Bissell Quickwash 1970, Quickwash 2080 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

1970 SERIES QUICKWASH 220-240V

2080 SERIES QUICKWASH POWERBRUSH 220-240V

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Safety Instructions

4

Product View

5

Assembly

6-8

Operations

8-9

Maintenance

10

Troubleshooting

10

Consumer Services

11

Replacement Parts

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Warranty

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Thanks For Buying A BISSELL QuickWash

™

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

Your QuickWash is well made, and we back it with a limited two-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 QuickWash.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR UPRIGHT

DEEP CLEANER.

Always connect to a properly Earthed Outlet. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before conducting
maintenance or troubleshooting.

WARNING: To reduce the

risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

■

Use indoors only

■

Do not immerse

■

Use only on surfaces moistened by

cleaning process

■

Do not leave machine when it is plugged in

■

Do not service machine when it is plugged in

■

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent in order to avoid a hazard

■

Do not use machine if it has been dropped,

damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water

■

Do not expose to rain, store indoors

■

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

■

Do not carry the appliance while in use

■

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by

grasping plug not the cord

■

Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands

■

Do not put any object into appliance openings,

use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow

■

Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or

body parts to openings or moving parts

■

Do not pick up hot or burning objects

■

Do not pick up flammable or combustible

materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or
use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapour

■

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

■

Remove plug from electrical outlet before

cleaning or maintaining the appliance

■

Not intended for use by young children or

infirm persons without supervision

■

Young children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance

■

Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,

ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)

■

Do not modify the Earthed plug

■

Do not allow to be used as a toy

■

Do not use for any purpose other than

described in this User’s Guide

■

Use only manufacturer’s recommended

attachments

■

Use only cleaning products formulated by

BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent
internal component damage

■

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

■

Keep appliance on a level surface

■

Turn off all controls before unplugging

■

Be extra careful when cleaning stairs

■

Pay close attention when working

around children

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

WARNING:

be earthed

.

IMPORTANT FOR OPERATION

ON A 220/240 VOLT A.C. 50/60 Hz POWER
SUPPLY ONLY.

If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable
BS 1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13
amp (ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted
in the carrier contained in the plug. Spares may
be obtained from your BISSELL supplier. If for any
reason the plug is cut off, it must be disposed
of, as it is an electric shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13 amp socket.

This appliance must

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Product View

Spray
Trigger

Clean
Water/
Solution
Tank

Large Easy
Rolling Wheels

Power
Switch

Quick Release
Cord Wrap

™

Power Cord

Lower Cord
Wrap

Detent
Lever

Strain Reliever
Handle

Handle
Assembly

Upper Body

Lower Body

Vent Cover
Containing
Foam Filter

Collection
Tank

Collection
Tank Latch

Removable

Spray Bar

Nozzle

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How To Use This Guide

This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get
the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL QuickWash
Lightweight Deep Cleaner. You’ll find assembly and
operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as
maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read
this User's Guide thoroughly before assembling your 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 QuickWash for many years.

Your QuickWash assembles quickly and easily. The only
tool you will need to assemble your deep cleaner is a
Phillips Head ( ) screwdriver.

Your QuickWash is packaged with the following items:
Handle Assembly
Upper Body
Lower Body with Collection Tank
Clean Water/Solution Tank
3 Screws

How To Assemble

Slide Upper Body into Lower Body.

1.

Secure with Screws.

2.

Slide Strain Reliever Handle down into Upper Body until it will

3.

go no further.

Secure with Screw.

4.

Place Clean Water/Solution Tank on back of unit.

5.

1.

2.

3.

Other Components

4.

Clean Water/Solution Tank - holds approximately 2 Litres
of hand hot tap water and cleaning solution.

Collection Tank - holds approximately 2 Litres of dirty water.
Power Cord - for storage, wrap Power Cord around Upper and

Lower Cord Wraps, and secure Plug to Cord with molded clip.

5.

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How To Use Your BISSELL QuickWash

How To Begin

Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.

1.

Remove easily moved furniture (chairs, lamps,

2.

coffee/cocktail tables, etc.) from room if needed.

Vacuum carpet thoroughly.

3.

Decide where to begin — and end — your job. Clean in 3’ X 4’

4.

sections, starting in areas farthest from exit. Plan to leave a path
open to empty soiled water and refill cleaner.

Carpeting will dry in three to four hours, depending on carpet

5.

style and air circulation in room. A floor fan speeds drying.

Replace furniture on damp carpeting by placing waxed

6.

paper under legs until floor dries completely.

Getting Ready

Remove the Clean Water/Solution Tank by lifting it straight

1.

up, then away from the Lower Body.

Unscrew the black cap at the bottom of the

2.

Clean Water/Solution Tank.

Add one of the BISSELL Cleaning Formulas for Deep

3.

Cleaning Machines to the formula fill line on the Clean
Water/Solution Tank. Fill the rest of the tank with hand hot
(not boiling) tap water to the water fill line. Replace and
tighten the black cap.

