Bissell 35401 User Manual

User’s Guide

Model 35401 PowerClean

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Upright Vacuum

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Assembly

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Operation

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Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

Thanks for buying a BISSELL PowerClean™Upright Vacuum.

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerClean™Upright Vacuum Cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this powerful, innovative home vacuuming system.

Your vacuum cleaner is well made, and we back it with a comprehensive 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 PowerClean Upright Vacuum Cleaner.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell President and Chief Executive Officer

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Powerful 12.0 amp motor

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5 surface height settings

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4 specialized tools for

all cleaning needs

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9’ self-retracting vacuum hose

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25’ power cord with Quick Release feature

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

WARNING:To reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire or injury do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

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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 when it is plugged in

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Do not perform maintenance when vacuum cleaner is plugged in

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Do not use with damaged cord or plug

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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 pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners, run vacuum cleaner over cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces

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If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a Service Center.

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Do not allow children to operate vacuum cleaner or use as a toy

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Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with wet hands

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Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it is running

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Do not put any object into ventilation openings, use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow

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Do not use without Vacuum Bag and/or filters in place

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Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to openings or rotating floor brush

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Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or any hot or burning objects

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Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.

Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor

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Do not pickup toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, 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 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 on dry, indoor surfaces

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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 plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner

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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs

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Pay close attention when working around children

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 larger 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.

QuickRelease Cord Wrap

Wand Attachment Clips

WARNING: Do

not plug in your vacuum cleaner until you have completely assembled it per the following instructions and are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures.

Handle

Exhaust Filter

Plug

Lower Cord Wrap

Power Cord

Handle Release Pedal

Tool Caddy

Rear Stair Handle

SelfRetracting Vacuum Hose

Cover Release Button

Vacuum Body Cover

Vacuum Body

Front Stair Handle

Bolt

Headlight

Furniture Protection Guard

Surface Height Adjustment

Powerfoot

How to use this guide

This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL PowerClean Upright Vacuum Cleaner. You’ll find assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this Guide thoroughly before assembling your vacuum cleaner.

How to put it together

The only tool you’ll need to assemble your vacuum cleaner is a Phillips head screwdriver.

Attach Vacuum Body to Powerfoot

Place Powerfoot on floor with rotating agitator brush on

floor surface.

Place Vacuum Body onto Powerfoot and push down firmly on

top corners of Vacuum Body while rocking slightly from side to side. You will hear a ‘click’ when raised area on back of Powerfoot enters opening on back of Vacuum Body.

Pay particular attention to the assembly 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 PowerClean for many years.

WARNING:

Plastic bags or plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children.

Push long bolt through bottom hole on FRONT of lower body.

Place nut over end of bolt and hold in place while tightening bolt with a phillips head screwdriver.

NOTE: If bolt will not go through hole easily, repeat step 1.

Attach Handle to Vacuum Body

Align Handle with edges of upper Vacuum Body and press

down. You will hear it snap into place.

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