Bissell 2080 User Manual

U S E R ’ S G U I D E

U S E R ’ S G U I D E

1970 SERIES QUICKWASH 220-240V

2080 SERIES PETWASH POWERBRUSH 220-240V

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Safety Instructions

Product View

4

Assembly

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Operation

6-8

Maintenance and Care

8-9

Troubleshooting

10

Consumer Services

10

Replacement Parts

11

Warranty

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Thank you for buying a BISSELL Lightweight Deep Cleaner

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL lightweight deep cleaner. Everything

we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this

complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your BISSELL deep cleaner is well made, and we back it with a limited two

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 BISSELL deep cleaner.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

President and Chief Executive Officer

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR DEEP

CLEANER.

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:

■

Use indoors only

■

Do not immerse

■

Use only on surfaces moistened by

cleaning process

■

Do not leave machine when it is plugged in

■

Do not service machine when it is plugged in

■

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
in order to avoid a hazard

■

Do not use machine if it has been dropped, dam

aged, left outdoors or dropped into water

■

Do not expose to rain, store indoors

■

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

■

Do not carry the appliance while in use

■

Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

grasping plug not the cord

■

Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands

■

Do not put any object into appliance openings,

use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow

■

Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or

body parts to openings or moving parts

■

Do not pick up hot or burning objects

■

Do not pick up flammable or combustible materi

als (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapour

■

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

Unplug by

■

Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning

or maintaining the appliance

■

Not intended for use by young children or infirm

persons without supervision

■

Young children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance

■

Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,

ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)

■

Do not modify the Earthed plug

■

Do not allow to be used as a toy

■

Do not use for any purpose other than described

in this User’s Guide

■

Use only manufacturer’s recommended

attachments

■

Use only cleaning products formulated by

BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent inter­nal component damage

■

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

■

Keep appliance on a level surface

■

Turn off all controls before unplugging

■

Be extra careful when cleaning stairs

■

Pay close attention when working

around children

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SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

WARNING:

be earthed

.

IMPORTANT FOR OPERATION ON A

220/240 VOLT A.C. 50/60 Hz POWER
SUPPLY ONLY.

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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.

This appliance must

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Product view

Clean
Water/
Solution
Tank

Spray
Trigger

Quick Release
Cord Wrap

Power Cord

Lower Cord
Wrap

Collection
Tank Latch

Strain Reliever
Handle

™

Handle
Assembly

Upper Body

Lower Body

Vent Cover
(Containing
Foam Filter)

Collection
Tank

Large Easy

Switch

Rolling Wheels

BISSELL Formulas:

These items are available for purchase. To order replacement parts, additional tools or formulas, please refer to page 19.

Power

1.42 L
Fibre Cleansing
Formula™ with
Scotchgard
protector

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™

1.42 L
Multi- Allergen

™

Removal

Formula

with Scotchgard
protector

Detent
Lever

1.42 L
Pet Odor and Soil
Removal™ Formula

™

with Scotchgard
protector

Removable
Nozzle

1.42 L
Natural Orange
Extract Formula with

™

Scotchgard

™

protector

Spray Bar

1.42 L
Lavender Essence
Formula with
Scotchgard
protector

32 oz.
Hard Floor

™

Solutions

™

Formula

How to put it together

This user’s guide has been designed to help you
get the most satisfaction from your BISSELL
lightweight deep cleaner. You’ll find assembly
and operating instructions, safety precautions,
as well as maintenance and troubleshooting
instructions. Please read this user’s guide
thoroughly before assembling your deep
cleaner.

Pay particular attention to the product diagram,
assembly instructions, and part names. Locate
and organize all parts before assembly. Familiarize
yourself with the parts and where they go.
Following this user’s guide will greatly enhance
your ability to get the most performance from your
BISSELL deep cleaner for many years.

Assembly

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Your deep cleaner assembles quickly and
easily. The only tool you will need to assemble
your deep cleaner is a Phillips Head
screwdriver.

