IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR PORTABLE CARPET CLEANER.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
»C onnect to a proper ly grounded outl et only. See
grounding instructions. Do not modify the threeprong grounded plug.
»D o not leave applian ce when it is plugge d in.
Unplug f rom outlet when not in u se and before
servicing.
»Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
»D o not allow to be used as a toy. Clo se attention is
necess ary when used by or n ear children.
»D o not use for any purp ose other than de scribed
in this user guide. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
»D o not use with damag ed cord or plug. If ap pliance
is not workin g as it should, has b een dropped,
damage d, left outdoor s, or dropped in to water,
have it repai red at an authorized s ervice center.
»A lways install flo at before any wet pick-up
operation.
»D o not pull or carr y by cord, use cord as a han dle,
close a doo r on cord, or pull cord a round sharp
edges or co rners. Do not r un appliance over cor d.
Keep cord away fr om heated surfa ces.
»D o not unplug by pull ing on cord. To unplug, g rasp
the plug, n ot the cord.
»D o not handle plug o r appliance with wet h ands.
»D o not put any objec t into openings. D o not use
with any opening blocked; keep openings free
of dust, lin t, hair, and anythin g that may reduce
air flow.
»Ke ep hair, loose cloth ing, fingers , and all parts o f
body away fro m openings and mov ing parts.
»Turn OFF all controls before plugging or unplugging
appliance.
»U se extra care whe n cleaning on sta irs.
»D o not use to pick up flam mable or combus tible
materials ( lighter fluid, ga soline, kerosine, e tc.) or
use in area s where they may be pres ent.
»Do not use appliance in an enclosed space
filled wit h vapors given of f by oil-based pain t,
paint thinner, some moth-proofing substances,
flamma ble dust, or other e xplosive or toxic vapo rs.
»D o not use to pick up toxic mate rial (chlorine blea ch,
ammonia , drain cleaner, etc.).
»D o not pick up anythi ng that is burning o r smoking,
such as ciga rettes, matches , or hot ashes.
»U se only BISSELL® clean ing products i ntended
for use with th is appliance to preve nt internal
component damage. See the Cleaning Fluid section
of this guid e.
»Ke ep appliance on a l evel surface.
»Risk of fire and chemical burn hazard. Keep
batterie s out of reach of child ren and in origina l
package u ntil ready to use. Do no t recharge,
disass emble, heat above 6 0°C (140°F ) or incinerate
batterie s. The batteri es can explode in a f ire. The
batter y terminals are not to b e short circuited .
Dispose o f used batteries s afely and promptl y. Even
used cells m ay cause injury.
»T his attachment contains a lithium button/coin
cell batte ry. If a new or used lithiu m button/coin
cell batte ry is swallowed or ente rs the body, it can
cause seve re internal burns a nd can lead to death i n
as little a s two hours. Alway s completely secur e the
battery compartment. If the batter y compartment
does not close securely, stop using the product,
remove the ba tteries, and kee p them away from
children . If you think batter ies might have been
swallowed or p laced inside any p art of the body,
seek imm ediate medical at tention.
»U nder abusive con ditions, liqui d may be ejected
from the ba ttery; avoid conta ct. If contact
accident ally occurs, fl ush with water. If liquid
contact s eyes, addition ally seek medica l help.
Liquid ej ected from the bat tery may cause irr itation
or burns.
»Unplug the appliance and disconnect the accessory.
Remove batte ry cover to replace the b atteries.
Obser ve battery polar ity when replaci ng batteries.
»I f attachment is to b e stored for a long per iod, the
batterie s should be removed . Different typ es of
batterie s or new and used bat teries are not to be
mixed. The b attery must be re moved from the
accesso ry before it is scra pped.
»N ever put batterie s in mouth. If swall owed, contact
your physic ian or local pois on control.
»R eplace battery w ith CR1632 only. Use of a nother
batter y may present a risk of fi re or explosion.
CR1632 cel ls may be purchased a ny where batterie s
are sold.
»P lastic film can be d angerous. To avoid da nger of
suffocation, keep away from children.
»D o not pick up toxic materi al (chlorine bleach ,
ammonia , drain cleaner, etc.).
»Do not use appliance in an enclosed space
filled wit h vapours given of f by oil base paint,
paint thinner, some moth-proofing substances,
flamma ble dust, or other e xplosive or toxic vapo urs.
»D o not pick up hard or sh arp objects su ch as glass,
nails, s crews, coins, etc.
»L iquid must not be d irected towards equ ipment
containing electrical component s.
»D o not immerse. Us e only on surfac es moistened by
cleaning process.
»U se only the type a nd amount of liqui ds specified
under the o perations sec tion of this guide.
»U se only on carpet m oistened by clean ing process.
»R ecycle batterie s, do not mix with hou sehold waste.
»T he battery is to be d isposed of safely.
»D o not incinerate th e accessory even if i t severely
damage. T he batteries ca n explode in a fire.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
This model is for household use only. Commercial use of this unit voids the manufacturer’s warranty.
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 illustration. 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.
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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.
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin
Thanks for buying a BISSELL® portable carpet cleaner!
We love to clean and we’re excited to share one of our innovative products
with you. We want to make sure your portable carpet cleaner works as well in
two years as it does today, so this guide has tips on using, maintaining, and if
there is a problem, troubleshooting.
