Bissell 5990 manual

USER’S GUIDE 5770/5990/6100/6405 SERIES 3 Safety Instructions 4 Product View 5 Assembly 6-9 Operations 10-15 Maintenance and Care 16-17 T roubleshooting 18 Consumer Services 19 Replacement Parts 20 Warranty ug203-1369_5770_706.indd 1 ug203-1369_5770_706.indd 1 7/25/06 12:41:55 PM 7/25/06 12:41:55 PM[...]

2 T hank you for buying a BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum™ 2 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. W e trust that it will bring you many years of satisfaction. It is backed with a limited two-year warranty . We also stand behind it with[...]

3 I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, inc luding the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Y OUR UPRIGHT V ACUUM. Always connect to a polarized outlet (one slot is wider than the other). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance. W ARNING: T o [...]

4 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Upper Handle Hose T urboBrush ® Crevice T ool T elescoping Extension W and Dirt Container Headlight Height Adjustment Dial Brush Furniture Protection Guard Release Button Carrying Handle Filter Door Latch Screen HEP A Filter Cartridge (inside) Filter T ray (foam filter inside) Brush Window Power Switch Brush Switch [...]

5 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 T ool required: Phillips screwdriver 1. Slide upper handle onto lower handle. Insert one screw into hole marked with an arrow and tighten until snug. 2. Attach hose by lining up the tabs on the collar with the corresponding notches on the back of the vacuum as shown. T urn clockwise to lock the hose into place. 3. Wr[...]

T ransporting your cleaner Use the handle on the front to carry the cleaner or place the cleaner in the upright position and tip back to roll on the rear wheels. Releasing the power cord The upper and lower cord wraps rotate to allow for quick and easy removal of the power cord. Fingertip power switch The power button is located at the top of the v[...]

Fingertip brush switch The rotating brush is turned on or off using the switch at the side of the top of the handle. The brush will start rotating when the unit is reclined. The brush should be on for most carpeted floors. Y ou may want to turn the brush off for bare floor cleaning or other delicate surf aces. T o turn the brush ON, press button on[...]

1 Make sure the cleaner is in the upright position. 2. Remove the hose wand from the wand base. This automatically diverts the suction to the hose. Unwind the hose from the cleaner . Note: T o help prevent the machine from tipping, the hose should remain in the bottom hose clip . 3. Use the hose and wand alone or attach any of the tools to the end [...]

Empty the dirt container as soon as the dirt reaches the “Full” line on the side of the container . 1. Press the release button on top of the carrying handle to remove the dirt container . 2. Choose an emptying method. Method #2 is recommended for allergy sufferers. Method #1 – hold the dirt container over trash can and push the emptying butt[...]

Cleaning the dirt container Additional steps can be taken to clean the dirt container as necessary . 1. Ensure the dirt container has been emptied. 2. Remove the lower portion by pressing the front and back latches on the upper portion as shown. 3. Clean the screen with a cloth or soft brush to remove dust or debris. 4. If desired, the lo wer dirt [...]

Replacing the HEP A filter cartridge The HEP A filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or if suction is declining. More or less frequent replacing may be required based on individual vacuuming habits and types of debris picked up. Note: T o have the benefits of the Airtight ™ HEP A System, you must use the BISSELL HEP A filter cartri[...]

Clearing clogs Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in the v acuum cleaner . If you notice a change in the sound of the motor or a reduction in the spinning action in the dirt container , check for a c log. If there is no suction or if suction is reduced at the hose, follow these steps to check for and clear the c log: 1. Unplug cleaner [...]

Clearing clogs continued If suction is normal at the hose, follow these steps to check for and clear the c log for floor cleaning: 1. Check diverter area at back of machine for diverter position and clogs. When the hose wand is inserted in the base, the diverter should be down. If a c log is visible near the diverter , the plastic cover may be remo[...]

14 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care continued Brush reset If something becomes lodged in the foot and the brush shuts off, turn the cleaner off and unplug from the outlet. Remo ve the obstruction. The brush will automatically reset when the cleaner is plugged in and turned back on. Brush maintenance The rotating brush should be c[...]

15 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Changing the light bulb 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Recline handle for easier access to light bulb and remove screw to lift off lens. 3. Remove the bulb by grasping bulb and pull- ing straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb by pushing gently into the socket until the bulb snaps into place. [...]

16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 T roubleshooting Vacuum c leaner won’t turn on Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker . 3. Thermal protector activated 3. Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 13. Brush not rotating Possible causes[...]

T roubleshooting continued 17 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Vacuum c leaner is difficult to push Possible causes Remedies 1 . Incorrect height setting 1. T urn dial to higher setting Visible dust escaping from c leaner Possible causes Remedies 1. Filter tray missing or not installed properly 1. Check filter tray to make sure it is fully inserted 2.[...]

18 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 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. EST Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. EST Or write: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids MI 49501 A TTN: Consumer Services Or visit the BISSELL w[...]

19 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Y ou may purchase parts from your retailer , by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by visiting our website. Below is a list of common replacement parts*. While not all of these parts may have come with your specific model, they are available for purchase if desired. Please note, all attachments may not store on bo[...]

20 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 W arranty - BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum™ This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may var y from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may cover , please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by E-ma[...]