Bissell 7950 User Manual

Safety Instructions

Product View/Accessories

Assembly

Features / Operations

USER’S GUIDE

7950 SERIES

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Routine Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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Warranty

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Replacement Parts

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Consumer Services

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ProHeat

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SELF PROPELLED

Thanks for buying a BISSELL ProHeat™Self Propelled

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL ProHeat™Self Propelled heated
formula deep cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the
design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your ProHeat Self Propelled is well made, and we back it with a limited 2­year 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 ProHeat Self Propelled deep cleaner.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not operate the appliance unless the belt
door is securely assembled in the location
provided.

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Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.

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Use only cleaning products formulated by
BISSELL for use in this appliance.

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Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.

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Do not point attachment nozzle at people
or animals

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Keep appliance on a level surface.

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Turn off all controls before unplugging.

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Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush.

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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

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Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Commercial use of this unit voids the
manufacturer’s warranty.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded
wiring system. If it should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a safe path of least
resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk
of electrical shock. The cord for this appliance
has an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. It must only be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electrical shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service per­son if you aren’t sure if the outlet is prop­erly grounded. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG.
If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is designed for use on a
nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a
grounding attachment plug that looks like
the plug in the drawing above. Make cer­tain that the appliance is connected to an
outlet having the same configuration as the
plug. No plug adapter should be used with
this appliance.

When using an electrical

appliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including
the following:

Read all instructions before using your
ProHeat

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WARNING:To reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock, or injury:

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Do not immerse.

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Use only on surfaces moistened by

cleaning process.

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Always connect to a properly grounded outlet.

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See Grounding Instructions.

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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before

conducting maintenance or troubleshooting.

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Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.

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Do not service 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, have it repaired at an
authorized Service Centre.

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Use indoors only.

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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 carry the appliance while in use.

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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by

grasping the plug, not the cord.

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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet

hands.

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Do not put any object into appliance openings,

use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow.

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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.

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Do not pick up flammable or combustible

materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, 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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Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,

ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.).

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Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug.

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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.

Grounded

Outlets

Grounding Pin

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Lower Handle

SmartMix

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Dial

Flex Hose

Trigger

Handle
Release

Screws

Crevice Tool
Storage
(If included)

*All items may not be included with your model.

More tools are available. To order replacement parts
or tools please refer to page 23.

Accessories

Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Deep Cleaning
Formula

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and Scotchgard™protector cartridges
on hand so you can clean and protect whenever
it fits your schedule. Always use genuine
BISSELL deep cleaning formulas. Non-BISSELL
cleaning solutions may harm the machine and
void the warranty.

Bare Floor Attachment

(Available on select models only.)

Spraying Crevice Tool

(Available on select models only.)

Tool Bag

Floor
Cleansing
Formula

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BISSELL
Fiber Cleansing
Formula

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with

Scotchgard

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Protection

Tough Stain Brush

TurboBrush

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(Available on select
models only.)

PreTreat Wand

(Available on select
models only.)

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Floor Cleansing Formula
FOR DEEP
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32 FL.OZ.

(946 mL)

CAUTION:

MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES.

READ BACK PANEL CAREFULLY

Safely Deep Cleans and
Revitalizes No-Wax Floors

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Floor Cleansing Formula
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(946 mL)

CAUTION:

MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES.

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Revitalizes No-Wax Floors

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4” Upholstery Tool

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Applicator
Tool

Scotchgard

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protector
cartridge

Upper
Handle

Power
Switch

Tool Caddy

Tank-in­Tank

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SmartTemp

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Switch

Scotchgard
Applicator
Tool Storage

Power Cord
Quick Release

SmartMix

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Tank

SmartTemp

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Ready Light

DirtLifter

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PowerBrush

Floor Nozzle Window

Belt Access Door

ReadyTools

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Dial

Flow Indicator
(Filter Inside)

TurboBrush

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Powerdrive

Knob
Carry
Handle

Tough Stain
Brush Storage

Upper
Handle

Screws

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How to Put It Together

How to Use This Guide

This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the utmost
satisfaction from your BISSELL ProHeat deep 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 deep cleaner.

Pay particular attention to the product 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 ProHeat for
many years.

Your ProHeat comes in 3, easy to assemble
components plus accessories.
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Tool Caddy
The only tool you will need to assemble your cleaner is a Phillips
head screwdriver.

Refer to Assembly Diagram on page 4

Make sure the Powerdrive Knob is in the “ON” position.
Slide Upper Handle onto Lower Handle.

Insert 2 screws into lower holes while gently pushing
down on Upper Handle. See drawing for exact location.
Tighten screws completely.

Position Tool Caddy on back of unit. Insert 4 screws until
snug.

Snap tools into storage on the Tool Caddy as shown in
figure 4.

ProHeat assembly is now complete.

WARNING:

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

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Powerdrive Knob

Tighten

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Special Features of your BISSELL ProHeat

The ProHeat Self Propelled home cleaning system is the first and only
deep cleaner with a powerdrive. The Self Propelled feature allows
you to clean forward and backward using a minimum amount of
effort while maximizing cleaning.

Simply turn the Powerdrive Knob to the “ON” position.

