Bissell FLIP-IT 5200 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

5200 Series

Thanks

Consumer Services

Safety Instructions

Product View

Features / Assembly

Operation

Clean-Up / Storage

Troubleshooting

Replacement Parts

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About Your Warranty

Thanks for buying a BISSELL Flip-It

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

Your Flip-It 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 Flip-It.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell President and Chief Executive Officer

Thanks for buying a BISSELL Flip-It

For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call:

BISSELL Consumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET Saturday 9 a.m. — 9 p.m. ET

Or write:

BISSELL HOMECARE, INC PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids MI 49501 ATTN: Consumer Services

Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com

When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available. Please record your Model Number: ___________________ Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________

NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event of a warranty claim. See "About Your Warranty" on page 12 for details.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: Read all instructions before using your

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

WARNING:

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Use indoors only .

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Do not leave FLIP-IT® when it is plugged in.

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Do not service FLIP-IT® when it is plugged in.

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Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

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Do not use FLIP-IT® 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 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 handle FLIP-IT® 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 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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Connect to a properly grounded outlet only

See Grounding Instructions.

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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before

conducting maintenance or trouble shooting.

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Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

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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 to prevent internal component damage. See Cleaning Fluid Section of the manual.

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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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Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.

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Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

Do not use without filter in place.

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Close attention is necessary when used by or

near children

WARNING The Power Cord of this unit

contains chemicals, including lead, known in the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hand after handling

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

Grounding Pin

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.

This model is for household use only.

Grounded

Outlets

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