Bissell 1697 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

1697 SERIES 220-240V

Safety Instructions

Product View

Assembly

Special Features

Operation

Maintenance and Care

Troubleshooting

Consumer Services

4-5

6-7

7-12

13-14

Replacement Parts

PowerWash™ Pro

Warranty

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL PowerWash

™

Pro

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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerWash Pro upright deep cleaner.

Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction

of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your PowerWash Pro 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 PowerWash Pro.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

President and Chief Executive Officer

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR UPRIGHT DEEP CLEANER.

Always connect to a properly Earthed outlet. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting.

WARNING: To reduce the

risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

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Use indoors only

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Do not immerse

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Use only on surfaces moistened by

cleaning process

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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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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 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 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 not the cord

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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 vapours

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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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Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning

or maintaining the appliance

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Not intended for use by young children or infirm

persons without supervision

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Young children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance

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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 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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Use only cleaning products formulated by

BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent internal component damage

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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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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs

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Pay close attention when working

around children

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

WARNING:

This appliance must be Earthed

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 13 amp socket.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Optional Accessories:

Spraying Crevice Tool

3” Tough Stain Brush

4” Upholstery Tool PreTreat Wand

TurboBrush

™

These items are available for purchase with your model. To order replacement parts or additional tools or formulas, please refer to page 15.

Floor Nozzle Window

Belt Access Door

ReadyTools™ Dial

Lower Handle

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BISSELL Formulas:

Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL deep cleaning formulas on hand so you can clean whenever it fits your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL deep cleaning formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning formulas may harm the machine and will void the warranty.

Spray Trigger

Upper Handle

Power Switch

Tool Caddy

Quick Release

™

Cord Wrap

Tough Stain Brush Storage

Hex Nuts

Flex Hose

Handle Release

Tank-inTank™

4" Upholstery Tool Storage (Select Models)

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Cord Clip

1.42 L Fiber Cleansing Formula

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with

Scotchgard

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protector

item # 710E

1.42 L Multi-Allergen Removal™ Formula with Scotchgard

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protector

item # 720E

1.42 L Pet Odor and Soil Removal™ Formula with Scotchgard

™

protector

item # 730E

1.42 L Natural Orange Extract Formula

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with

Scotchgard

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protector

item # 740E

1.42 L Lavender Essence Formula

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with

Scotchgard

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protector

item # 750E

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