Bissell POWERWASH 1694 manual

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    Safety Instructions Product view Assembly Operations / Special T ools PowerW ash Deluxe USER’S GUIDE 1694 SERIES—220/240V 3 4 5-6 6-14 Routine Maintenance 14-16 T roubleshooting 17-18 Warranty 20 Replacement Parts 19[...]

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

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    3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ 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 ■ Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord ■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs ■ Pay close at[...]

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    4 DirtLifter ® Powerbrush* *(select models) only Spray T rigger Easy Rolling Wheels ReadyT ools ™ Dial W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, use only BISSELL Fibre Cleansing Formula ™ in your PowerW ash Deluxe. Use of cleaning formulas that contain lemon or pine oil may damage this appliance and void warranty . Chemical spot cleaners or solve[...]

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    5 How T o Assemble Y our P owerW ash Deluxe Y our PowerW ash Deluxe assembles in two quick steps. The only tool you will need to assemble your cleaner is a Phillips head screwdriver . Y our PowerW ash Deluxe is packa ged as two pri- mary components… the Lo wer Body and the Handle Assembly . T o assemble: Slide the Handle Assembly (with attached Q[...]

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    6 What Comes With Y our PowerW ash Deluxe Keep plenty of BISSELL Fibre Cleansing F ormula and Floor Cleaning Formula ™ on hand so you can c lean whenever it fits your schedule. Always use BISSELL deep cleaning formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions may harm your cleaner and void the warranty . The Basics: How Y our P owerW ash Deluxe works The [...]

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    7 T o Fill The T ank-in-T ank NOTE: Make sure to add formula to the tank before filling it with water . Depress the Handle Release pedal to lay the machine handle down, out of the way . Lift the T ank-in-T ank handle. The handle locks the lid in place. Carr y the T ank-in-T ank like a bucket to fill at the sink. Set the tank down and rotate the han[...]

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    8 When It’ s T ime 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. Remove tank lid. Pour out dirty water . After each use, remove and rinse the lint screen located on the tank lid. Remove tank lid. Remove lint screen and rinse under tap. Remov[...]

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    How T o Clean Carpets Plan activities to give carpet time to dry . Remove easily moved furniture from the room (chairs, lamps, coffee tables, etc.). Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair before using the PowerWash Deluxe. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It is best to begin cleaning in the corner farthest from your e[...]

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    10 Pre-T reating (Optional) Set the ReadyT ools Dial to TOOLS/PRETREA T . Plug the PowerWash Deluxe into a proper outlet and turn ON the Power switch. While pressing the Spray Release trigger , slowly make several passes over the area to be cleaned. Caution: Do not overwet. T urn the machine Power Switch OFF and let BISSELL Fibre Cleansing Formula [...]

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    11 How T o Clean Upholster y and Small Areas Adsdfdd ghg bvh c vbbj jkn hnbj jkvh gcghh jj jhffhl kllgh Important - Check Upholster y T ags Check manufacturer’ s tag before cleaning. A "W" or "WS" on the tag means you can use your PowerWash Deluxe. If the tag is coded with an "X" or "S" (with a diagonal str[...]

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    12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Cleaning Bare Floors The Bare Floor T ool provides effective cleaning for linoleum, vin yl, and tile floors. Caution: Do not use on hardwood floors Use BISSELL Floor Cleaning Formula. Vacuum or sweep thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair Remove easily moved furniture from the room, ( chairs, tables, etc[...]

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    13 Machine Preparation Set up machine following instructions in the The Basics section, pages 6-8. Be sure to thoroughly rinse out any remaining Fibre Cleansing Formula from the T ank-in-T ank to prevent slippery linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Use BISSELL Floor Cleansing Formula in the T ank-in-T ank. Check ReadyT ools dial - it should be set on[...]

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    14 Maintenance/Storage T urn Power Switch OFF . Unplug Power Cord from outlet and coil cord around Power Cord Quick Release. Remove and rinse tools, if used, in clean, running water . Dr y and replace. Coil Flex Hose through storage brackets. Remove T ank-in-T ank. Dispose of dirty water . See The Basics section, page 8. Rinse out T ank-in-T ank an[...]

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    15 T urn off machine and unplug from wall outlet. Step on Handle Release pedal and recline handle on floor (see illustration). Remove the T ank-in-T ank. Set aside (see illustration). Remove the Belt Access Door located near the ReadyT ools Dial. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot nearest the handle to gently pry off the door (see illustra[...]

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    16 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 the too[...]

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    17 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 Refill tank with hot tap water The lint screen may be clogged Clean out lint screen page 8 T ank-in-T ank may not be sea ted properly T urn power off; remove a[...]

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    18 T roubleshooting-continued Vacuum not picking up solution. P ossible Causes Remedies ReadyT ools Dial may be at the Set ReadyT ools Dial to either FLOOR wrong setting for cleaning job. CLEANING or TOOLS/PRETREA T . Nozzle Window may not be Make sure the two tabs on the back of properly attached. the Nozzle Window are inserted through the mating [...]

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    19 P art Numbers And Descriptions* *Not all parts included with every model Item P art No. P art Name 1 603-7818 Handle Assembly 2 215-9155 T ough Stain Brush 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 7 214-9871 Floor Nozzle Window and Gasket 8 603-0910 6” Upholster y[...]

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    20 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from countr y to countr y . If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may cover , please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by telephone, or regular post as described below , or contact your local i[...]