Push the handle slightly forward to engage the
powerdrive in the forward motion and pull slightly back for
ease of motion on the backward pass.

The Powerdrive Knob may be turned to the “OFF” position
for transporting the machine, or for maneuvering around
delicate furniture.

The ProHeat is a home cleaning system that heats hot tap water and
automatically mixes it with BISSELL deep cleaning formula. The solu­tion is heated as it is applied to the carpet. The combination of heat­ed cleaning solution, powered brushes and suction provide a safe
and thorough method of cleaning.

Temperature control automatically heats the cleaning solution
as it is being applied to the carpet (*) to safely optimize
cleaning effectiveness.

The Power Switch on the handle controls power to the
machine; both switches must be ON ( I ) for SmartTemp
to work.

The SmartTemp Switch is found on the handle, near the
Power Switch. You may choose not to use the SmartTemp
feature if you are cleaning delicate wool or oriental rugs.

*SmartTemp heats the cleaning solution for carpet
and bare floor application only. It does not heat
solution sprayed through the accessory tools.

The SmartTemp Ready Light indicates when the heater is
ON ( I ). The heater should be turned on 2 minutes before
cleaning, to become fully warmed up and ready for
cleaning. It is found on the front of the handle where it is
easy to see while you clean.

SmartTemp increases the water temperature approximately
25° and will not allow it to exceed 180.°

SmartTemp

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SmartTemp Ready Light

Self Propelled Powerdrive

The BISSELL SmartClean™System

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SmartMix
Tank

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SmartMix

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Provides custom solution control for each cleaning job.

Lift the SmartMix concentrate tank up and out of the
machine base.

Turn the tank over so that the valve cap is in an upward
position. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the tank to the fill
line with BISSELL deep cleaning formula.

Replace the valve cap turning until snug.

Replace SmartMix concentrate Tank.

Choose the SmartMix setting that fits the cleaning job.

Water Rinse / Carpet Protector -This setting
must also be used when applying the carpet
protectant through the applicator, to prevent the
pump from temporarily losing its prime.

Normal- automatically provides the best mix of
water and concentrate for most cleaning jobs.

High Traffic- automatically mixes the right amount
of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime
and heavy soil. Note: Residual cleaning materials left
in carpet from other products may cause excessive
foaming when picked up. If foam is overflowing
tank, move SmartMix Dial to “Water Only” position
until the condition stops.

Note: Both the SmartMix Tank and the clean

water tank must have liquid in them for
the machine to spray. If one tank is empty,
the machine will temporarily lose its
prime and not apply either cleaning
solution or water only.

The powered brush roll at the floor nozzle is designed to
enhance cleaning performance. The bristle pattern lifts out the
deep down dirt while gently grooming carpet fibers. The floating
suspension self-adjusts to all carpet heights and protects
your carpet if you leave the power switch ON ( I ). When the
machine handle is in the fully upright position, Carpet Saver

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automatically raises the brush off the carpet.

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Tip:

Deep Cleaning
stairs and high
traffic areas on a
regular basis and
using the
Scotchgard
protector can
prolong carpet
life.

DirtLifter™PowerBrush

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire,
use only BISSELL Deep
Cleaning Formula for full
size machines in your
ProHeat. Use of cleaning
formulas which contain
lemon or pine oil may
damage this appliance
and void warranty.
Chemical spot cleaners or
solvent based soil
removers should not be
used. These products may
react with the plastic
materials used in your
ProHeat, causing cracking
or pitting.

SmartMix
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Tank-in-Tank

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Our Tank-in-Tank system is designed with a bladder inside for
clean water. As you clean, the bladder will empty. Dirty water col­lects in the tank outside the bladder.

Step on Handle Release to lay the machine handle
down out of the way.

Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle. The handle locks the
lid in place.

Carry it like a bucket to fill at the sink.

Note: You may notice hair and debris deposits on

the carpet that were loosened by the
brushing action (especially with newer
carpets that have never been deep cleaned
before). This debris should be picked up
and thrown away. Debris that deposits in
the Brush Belt should be cleaned between
uses to keep the Belts running free.

Set the tank down and rotate the handle forward to
unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside.

Find the mouth of the Bladder and fill to the bottom of
the neck with clean hot tap water. *Do not boil or

microwave water as it can destroy the Bladder.

Note: Fill the Bladder with clean hot tap water only.

Replace the Tank Lid matching the lid and tank edges.
Handle must be in the forward position to reinstall.

Rotate the handle to the carrying position to re-latch
the lid.

Replace tank in machine base, seating firmly in place.

Rotate handle back down to the latched position.

Note: Both the SmartMix Bottle and the clean

water tank must have liquid in them for
the machine to spray. If one tank is empty
the machine will not apply either cleaning
solution or water only.

Remove the Tank-in-Tank – follow steps 1 and 2 above.

Carry the Tank-in-Tank, like a bucket, to the sink where
you will dispose of the dirty water.

Remove Tank Lid by rotating handle forward to unlatch
lid and lifting lid off tank.

Pour out dirty water.

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Lift and Carry

Fill bladder only with
clean hot tap water

Rotate Handle to

Unlatch

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Pour out

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Handle

Release