Place Clean Water/Solution Tank on Lower Body.

4.

Rotate Quick Release Cord Wrap™ to release the Power

5.

Cord and plug into an outlet.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of
fire, use only BISSELL
Cleaning Formulas

for Deep Cleaning
Machines. 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 QuickWash,
causing cracking
or pitting.

Tip:

Always vacuum thoroughly before
you deep clean. If possible, move
large furniture to an area you will
not be cleaning.

2.

Tip:

Deep cleaning
spots, spills
and high traffic
areas on a
regular basis can
prolong
carpet life.

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Deep Cleaning

With your foot, press the red Power Switch [located in foot

1.

of unit] ON.

With your foot, press the Detent Lever on right side of Lower Body.

2.

Depress Spray Trigger to spray cleaning solution.

3.

Do not overwet.

To suction up water, repeat motion over same area without

4.

depressing the Spray Trigger.

Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no more dirt can be removed.

5.

Continue to clean entire carpet, working in 3’ x 4’ sections.

6.

Empty the Collection Tank when dirty water reaches the

7.

full line, or when the Clean Water/Solution Tank is empty.
See page 8 for instructions.

If Floor Nozzle stops spraying, turn Power Switch OFF and

8.

check water and cleaning solution levels. Refill if needed.

Tip:

It is recommended that
every time your Clean
Water/Solution Tank is
emptied of solution that
you empty the contents
of the Collection Tank. If
the Collection Tank gets
too full, you may begin
to see foam spitting out
of the vent cover. When
this happens you will
know it is time to empty
the Collection Tank.

Cleaning Solution Section

Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Cleaning Formulas
for Deep Cleaning Machines on hand so you can clean
and protect whenever it fits your schedule. Always
use genuine BISSELL Cleaning Formulas for Deep
Cleaning Machines. NON-BISSELL Cleaning formulas
may harm the machine and void the warranty.

1.42 L BISSELL
Fibre Cleansing
Formula™ with
Scotchgard
Protector

Item # 710E

™

1.42 L BISSELL
Multi-Allergen
Removal™
Formula with
Scotchgard

™

Protector

Item # 720E

1.42 L BISSELL
Pet Odor and Soil
Removal™ Formula
with Scotchgard
Protector

Item # 730E

1.42 L BISSELL
Natural Orange
Extract Formula

™

with Scotchgard
Protector

Item # 740E

WARNING:

To reduce the risk
of fire and electric
shock due to internal
damage, use only
BISSELL Cleaning
Formulas intended
for use with Deep
Cleaning Machines.

1.42 L BISSELL
Lavender Essence

™

Fibre Cleansing

™

Formula™ with
Scotchgard
Protector

Item # 750E

™

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CLEAN
AFTER

EACH USE

Bare Floor Cleaning

Attach Bare Floor Tool to unit.

1.

QuickWash (1970 series) — remove Brush before

a.

attaching Bare Floor Tool.

Fill Clean Water/Solution Tank with BISSELL Hard Floor

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

™

Solutions
Fill the rest of the Tank with hand hot (NOT BOILING) tap

water to the water fill line. Replace and tighten the black cap.
Place Clean Water/Solution Tank on Lower Body.

Press Spray Trigger and slowly move the machine forward
and back over soiled surface one time.

Caution: Do not overwet.

Repeat the motion without pressing Spray Trigger using the
Bare Floor Tool to squeegee and suction up the dirty water.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 until surface is clean.

Allow about 30 minutes for the floor to dry completely.

to the formula fill line.

Routine Maintenance

When You're Done

Turn Power Switch Off.

1.

Unplug Power Cord from outlet.

2.

Remove and empty Collection Tank.

3.

Release Collection Tank latches [1 each side] by

a.

pulling up from bottom of latch and then out.
Carefully lift Collection Tank from Lower Body.

b.

Carry Collection Tank to a toilet or sink. To empty,

c.

pour out contents using opening at back of Tank.
Rinse Collection Tank thoroughly.

d.

e.

Remove lint and hair from Red Gasket in base of
unit. (Do not remove gasket)

Clean Nozzle Window by lifting latch and removing from

4.

machine. Rinse under running water. When finished
replace Nozzle and secure with latch.

Replace Collection Tank on Lower Body and secure

5.

with latches.

Wrap Power Cord around Quick Release Cord Wrap

6.

side of QuickWash.

Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth. Store cleaner upright in

7.

a protected, dry area.

NOTE: You may have cleaning solution remaining in
the Clean Water/Solution Tank. You may store your
QuickWash this way for the next cleaning task, but
never keep soiled solution in the Collection Tank.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk
of injury from
moving parts and/or
electrical shock, turn
Power Switch OFF
and disconnect plug
from electrical outlet
before performing
maintenance or
troubleshooting
checks.

lift by handle

a.

c.

b.

e.

Dirty

4.

CAUTION:

™

on

Do not store unit
where freezing may
occur. Damage to
internal components
may result.

