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USER'S GUIDE
5200 Flip-_t&
7340 Flip-!t SelectSeries
ConsumerServices
ProductView
Features/Assembly
Operation
_0 Clean-UpStorage
Troubleshooting
.epiaoementParts
Warranty
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for buyinga BISSELLFlip-It
We're glad you purchased a BISSELL Flip-It or Flip-It Select. Everything we
know about floor care went into the design and construction of this
complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your Flip-It 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 1876. Today, BISSELL is
a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality
homecare products like your Flip-It.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Thanks for buyinga BISSELLFlip-It (5200), or Flip-It Select (7340)
For information aoou_repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call:
BISSELLConsumer Services
1-800-237-7691
Monday- Friday 8 a.m. 10 p.m. EST
Saturday 9 a.m. 8 p.m. EST
Orwrite:
BISSELLHOMECARE,INC
POBox3606
GrandRapidsMI49501
ATrN: ConsumerServices
Or visitthe BISSELLwebsite- www,bissell,com
WhencontactingBISSELL,havemodelnumberof unit available.
Pleaserecordyour ModelNumber:
Pleaserecordyour PurchaseDate:
NOTE:Pleasekeepyouroriginalsalesreceipt.It providesproofof dateof purchaseintheevent
of a warrantyclaim.See"About YourWarranty"onpage12 for details.
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IRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Whenusinganelectricalappliance,basicprecautions
shouldbe observed,includingthe following:
Readall instructionsbefore usingyourFLIP-IT®
/k WARNING:Toreducetilerisk
of fire,electricshock,orinjury:
• Useindoors only.
• Do not leave FLIP-IT® when it is plugged in.
• Do not service FLIP-IT® when it is plugged in.
• Do not use with damagedcord or plug.
• Do not useFLIP-IT® if it hasbeendropped,
damaged,left outdoorsor droppedintowater,haveit
repairedat anAuthorizedServiceCenter.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, usecord as a handle,
close door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners
or edges,run applianceover cord, or exposecord to
heatedsurfaces.
• Do not carry the appliance while in use.
• Do not handle FLIP-IT® plug or appliance with
wet hands.
• Do not putanyobjectintoapplianceopenings,use
with blockedopening,or restrictair flow.
• Do not expose hair,loose clothing, fingers or body
parts to openingsor moving parts.
• Do not pick up hot or burningobjects.
• Donotpickupflammableorcombustiblematerials
(lighterfluid,gasoline,kerosene,etc.)oruseinthe
presenceofexplosiveliquidsorvapor.
• Do notuseapplianceinan enclosedspacefilledwith
vaporsgivenoffbyoilbasepaint,paintthinner,some
mothproofingsubstances,flammabledust,orother
explosiveortoxicvapors.
• Do not pick uptoxic material(chlorinebleach,
ammonia,drain cleaner,gasoline,etc.).
• Do not allow to be used as a toy.
• Do not use for any purposeother than
described in this User's Guide.
• Connect to a properlygrounded outlet only
See GroundingInstructions.
• Unplugfrom outletwhen not in useand beforecon-
ductingmaintenanceortroubleshooting.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
• Useonlymanufacturer'srecommendedattachments.
• Useonly cleaningproductsformulatedbyBISSELLfor
usein this applianceto preventinternalcomponent
damage.SeeCleaningFluidSectionof the manual.
• Keepopeningsfree of dust, lint, hair, etc.
• Keepapplianceon a levelsurface.
• Turnoff allcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
• Unplugbygraspingthe plug,notthe cord.
Beextracarefulwhencleaningstairs.
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• Do not usewithoutfilterin olace.
• Close attention is necessarywnen used by or near
children
WARNINGThe Power Cord of ThiSunITcontains
chemicals, including eaa. Known - TneSTaTeof
Californiato cause birth defects or other
reproductiveharm.
Wash hands after handling.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a grounded
wiring system. If it should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a safe path of least
resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of
electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. It must only be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
Grounded
Outlets
3roundingPin
AWARNING:Improper
connectionof the equipment-grounding
conductorcan resultina riskof
electricalshock.Check with a qualified
electricianor serviceperson if youaren't
sureif the outletis properly grounded.
DONOTMODIFYTHEPLUG.If it will notfit
the outlet,havea proper outletinstalled
by a qualified electrician.Thisappliance
is designedfor useona nominal120-volt
circuit,and hasa groundingattachment
plug that lookslike the plug in the
drawingabove.Makecertainthatthe
applianceis connectedto an outlet
havingthesameconfigurationas the
plug.No plugadaptershouldbe usedwith
thisappliance.
Thismodelisfor householduseonly.
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Built-in
Heater
(On Select Models
Heater
Indicator
Light
(OnSelect
Models)
WetVacuum
SuctionPath
Accessories:
Spray
Tric
Cord
Clip
Q
Handle CordWrap
Power
Switch
Tank
Filter
Tank
GentleCleanTM
Brush& Pad
Wet CleanTM NOTE:Model 7340
Nozzle shown with Heater
DryVacuum
SuctionPath
Z CAUTION:oonotoverwet thefloor.Apply
solutionbydepressingthetriggerontheforwardstrokeonly
andreleasethetriggerontherearwardstroke.Overwetting
thefloorsurfacemaycausedelaminationof certainlaminated
flooringmaterials.
