Bissell 6100 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

6100 SERIES 220-240V

Safety Instructions

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Product View

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Assembly

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Operation

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Maintenance and Care

Troubleshooting

Consumer Services

Replacement Parts

Warranty

Thank you for buying a BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum™

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

of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

We trust that it will bring you many years of satisfaction. It is backed with a

limited two-year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable,

dedicated Consumer Services department, so, should you ever have a

question, 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 Healthy Home Vacuum.

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
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:

appliance,

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
UPRIGHT VACUUM.

WARNING: To reduce

the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:

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Use indoors only.

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Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.

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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, return it to a
service agent.

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Do not handle unit with wet hands.

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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 unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by

grasping plug.

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Do not run appliance over cord.

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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

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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 such as

cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

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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 vapour.

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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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Not intended for use by young children or infirm

persons without supervision.

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Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

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Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning or

maintaining the appliance.

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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 pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,

ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).

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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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Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust,

lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

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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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This appliance is provided with double

insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.

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Do not use without debris tank and/or filters in place.

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Pay close attention when working

around children.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT

FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50/60 Hz
POWER SUPPLY ONLY.

FOR RESIDENTS OF THE
UNITED KINGDOM ONLY

If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable BS 1363 plug
it must not be used unless a 10 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 mains
socket.

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Product view

Upper Handle

TurboBrush

Screen

EasyEmpty™
Dirt Container

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Power Switch

Hose

Release Button

Carrying Handle

Filter Door Latch

HEPA Filter
Cartridge (inside)

Power Cord

Brush Switch

Quick Release
Cord Wraps

Crevice Tool

Headlight

Height
Adjustment
Dial

Furniture Protection
Guard

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Brush

Combination Brush

Handle Release
Pedal

Filter Tray (foam
filter inside)

Hose Collar

Brush Window

Lower Hose Clip

Hose
Wand

Wand Base

Diverter

Deluxe
Metal
Telescoping
Wand

Foot Hose

Assembly

Tool required: Phillips screwdriver

1. Slide upper handle onto lower handle. Insert

one screw into hole marked with an arrow
and tighten until snug.

2. Attach hose by lining up the tabs on the
collar with the corresponding notches on
the back of the vacuum as shown. Turn
clockwise to lock the hose into place.

3. Wrap the hose by routing it down and into
the lower hose clip then up and over the top
of the handle. Insert the hose wand fully into
the hose base.

Note: It is important that the hose is fully
inserted into the base for the suction air to
be directed properly to the foot during floor
vacuuming.

4. Store TurboBrush on the front of the handle

by aligning the slot at the bottom with the
tab and snapping into place.

5. Place crevice tool inside telescoping wand.
Store tools on vacuum as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not plug in your
vacuum cleaner until
you are familiar with
all instructions and
operating procedures.

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Operation

Transporting your cleaner

Use the handle on the front to carry the cleaner
or place the cleaner in the upright position and
tip back to roll on the rear wheels.

Releasing the power cord

The upper and lower cord wraps rotate to allow
for quick and easy removal of the power cord.

Fingertip power switch

The power button is located at the top of the
vacuum handle.

To turn cleaner ON, press button once.
To turn cleaner OFF, press button again.

Note: The rotating brush will not turn on
unless the unit is in the reclined position
and the brush switch is on.

Handle positions

Use your foot to pull the handle release pedal
back to recline the vacuum cleaner.

Height adjustment

There are seven height settings available for
various floor surfaces. Turn the dial on the foot of
the cleaner to the desired setting.

Lowest setting – For bare floors.
Medium settings – For short and medium pile

carpets.
High setting – For plush carpet.

If the dial is difficult to turn, tilt the cleaner
back slightly to take the weight off the foot while
turning.

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ATTENTION:

Some Berber carpets have a
tendency to fuzz with wear.
Repeated strokes in the same
area may aggravate this
condition. Consider setting your
cleaner on a higher than normal
setting for this type of carpet.

Note: For optimal cleaning performance,
adjust to the lowest practical setting. If
your cleaner is difficult to push, adjust to
the next higher setting.