Bissell 44M3 manual

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  • Page 1

    Earn BISSELL Rewards! R egister your product today! See details on back page 2 Thank You USER'S GUIDE 44M3, 67F8 SERIES Safety instructions Product view Assembly Operations Maintenance and care Troubleshooting Consumer services Replacement parts 3 4 5 6-9 10-15 16-17 20 17 Accessories Warranty Product registration 18 19 20 Earn BISSELL Rewards[...]

  • Page 2

    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 T hanks f or buying a BISSELL V acuum We’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. Your BISSELL vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited three year warranty. We also stand behind it with [...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 3 When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be obser ved, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 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 m[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 4 P roduct view Pet T urboBrush ® T ool Pet T urboEraser ™ T ool (67F8 series) Stretch Hose Hose Clip Carr ying Handle HEP A Media Filter Handle Release Pedal Automatic Cord Rewind Cord Rewind Combination Dusting Brush/ Upholster y T ool Hose W and Foot Hose Hose W and Base Clean Filter Indicator Extension W and Head[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 A ssembly Y ou need: Phillips head screwdriver . Attach handle to vacuum 1. Locate the vacuum handle and remove the screw packet (1 screw) taped to the base of the handle. 2. Stand the vacuum upright and slide the base of the handle firmly into the grooves at the top of the vacuum body . 3. IMPORT ANT – Continue to pu[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 O perations 6 Automatic power cord rewind 1. Gently pull out power cord and stop when yellow line is visible. Do not pull power cord beyond the red line. Plug cord into electrical outlet. 2. T o return cord, with vacuum power button OFF , remove plug from outlet. Hold plug and press automatic cord button to wind cord in[...]

  • Page 7

    Height adjustment T urn dial on power foot to adjust to one of five height adjustments. If dial is dif - ficult to turn, tilt the cleaner back slightly to take the weight off the foot while turning. Lowest setting – For low pile carpet or bare floors. Medium setting – For medium pile carpet. Highest setting – For high pile and most shag carpe[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 O perations 8 Clean filter indicator The indicator tells you when air flow in the vacuum is reduced due to dirty filters or a clog in the hose. The indicator will remain green until the air flow is reduced – and then will change to red. When fully red, the air flow is greatly reduced or clogged by a dirty filter; foll[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 9 O perations T ools Attach desired tool to hose for above floor cleaning or hard to reach areas. 1. Raise handle to upright position. 2. Grasp the Quick Reach handle and lift hose wand to separate from suction intake opening. 3. Attach tools by firmly pushing onto vacuum hose or extension wand. Crevice tool Use in tigh[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care 10 T o maximize per formance and extend life of your vacuum it is very impor tant to perform the following maintenance steps: Empty Dirt Container Empty when dirt reaches the "Full" line on the container . 1. T urn power OFF . Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet. 2. Slide the Lock ?[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 11 M aintenance and care 1. T urn power off. Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Remove the dirt container as described in the previous section. Grasp the filter cup located at the bottom of the dirt container , lift up and out. DO NOT TR Y TO PULL CIRCULAR FOAM FIL TER OUT OF THE FIL TER CUP WHILE IT IS STILL[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care 12 Replacing the post-motor filter The post-motor assists in the filtration process to return clean air to the r oom. 1. T urn power OFF . Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet. 2. Locate filter behind the door on the side of the vacuum. Remove and replace when fil- ter becomes dirty . The whit[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 13 M aintenance and care Replace drive belt 1. T urn power OFF . Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet. 2. With rotating floor brush removed from vacuum cleaner (steps 1-4 of Check rotat- ing floor brush and drive belt), grasp old drive belt and remove from motor pulley . Discard old drive belt. 3. Place new drive b[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care 14 Pet T urboBrush ® T ool Maintenance NOTE: 67F8 models include the Pet T urboEraser™ T ool that follows the same maintenance steps as the Pet T urboBrush ® T ool. 1. T urn power OFF . Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet. 2. T urn tool so bottom side faces up and remove the two screws. 3[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 15 M aintenance and care Clearing clogs Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in the vacuum cleaner . If you notice a change in the sound of the motor , check for clogs. 1. T urn power OFF . Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet. 2. Empty dirt container . 3. Check upper tank for build up or clogs. 4. Check[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 T roubleshooting www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 16 V acuum cleaner 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. Damaged cord 3. Refer to a BISSELL authorize service center for repair or replacement V [...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 17 T roubleshooting Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an authorized ser vice representative. Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product. Please do not return this pr oduct to the store. For any questions or concerns, BISSELL is happy to be of service. Contact us directly at 1-[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 A ccessories - BISSELL v acuum 18 These items are available for purchase as accessories for your BISSELL vacuum: T o purchase call 1-800-237-7691 or visit www .bissell.com. Item Part No. Part Name 1 203-2447 Pet T urboBrush ® T ool (44M3 series only) 2 203-1063 Crevice T ool 3 203-1099 Combination Dusting/Upholster y B[...]

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    www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 19 W arr anty - BISSELL V acuum 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-mail, telephone, [...]

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    Registering is quick, easy and offers you benefits over the lifetime of your product. Y ou’ll receive: BISSELL Rewards Points Automatically earn points for discounts and free shipping on future purchases. Faster Service Supplying your information now saves you time should you need to contact us with questions regarding your product. Product Suppo[...]