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    USER’S GUIDE 89Q9/18Z6 SERIES 3 Safety Instructions 4 Product View 5-6 Assembly 6-9 Operations 10-15 Maintenance and Care 16-17 T roubleshooting 18 Consumer Ser vices 18 19 Additional Accessories Replacement Parts 20 Warranty DJ68-00250K REV(0.1) DJ68-00250K(EN)-0.1.indd 1 2009.2.28 11:36:49 AM[...]

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    2 T hank you for buying a BISSELL Multi Cyclonic v acuum 2 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 W e’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. By purchasing this product you are helping BISSELL with our commitment to reducing our impa[...]

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    3 I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be obser ved, including the following: READ AL L I NSTRUCT IONS BEFORE USING YOUR UPRIGHT V ACUUM. Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is wider than right). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance. W ARNING: T o r[...]

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    4 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 C AUTION: Do not pl ug i n yo ur va cu um cleaner until you are familiar with all instructions an d operating procedures. P roduct view Power Switch Pet T urboBrush ® Handle Release Switch Dirt Container Pre-Motor Filter Headlight Height Adjustment Knob Powerfoot Brush On/Off Switch Lock 'n Seal ® Lever Furnit[...]

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    5 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 H ow to use this guide A ssembly W ARNING: Plastic film can be dangerous. T o avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children. This user’s guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL v ac uu m. Y ou ’l l f in d a ss em bl y a nd op er at in g in st ru ct io ns[...]

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    16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Attach vacuum hose and tools continued 3. Snap the telescoping extension wand, crevice tool, and combination tool into storage c lips as shown. 4. The Pet T urboBrush sna ps on to the holder on the front of the handle. Place the Pet T urboBrush in the holder by hooking the bottom onto the tab and pushing the top of [...]

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    7 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Power height adjustment The powerfoot on your vacuum can be adjusted to clean several floor surfaces. NOTE: For optimal cleaning performance, adjust to the lowest practical setting. If your cleaner is difficult to push, adjust to the next higher setting. 1. Place handle in upright position. 2. T urn height adjustment[...]

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    Buckle Special tools continued Pet T urboBrush ® : Use for removing dirt and pet hair from stairs, upholstery , area rugs, and other small areas. Pull towards you in a raking motion. Note: Pet T urboBrush is designed to remove pet hair from upholstered or carpeted surfaces. It should not be used on pets. Stair cleaning tool ( select models only ):[...]

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    16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Cleaning with the detachable canister T he detachable canister feature makes it possible to easily take the powerful c leaning action of your BISSELL Lift-Off Multi Cyc lonic Pet to stairways, auto interiors, and other hard-to-reach areas of your home. Before detaching the canister , your v acuum must be in its full[...]

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    T o maintain maximum cleaning performance, the following maintenance steps must be performed: 1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt reaches the “Full” line on the front. 2. Check the pre-motor filter at least once a month and clean and replace as needed. 3. Replace the HEP A media post-motor filter every six months. NOTE: More frequent filt[...]

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    11 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Cleaning the secondar y cyclone Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. T h e s ec o n d a r y c y c l o n e c an b e r e a c h e d b y r e m o v i n g t he d i r t c o n t a i n e r , r e a c h i n g u nd er ne a t h t h e u pp e r t a n k a n d t ur ni ng t h e r i m o f t h e f r a m e[...]

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    M aintenance and care Ch ec k y ou r v a cu um cl ea ne r’ s r ot at in g f lo or br us h a nd dr iv e b el t re gu la rl y f or de br is , w ea r or da ma ge . D eb ri s c an wr ap ar ou nd th e br us h a nd hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet. 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Remove detachable canister from vacuum cl[...]

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    W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, turn Power Switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. M aintenance and care Replace light bulb 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Remove detachable canister and rec line handle of vacuum. 3. Using a screwdriver , [...]

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    M aintenance and care Cleaning clogs Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in th e v a cu um cl ea ne r . If y ou no ti ce a c ha ng e in th e s ou nd of th e mo to r o r a re du ct io n i n th e spinning action, check for clogs. 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Empty Dirt Container . 3. Check Upper T ank for build up or c log[...]

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    M aintenance and care Thermal protector An internal thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. Wh en th e t he rm al pr ot ec to r ac ti v at es , t he ma in vacuum motor will stop operating. If this happens, proceed as follows: 1. T urn the cleaner OFF (O) and unplug from electrical outlet. 2. Check the s[...]

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    W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OF F an d d is co n ne ct po l ar iz ed p lu g f ro m electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. T roubleshooting Vacuum cleaner won’t run Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not firmly plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 2. Check[...]

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    T roubleshooting Visible dirt escaping from cleaner Possible causes Remedies 1. Dirt container full 1. Empty dirt container 2. Filter or secondary c yclone missing or installed incorrectly 2. C h ec k se co n d a ry c y c l o n e , pr e- m o t o r a n d post-motor filter for correct installation 3. Dirt container installed incorrectly 3. Pull out a[...]

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    1234 5678 B ISSELL consumer service For informa tion 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. ET Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET Or write: BISSELL Homecare , Inc . PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids , MI 49501 A TTN: Consumer Services Or visit the BI[...]

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    Y ou may purchase replacement parts from your retailer , by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by visiting our website. T o loca te a retailer near you, or to place an order using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, call BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-769 1 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET Or vi[...]

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    20 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 W arranty ©2009 BISSELL Homecare, Inc Grand Rapids, Michigan All rights reserved. Printed in Korea Part Number 110-4085 Rev 3/09 Visit our website at: www.bissell.com This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may var y from state to sta te. If you need additional instru[...]