In just a few simple assembly steps, you’ll be ready to spot clean. Flip to page
6 and let’s get started!
What’s In The Box?
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1. Base Unit
2. BISSELL Formula
3. Flex Hose Clip
4. Additional Tool Storage*
5. Hose Grip Bracket
6. Quick Release™ Cord Wrap
7. HydroRinse™ Self
Cleaning Hose Tool*
8. 3" Tough Stain Tool*
9. Deep Reach Tool*
10. 3-N-1 Stair Tool*
11. 4" Tough Stain Tool*
12. Deep Reach Tool*
13. Stain Trapper Tool*
14. LED Spraying Crevice Tool
*select Models only
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NOTE: Standard accessories may vary by model. To identify what should be included with
your purchase, please refer to the “Carton Contents” list located on the carton top flap.
Safety Instructions...........2
Product View ................4
Troubleshooting ............14
Warranty ...................15
Cleaning Formula............5
Operations ...............6-10
Maintenance & Care ......11-13
Service .....................15
Product Registration ........16
Consumer Care.............16
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Pre-Treating
IMPORTANT: Check the manufacturer’s tag before cleaning upholstery. “W”
or “WS” on the tag means you can use your cleaner. If tag is coded with an
“S” (with diagonal strike-through), or says “Dry Clean Only,” do not proceed. If
manufacturer’s tag is missing or not coded, check with your furniture dealer.
WHY PRETREAT? Cleaning eectiveness will be enhanced if you pre-treat
heavily stained or highly soiled areas.
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Check the
manufacturer’s tag
before cleaning
upholstery. “W” or
“WS” on the tag
means you can use
your machine.
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Release the flex hose from the hose grip
bracket. Unwrap flex hose completely
from around the unit.
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Twist the Quick Release™ Cord Wrap
clockwise to quickly unwrap power cord.
Plug in unit and press power button
beneath the handle to turn it ON.
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Select desired tool for spot cleaning,
Insert tool on end of hose until it
clicks into place.
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Hold the 3” Tough Stain Tool just above
the carpet or upholstery to be cleaned.
Press the trigger to mist solution over
the soiled area.
NOTE: When pre-treating with the Deep Reach Tool or Deep Stain Tool, it
should be kept in contact with the carpet as noted on the next page.
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Let cleaning solution set for 5 minutes
before cleaning.
Cleaning with Tools
WARNING
Keep spray away from face. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
CLEANING WITH THE 3"/4” Tough Stain Tool
Attach the 3”/4” Tough Stain Tool to the handheld
cleaning hose. Press the spray trigger to mist solution
over and onto the soiled area. Release spray trigger
and gently scrub the stain.
To lift the stain away, apply downward pressure on the
tool and slowly pull it toward you. Then use “drying
strokes” (by not pressing down trigger) to remove
remaining moisture. Repeat as needed.
CLEANING WITH THE DEEP STAIN/REACH TOOL (select models)
Attach the Deep Stain/Reach Tool to the cleaning hose.
Set the tool directly on top of the carpet before pulling
the spray trigger to inject formula deep into the carpet
fibers.
Always keep the tool in direct contact with carpeting
to avoid over-spraying.
CLEANING WITH THE 3-N-1 STAIR TOOL (select models)
Attach the 3-n-1 Stair Tool to the cleaning hose. This
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CREVICE
versatile 3-way tool sprays, scrubs and suctions up
dirt and stains from the outer curves, corner and tread
of a carpeted stairs. Twist the tool head to desired
setting to clean. The downward facing edge is the
active cleaning mode: (a) use the flat area to clean
top of stairs, (b) use pointed edge to clean inside
crevice, (c) use indented area to clean outer corner.
CLEANING WITH THE HYDRORINSE™ TOOL (select models)
Attach the HyrdoRinse™ tool to the cleaning hose.
Hold the hose and attachment in an upright position.
Then hold down the trigger to rinse the hose for 30
seconds.
The HydroRinse tool can be stored on the right
handle or on the hose in between use.
NOTE: Ensure that the cleaning solution and water are in the tank before use.
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Cleaning with Stain Trapper Tool
WARNING
Keep spray away from face. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
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Attach the Stain Trapper
Tool to the end of the hose.
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Dump dirty water into a
sink or toilet and rinse the
tank out with clean water.
CLEANING THE STAIN TRAPPER TOOL: Clean the front of the tool by removing
the plate over the suction plate. Pull down to remove and rinse with water. Then
replace the plate by sliding back into place.
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Slowly move the tool back
and forth over the stain. Be
careful not to move the tool
back and forth too quickly
or soiled water will flow
back into the hose.
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To empty the Stain Trapper
Tool, rotate the small tank
on the bottom of the tool
to unlock it.
Replace the tank by
lining up the locking
teeth with their mating
slots (make sure the
two teeth that are
closest together are
pointed toward the
brush). Turn the tank to
lock it into place.
Cleaning with LED Spraying Crevice Tool
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Pull tabs out of battery
door area before use
to activate. Connect
to the end of the hose
and the LED Light will
automatically turn on.
Pull the trigger to spray
solution. Scrub and
suction the area to lift
and remove the stain.
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To replace LED battery, unscrew the small
screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Pull
cover off to reveal two batteries (CR1632
3V). Slide and pull out each battery and
replace with new. Be sure the “+” sign on
battery is facing out.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep
away from children. Do not disassemble and
do not dispose of in fire.