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USER'S GUIDE

22Q3 SERIES

Thank You

Safety Instructions

Product View

Assembly

Operations

Maintenance and Care

Troubleshooting

Replacement Parts

Accessories

Warranty

Product Reg

Consumer Services

lanks for buying a BISSELL Vacuum

Thanks for buying a BISSELL Zing canister 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 Zing canister vacuum is well made, and we back it

with a limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it with

a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Services department, so,

should you ever have a problem, you'll receive fast, considerate

assistance.

My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in ! 876. Today,

BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and

service of high quality homecare products like your BISSELL Zing

canister vacuum.

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL,

Mark J. Bissell

Chairman, President & CEO

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appli-

ance, basic precautions should be

observed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING YOUR

CANISTER VACUUM.

Always connect to a polarized outlet

(left slot is wider than right). Unplug

from outlet when not in use and

before conducting maintenance.

/h WARNING: To

reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury:

•Do not leave cleaner when it ms

plugged in.

•Unplug from outlet when not in use

and before servicing.

•Do not use with damaged cord or

plug.

•To unplug grasp plug not cord.

•Do not pull or carry by cord, use

cord as a handle, close door on cord,

pull cord around sharp corners, run

cleaner over cord, or expose cord to

heated surfaces.

•Hold plug when rewinding the cord

onto the reel. Do not allow the plug

to whip when rewinding.

•Do not use cleaner if it has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors or

dropped into water. Have it repaired

at an Authorized Service Center.

•Do not allow children to use as a toy.

•Do not use outdoors or on wet sur-

faces.

• Do not handle cleaner or plug with

wet hands.

•Do not put any object into openings,

use with blocked opening, or restrict

air flow.

•Do not use without dust bag and/or

filters in place.

•Do not allow hair, loose clothing, fin-

gers or body parts to get near open-

ings or floor brush in the appliance.

• Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette

butts, matches or any hot, smoking,

or burning objects.

•Do not pick up hard or sharp objects

such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.

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•Do not pick up flammable or combus-

tible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline,

kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence

of explosive liquids or vapor.

•Do not unplug by pulling on cord.

•Do not pick up toxic material (chlo-

rine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner,

etc.).

•Do not use in an enclosed space

filled with vapors given off by oil

base paint, paint thinner, some moth

proofing substances, flammable dust,

or other

explosive or toxic vapors.

•Do not use for any purpose other

than described in this User's Guide.

•Always turn off this appliance before

connecting or disconnecting vacuum

hose.

•Use only manufacturer's

recommended attachments.

•Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

•Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair,

etc.

•Keep appliance on a level surface.

•Turn off all controls before plugging

or unplugging cleaner.

•Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

•Close attention is necessary when

used by or near children.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE

THIS APPUANCE HAS

A POLARIZED PLUG.

To reduce the risk of electric shock,

this appliance has apolarized plug

(one blade is wider than the other).

This plug will fit in apolarized outlet

only one way. If the plug does not fit

fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If

it still does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to install a proper outlet.

Do not change the plug in any way.

This model is for household use only.

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view

Telescoping

ExtensionWand

Flex Hose

Swivel Hose_

BagChange

Indicator

Power Button

VariableSuction AutomaticCord

PowerControl RewindButton

Upholstery Tool Combination

Crevice Tool/

Dusting Brush

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CAUTION:

Donot plug in your

vacuum until you

are familiar with all

instructionsand

operating procedures.

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Connect swivel hose by squeezing both

locking buttons and inserting it into the

suction opening on the canister. Once

the swivel hose is inserted in the suction

opening, release the locking buttons.

Connect telescopinlg extension wand to

the handle end of the flex hose.

Connect the floor nozzle foot onto the

telescoping extension wand.

Insert the combination crevice tool/

dusting brush tool into the holder.

To extend the telescopic tube, push the

black release button and then pull the

tube to the desired length.

NOTE: Shorten length of telescopic

tube for storage.

Plastic film can be danaer-

.us. To avoid danger or suf-

focation, keep. away from

babies and children.

Special tools

Your BISSELLZing canister is not only

a powerful carpet and rug vacuum

cleaner, it's also a versatile bare floor

and above floor vacuum cleaner when

you select one of the special tools.

BareFIoor tool

Use to vacuum carpets, rugs and bare

floors. Swivel headturns to get into

tight spaces and fits under cabinets.

1. To vacuum carpets and rugs, push the

brush switch to the carpet position _.

This will pull the brushes up into the floor

nozzle.

2. To vacuum bare floors, push the brush

switch to the bare floor position _! .

This will extend the brushes down from

the floor nozzle.

Upholstery tool:

Use the upholstery tool to clean curtains,

draperies, cushionsand fabrics.

Combination crevice tool/dusling brush:

Use the crevice tool in light, narrow

spaces. Use the duslingbrush to clean

curtains, draperies, cushions and fabrics.

