Bissell 1715 User Manual

Safety Instructions

Spot Lifter

®

USER’S GUIDE

1715 SERIES

3

Product View

4

Product Features

5

Operations / Special Tools

6-8

Troubleshooting

10

Consumer Services

11

Replacement Parts

11

Warranty

12

Routine Maintenance

8-10

Thanks for buying a BISSELL Spot Lifter Cordless Hand-Held Deep Cleaner

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Spot Lifter Cordless Hand-Held
Deep Cleaner. Everything we know about home care went into the design
and construction of this handy, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your Spot Lifter 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 Spot Lifter.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

President and Chief Executive Officer

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention
is necessary when used by or near children.

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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 - use of attachments not provided
or sold by BISSELL may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.

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Use only cleaning products formulated or
recommended by BISSELL for this appliance.

■

Use only the charger supplied by BISSELL
(packaged with your appliance) to recharge
your Spot Lifter.

■

Use charger unit only in standard electrical
outlet (120v–60 hz).

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

■

Unplug charger unit from outlet before
maintenance or cleaning.

■

Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.

■

Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

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Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Your Spot Lifter contains rechargeable nickel cadmium
batteries. Do not incinerate batteries or they can
explode when exposed to high temperatures.

Battery cell leaks can occur under extreme
conditions. If battery cell liquid comes in contact
with the skin:

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Wash immediately with soap and water, then
neutralize with a mild acid such as vinegar or
lemon juice.

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If battery cell liquid gets into the eyes:

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Flush immediately with clean water for a
minimum of 10 minutes.

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Seek medical attention.

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 HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This model is for household use only.

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR BISSELL SPOT
LIFTER CORDLESS HAND-HELD
DEEP CLEANER.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock, or injury:

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Store indoors.

■

Do not expose to rain.

■

Do not immerse.

■

Do not handle with wet hands.

■

Do not use Spot Lifter if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water,
have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.

■

Do not use with damaged cord or plug on
the charger.

■

Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord.

■

Do not damage the charger cord. Never carry
or pull the storage base, charger unit, by the
cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord,
or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

■

Do not use an extension cord. Charger
should plug directly into electrical outlet.

■

Do not put any object into appliance openings,
use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow.
Do not use with any opening blocked.

■

Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or
body parts to openings or moving parts.

■

Do not pick up hot, burning or smoking objects
such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

■

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.

Power Switch

FULL

CAUTION:

Use only BISSELL

Little Green

®

formula in your cleaner. Use
of cleaning formulas which contain
lemon or pine oil may damage this
appliance and void warranty. Do not use
chemical spot cleaners or solvent­based soil removers. These products
may react with the plastic materials
used in your cleaner, causing cracking
or pitting.

Power Port

Collection Tank

Standard Brush

Tank Release Button

Spray Trigger

Indicator Light

Solution Tank

Cord with
Charger Plug