Bissell 8940, 1685 User Manual

Safety Instructions

Product View

Assembly

Operations

PowerSteamer

®

UPRIGHT DEEP CLEANER

USER’S GUIDE

3

4

5

5-7

Maintenance

7-8

Troubleshooting

9

Warranty

12

Replacement Parts

11

Consumer Services

10

1685 / 8940 SERIES

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL PowerSteamer

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerSteamer Deep Cleaner.
Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction
of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.

Your PowerSteamer 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 PowerSteamer.

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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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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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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Close attention is necessary when used by

or near children.

WARNING: The power cord in 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.

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

POWERSTEAMER.

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.
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 Center.

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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 vapor.

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Do not use appliance 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 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.

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

Grounded

Outlets

Grounding Pin

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Dirtlifter®Brush

Spray
Trigger

Easy Rolling
Wheels

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire,
use only BISSELL Deep
Cleaning formulas in your
PowerSteamer. Use of cleaning
formulas that 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
PowerSteamer causing
cracking or pitting.

Power Cord

Belt Access
Door

Floor Nozzle
Window

OFF

ON

Power
Switch

Measuring
Cup

Handle
Release

Tank-in-Tank

™

Quick Release
Cord Wrap

™

Lower Cord
Wrap

Strain Reliever
Handle

™

Handle
Assembly

Lower Body