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  • Page 1

    16981 Series ■ Assembly ■ Operation ■ Safety ■ Storage SmartClean ® System pre-treats, loosens, and lifts out dirt. ■ SmartT emp ™ heats solution for best cleaning ■ On-board DirtLifter ® T urboBrush ™ ■ DirtLifter ® PowerBrush lifts deep down dirt, grooms carpet ■ SmartMix ® auto-adjusts formula for every cleaning job ■ T[...]

  • Page 2

    ■ Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair , etc. ■ Use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for machine application ■ Keep appliance on a level surface ■ T urn off all controls before unplugging ■ Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord ■ Unplug before attaching the T urboBrush ™ ■ Be extra careful when cle[...]

  • Page 3

    Flex Hose 1. 2. SmartMix ® T ank DirtLifter ® PowerBrush ™ Floor Nozzle Window SmartT emp ™ Switch SmartT emp ™ Ready Light ReadyT ools ™ Switch T ank-in-T ank ™ Belt Access Door Flow Indicator (Filter Inside) SmartMix ® Power Switch T rigger Handle CAUTION: POWERSTEAMER ® PROHEA T ™ PLUS uses water and must not be stored where ther[...]

  • Page 4

    3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Slide upper handle onto lower handle. Feed bundled power cord through tool caddy from caddy’ s flat side. Align handle holes and tool caddy holes. Place hex nut into back of tool caddy and hold in place. Insert bolt from front to back turning into hex nut until snug. Do not overtighten. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for second bol[...]

  • Page 5

    5 The Basics: How it works SmartT emp ™ Ready Light SmartT emp ™ Switch Illuminates when ON Power Switch The BISSELL SmartClean ® System POWERSTEAMER ® PROHEA T ™ PLUS is a home cleaning system that automatically mixes hot tap water with fiber cleansing formula and heats the cleaning solution as it is applied to the carpet. The combination [...]

  • Page 6

    SmartMix ® Provides custom control for each cleaning job. 1. Lift the SmartMix ® concentrate bottle up out of the machine base. 2. Flip the bottle over so that the valve cap is in an upward position. 3. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the bottle to the mark with BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula. ™ 4. Replace the valve cap turning until snug. 5. R[...]

  • Page 7

    7 NOTE: Both the SmartMix ® Bottle and the clean water tank must have liquid in them in order for the machine to spray . If one tank is empty the machine will not apply either cleaning solution or water only . If you’re using the W A TER ONL Y setting, fill the SmartMix ® Bottle with water also. T ilt Handle Back Handle Release Lift and Carry W[...]

  • Page 8

    8 4. Set the tank down and rotate the handle forward to unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside. 5. Find the mouth of the bladder and fill to the bottom of the neck with hot tap water . NOTE: Fill the Bladder with water only . 6. Replace the tank lid matching the lid and tank edges. Handle must be in forward position to reinstall. 7. Rotate[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Tip: A special red float device in the tank will cause the cleaner to stop removing solution from the carpet and the motor sound will rise in pitch to let you know the dirty water tank is full. The Flow Indicator This is located on the machine base. It spins when the trigger is pressed to indicate that the machine is applying cleaning solution to[...]

  • Page 10

    10 1. Plan activities to give carpet time to dry . 2. Remove easily moved furniture from the room (chairs, lamps, coffee tables, etc). 3. V acuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair before using the POWERSTEAMER ® PROHEA T ™ PLUS. 4. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It is best to begin cleaning in the corner farthest f[...]

  • Page 11

    11 How to clean upholstery and small areas Manufacturer’ s T ag Tip: Deep cleaning carpeting and upholstery regularly can reduce dust and allergens in your home. Important - Check Upholstery T ags: 1. Check manufacturer’ s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS” on the tag means you can use your POWERSTEAMER ® PROHEA T ™ PLUS. If the tag is[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Cleaning bare floors T ilt Handle Back Carrying Bottom Front Edge of Machine Base Snap T ogether Bare Floor Cleaning T ool Handle Release The Bare Floor T ool provides effective cleaning for linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Caution: Do not use on hardwood floors. 1. Use only BISSELL Floor Cleansing Formula. ™ 2. V acuum or sweep thoroughly to[...]

  • Page 13

    13 Machine Preparation 1 2 . Set up machine following instructions in The Basics section, pages 5-9. Be sure to thoroughly rinse out any remaining Fiber Cleansing Formula ™ to prevent slippery linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Use BISSELL Floor Cleansing Formula ™ in the SmartMix ® tank. 1 3. Check ReadyT ools ™ switch - it should be set on [...]

  • Page 14

    1. T urn Power and SmartT emp ™ switches OFF . 2. Unplug power cord from the outlet and coil around machine cord wrap. 3. Remove and rinse tools in clean, running water , dry and replace in tool caddy . 4. Coil flex hose around storage brackets on tool caddy . 5. Remove T ank-in-T ank, ™ dispose of dirty water . See The Basics section, page 8. [...]

  • Page 15

    SmartT emp ™ Ready Light does not illuminate. Possible Causes Remedies The SmartT emp ™ switch is T urn On the SmartT emp ™ switch. not turned ON. The machine Power Switch is Both switches must be ON to activate the not turned ON. SmartT emp ™ Ready Light. SmartT emp ™ Power Switch does not illuminate. Possible Causes Remedies The machine[...]

  • Page 16

    16 Dirtlifter ® PowerBrush ® does not turn. Possible Causes Remedies The Brush Belt or Pump Belt T urn the machine OFF and unplug from the may be broken. outlet. T o check if a Brush Belt has broken, you will need a flat head screwdriver . Insert the blade end into the lower slot of the Belt Access door to release the lower snap. If necessary , i[...]

  • Page 17

    17 Item Part No. Part Name 1 010-9201 4” Small Area T ool 2 603-0910 6” Stair T ool 3 010-9148 Spraying Crevice T ool 4 010-1185 T urboBrush ™ 5 014-9131 Bare Floor T ool 6 014-9142 PreT reat Wand 7 015-9155 T ough Stain Brush 8 013-0212 Baffle 9 014-0325 Red Float 10 015-9040 T ank Assembly 11 010-6241 T ank Seal 12 014-2987 T ank Lid Assemb[...]

  • Page 18

    18 “ASK ANNA” Product Information Purchase Products & Parts http://www .bissell.com About your warranty 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 , call BISSELL [...]