Bissell 3108 User Manual

Easy Vac®

Multi-Surface / PowerBrush

USER’S GUIDE

3108 SERIES

Safety Instructions

Product View

Assembly

Operations

6-8

Maintenance and Care

8-9

Troubleshooting

Consumer Services

Replacement Parts

Warranty

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Thank you for buying a BISSELL Easy Vac

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Easy Vac Bare Floor and Carpet vacuum.

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

complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your Easy Vac is well made, and we back it with a full 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 Easy Vac.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

President and Chief Executive Officer

www.bissell.com 800.237.7691

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR UPRIGHT VACUUM.

Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is wider than right). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance.

WARNING:

the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

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Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a

non-polarized outlet or extension cord.

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Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when it

is plugged in.

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Unplug from outlet when not in use and

before servicing.

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Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

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Do not allow children to operate vacuum

cleaner or use as a toy.

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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.

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Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

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If appliance is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired at an authorized service center.

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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle,

close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp

the plug, not the cord.

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Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with

wet hands.

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Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with

any opening blocked; keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

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Always turn off vacuum cleaner before connecting

or disconnecting motorized nozzle.

appliance, basic

To reduce

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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of

body away from openings and moving parts.

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Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging

vacuum cleaner.

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Use extra care when cleaning stairs.

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Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter fluid,

gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapors.

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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,

ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).

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Do not use vacuum cleaner 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 pick up hard or sharp objects such as

glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.

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Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,

such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

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Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

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Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

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Keep appliance on a level surface.

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 FOR FUTURE USE

THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG.

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.

This model is for household use only.

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Product view

Handle Release Buttons

Quick Release Cord Warp

Crevice Tool Attachment Clip

Crevice Tool

Cord Hook

Detachable Handle

Hose Clip

5' Stretch Hose

Lightweight Canister

Dirt Cup

Lower Cord Wrap

Hose port

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Detachable Floor Nozzle with PowerBrush

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