Bissell 1620 manual

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  • Page 1

    Safety Instructions Product View Assembly Operations / Special T ools PowerLifter ® Plus USER’S GUIDE MODEL 1620 3 4 5 6-12 Routine Maintenance 12-16 T roubleshooting 17-18 Warranty 20 Replacement Parts 19 Consumer Services 18[...]

  • Page 2

    Thanks for Buying a BISSELL PowerLifter Plus Deep Cleaner We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerLifter Plus Deep Cleaner . Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. Y our PowerLifter Plus is well made, and we back it with a limited one-year warranty . W e also sta[...]

  • Page 3

    3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Use only manufacturer’ s recommended attachments. ■ Use only cleaning products formulated by BISSELL for use in this appliance. ■ Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair , etc. ■ Keep appliance on a level surface. ■ T urn off all controls before unplugging. ■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs. ?[...]

  • Page 4

    Handle 4 DirtLifter ® PowerBrush Spray T rigger Easy Rolling Wheels ReadyT ools ™ Dial W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, use only BISSELL Deep Cleaning Formulas in your PowerLifter Plus. Use of cleaning formulas that contain lemon or pine oil may damage this appliance and void warranty . Chemical spot cleaners or sol- vent-based soil remove[...]

  • Page 5

    This User’ s Guide is designed to help you get maximum satisfaction from your PowerLifter Plus Deep Cleaner . Enc losed you’ll find assembly instructions for cleaning tasks, safety precautions, cleaning tips, maintenance and troubleshooting information. Please read this Guide thoroughly before assembling and using your cleaner . Pay particular [...]

  • Page 6

    6 The Basics: How Y our PowerLifter Plus W orks T ip: Deep cleaning carpeting and upholstery regularly can reduce dust and allergens in your home . Power The Power Switch controls power to the machine. The powered brush roll at the Floor Nozzle is designed to enhance cleaning performance. The bristle pattern lifts out the deep down dirt while gentl[...]

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    This easy-to-use system is designed with a bladder inside the tank to hold clean water . As you c lean, the bladder will empty . Dirty water collects in the tank outside the bladder . Depress the Handle Release pedal to tilt back the handle. Lift the T ank-in-T ank handle. The handle locks the lid in place. T o fill with water , carry the T ank-in-[...]

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    8 When It’ s Time T o Empty The T ank-in-T ank NOTE: Remove the T ank-in-T ank, following steps 1 and 2 on page 7. Carry the T ank-in-T ank, like a bucket, to the sink to dispose of the dirty water . Remove T ank Lid. Pour out dirty water . After each use, remove and rinse the red Lint Screen located on the T ank Lid. Remove T ank Lid. Remove Lin[...]

  • Page 9

    Plan activities to give carpet time to dry . Remove furniture from the room (chairs, lamps, coffee tables, etc.). Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair before using the PowerLifter Plus. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It is best to begin cleaning in the corner furthest from your exit. NOTE: Y ou may notice hair and[...]

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    10 Normal Cleaning Plug the PowerLifter Plus into a proper outlet and turn the Power Switch ON. Set the ReadyT ools Dial to FLOORCLEANING While pressing the Spray T rigger , make one slow forward and back wet pass. Let the BISSELL Deep Cleaning Formula and DirtLifter PowerBrush do the work for you. Caution: Do not overwet. NOTE: Do not run over loo[...]

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    11 Check manufacturer’ s tag before cleaning. A "W" or "WS" on the tag means you can use your PowerLifter Plus. If the tag is coded with an "X" or "S" (with a diagonal strike through), or says "Dry Clean Only ," do not proceed. Do not use your PowerLifter Plus on velvet or silk. If manufacturer’[...]

  • Page 12

    Connect the T ough Stain T ool to the Flex Hose. Plug into a proper outlet and turn the Power Switch ON. While pressing the trigger , slowly move the spraying tool back and forth over the soiled surface. Release the trigger to suction soiled water . Continue to clean soiled area, working in small sections, until no more dirt can be removed. Caution[...]

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    13 Maintenance/Storage Continued Rinse out T ank-in-T ank and reseat the tank onto the machine. Clean out the Flow Indicator Filter each time it is used to ensure best cleaning performance. Unscrew the Flow Indicator cap, lift out the red Rotor and white Filter . Rinse all three parts in tap water . Replace the Filter and Rotor . Replace the Flow I[...]

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    14 T o Remove Broken Pump & Brush Belts-Continued T urn the machine onto its side so the belt access area is facing upward (see illustration). On the bottom of the machine, near the belt access area, is a red Retainer Plate that holds the black brush arm and brush in place. Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the screw that holds the red R[...]

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    15 T o Install The Replacement Pump & Brush Belts With the unit still on its side, loop one end of the replacement Pump Belt around the red Pump Pulley and the other end around the silver motor shaft (see illustration). Do not twist the replacement Pump Belt. Re-install the “toothed” Brush Belt first onto the red Pump Pulley and then onto t[...]

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    16 T o Install The Replacement Pump & Brush Belts-Continued Re-install the red Retainer Plate and Phillips head screw (see illustration). Using your finger , gently spin the replacement Pump Belt on the silver motor shaft (see illustration). If assembled correctly , the replacement Pump Belt should rotate freely around the silver motor shaft an[...]

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    W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injur y , unplug machine from outlet before servicing. Reduced spray or no spray . P ossible Causes Remedies Bladder may be empty T urn po wer OFF , refill tank with hot tap water . SmartMix may be empty Refill bottle with formula. The lint screen may be clogged T urn power OFF , clean out l[...]

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    P owerLifter Plus is not picking up solution. P ossible Causes Remedies ReadyT ools Dial may be a t the Set ReadyT ools Dial to either FLOOR wrong setting for cleaning job CLEANING or TOOLS/PRETREA T . Nozzle Windo w may not be Make sure the two tabs on the back of properly attached the Floor Nozzle Windo w are inserted through the mating slots in [...]

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    Item P art No. P art Name 1 213-4032 Handle Assembly with Screw 2 215-9155 T ough Stain T ool 3 015-9043 T ank Assembly Complete 4 015-4439 T ank Lid Assembly 5 015-9041 T ank Bottom 6 213-0213 Baffle with Red Float 7 210-4052 Window Gasket 8 215-0628 Replacement Pump Belt (with instructions) 9 015-0621 Replacement Brush Belt (with instructions) 10[...]

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    About Y our W arranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary 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-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below . Lim[...]