Your deep cleaner is packaged with the following
items:

Handle assembly
Upper body
Lower body with collection tank
Clean water/solution tank
3 Screws

1. Slide upper body into lower body.

2. Secure with screws.

3. Slide strain reliever handle down into upper

body until it will go no further.

4. Secure with screw.

5. Place clean water/solution tank on back of unit.

Other components

Clean water/solution tank - holds approximately 2
Litres of hand hot tap water and cleaning solution.

Collection tank - holds approximately 2 Litres of
dirty water.

Power cord - for storage, wrap power cord
around upper and lower cord wraps. Secure plug
to cord with molded clip.

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3

4

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Operation

Before you clean

1. Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.

2. Remove easily moved furniture (chairs,

lamps, coffee/cocktail tables, etc.) from
room if needed.

3. Vacuum carpet thoroughly.

4. Decide where to begin — and end — your

job. Clean in 3’ X 4’ sections, starting in
areas farthest from exit. Plan to leave a path
open to empty soiled water and refill cleaner.

5. Carpeting will dry in three to four hours,
depending on carpet style and air circulation
in room. A floor fan speeds drying.

6. Replace furniture on damp carpeting by
placing waxed paper under legs until floor
dries completely.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire,
use only BISSELL cleaning
formulas for deep cleaning
machines. Use of cleaning
formulas that 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
deep cleaner, causing
cracking or pitting.

Fill the tank

1. Remove the clean water/solution tank by lifting
it straight up, then away from the lower body.

2. Unscrew the black cap at the bottom of the
clean water/solution tank.

3. Add one of the BISSELL cleaning formulas
for deep cleaning machines to the formula
fill line on the clean water/solution tank.
Fill the rest of the tank with hand hot (not
boiling) tap water to the water fill line.
Replace and tighten the black cap.

4. Place clean water/solution tank on
lower body.

5. Rotate Quick Release Cord Wrap™ to release
the power cord and plug into an outlet.

Tip:

Always vacuum thoroughly
before you deep clean. If pos­sible, move large furniture to an
area you will not be cleaning.

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Tip:

Deep cleaning spots,
spills and high traffic
areas on a regular basis
can prolong carpet life.

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Operation

Carpet cleaning

1. With your foot, press the red power switch
[located in foot of unit] ON.

2. With your foot, press the Detent Lever on
right side of Lower Body.

3. Depress spray trigger to spray cleaning solution.
Do not overwet.

4. To suction up water, repeat motion over same

area without depressing the spray trigger.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no more dirt can
be removed.

6. Continue to clean entire carpet, working in
3’ x 4’ sections.

7. Empty the collection tank when dirty water
reaches the full line, or when the clean
water/solution tank is empty. See page 8 for
instructions.

8. If floor nozzle stops spraying, turn power
switch OFF and check water and cleaning
solution levels. Refill if needed.

Cleaning solution section

Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL cleaning
formulas for deep cleaning machines on hand
so you can clean and protect whenever it fits
your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL
cleaning formulas for deep cleaning machines.
NON-BISSELL cleaning formulas may harm the
machine and void the warranty.

Tip:

It is recommended that
every time your clean
water/solution tank is
emptied of solution that
you empty the contents
of the collection tank. If
the collection tank gets
too full, you may begin
to see foam spitting out
of the vent cover. When
this happens you will
know it is time to empty
the collection tank.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk
of fire and electric shock
due to internal damage,
use only BISSELL cleaning
formulas intended for
use with deep cleaning
machines.