Keepplentyof genuine
BISSELLAdvancedCleaning
Formulason handsoyou
cancleanwheneveritfits
yourschedule.Always
usegenuineBISSELLdeep
cleaningformulas.Non-
BISSELLcleaningsolutions
mayharmthe machineand
voidthe warranty.
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GentleCleanTM
PadCard
GentleCleanTM GentleCleanTM
BrushCard Pads(2 pack)
Replacement 32 oz, 32 oz,
Pack(Gentle HardFloor WoodFloor
CleanTM Pads& 1 SolutionsTM SolutionsTM
PleatedFilteO
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Features of Your BISSELL Flip-It
Includedwiththepurchaseof yourFlipIt arethe
followingSpecializedCleaningAccessories...
TheRip-Itwas designedto givethe userthe
abilityto easilychangebetweentheGentle
CleanTM BrushesandPads.
,
.
TheGentleCleanTM Brushis recommendedfor
useon HardFloor surfacessuch as tile, vinyl, or
surfacesthat havegrout or crevices where dirt
and grime collect.
TheGentleCleanTM Padis intendedfor use
on more delicate surfacessuch as sealed
hardwood,laminatesor vinyl.
3. ThePleatedFilter,located in the lid of the Dirty
Tankshould be cleanedperiodically.
Built-In Heater
(On 7340 Flip-It Select Models only).
Tousethe Flip-it select's Built-In Heater,pushthe
power switch down.The HeatIndicator Lightwill
comeon. Within25-30 seconds,the flow of water
and solution will be 25°F warmer.
WARNING:
Do Not plug in your
cleaner until you have
completelyassembledit per
the following instructions
and are familiar with all
instructionsand operating
procedures.
WARNING:
Toreducethe dskoffire,
useonlyBISSELLHard
andWoodFloorCleaning
SolutionsinyourFlip-It.Use
ofcleaningformulaswhich
containlemonorpineoilmay
damagethisapplianceand
voidthewarranty.Chemical
spotcleanersorsolvent
basedsoil removersshould
notbe used.Theseproducts
may reactwiththe plastic
materials usedinyourFlip-It
causingcrackingorpitting.
DryVacuumand
Cleaning
-Wet Cleaningusing
Built-InHeater
It Together
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Assembling your new BISSELLFlip-It is a simple
2 Step Process:
NOTE:Remove clean tank from unit first.
1. Insertthe Handleinto the top of the unit, making
sure the SprayTriggeris on the WetVacuumside.
Make sure the screw opening in the handle is
alignedwith the holein the housingof the unit.
2. Insertscrew; gently screw in until tightwith the
bodyof the unit.
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HowTo UseYourFlip-It HardFloorCleaner
1. Removethe CleanTank from the machine ,,,"""_t_'_
2. Unscrewthe black cap on the bottom of the__ _"'4LL-_-..:-'_
solutiontank and removethe insert.
,Fillingthe CleanTank:
Fill with BISSELLFormulato the formula fill line
and fill with water to the WaterLine.Replacethe
Cap & InsertAssembly. Placethe full tank back
into the unit.
Insertin The GentleCleanTM Brushor Pad
Thefirsttime youuseyourunit,the Gentle
CleanTM Padwill beintheunit.Basedon
yourflooringtypeand personal
preference,youmaywantto change
to theGentleCleanTM Brush.Tochange
padorbrush,pullout sideways.
Keepplentyof genuineBISSELLHardandWood
FloorCleaningSolutionsonhandsoyoucan
cleanwhen itfitsyourschedule.Alwaysuse
genuineBISSELLcleaningformulas.
Z WARNING:
ToReducethe Riskof Fireand
ElectricShockdueto internal
componentdamage,useonly
BISSELLcleaningfluids intended
for usewiththehardfloordeaner.
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32oz.
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Withthe DrySideof the unitfacingforward,turn
theuniton andbegincleaning.
Youwill seedry dirt,crumbsanddebrisbeing
collectedintheDirtyTank. Youdo nothaveto
emptythedrydebrisbeforewet cleaning.
Fli in FromDr to Wet Cleanin
Tochangefromdryvacuumingto wet cleaning
simplyflipthe unitaround!
TheGentleCleanTM Brushor PadandSqueegee
willautomaticallybeloweredto effectivelyclean
andDryallyourHardFloorSurfaces.
Wet Cleanin /Vacuumin
TobeginWet Cleaning,simplypullthe Spray
Trigger.WaterandFormulawillbe dispensed
throughtheGentleCleanTM BrushorPad.
OnFlip-itSelectModelsfor heated
cleaningpresstheswitchdownto turn
onthe Built-InHeater.
Dry Vacuum and
Wet Cleaning
Off
-Wet Cleaning using
Built-In Heater
Tomaximizethe areato becleaned,it is
recommendedthatthe SprayTriggerissqueezed
ontheforward strokeandreleasedonthe
reversestroke.
