Bissell 1957F Operating Instructions

USER'S GUIDE

1957-F SERIES 220-240V

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Thank You

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Safety Instructions

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Product View

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Assembly

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Special Features

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Operations

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Maintenance and Care

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Troubleshooting

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Replacement Parts

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Additional Accessories

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Warranty

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Consumer Care

Thanks for buying a BISSELL Healthy Home Steam Mop™ Max

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Healthy Home Steam Mop Max.
Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction
of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your BISSELL Healthy Home Steam Mop Max is well made, and we back
it with a limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it with a
knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Care 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 BISSELL Healthy Home Steam Mop Max.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell
Chairman & CEO

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

appliance, basic

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
HEALTHY HOME STEAM
MOP™ MAX.

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 the manufacturer or its service
agent 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 vapours

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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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Remove plug from electrical outlet before

cleaning or maintaining the appliance

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Not intended for use by persons (including chil-

dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl­edge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety

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Young children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance

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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 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 to prevent
internal component damage

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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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Liquid or steam must not be directed

towards equipment containing electrical
components

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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.

The symbol means WARNING:
Danger of scalding.

Surface may be hot. Avoid contact.

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 hazard
should it be inserted into a 13 amp socket.

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Product view

Strain Reliever
Handle™

Quick Release™
Cord Wrap

Power Cord

Lower Cord
Wrap

Steam on
Demand Trigger

Carrying Handle

Removable
Water Tank

Water Purification
System

Ready Light

Maneuverable
Swivel head

Deluxe Microfiber
Mop Pad

For replacement parts and accessories, see page 11

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