Bissell 38B1 User Manual

3-in-1 Vac

U S E R ’ S G U I D E

38B1 SERIES

Safety Instructions

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Product View

4

Operation

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Maintenance and Care

5-6

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Troubleshooting

6

Consumer Services

7

Replacement Parts

7

Warranty

8

Thank you for buying a BISSELL 3-in-1™ Vacuum

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL 3-in-1 vacuum. Everything we know
about floor care went into the design and construction of this home
cleaning system. By purchasing this product you are helping BISSELL with
our commitment to reducing our impact on the environment through an
expanding range of sustainable design efforts.

Your 3-in-1 vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited 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 carpet 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
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: To reduce

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

body away from openings.

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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 smok-

ing, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

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Do not use without filters in place.

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Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

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Keep appliance on a level surface.

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Do not carry the vacuum cleaner while it

is running.

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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