Bissell 1694 User Manual

Safety Instructions

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Assembly

Operations / Special T ools

PowerW ash

Deluxe

USER’S GUIDE

1694 SERIES—220/240V

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Routine Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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Warranty

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Replacement Parts

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL PowerWash Deluxe Deep Cleaner

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerWash Deluxe Deep
Cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and
construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your PowerWash Deluxe 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 PowerWash Deluxe.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

President and Chief Executive Officer

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Use only cleaning products formulated by
BISSELL for use in this appliance

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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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.

WARNING:

This appliance must be earthed

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IMPORTANT
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must grounded. If it should
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
safe path of least resistance for electrical current,
reducing the risk of electrical shock.This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment
grounding conductor and grounding plug.The plug
must be inserted in the appropriate 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 electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or service person if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with this appliance if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

WARNING:

When using an electri-

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appliance, basic precautions should be

observed, including the following: Read all

instructions before using your PowerWash Deluxe
deep cleaner. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
use indoors only.Do not immerse. Use only on
surfaces moistened by cleaning process.Always
connect to a properly Earthed Outlet. Unplug from
outlet when not in use and before conducting
maintenance or troubleshooting.

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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 expose to rain, store indoors.

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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
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 carry the appliance while in use

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

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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands

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

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Do not modify the 3-pin Earthed 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

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Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments

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DirtLifter

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Powerbrush*

*(select models) only

Spray
Trigger

Easy Rolling
Wheels

ReadyTools

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Dial

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire,
use only BISSELL Fibre
Cleansing Formula™in
your PowerWash Deluxe.Use
of cleaning formulas that
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
PowerWash Deluxe causing
cracking or pitting.

Power Cord

Belt Access
Door

Floor Nozzle
Window

Power
Switch

Flex Hose

Measuring
Cup

Handle
Release

Tank-in-Tank

Quick Release
Cord Wrap

Lower Cord
Wrap

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How To Assemble Your PowerW ash Deluxe

Your PowerWash Deluxe assembles in two quick
steps.The only tool you will need to assemble your

cleaner is a Phillips head screwdriver.

Your PowerWash Deluxe is packaged as two pri­mary components… the Lower Body and the
Handle Assembly.T o assemble:

Slide the Handle Assembly (with attached Quick
Release Cord Wrap™) down into the Lower Body
until it will go no further.

Secure the handle by placing one (1) Phillips
head screw (supplied) through the screw
opening in the Lower Body and into the rear of
the Handle Assembly.Tighten with screwdriver
until secure.

Assembly is now complete.

How to use this guide

This user’s guide is designed to help
you get maximum satisfaction from your
PowerWash Deluxe Deep Cleaner.Enclosed
you’ll find assembly instructions for
cleaning tasks,safety precautions, cleaning
tips,maintenance and troubleshooting
information. Please read this guide
thoroughly before assembling and using
your cleaner.Pay particular attention to the
assembly diagram, assembly instructions,
and part names.Locate and organize all
parts before assembly.Familiarize yourself
with all parts and features and how they
operate. Following the Guide will enhance
your ability to get top performance from
your cleaner for many years.

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What Comes With Your PowerWash Deluxe

Keep plenty of BISSELL Fibre Cleansing Formula and
Floor Cleaning Formula™on hand so you can clean
whenever it fits your schedule.Always use BISSELL deep
cleaning formulas.Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions
may harm your cleaner and void the warranty.

The Basics: How Your PowerWash Deluxe works

The Power Switch controls power to the machine.

Tip:

Deep cleaning
carpeting and
upholstery regularly
can reduce dust
and allergens in
your home.

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Tough Stain Brush 32 oz. Fibre

Cleansing Formula

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The powered brush roll at the floor nozzle is designed to
enhance cleaning performance.The bristle pattern lifts
out the deep down dirt while gently grooming carpet
fibers.The floating suspension self-adjusts to all carpet
heights and protects your carpet if you leave the Power
Switch ON.When the machine handle is in the fully
upright position,CarpetSaver™automatically raises the
brush off the carpet.