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_rlOW i"

ruff'or

Brush Up Brush Down

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Power cord

The power cord is located at the rear

of the vacuum. Gently pull out the

power cord, watching for the yellow

line. Stop pulling the power cord once

the yellow line is visible. There is also

a red line, which indicates the end of

the usable cord. Do not pull the power

cord out beyond the red line.

Cord

Rewind Button

Power button

Turn the power ON or OFF by pressing

lightly downward on the power button

(®).

Automatic cord rewind

Your vacuum is equipped with an

automatic cord rewind. When cleaning

is finished, press the power button

OFF ( ©)and grasp the plug to discon-

nect from the electrical outlet. Hold the

plug and press the automatic cord

rewind button to rewind the cord

automatically.

CAUTION: J

Be careful to avoid injury as

cord retracts very quickly.

Power Variable Suction

Button Control

Variable suction power control

The variable suctionpower control is

located on the top ot the vacuum. Turn

the control toward the larger dots for

maximum suction. Turn the control

toward the smaller dots to minimize

suction for lightly soiled areas or

delicate fabrics.

/ CAUTION:

Before usina your vacuum,

make sure t_clt the dust bclg

and all filters(pre-mptor and

post-motor) are in place. Do

not operate your vacuum

without thedustbag and

filters.

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Ba_l chan_le indicator

The bag change indicator is located

below the swivel hose. If the bag

change indicator turns orange while

you are vacuuming, the €lust bag

needs to be replaced. The dust bag

may appear to be full or only par-

tially full depending upon lhe type of

debrispicked up. Fine particles can

block lhe airflow in lhe €lust bag and

reduce suction before lhe dust bag

is full. If lhe bag change indicator

remains orange, even after changing

the €lustbag, turn the vacuum off and

check for a clog in the hose or tools.

Dust ba_l replacement

1. Turn the power OFF ((D). Unplug the

vacuum from electrical outlet.

2. Disconnect hose

3. Open the dust bag compartment by lift-

ing up on the latch on the door on the

front of the vacuum.

4.. Lift out the dust bag holder and dust bag.

5. Release the dust bag from the holder by

pressing the dust bag holder clip and

pulling the dust bag out of the holder.

Discard the used dust bag.

6. Slide the new dust bag into the holder

by inserting the dust bag into the tabs

located at the bottom of the holder.

Then press the dust bag holder clip,

insert the dust bag andrelease the dust

bag holder clip to hold the dust bag in

place.

7. Place holder and new dust bag back

into the dust bag compartment, making

sure the entire bag is tucked in below

the seal gasket.

8. Close dust bag compartment door and

press down gently until it locks into

place.

NOTE: The dust bag compartment

door will not close without the

dust bag in place.

9. Reconnect hose.

Bag_na

Indicator

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock,

turn power switch OFF and dis-

connect plug from electrical outlet

before p.erformina maintenance or

troubleshooting ct_ecks.

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Cleanin_l the pre-motor and post-motor filter

Filtq.rs protect the motor from dirt

and dust particles. Use onlvBISSELL

replacement filters in your'Zing

1. Turn the power OFF (@). Unplug the

vacuum from electrical outlet.

2. Disconnect hose

3. Open the dust bag compartment by lifting up

on the door latch at the front of the vacuum.

Lift out the dust bag holder and dust bag.

4.. Removethe filter frame from the filter holder by

grasping the lip of the frame and pulling up.

5. Removethe filter from the filterframe and clean

by hand washing in warm water. A mild

detergentcan be usedif desired. Allow the

filter to air dry completely before replacing.

6. Place the filter back into the filter frame

and replace back into the filter holder.

NOTE: The filter frame should be placed

so the protective frame is visible.

7. Place dust bag holder and dust bag into

the dust bag compartment, making sure the

entire bag is tucked in below the seal gasket.

8. Close dust bag compartment door and

press down gently until it locks into place.

9. Reconnect hose.

NOTICE:

This product is intended for house-

hold useonly and not for commer-

cial or industrial use. Vacuuming

of dust from products like plaster,

concrete or ashes will damage the

motor and void the warranty.

Filter

Thermal motor protection

An internal thermal protector has been

designed into your cleaner to protect

it from overheating. When the thermal

protector activates, the main vacuum

motor will stop operating. If this

happens, proceecl as follows.

1. Turnthe cleanerOFFand unplugfrom

electricaloutlet.

2. Check the cleaner for the sourceof overheating

problem (i.e. full dirt cup, dirly filtersor clog).

3. Fix the problem by followingthe steps in

the maintenance section of t_e user guide.

4. When the motor cools for approximately 30

minutes, the thermal protector will resetand

cleaning may continue. If the cleaner will not

turn on or the thermal protector continues to

activate, your cleaner may need servicing.

Call BISSELLConsumer Services or visit the

website.

