User manual BISSELL 1690J

[. . . ] Today, BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality homecare products like your POWERSTEAMER. TM Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL. TM Mark J. Bissell President and Chief Executive Officer SmartClean System TM Multi-motor system for more cleaning power s SmartMixTM automatically adjusts formula to specific cleaning need s Floating brush suspension adjusts to all floor surfaces s On-board tools for above floor cleaning s IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: Read all instructions before using your POWERSTEAMER. TM To reduce the risk of electric shock, use indoors only. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting. s Do not leave machine when it is plugged in s Do not service machine when it is plugged in s Do not use with damaged cord or plug s Do not use machine if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water s Do not expose to rain, store indoors. [. . . ] Unscrew SmartMixTM Formula Tank Cap and Insert Assembly and add BISSELL Fiber Cleansing FormulaTM to fill line. Slide SmartMixTM Formula Tank Assembly back into position in Clean Water Tank Assembly. Replace Clean Water Tank Assembly by sliding Tank down the front of the Handle Assembly until it fits snugly against top of Lower Chassis. s WATER ONLY - Use for gentle cleaning of delicate fabrics, or for (optional) rinsing following cleaning. s NORMAL - Water and Fiber Cleansing Formula are mixed to optimize normal cleaning. s HIGH TRAFFIC - Water and Fiber Cleansing Formula are mixed to optimize heavy cleaning. This setting may require more frequent refilling on the SmartMixTM bottle. Unwrap Power Cord from Cord Holder and plug into 120 Volt, 60 Hz grounded outlet as described in Important Safety Instructions, page 2. If cleaner starts when first plugged in, switch cleaner OFF (O) until ready for use. Pre-treating (optional) Pre-treat highly soiled carpet, such as hallways and other high-traffic areas. Move 3-position Power Switch to the PRE-TREAT ( I ) position to activate solution pump. Pull Trigger on Handle Assembly to spray cleaning solution as you move cleaner over soiled areas. Unfasten the Clean Water Tank Assembly by lifting from the bottom with your fingers. Remove Clean Water Tank Assembly by sliding it up the Handle Assembly until it comes free. Tip Handle Assembly back by pressing Release Pedal on left side of Lower Chassis and pulling back on Handle Assembly. Lift Dirty Water Tank Triangle Lid by pulling back on rear latch with finger. Place triangle-shaped end of Flex Hose Assembly in Dirty Water Tank Triangle port by placing wide (bottom) end in first, then pushing latch end in until it snaps into place. Place Solution Tube Connector into the port at the lower left side of the Handle Assembly. Place tabs on Connector into notches in port, then turn clockwise to secure. Select Upholstery/Carpet Tool or Spraying Crevice Tool, and attach to Flex Hose Assembly using the "button-inhole" method. NOTE: Use the Spraying Crevice Tool [optional on some models] to spray cleaning solution and remove soil from areas too small to be reached with the Upholstery/Carpet Tool. Continue to clean soiled area, working in small sections, until no more dirt can be removed. If the machine loses suction and/or motor noise rises in pitch, turn Power Switch to OFF. [. . . ] Use of cleaning formulas which contain lemon or pine oil may damage this appliance and void w a r r a n t y. Chemical spot cleaners or solventbased soil removers should not be used. These products may react with the plastic materials used in your TM POWERSTEAMER, causing cracking or pitting. 10 13. Unwrap Power Cord from Cord Retainer and plug into 120 Volt, 60 Hz grounded outlet as described in Important Safety Instructions, page 2. Cleaning 1. [. . . ]