Bissell 1698 User Manual

PowerWash ProHeat

USER’S GUIDE

1698 SERIES - 220 / 240V

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Safety Instructions

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Product View/Accessories

Assembly

Features / Operations

Routine Maintenance

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Warranty

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Replacement Parts

Consumer Services

Troubleshooting

Thanks for buying a BISSELL PowerWash ProHeat

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

Your PowerWash ProHeat 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 PowerWash ProHeat.

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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 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 an authorized Service Center 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 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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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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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 hazzard should it be
inserted into a 13 amp socket.

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Power
Switch

Tank-in-

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Tank

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Trigger

Upper
Handle

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

Tool Caddy

Crevice Tool
Storage

Power Cord
Quick Release

Belt
Storage

TurboBrush
Storage

SmartTemp
Ready Light

SmartMix
Switch

SmartMix
Bottle

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Hex
Nuts

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Handle
Release

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Lower Handle

Flex Hose

Accessories

* All items may not be included with your model.

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Flow Indicator

More tools are available. To order replacement parts or tools
please refer to page 19.

(Filter Inside)

ReadyTools

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Dial

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4” Upholstery Tool

4’Upholstery Storage

3” Tough Stain Tool

BRUSH

TurboBrush

SUCTION

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DirtLifter

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PowerBrush

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Belt Access Door

Floor Nozzle Window

Bare Floor Attachment

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Spraying Crevice Tool

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This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the utmost
satisfaction from your BISSELL PowerWash ProHeat. You’ll find
assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as
maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this User’s
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 PowerWash ProHeat for
many years.

Your PowerWash ProHeat comes in 3,
easy to assemble components.

Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Tool Caddy

The only tool you will need to assemble your cleaner is a Phillips
head screwdriver.

How To Put It Together

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.

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Refer to Assembly Diagram on page 4

Slide Upper Handle firmly onto Lower Handle until screw
holes are completely aligned.

1.

Feed bundled Power Cord through Tool Caddy from Caddy’s
flat side.

2.

Align Upper Handle holes and Tool Caddy holes.

3.

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

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not over tighten. Repeat for the second bolt and hex nut.

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

5.

Snap tools into storage on the Tool Caddy as shown in
figure 6.

6.

Wrap Power Cord and Flex Hose as shown in figure 7.

7.

Insert TurboBrush into storage on Upper Handle by tilting
the top of the TurboBrush and snapping it into place.

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PowerWash ProHeat assembly is now complete.

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Special Features of your BISSELL PowerWash ProHeat

The BISSELL SmartClean™ System

The PowerWash ProHeat is a home cleaning system that
automatically mixes hand hot tap water with BISSELL Advanced Deep
Cleaning Formula and heats the solution as it is applied to the carpet.
The combination of heated cleaning solution, powered brush and
suction provide a safe and effective method of cleaning.

SmartTemp

Temperature control automatically heats the cleaning solution
as it is being applied to the carpet (*) to safely optimize
cleaning effectiveness.

The Power Switch controls the power to the machine and
the SmartTemp feature.

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Power Switch

ON

OFF

*SmartTemp heats the cleaning solution for carpet
and bare floor application only. It does not heat
solution sprayed through the accessory tools.

The SmartTemp Ready Light indicates the heater is ON. It
is found on the front of the handle where it is easy to see

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while you clean. Wait two minutes for the heater to warm
up before beginning to clean.

SmartTemp increases the water temperature approximately
25° and will not allow it to exceed 180°.

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SmartMix™

Provides custom control for each cleaning job.

Lift the SmartMix Bottle up and out of the
machine base.

1.

Turn the SmartMix Bottle over so that the Valve Cap is in
an upward position. Unscrew the Valve Cap and fill the

2.

SmartMix Bottle to the mark with BISSELL Advanced Deep
Cleaning Formula.

SmartTemp Ready Light

SmartMix
Bottle

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Replace the Valve Cap, turning until snug.

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Valve Cap