Bissell 3990 manual

USER’S GUIDE 6393/3990 SERIES 3 Safety Instructions Product View Assembly Operation Maintenance and Care T roubleshooting Consumer Services Replacement Parts 4 5-6 6-11 11-16 17-18 18 19 Warranty 20 T otal Floors ® V elocity ® BAGLESS V ACUUM ug603-2312_3990_507.indd 1 ug603-2312_3990_507.indd 1 8/13/07 2:38:00 PM 8/13/07 2:38:00 PM[...]

2 T hanks for buying a BISSELL Vacuum 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. Y our BISSELL vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited one year warranty . We also stand behind it w[...]

3 I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, inc luding the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Y OUR 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 red[...]

4 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Ergonomic Handle T urboBrush ® Power Switch Dirt Sensor (Select Models Only) Easy Empty ™ Dirt Container Headlight Handle Release Pedal Foot Window W ashable Pre-Motor Filter Scuff Resistant Bumper Power Cord Carrying Handle Quick Release ™ Cord Wraps Crevice T ool Dusting Brush/ Upholstery T ool T wist ‘n Sna[...]

5 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 The only tool you’ll need to assemble your vacuum c leaner is a Phillips screwdriver . Attach handle to vacuum 1 . Locate the handle and cord wrap. Remove the screw packet taped to the cord wrap. 2. Stand the vacuum upright and from the rear of the unit, slide the base of the handle firmly into the grooves at the t[...]

6. Attach vacuum hose and tools (continued) 4. Slide the extension wand and crevice tool together into the storage clip. 5. Slide the dusting brush/upholstery tool into the storage clip. 6. Attach the T urboBrush by snapping it onto the top cap of the upper tank. Power switch The power switch is located just below the handle on the front of the vac[...]

Height adjustment The powerfoot/rotating floor brush on your vacuum can be adjusted to c lean several floor surfaces. NOTE: For optimal c leaning performance, adjust to the lowest practical setting. If your cleaner is difficult to push, adjust to the next higher setting. 1. Press on the height adjustment foot pedal for the desired setting. 1 Bare F[...]

T ransporting cleaner 1. T o move your cleaner from room to room, put the handle in the upright position, tilt the cleaner back on its rear wheels and push forward. 2. The cleaner can also be moved by using the carrying handle. Clean Filter indicator Select models only The clean filter indicator tells you when the air flow in your vacuum is reduced[...]

Clean carpet sensor (Select models only) The clean carpet sensor detects dirt being picked up while the vacuum is in use. When the vacuum is picking up dirt, the red light will come on. Occasionally , the lights may alternate quickly back and forth if the area is only lightly soiled or the dirt is spread out. For the best cleaning, continue to vacu[...]

Special on-board tools (continued) Crevice T ool: Use in tight narro w spaces. Extension Wand: Use with desired attachment for a longer reach. Curved Hose Wand: Use with desired attachment for a longer reach or for cleaning hard to reach places. T urboBrush ® : Use rota ting brush action for small areas such as stairs and upholstery . NOTE: Press [...]

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. 11 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 T ip: T o maximize cleaning performance , check and clean or replace all filters as suggested. Quick Release Cord Wraps Power cord usage[...]

M aintenance and care 12 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Empty dirt container The dirt container needs to be emptied when the dirt reaches the “Full” line on the container . 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. Slide the Lock ‘n Seal Lever to the “Unlock” position. 3. Grasp handle and pull the dirt container straight out to remov[...]

13 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care 4 1 2 3 Check rotating floor brush and drive belt Y ou should check your vacuum c leaner’s rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or damage. Y ou should also clean the brush and brush ends of strings, hair and carpet fibers. This type of debris can wrap around the brush and ha[...]

14 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Replace drive belt 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. Press the brush roll on/off pedal in the on position. 3. With rotating floor brush removed from vacuum cleaner (Steps 1-4 of check rotating floor brush and drive belt), grasp old drive belt and remove from motor pulley . Discard[...]

15 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Select models only The T urboBrush should be checked regularly for clogs or debris wrapping around the brush. 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. If a c log is present or debris is visible, unscrew the two screws on the back of the T urboBrush to remove the faceplate and clear any o[...]

16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Cleaning the upper tank 1. Grasp the inner cyc lone and twist to the left or to the unlocked marking, until the locking tabs stop the rotation. Pull down from the upper tank to remove it. 2. Wipe out the inside of the upper tank and the inner cyc lone with a damp cloth moistened with water or a[...]

17 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 T roubleshooting Vacuum c leaner won’t run Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker in home 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker . Vacuum c leaner and tools won’t pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Incorrect height adjustment 1. Adjust p[...]

16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 18 For information 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 BISSE[...]

16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 19 R eplacement parts - BISSELL vacuum Y ou may purchase parts from your retailer , by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by visiting our website. Below is a list of common replacement parts. While not all of these parts may have come with your specific model, they are available for purchase if desired. Please not[...]

16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 20 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 W arranty - BISSELL T otal Floors ® V elocity ® Vacuums 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 , [...]