Thanks for buying a BISSELL PowerGroom
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerGroom Pet canister
vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design
and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your PowerGroom Pet canister 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 PowerGroom
Pet Canister vacuum.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
®
Pet Canister Vacuum
Mark J. Bissell
Chairman, President & CEO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR
CANISTER 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 leave cleaner 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 with damaged cord or plug.
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To unplug grasp plug not 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 cleaner over
cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
■
Hold plug when rewinding the cord
onto the reel. Do not allow the plug
to whip when rewinding.
■
Do not use cleaner if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or
dropped into water. Have it repaired
at an Authorized Service Center.
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Do not allow children to use as a toy.
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Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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Do not handle cleaner or plug with
wet hands.
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Do not put any object into openings, use
with blocked opening, or restrict air flow.
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Do not use without dust bag and/or
filters in place.
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Do not allow hair, loose clothing, fingers
or body parts to get near openings or
floor brush in the appliance.
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Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette
butts, matches or any hot, smoking,
or burning objects.
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Do not pick up hard or sharp objects
such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
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appliance,
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Do not pick up flammable or combus-
tible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline,
kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence
of explosive liquids or vapor.
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
■
Do not use 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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Always turn off this appliance before con-
necting or disconnecting vacuum hose.
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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.
■
Turn off all controls before plugging
or unplugging cleaner.
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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near 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 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
Variable Suction
Power Control
Brush Roll
On/Off
Telescoping
Extension Wand
Flex Hose
Handle
Swivel Hose
Automatic
Powerhead
Power Button
Post-Motor
HEPA Media
Bag Change
Indicator
Cord Rewind
Button
Filter
BareFloor Tool
Floor Brush
Dusting Brush
Tool HolderCrevice ToolUpholstery
Tool
Pet Contour
®
Tool
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Wide Pet
TurboBrush
®
Pet Tool Adaptor
Accessory Storage Bag
Assembly
1. Connect swivel hose by squeezing both
locking buttons and inserting it into the
suction opening on the canister. Once
the swivel hose is inserted in the suction
opening, release the locking buttons.
2 . Plug the cord from the hose into the slot
on the lower left front of canister.
3. Connect and plug-in telescoping
extension wand to the handle end of the
flex hose.
4. Connect the powerhead onto the tele-
scoping extension wand.
5. Attach the tool holder to the telescoping
extension wand and insert the tools into
the holder.
6. To extend the telescopic tube, push the
black release button and then pull the
tube to the desired length.
NOTE: Shorten length of telescopic
tube for storage.
7. To store the barefloor tool, insert the stor-
age clip into the storage slot on the rear
of the vacuum or on the back of the unit
when in an upright position.
WARNING:
Plastic film can be
dangerous. To avoid danger
of suffocation, keep away
from babies and children.
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Operations
Special tools
Your BISSELL PowerGroom Pet is not
only a powerful carpet and rug
vacuum cleaner, it’s also a versatile
bare floor vacuum cleaner and above
floor vacuum cleaner when you select
one of the special tools.
Powerhead:
The PowerGroom Pet comes with the
powerhead for your regular use. The
powerhead has many features, including:
1. A motorized, rotating brush that can be
turned on/off by a switch on the handle
so you can protect your bare floors.
2. Six height adjustments so you can vacuum
from non-carpet to carpeted areas with ease.
3. Variable suction control which can be con-
trolled on a switch located on the handle.
BareFloor tool:
Use to vacuum carpets, rugs and bare
floors. Swivel head turns to get into
tight spaces and fits under cabinets.
1. To vacuum carpets and rugs, push the
brush switch to the carpet position .
This will pull the brushes up into the floor
nozzle.
2. To vacuum bare floors, push the brush
switch to the bare floor position .
This will extend the brushes down from the
floor nozzle.
Tip:
Before cleaning under low furniture,
check area first for objects that might
harm the unit or block the hose.
Tip:
Hair, string and small objects can block
the hose and tools. Check them occasionally for obstructions.
1.
Brush
Up
Brush
Down
2.
Pet Tool Adapter:
The Pet Tool Adapter must be attached
to the handle end of the flex hose to
use the Pet Contour Tool and the Wide
Pet TurboBrush. The narrow end of the
adapter attaches to the handle end of
the flex hose and the wide end of the
adapter attaches to the pet tool of your
choice. The adapter should fit snugly
to the hose and pet tool without using
excessive force.
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