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User’s Guide
Series 1860
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Storage
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Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
Thanks for buying a BISSELL Steam ‘n Clean™Hand Held Steam Cleaner.
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Steam ‘n Clean.
Everything we know about home care went into the design
and construction of this handy, high-tech home cleaning
and sanitizing system.
Your Steam ‘n Clean is well made, and we back it
with a full one-year warranty. We also stand behind it with
a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Service 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 Steam ‘n Clean.
Thanks again, from all of us
at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR STEAM ‘N CLEAN.
WA R N I N G :To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury:
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Do not direct steam at people, animals, or at
electrical outlets
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Do not expose to rain
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Store indoors
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Use only extension cords UL-rated at 15 amperes
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance or troubleshooting
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Do not leave steam cleaner unattended
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Do not leave the steam cleaner connected to an
electrical outlet when not in use
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Do not switch the steam cleaner on or attempt to
use without water in the tank
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Do not service steam cleaner when it is plugged in
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Do not use with damaged cord or plug
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Do not use steam cleaner if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water
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Do not handle steam cleaner 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, or expose cord to heated surfaces
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord
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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 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 allow to be used as a toy
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Do not use on leather, wax polished furniture or
floors, synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate,
steam-sensitive materials
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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Fill with cool water only — do not add anything
except cool water or you will cause damage to the
heating element and void your warranty
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Turn off before unplugging
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Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord
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Pay close attention when working around children
S AVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install a proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTING DEVICE
This appliance is equipped with a Circuit
Interrupting Device (C.I.D.) The C.I.D. shuts off
the unit in potentially hazardous situations. The
C.I.D. has Test (Yellow) and Reset (Red) buttons
which should be operated each time the unit is
plugged in.
WA R N I N G :No plug adapter
should be used with this appliance.
This model is for household use only.
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4”
Warm
100°F
3”
Clean
130°F
2”
Salmonella
E. coli &
Dust Mites
Sanitize
160°F
HOT!
200°F
CAUTION: To
reduce risk of injury
from steam, never point
product at people, animals
or electrical outlets.
Indicator Light
Steam Switch
Safety Lock
Water
Filter
C.I.D. Plug
CAUTION: Do
not add anything except
cool water or you will
cause damage to the
heating element and
void your warranty.
Handle
Power Cord
Water Tank
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