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WARNING:

Do not operate cleaner with

damp or wet filters or

without all filters in place.

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Vacuum cleaner won't run

Possible causes

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric

shock, turn Rower OFF (®) and

disconnect plug from electrical

outlet before performing mainte-

nance or troubleshooting.

Remedies

1. Vacuumcleanerisnotpluggedin 1. Checkeledricalplug

2. Powerbuttonisnotpresseddown 2. Presspowerbuttondown

3. Thermalprotedoradivated 3. Allowcleanertocoolfor30minutes,seepage8

Vacuum cleaner won't pick up or low suction

Possible causes Remedies

1. Tools,hoseand/ortelescopingextensionwandsareblocked

2. Filtersaredirty

3. Dustbagisfull

4. Swivelhosenotsecurelyattachedtosudionopening

5. Crackorholeinflexhose

6. Airflowregulatororvariablesedionpower

controlissettoopenorminimumsetling

Visible dust escaping from vacuum

Possible causes

1. Removeeachpartandcheckforblockages

2. Checkandcleanorreplacepre-motorandpost-motorfilters

3. Replacewithnewdustbag

4. Makesurehoseconnedorislockedinto

sudionopening

5. Checkhoseandreplaceifneeded

6. Changeto closedormaximumsetting

Remedies

1. Dustbagisfull 1. Replace_th newdustbag

2. Filtersmissingorinstalledincorredly 2. Checkpre-motorandpost-motorfilterforcorredinstallation

3. Filtersaredirty 3. Checkandcleanorreplacepre-motorandpost-motorfilters

4. Flexhoseisblocked 4. Removehoseandcheckforblockages

5. Swivelhosenotsecurelyattachedtosudionopening 5. Makesureswivelhoseislockedintosedionopening

6. Crackorholeinflexhose 6. Checkhoseandreplaceifneeded

Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be

performed by an authorized service representative.

Thank you for selecting a BISSELLproduct.

Please do nat return this product to the stare. I

For any questions or concerns, BISSELLis happy to be of

service. Contact us directly at 1-800-237-7691.

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_lacement parts - BISSELL vacuum

Item Part No. Part Name

1 203-7500 Dust Bag

2 203-7503 Pre-Motor Filter

3 203-7505 Post-Motor Filter

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:cessories

Item

Part No.

203-7508

203-7510

203-7280

203-7273

203-7511

Part Name

Floor Nozzle

Extension Wands/with tool caddy

Combination Crevice Tool/Dusting Brush

Upholstery Tool

Hose Assembly

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- BISSELL Zing _Compact Vacuum

This warranty gives you specific legal riqhts, and you may also have other rights which may

vary from state to state. Ifyou neea add]tional instruction regarding this warranty or have

questions regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELLConsumer Services by E-mail,

telephone, or regular mail as described below.

Limited One Year Warranty

Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product

BISSELLHomecare, Inc. will repair or replace (with new or remanufactured components or

products), at BISSELLsoption, free of charge from the date of purchase by the original

purchaser, for one year any defective or malfunctioning part.

See information below on "If your BISSELLproduct should require service".

Thiswarranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial or rental service. This

warranty does not apply to fans or routine maintenancecomponents suchas filters, belts, or

brushes. Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, or any

other use not in accordance with the User's Guide is not covered.

If your BISSELLproduct should require service:

Contact BISSELLConsumer Services to locate a BISSELLAuthorized Service Center in your

a rea.

If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about

your warranty, contact BISSELLConsumer Services.

Website or E-maih

www.bissell.com

Use the "Customer Support" tab.

Or Call:

BISSELLConsumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday- Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET

Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET

Or Write:

BISSELLHomecare, Inc.

P© Box 3606

Grand Rapids, MI 49501

AI-rN: Consumer Services

BISSELLHOMECARE,INC. IS NOT LIABLEFOR INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES

OF ANY NATUREASSOCIATEDWITH THEUSEOF THISPRODUCT.BISSELL'SLIABILITYWILL NOT

EXCEEDTHEPURCHASEPRICEOF THEPRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

*EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHERORAL OR

WRITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

ARE LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AS DESCRIBED

ABOVE.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last so the

above limitation may not apply to you.

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consumer services

For information about repairs or replacementparts, or questionsabout your warranb,, call:

BISSELL Consumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday -Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET

Saturday 9a.m. - 8 p.m. ET

Or write:

BISSELLHomecare, Inc.

PO Box 3606

Grand Rapids MI 49501

ATTN: Consumer Services

Or visit the BISSELLwebsite - www.bissell.com

When contacting BISSELL,have model number of cleaner available.

Please record your Model Number:

Please record your Purchase Date:

NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt. It

provides proof of purchase date in the event of a

warranty claim. See Warranty on page 1 1 for details.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Part Number 110-4232

Rev 5/10

Visit our website at:

www.bissell.com

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