DirtLifter®Powerbrush *(on select models)

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Bare Floor Tool

Floor Cleansing Formula
FOR DEEP
CLEANING MACHINES

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(946 mL)

CAUTION:

MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES.

READ BACK PANEL CAREFULLY

Safely Deep Cleans and
Revitalizes No-Wax Floors

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To Fill The Tank-in-Tank

NOTE: Make sure to add formula to the tank before
filling it with water.

Depress the Handle Release pedal to lay the
machine handle down, out of the way.

Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle.The handle locks the
lid in place. Carry the Tank-in-Tank like a bucket
to fill at the sink.

Set the tank down and rotate the handle forward
to unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside.

Find the mouth of the bladder and fill to the
bottom of the neck with hot tap water. Do not

boil or microwave water.

NOTE: Fill the bladder with water only. Fill slowly to
reduce sudsing.

Replace the tank lid, matching the lid and tank
edges. Rotate the handle to carrying position.
Replace tank in machine base, seating firmly
in place. Rotate handle back down to
latched position.

This easy-to-use system is designed with a bladder inside to
hold clean water.As you clean, the bladder will empty. Dirty
water collects in the tank outside the bladder.

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Your PowerWash Deluxe is equipped with a Measuring
Cup for adding the proper amount of cleaning formula
to the Tank-in-Tank™.Before using the machine,
simply fill the Measuring Cup to the fill line with
BISSELL Fibre Cleansing Formula.Pour the formula
into the Tank-in-Tank as shown.For convenience,the
Measuring Cup stores on the back of the unit.

Measuring Cup

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of

fire,electric shock or

injury unplug from

outlet before servicing.

Tilt Handle

Back

Handle

Release

Lift and

Carry

Rotate Handle to

Unlatch

Fill Bladder

only with clean

tap water

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When It’s Time To Empty The Tank-in-Tank

NOTE: Remove the Tank-in-Tank, following steps 1.

and 2. on page 7.

Carry the Tank-in-Tank,like a bucket, to the sink.
Remove tank lid. Pour out dirty water.

After each use, remove and rinse the lint screen
located on the tank lid.

Remove tank lid.
Remove lint screen and rinse under tap.

Remove any debris caught in lint screen.
Reinsert lint screen on tank lid.The screen

will click into place.
Replace tank lid.

Refill with cleaning solution and clean tap
water—follow steps 4. on page 7.

When a cleaning job is complete, rinse out the
Tank-in-Tank by running clean water between the
bladder and the tank.

Return the Tank-in-Tank to the machine,follow
step 5 on page 7.

Refer to the Storage section on page 14 for
final cleanup.

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Tip:

A special red float device in the
tank will cause the cleaner to
stop removing solution from the
carpet and the motor sound will
rise in pitch to let you know the
dirty water tank is full.

Lint Screen

Latched

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How To Clean Carpets

Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.

Remove easily moved furniture from the room
(chairs, lamps, coffee tables, etc.).

Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and
pet hair before using the PowerWash Deluxe.

Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It
is best to begin cleaning in the corner farthest
from your exit.

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This provides floor or upholstery cleaning with the
turn of a dial.For carpet/floor cleaning make sure the
dial is set to floor cleaning.For upholstery or fabric
cleaning,select your cleaning tool,attach it to the
Flex Hose,and the PowerWash Deluxe is ready to
clean upholstery, fabrics and more*.

* Set the switch to FLOOR CLEANING when cleaning

carpets, or set it to TOOLS/PRETREAT when using
the Flex Hose attachments.

ReadyTools™Dial

NOTE: You may notice hair and debris deposits on carpet that

were loosened by brushing action (especially with
newer carpets that have never been deep cleaned
before). This debris should be picked up by hand and
thrown away.Debris that deposits in the Brush Belt
area should be cleaned out to keep Belts running free.

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Pre-Treating (Optional)

Set the ReadyTools Dial to TOOLS/PRETREAT.

Plug the PowerWash Deluxe into a proper outlet
and turn ON the Power switch.

While pressing the Spray Release trigger, slowly
make several passes over the area to be cleaned.