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To Install the Replacement Brush Belt

*QuickWash PowerBrush (2080 series) only

Turn the machine off and unplug from wall outlet.

1.

Remove Clean Water/Solution and Collection Tanks.

2.

Lie machine down to access the bottom of the machine.

3.

With a Phillips head screwdriver , unscrew the Brush

4.

Cover and remove.

Remove the Brush End Cap and remove Belt from Brush.

5.

Brush can now be removed.

6.

Belt can be removed by sliding off the Motor Pulley.

7.

Clean or replace Belt. Attach Belt to Motor pulley and Brush,

8.

insert Brush into right side End Cap.

Reattach the left End Cap and slide Brush back into place.

9.

Replace the Brush Cover and screw into place.

10.

3. 4. 5.

5a. 6. 7.

8. 9. 10.

Brush Cover

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Troubleshooting

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury from
moving parts and/or electrical
shock, turn Power Switch OFF
and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet before performing

Reduced Spray Or No Spray.

troubleshooting checks.

Possible Causes Remedies

Clean Water/Solution Tank empty Refill Tank with cleaning solution and water

1 1

Deep Cleaner Not Picking Up Cleaning Solution.

Possible Causes Remedies

Collection Tank not aligned/secured Check Tank for proper alignment and

1

secure with side latches

2 2

Collecton Tank full Empty Tank

3 3

Removable Nozzle installed improperly Align four "hooks" into bottom first, then
snap into place on top.

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BISSELL Consumer Services

If your BISSELL product should require service:

In the UK or Australia, call BISSELL Consumer Services at the numbers below and we will give you the location of a

BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your area. For all other countries, contact your local in country distributor for
questions, service, or repair.

If you have questions about your warranty or need replacement parts please contact the numbers below.

For UK inquiries:

Monday - Thursday 9 am — 5 pm
Friday 9 am — 4 pm

BISSELL Homecare (Overseas) Inc.

The Boat Yard
105 Straight Road
Old Windsor
Berkshire, SL4 2SE
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]

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.

Please do not return this product to the store.

For Australian inquiries:

24 hours a day 7 days a week

E.D. Oates Pty Ltd

76 - 82 Newlands Road
Reservoir VIC 3073
Australia
Telephone: [phone]

For all other inquiries:

Monday - Friday 8 am — 4 pm

BISSELL Homecare, Inc.

PO Box 1888
Grand Rapids, MI 49501 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Replacement Parts*

Item Part No. Part Name

QuickWash – 1970 Series

1 203-5519 Handle Assembly
2 203-5545 Cross Action Brush
3 203-5537 Clean Water/Solution Tank
4 203-5522 Collection Tank
5 203-5547 Bare Floor Tool

QuickWash PowerBrush – 2080 Series

1 203-5520 Handle Assembly
3 203-5540 Clean Water/Solution Tank
4 203-5523 Collection Tank
6 203-5546 Dirt Lifter PowerBrush
7 203-5549 Belt
8 203-5548 Bare Floor Tool

9 710E 1.42 L Fibre Cleansing Formula™ with Scotchgard
10 720E 1.42 L Multi-Allergen Removal™ Formula with Scotchgard
11 730E 1.42 L Pet Odor and Soil Removal™ Formula with Scotchgard
12 740E 1.42 L Natural Orange Extract Formula™ with Scotchgard
13 750E 1.42 L Lavender Essence Fibre Cleansing Formula™ with Scotchgard
14 0484 .95 L Hard Floor Solutions

* Not all parts included with every model.

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protector

™

protector

™

protector

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protector

™

protector

1

2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14

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About Your Warranty

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary

from country to country. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions
regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by telephone, or regular post as
described below, or contact your local in country distributor.

Limited Two Year Warranty

Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, BISSELL Homecare, Inc., will replace (with new

or remanufactured components), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge from the date of purchase by the original
purchaser, for two years any defective or malfunctioning part do to manufacturers defect.

This warranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial or rental service. This warranty does

not apply to fans or routine maintenance components such as filters, belts, or brushes. Damage or malfunction
caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the User’s Guide is not covered.

For UK inquiries:

Monday - Thursday 9 am — 5 pm
Friday 9 am — 4 pm

BISSELL Homecare (Overseas) Inc.

The Boat Yard
105 Straight Road
Old Windsor
Berkshire, SL4 2SE
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]

For Australian inquiries:

24 hours a day 7, days a week

E.D. Oates Pty Ltd

76 - 82 Newlands Road
Reservoir VIC 3073
Australia
Telephone: [phone]

For all other inquiries:

Monday - Friday 8 am — 4 pm

BISSELL Homecare, Inc.

PO Box 1888
Grand Rapids, MI 49501 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

BISSELL HOMECARE INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
BISSELL’S LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.

*EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES
EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE
BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
TO THE TWO YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE.

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©2005 BISSELL Homecare, Inc
Grand Rapids, Michigan
All rights reserved.
Part Number 603-5601
Rev 10/05
Visit our website at:
www.bissell.com
Scotchgard is a trademark of 3M

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