User manual BISSELL 5288

[. . . ] Do not use Flip-Ease if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water. Never carry or pull the charger unit by the cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not put any object into appliance openings, use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow. Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to openings or moving parts. [. . . ] When completely charged, the average run time for dry vacuuming is 12 minutes. When completely discharged, it will take approximately 12 hours to fully recharge. Tip: After unit is charged (approximately 12 hours) unplug from outlet. This will aid in prolonging the life of the battery. www. bissell. com 16 5 10/25/06 3:49:07 PM ug603-6913_5288E_1006. indd 5 Operations (Continued) Charging the battery (Continued) 4. To charge your Flip-Ease, connect the round end of the charger cord into the charging port on the side of the unit. Make sure it is securely connected and the charger indicator light is illuminated. NOTE: Decreased operating time may indicate that the battery has built up a charging resistance. To recharge, first completely exhaust the battery, recharge it, then exhaust it once again before recharging a second time. This procedure may be required more than once. 4 Charging Port Tip: The battery is used only when dry vacuuming. For wet mopping, the battery is not used, extending usage time. Filling the clean tank 1. Unscrew the black cap on the bottom of the clean tank and remove the insert. Add water and formula* to the indicated fill lines on the clean tank. *Note: Your Flip-Ease includes two trial size bottles of formula. 2 Tip: 3 FORMULA WATER 4. Replace the black cap and insert and place clean tank back on unit. Gently push the tank into place. If you see air bubbles in the tank, it is seated properly. Dry vac 1. Attach the MicroFiber pad onto the base of the unit by attaching the pad onto the velcro on one side of the unit, wrapping it under the foot and attaching it to the velcro on the opposite side. Note: If the MicroFiber pad covers the vacuum suction path, the unit will not suction. Tip: The MicroFiber pad should be placed on the unit as directed. Covering the vacuum suction path will stop all suction. Suction Path 1 1a MicroFiber Pad Underside of foot 2. You will see dry dirt, crumbs and debris being collected in the dirty tank. 2 16 6 www. bissell. com ug603-6913_5288E_1006. indd 6 10/25/06 3:49:08 PM Operations (Continued) 4. If you see hair and fuzzy debris collecting on the filter, remove the dirty tank and dirty tank lid to clean the filter. To clean the filter, gently tap it on the edge of the trash can, brushing off anything that may be sticking to the filter. Let air dry before inserting back into the unit. 4 5. Switching from dry vac to wet mop 1. To change from dry vacuuming to wet cleaning, simply flip the unit around! Wet Mop 1. Water and formula 1 will flow to the two spray tips on the wet mop side. NOTE: Depressing the spray trigger will turn off the vacuum suction. Tip: When the spray trigger is squeezed the vacuum suction will stop; extending usage time. 2. Gently mop the floor with the MicroFiber pad. Allow 3-5 minutes for the floor to air dry. Spray Tips 3. Tip: You do not have to empty the dirty tank before wet mopping. Maintenance and care Machine care 1. After wet mopping is complete, remove the MicroFiber pad from the unit. NOTE: Check the clean tank. If a significant amount of water and formula remains, you may leave it in the clean tank for your next cleaning task www. bissell. com 16 7 10/25/06 3:49:09 PM ug603-6913_5288E_1006. indd 7 Maintenance and care (Continued) Cleaning the MicroFiber pad 1. [. . . ] Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the User's Guide is not covered. For UK inquiries: Monday - Thursday 9 am -- 5 pm Friday 9 am -- 4 pm BISSELL Homecare (Overseas) Inc. The Boat Yard 105 Straight Road Old Windsor Berkshire, SL4 2SE United Kingdom Telephone: 0870-225-0109 For New Zealand inquiries: Monday - Friday 9 am -- 5 pm Parex Appliances 103 Central Park Drive Henderson Auckland New Zealand Telephone: 0800-247-735 For Australian inquiries: 24 hours a day 7 days a week E. D. Oates Pty Ltd 76 - 82 Newlands Road Reservoir VIC 3073 Australia Telephone: 1-800-811-183 For all other inquiries: Monday - Friday 8 am -- 4 pm BISSELL Homecare, Inc. PO Box 1888 Grand Rapids, MI 49501 USA Telephone: 01-616-453-4451 Fax: 01-616-453-1383 BISSELL HOMECARE INC. [. . . ]