Bissell 16981 User Manual

User’s Guide

16981 Series

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Assembly

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Operation

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Safety

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Storage

Thanks for buying a POWERSTEAMER®PROHEAT™PLUS Heated Solution Deep Cleaner.

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELLPOWERSTEAMER

PROHEAT™PLUS 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 POWERSTEAMER

PROHEAT™PLUS 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 POWERSTEAMER

PROHEAT™PLUS.

Thanks again, from

all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell President and Chief Executive Officer

SmartClean

System pre-treats,

loosens, and lifts out dirt.

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SmartTemp™heats solution for best cleaning

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On-board

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DirtLifter®PowerBrush lifts deep down dirt, grooms carpet

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SmartMix®auto-adjusts formula for every cleaning job

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Tank-in-Tank™is easy to use saves trips to empty and refill

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ReadyTools™instantly converts from floor cleaning to tools

DirtLifter®TurboBrush

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING:

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

all instructions before using your POWERSTEAMER PROHEAT™PLUS. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, use indoors only. Do not immerse. Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process. Always connect to a properly grounded 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, gasoline, kerosene, etc.)

or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor

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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

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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

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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

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

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Use only commercially available floor cleaners

and waxes intended for machine application

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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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Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush

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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. Commercial use of this unit voids the manufacturer’s warranty.

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.

Grounding Pin

WARNING:

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.

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Grounded

Outlets

Improper connection

TurboBrush Storage

CAUTION:

POWERSTEAMER PROHEAT™ PLUS uses water and must not be stored where there is danger of freezing. Freezing will damage internal components.

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Trigger

SmartTemp Ready Light

SmartMix

SmartMix Tank

DirtLifter PowerBrush

Handle

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Flow Indicator (Filter Inside)

Power Switch

SmartTemp Switch

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Tank-in-Tank

ReadyTools

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Switch

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Floor Nozzle

Belt Access Door

Window

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Flex Hose

WARNING: Use only

BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula in your POWERSTEAMER®.PROHEAT PLUS. Use of cleaning formulas which 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 POWERSTEAMER causing cracking or pitting.

PROHEAT™PLUS

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Putting it together

Slide upper handle onto lower handle.

Feed bundled power cord through tool caddy from

caddy’s flat side. Align handle holes and tool caddy holes.

Place hex nut into back of tool caddy and hold in

place. Insert bolt from front to back turning into hex nut until snug. Do not overtighten. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for second bolt and hex nut.

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

Insert 2 screws into lower two holes.

Turn until snug. Snap tools into storage on the

tool caddy. Wrap power cord and flex hose

as shown.

Flex Hose

Crevice Tool

Storage

What comes with your POWERSTEAMER

Tool Caddy

Power Cord Quick Release

Spraying Crevice Tool

PROHEAT™PLUS:*

*All parts may not be included with your model.

More Tools are available. To order replacement parts or tools please refer to page 17.

TurboBrush

Bare Floor Attachment

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Tough Stain Brush

4” Upholstery Tool

16oz. Fiber Cleansing Formula

Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula hand so you can clean whenever it fits your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL deep cleaning

4” Upholstery Tool Storage

formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions may harm the machine and void the warranty.

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16oz. Floor Cleansing Formula

16oz. Tough Stain PreCleaner

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The BISSELL SmartClean®System

POWERSTEAMER®PROHEAT™PLUS is a home cleaning system that automatically mixes hot tap water with fiber cleansing formula and heats the cleaning 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.

Index

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . .2

The Basics: How it works

SmartTemp

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

• The SmartTemp indicates when the heater is ON and ready to clean. It is found on the front of the handle where it is easy to see while you clean.

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Ready Light

SmartTemp™Ready Light

Product view . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Putting it together . . . . . . . . . .4

What comes with your POWERSTEAMER

PROHEAT™PLUS . . . . . . . . . . .4

The basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Cleaning carpets . . . . . . . . . .10

Cleaning upholstery

& small areas . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cleaning bare floors . . . . .12-13

Maintenance/

Putting it away . . . . . . . . . . .14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .15-16

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

• The Power Switch controls power to the machine; both switches must be ON for SmartTemp

• The SmartTemp

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to work.

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Switch is found on the back of the handle next to the Power Switch. It illuminates in the ON position. You may choose not to use the SmartTemp feature if you are cleaning delicate wool, or oriental rugs.

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* SmartTemp

heats the cleaning solution for carpet and barefloor application only. It does not heat solution sprayed through the accessory tools.

Consumer services . . . . . . . . .18

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SmartTemp Switch Illuminates when ON

Power Switch

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The Basics - continued

SmartMix®Bottle

Tip:

Deep cleaning stairs and high traffic areas on a regular basis can prolong carpet life.

SmartMix

Provides custom control for each cleaning job.

1. Lift the SmartMix

concentrate bottle up out of the

machine base.

2. Flip the bottle over so that the valve cap is in an upward position.

3. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the bottle to the mark with BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula.

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4. Replace the valve cap turning until snug.

5. Replace SmartMix

6. Choose the SmartMix

concentrate bottle.

setting that fits the cleaning job.

• Water Only – use for gentle cleaning or for the final

rinse after cleaning.

• Normal – automatically provides the best mix of

water and concentrate for most cleaning jobs.

• High Traffic – automatically mixes the right amounts

of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime and heavy soil.

WARNING:

cleaning stairs.

Be extra careful when

SmartMix Switch

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