Bissell FLIP-EASE 5288 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

Safety Instructions

Product View

Assembly

Operations

6-7

Maintenance and Care

7-8

TroubleShooting

Consumer Services

5288 SERIES

Replacement Parts

Warranty

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Hard Floor Cleaner

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Flip-Ease™. Everything we know about

floor care went into the design and construction of this complete,

convenient cleaning system.

Your BISSELL Flip-Ease 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 BISSELL Flip-Ease.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell President and Chief Executive Officer

www.bissell.com 800.237.7691

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical precautions should be observed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR BISSELL FLIP-EASE CORDLESS HARD FLOOR CLEANER.

WARNING -

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

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Store indoors.

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Do not expose to rain.

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Do not immerse.

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Do not handle with wet hands.

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Do not use Flip-Ease 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 use with damaged cord or plug on the charger.

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Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord.

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Do not damage the charger cord. Never carry or pull the charger unit by the cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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Do not use an extension cord. Charger should plug directly into electrical outlet.

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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, burning or smoking objects such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

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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 allow to be used as a toy. 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

appliance, basic

attachments - use of attachments not provided or sold by BISSELL may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

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Use only cleaning products formulated or

recommended by BISSELL for this appliance.

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Use only the charger supplied by BISSELL

(packaged with your appliance) to recharge your Flip-Ease.

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Use charger unit only in standard electrical out-

let (120v–60 hz).

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Use charger in dry location only.

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

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Unplug charger unit from outlet before

maintenance or cleaning.

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Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.

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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

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Turn off all controls when finished cleaning.

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Do no charge the unit outdoors.

Your Flip-Ease contains rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries. Do not incinerate batteries as they can explode when exposed to high temperatures.

Battery cell leaks can occur under extreme conditions. If battery cell liquid comes in contact with the skin

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Wash immediately with soap and water, then

neutralize with a mild acid such as vinegar or lemon juice.

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If battery cell liquid gets into the eyes:

Flush immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes.

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Seek medical attention.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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Product View

Spray Trigger

On/Off Switch

Clean Tank

Charging Port

Dirty Tank Latch

Filter

Dirty Tank

Solution Hose

Dry Vacuum Suction Path

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