Bissell 1697-W, 8804-T User Manual

PowerSteamer

USER’S GUIDE

1697, 8804 SERIES

Safety Instructions

4-5

Product View / Accessories

Assembly

7-15

Features / Operations

16-17

Troubleshooting / User Maintenance

Consumer Services

Replacement Parts

Warranty

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL PowerSteamer

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerSteamer deep cleaner. Everything

we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this

complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your PowerSteamer 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 PowerSteamer .

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

President and Chief Executive Officer

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Read all instructions before using your POWERSTEAMER

WARNING:

appliance, basic precautions

To reduce the risk

of fire, electric shock, or injury:

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Do not immerse.

■

Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process.

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Always connect to a properly grounded outlet.

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See Grounding Instructions.

■

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.

■

If appliance is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired at an authorized Service Center.

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Use indoors only.

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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.

■

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by grasping

the plug, not the cord.

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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

■

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.

■

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.).

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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.

■

Do not operate the appliance unless the belt door is

securely assembled in the location provided.

■

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. See the cleaning fluid section of this guide.

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

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Do not point attachment nozzle at people or animals

■

Keep appliance on a level surface.

■

Turn off all controls before unplugging.

■

Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush.

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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

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Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

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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 hand after handling.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded wiring system. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safe path of least resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. It must only be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Grounded

Outlets

Grounding Pin

WARNING:

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.

This model is for household uses only.

Improper

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TurboBrush® Storage (Select Models)

SmartMix® Switch

SmartMix® Tan k

Flow Indicator (Filter Inside)

Lower Handle

DirtLifter

PowerBrush

Belt Access Door

ReadyTools

™

Dial

Floor Nozzle

Optional Accessories:

These items are available for purchase with your model. To order replacement parts or additional tools or formulas, please refer to page 19.

3” Tough Stain Brush

Spraying Crevice Tool

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4” Upholstery Tool PreTreat Wand

Window

TurboBrush

Mesh Tool Bag (bag only)

Hard Floor Tool

Trigger

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

2-in-1 water tank

™

Handle Release

Flex Hose

BISSELL Formulas:

Upper Handle

Tool Caddy

Power Cord Quick Release

Tough Stain Brush Storage

Hex Nuts

4" Upholstery Tool Storage (Select Models)

48 oz. BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula™ with Scotchgard Protector

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™

48 oz. BISSELL Multi- Allergen

™

Removal Formula™ with Scotchgard Protector

48 oz. BISSELL Pet Odor and Soil Removal™ Formula with Scotchgard

™

Protector

48 oz. BISSELL Natural Orange Extract Formula

™

with Scotchgard Protector

48 oz. BISSELL Lavender Essence Formula with

™

Scotchgard Protector

™

43 oz. BISSELL 3X Concentrated Fiber Cleansing Formula with Scotchgard™ Protector

32 oz. BISSELL Hard Floor Solutions Formula

22 oz. BISSELL Tough Stain

™

PreCleaner

™

How to Use this Guide

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This user’s guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL PowerSteamer. You’ll find assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this guide thoroughly before assembling your deep 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 go. Following this user’s guide will greatly enhance your ability to get the most performance from your BISSELL PowerSteamer for many years.

PowerSteamer comes in three, easy to

Your assemble components:

Upper Handle Lower Handle

Tool Caddy The only thing you will need to assemble your cleaner is a Phillips head screwdriver.

WARNING:

Do not plug in your cleaner until you have completely assembled it per the following instructions and are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures.

1. 2.

Assembly

1. Slide upper handle onto lower handle.

2. Feed bundled power cord through tool caddy from

caddy’s flat side.

3. Align upper handle holes and tool caddy holes.

4. Place hex nut into back of tool caddy and hold in

place. Insert bolt from front to back turning into the hex nut until snug. Do not over tighten. Repeat for the second bolt and hex nut.

5. Insert 2 screws into lower 2 holes. Turn until snug.

6. Snap tools into storage on the tool caddy.

7. Wrap power cord and flex hose as shown in

figure 7.

PowerSteamer assembly is now complete.

3. 4.

5. 6.

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