1.42 L
Fibre Cleansing
Formula™ with
Scotchgard
protector

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™

1.42 L
Multi- Allergen

™

Removal

Formula

with Scotchgard
protector

1.42 L
Pet Odor and Soil
Removal™ Formula

™

with Scotchgard
protector

1.42 L
Natural Orange
Extract Formula with

™

Scotchgard

™

protector

1.42 L
Lavender Essence
Formula with

™

Scotchgard
protector

32 oz.
Hard Floor
Solutions
Formula

™

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CLEAN
AFTER

EACH USE

Operation

Hard floor cleaning

1. Attach hard floor tool to unit.

2. Remove the collection tank (refer to steps 3a

and b in the Maintenance and care section
below)

A. For 1970 series it is necessary to

remove the cross action brush first.

Using your thumbs squeeze the 2

grey tabs towards the outside of the
unit. Push down at the same time and
release the cross action brush.

3. Attach the hard floor tool by hooking it into the

front of the removable nozzle and swinging it
down until the tabs pop into place.

4. Replace the collection tank. Be sure to

attach the 2 latches.

5. Fill solution tank with BISSELL Hard Floor

Solutions™ to FORMULA fill line.

6. Fill solution tank with hot (not boiling) tap

water to the WATER fill line.

7. Follow steps 1-8 in Carpet cleaning section

on page 7

.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury
from moving parts and/or
electrical shock, turn power
switch OFF and disconnect
plug from electrical outlet
before performing
maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.

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2080 series

OR

3

Maintenance and care

When your done

1. Turn power switch OFF.

2. Unplug power cord from outlet.

3. Remove and empty collection tank.
a. Release collection tank latches (1 each

side) by pulling up from bottom of latch
and then out.

b. Carefully lift collection tank from lower body.
c. Carry collection tank to a toilet or sink.

To empty, pour out contents using
opening at back of tank.

d. Rinse collection tank thoroughly.
e. Remove lint and hair from red gasket in

base of unit.

3. Clean nozzle window by lifting latch and removing

from machine. Rinse under running water. When
finished replace nozzle and secure with latch.

4. Replace collection tank on lower body and

secure with latches.

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(Do not remove gasket)

1970 series

a b

c

Dirty

4

lift by handle

d

Maintenance and care

When your done continued

5. Wrap power cord around Quick Release Cord
Wrap™ on side of deep cleaner.

6. Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth. Store
cleaner upright in a protected, dry area.

NOTE: You may have cleaning solution
remaining in the clean water/solution tank.
You may store your deep cleaner this way
for the next cleaning task, but never keep
soiled solution in the collection tank.

CAUTION:

Do not store unit where
freezing may occur. Damage
to internal components
may result.

Install the replacement brush belt

*PetWash PowerBrush (2080 series) only

1. Turn the power switch OFF and unplug from

wall outlet.

2. Remove clean water/solution and
collection tanks.

3. Lie machine down to access the bottom of
the machine.

4. With a Phillips head screwdriver ,
unscrew the brush cover and remove.

5. Remove the brush end cap and remove belt
from brush.

6. Brush can now be removed.

7. Belt can be removed by sliding off the

motor pulley.

8. Clean or replace belt, attach belt to motor
pulley and brush and insert brush into right
side end cap.

9. Reattach the left end cap and slide brush
back into place.

10. Replace the brush cover and screw
into place.

1 2

Brush Cover

3 4

5 6

7 8

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WARNING:

Troubleshooting

Reduce spray or no spray.

Possible causes Remedies

1. Clean water/solution tank empty 1. Refill tank with water and formula

Deep cleaner not picking up cleaning solution.

Possible causes Remedies

1. Collection tank not aligned/secured 1. Check tank for proper alignment and

refill tank with cleaning solution and water

2. Collection tank full 2. Empty tank

3. Removable nozzle installed improperly 3. Align four "hooks" into bottom first, then

snap into place on top

Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an

authorized service representative.

Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product.

Please do not return this product to the store.

BISSELL Consumer Services

If your BISSELL product should require service:

In the UK, Australia or New Zealand, call BISSELL Consumer Services at the numbers below and we will give you

the location of a BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your area. For all other countries, contact your local in
country distributor for questions, service, or repair.

