may purchase replacement parts from your retailer, by using the order form in this User’s Guide, by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by visiting our website. To locate a retailer near you, or to place an order using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, call
BISSELL Consumer Services
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET Or visit our Website - www.bissell.com
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©2003 BISSELL Homecare, Inc Grand Rapids, Michigan All rights reserved. Printed in USA Part Number 010-5859 Rev 7/03
Visit our website at: www.bissell.com
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by E-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below.
Limited Two Year Warranty
Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL Homecare, Inc. will repair or replace (with new or remanufactured components or products), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, for two years any defective or malfunctioning part.
See information below on "If your BISSELL product should require service".
This warranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial or rental service. This warranty does not apply to fans or routine maintenance components such as filters, belts, or brushes. Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, or any other use not in accordance with the User's Guide is not covered.
If your BISSELL product should require service:
Call BISSELL Consumer Services at the number below or visit the BISSELL website ­www.bissell.com to locate a BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your area. If there are no authorized BISSELL Service Centers in your area, select the "Customer Service" tab, and follow the instructions for contacting us via email. A BISSELL Representative will issue you a Return Authorization Number and a pre-paid mailing label to return the unit to BISSELL for warranty repair. The machine should be returned with a photocopy of your proof of purchase. (Your dated sales receipt is your proof of date of purchase in the event of a warranty claim ­do not send original.) If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about your warranty, select the "Customer Service" tab on our website and follow the instructions for contacting us by e-mail. Or call:
BISSELL Consumer Services
1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. .EST Or write:
BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.
PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids MI 49501 ATTN: Consumer Services
BISSELL HOMECARE, INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. BISSELL’S LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
*EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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