Caution: Do not overwet.

Turn the machine Power Switch OFF and let
BISSELL Fibre Cleansing Formula dissolve the
tough soil for 1 to 2 minutes. Reset the ReadyTools
Dial to FLOOR CLEANING before continuing.

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Improves cleaning effectiveness for heavily soiled
carpet in high traffic areas,such as entryways
and hallways.

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Normal Cleaning

Plug the PowerWash Deluxe into a proper outlet
and turn ON the Power Switch.

While pressing the Spray Release trigger, make
one slow forward and back wet pass. Let the
BISSELL Fibre Cleansing Formula and DirtLifter
Power Brush* do the work for you.

*On select models

Caution: Do not overwet.

Release the trigger and make one slow forward
and back pass over the same area to remove any
residual dirty water.

Repeat cleaning passes without pressing the
trigger until you can’t see any more water being
suctioned up.

When cleaning job is complete, refer to the
Maintenance/Storage section on page 14.

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Tip:

Thorough
vacuuming before
deep cleaning will
prevent early
clogging of the
lint trap.

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How To Clean Upholstery and Small Areas

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Important - Check Upholstery Tags

Check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning.A "W"
or "WS" on the tag means you can use your
PowerWash Deluxe.If the tag is coded with an "X"
or "S" (with a diagonal strike through), or says
"Dry Clean Only," do not proceed.Do not use your
PowerWash Deluxe on velvet or silk.If manufac­turer’s tag is missing or not coded, check with
your furniture dealer.

Check for colourfastness in an inconspicuous place.
If possible, check upholster y stuffing. Coloured

stuffing may bleed through fabric when wet.
Plan activities to give upholstery time to dry.
Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet

hair. Use a vacuum with a brush attachment and a
crevice tool to clean in fabric folds and tufts.

Machine Preparation

Set up the machine following instructions in The
Basics section, pages 6-8.

Using the Measuring Cup provided, pour BISSELL
Fibre Cleansing Formula into the Tank-in-Tank.

Set the ReadyTools Dial to TOOLS/PRETREAT.

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Cleaning Bare Floors

The Bare Floor Tool provides effective cleaning
for linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors.
Caution: Do not use on hardwood floors

Use BISSELL Floor Cleaning Formula.

Vacuum or sweep thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair

Remove easily moved furniture from the room,( chairs, tables, etc.)

Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path.

Plan activities to allow 30 minutes for the floor to dry completely.

Step on the handle release to lay the machine handle down.

Remove the Tank-in Tank from the machine base.

Lift the machine base to expose the underside of the nozzle.

Attach Bare Floor Tool to nozzle with long tab to the right side
(ReadyTools side) of the nozzle.

First attach left side (short Tab) catching tab over nozzle edge.

Gently bend long tab (right side) outward to easily snap over
edge of clear nozzle on left.

Attach the Bare Floor Tool

Tilt Handle
Back

Handle Release

Carrying

Bare Floor
Cleaning T ool

Bottom Front Edge
of Machine Base

Snap T ogether

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Machine Preparation

Set up machine following instructions in the The Basics
section, pages 6-8. Be sure to thoroughly rinse out any
remaining Fibre Cleansing Formula from the Tank-in-Tank to
prevent slippery linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors.

Use BISSELL Floor Cleansing Formula in the
Tank-in-Tank.

Check ReadyTools dial - it should be set on Floor Cleaning.

Plug into a proper outlet and turn Power Switch on.

Slowly move the machine nozzle with Bare Floor Tool
forward and back over soiled surface one time while
pressing the trigger. Caution: Do not over wet.

Repeat the motion without pressing the trigger using the
Bare Floor Tool to squeegee and suction up the dirty water.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 backing along the exit path.

Allow about 30 minutes for the floor to dry completely.

When the cleaning job is complete refer to the
Maintenance/Storage section on page 14-16.

To remove Bare Floor Tool gently bend long tab (right side)
outward and pull tool down away from nozzle. Rinse
thoroughly,dry and store.

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Cleaning Bare Floors Continued

Bare Floor Cleaning Technique

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