Bissell 1844, 1842, 2290 Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE

BARKBATH

PORTABLE DOG BATH

Instructions

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1844, 1842, 2290 SERIES

WARNING

Refer to the enclosed user guide for complete
instructions and important safety notices.

1. Slide the back plate of the flex
hose clip into the opening on the
front of the unit. You will hear a
“click” when it is locked in place.

6. Hold tool right side up and add
BISSELL No-Rinse Dog Shampoo
to the shampoo reservoir.

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2. Slide the lower plate of the
flex hose storage bracket into the
opening on the back of the unit.
Make sure the screw hole lines up.

7. Hold the tool horizontally on a flat surface (such as table or counter
top) and attach it to the cleaner by inserting the flex hose connector into
the shampoo tool connector. You will hear a “click” when it locks in place.

3. Insert screw and tighten with a
screwdriver.

4. Get ready to prime the system.

Fill the base unit clean water tank
with warm-to-the-touch tap water
to the fill line.

8. Set Rinse/Shampoo switch to
desired setting. For Shampoo, the
reservoir will dispense a mixture
of shampoo and water; for Rinse,
it will dispense just water.

5. With the unit elevated on a
table, turn unit ON and press flex
hose trigger until water dispenses
onto the mat on the floor.

9. With the base unit and reservoir
on a table, extend the hose
and nozzle to the mat or towel
on floor and spray trigger until
solution dispenses.

QUICK START GUIDE

Noise-Sensitive or Anxious Dog?

1844, 1842, 2290 SERIES

Some dogs are sensitive to loud noises, or are not fans of vacuums or other loud
appliances. Here are some quick training tips to help your dog have a great experience
with this new bathing method.

Training Steps - Phase 1

- Place the unit where you plan to bathe your dog. With the
unit turned off, allow the dog to become familiar with it.

- With the unit turned off, have the dog walk over to the unit
and use the spray nozzle as a “comb” to brush the dog.

- Praise your dog and offer a treat.

1. Place the base unit on the
microfiber mat to help dampen
the sound for your pet.

2. Lay down a separate blanket
or towel in the area, placing it
at least 4 feet away from the
BARKBATH to help reduce sound.

Phase 2

- With the dog out of the room, turn the
unit on. Leave the unit on and offer your
dog a treat.

- Turn the unit off.

- Repeat the last two steps of phase 1.

Phase 3

- Turn the unit on, have your dog enter the room and give
the dog a treat.

- With the unit on, and without pulling the trigger to
release water, “comb” your dog’s fur with the bathing tool.

- Turn the unit off and offer a treat.

3. OPTIONAL: Remove the screw
on the plate of the bathing tool to
expose longer nozzles for use on
thick or longer coated dogs.

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Phase 4

- Turn the unit on and have your dog enter the room.

- Comb a small section of your dog’s fur with the unit on and pull the trigger
in quick, short bursts to acclimate your pet to feeling the solution on their skin.

- Once your dog is comfortable with the unit, you’re now ready to enjoy
bathing your dog with the BARKBATH.

4. Plug in the unit and press the
power switch to ON ( | ) position.

5. Set the Rinse/Shampoo switch
to the desired setting. Shampoo
will dispense shampoo and water.
Rinse will dispense just water.

6. Test the system by pointing the
nozzle at the microfiber mat and
pressing and holding the spray
trigger until solution dispenses.

7. Place the spray nozzles flush against the dog’s body before pressing
the spray trigger. When ready, press and hold the spray trigger to release
the shampoo/water and use the nozzles to brush the bathing tool down
along the fall of the dog's fur. Release the spray trigger and use “drying
strokes” to suction up moisture from the dog’s coat. Repeat as needed.

8. Spray shampoo/water on the
microfiber towel and hand clean
delicate areas such as the dog’s
face and paws.

9. As a final step, coat should be
air- or towel-dried as needed.