If you have questions about your warranty or need replacement parts please contact the numbers below.

For UK inquiries:

Monday - Thursday 9 am — 5 pm
Friday 9 am — 4 pm

BISSELL Homecare (Overseas) Inc.

The Boat Yard
105 Straight Road
Old Windsor
Berkshire, SL4 2SE
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]

For New Zealand inquiries:

Monday - Friday 9 am — 5 pm

Parex Industries Ltd.

103 Central Park Drive
Henderson
Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone: [phone]

Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com

When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available.
Please record your Model Number: ___________________
Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________

Note: Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event of a

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warranty claim. See Warranty on page 12 for details.

Please do not return this product to the store.

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To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury, unplug machine
from outlet before servicing.

For Australian inquiries:

Monday - Friday 9 am — 5 pm

BISSELL AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

Unit 35
15 Ricketts Road
Mount Waverley, Victoria 3149
Australia
Telephone: [phone]

For all other inquiries:

Monday - Friday 8 am — 4 pm

BISSELL Homecare, Inc.

PO Box 1888
Grand Rapids, MI 49501 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Replacement parts

Item Part No. Part Name

QuickWash – 1970 Series

1 203-5519 Handle Assembly
2 203-5545 Cross Action Brush
3 203-5537 Clean Water/Solution Tank
4 203-5522 Collection Tank
5 203-5547 Bare Floor Tool

PetWash PowerBrush – 2080 Series

1 203-5520 Handle Assembly
3 203-5540 Clean Water/Solution Tank
4 203-5523 Collection Tank
6 203-5546 Dirt Lifter PowerBrush
7 203-5549 Belt
8 203-5548 Bare Floor Tool

9 710E 1.42 L Fibre Cleansing Formula™ with Scotchgard
10 720E 1.42 L Multi-Allergen Removal
11 730E 1.42 L Pet Odor and Soil Removal
12 740E 1.42 L Natural Orange Extract Formula
13 750E 1.42 L Lavender Essence Fibre Cleansing Formula

Scotchgard

™

protector

14 0484 .95 L Hard Floor Solutions

* Not all parts included with every model.

™

Formula with Scotchgard

™

Formula with Scotchgard

™

with Scotchgard

™

protector

™

with

™

protector

™

protector

™

protector

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14

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Warranty

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from country
to country. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may
cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by telephone, or regular post as described below, or
contact your local in country distributor.

Limited Two Year Warranty

Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, BISSELL Homecare, Inc., will replace (with

new or remanufactured components), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser, for two years any defective or malfunctioning part do to manufacturers defect.

This warranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial or rental service. This warranty does
not apply to fans or routine maintenance components such as filters, belts, or brushes. Damage or malfunction
caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the User’s Guide is not covered.

For UK inquiries:

Monday - Thursday 9 am — 5 pm
Friday 9 am — 4 pm

BISSELL Homecare (Overseas) Inc.

The Boat Yard
105 Straight Road
Old Windsor
Berkshire, SL4 2SE

For Australian inquiries:

Monday - Friday 9 am — 5 pm

BISSELL AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED

Unit 35
15 Ricketts Road
Mount Waverley, Victoria 3149
Australia

Telephone: [phone]
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]

For New Zealand inquiries:

Monday - Friday 9 am — 5 pm

Parex Industries Ltd.

103 Central Park Drive
Henderson
Auckland
New Zealand

For all other inquiries:

Monday - Friday 8 am — 4 pm

BISSELL Homecare, Inc.

PO Box 1888
Grand Rapids, MI 49501 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Telephone: [phone]

BISSELL HOMECARE INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
BISSELL’S LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.

*EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES
EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE
BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
TO THE TWO YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE.

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©2007 BISSELL Homecare, Inc
Grand Rapids, Michigan
All rights reserved. Printed in China
Part Number 120-4016
Rev 10/07
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