Thiswill dispensewater andformulagoing
forwardand on the pull back,the squeegee
will leavethe flooressentiallydry and ready
to walk on.
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CAUTION:
Donot overwet thefloor.Apply
solutionbydepressingthe
triggeron theforwardstroke
onlyandreleasethetrigger
ontherearwardstroke.Over
wettingthefloorsurfacemay
causedelaminationof certain
laminatedflooringmaterials.
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_rty Tank Is Full
WhileWetCleaning,youwill seedirtywater
collectedinthe DirtyTank.WhentheTankis full,
thewhite Floatinthe DirtyTankwill riseto the
top,makinga noticeablesoundto letyouknow
it istime to emptythe DirtyTank.Suctionwill
stopwhentank isfull of water.
You'reFinished
Em t in The Dirt Tank
RemovetheDirtyTankLid.Thendumpthedirty
wateranddebrisintothesink,toilet,laundrytub
oroutside.Rinsethetank outwithwarmwater
andreplaceitintheunit.
Checkin The Filter
Whilethe DirtyTankis outofthe unit,removethe
PleatedFilterfromthetopof thetank. Remove
dirtanddebrisfromthe pleatsbygentlytapping
thefilteroverthewastebasketoroutside.
ThePleatedFiltercanalsoberinsedunderwater
toclean.
NOTE:If thePleatedFilteris rinsedwith I I
warm watertoclean, it is recommended I _ lo_reARN!k_KG_ I
to leaveit outof the unitto airdrybefore J
placingit backintheunit. J fire,electricshockor
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Cleanin The GentleCleanTM Brushor Pad' beforeservicin_l.
GentleCleanTMBrush
Removethe Brushfromtheunit andrinseunder
warmwater.
GentleCleanTMpad
RemovetheGentleCleanTM PadPlatefromthe
unit.Peelthe padfromthe PadPlateandtossin
thewash!
Removin Wet Clean Nozzle
RemovetheWet CleanNozzlebypullingtab on
rightandleftsideof nozzle.Rinseany dirtand
grimeoftthe nozzleunderwarmtapwater.
To replacethe Wet CleanNozzle, insertthe 4
tabs alongthe bottomof the NozzleWindow
and gentlysnap theWet CleaningNozzle back
into place.
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iring The Flip-It
YourFlipIt canbestoredReady-to-Use,by leav-
ingwaterandformulaintheunit.Besureto
removewet GentleCleanTM Padbeforestoring.
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iubleshooting
Water& Formulaare drainingout fromthe cleantank.
PossibleCauses
1. CleanTankBlackCap&Valvearenoton tight
2. CleanTankBlackCap&Valvearecrossthreaded
No suction
PossibleCauses
1. Filtermaybedirtyorclogged
2. Wetvacuumnozzlemaynotbe on properly
3. Tankis full
4. Filteris wet
5. Somethingiscaughtandcloggingthe air path
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injuryunplugfromoutletI
beforeservicin_l. I
Water is not flowing
PossibleCauses
1. CleanTankis notinsertedproperly
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Remedies
1. RemoveBlackCap&Value
andattachtightly
2. RemoveBlackCap& Valve
and makesureit is screwedon
straightandtightly
Remedies
1. Removefilterfromthe Dirty
Tankandclean
2. MakesureWetVacuumNozzleis
ontight andsnappedintoplace
3. EmptyTank
4. Makesurefilteris completelydry
beforeplacingbackinto theunit.
5. Unplugunit,RemoveWetClean
Nozzleand inserta bluntobject
intotheair pathto removeany
potentialclog.
Remedies
1. RemoveTankandreinsertinto
the unit
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_placement parts - BISSELL Flip-It 5200 & Flip-It Select 7340
Item Part No. Part Name
1 203-6705
2 203-6706
3 203-6858
4 203-6707
5 203-6859
6 203-6708
7 203-6860
8 203-6725
9 203-6856
10 203-6711
11 203-6854
12 203-6800
13 203-6714
14 203-6855
15 203-6700
16 203-6701
17 203-6702
18 3270
19 0482
20 0484
*Not all parts
Filter
DirtyTankLidAssembly-AcierBlue
DirtyTankLidAssembly-VulcanicSatin
DirtyTank -AcierBlue
DirtyTank -VulcanicSatin
WetVacuumNozzle-AcierBlue
WetVacuumNozzle-VulcanicSatin
CleanTankwi1_Cap-AcierBlue
CleanTankwi1_Cap-VulcanicSatin
Handlewith Screw-Acier
Handlewith Screw-VulcanicSatin
CapandInsertAssembly
CordWrap- Acier
CordWrap-VulcanicSatin
GentleCleanTM BrushCard
GentleCleanTM PadCard
GentleCleanTM Pad(2pack)
ReplacementPack(2GentleCleanTM Pads& 1PleatedRlter)
WoodFloorSolutions
HardFloorSolutions
are included with every model.
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- BISSELL Flip-It
Thiswarranty givesyou specific legal rights, and you mayalso haveotner rtcqts wntcn mayvary from state
to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or nave auesttonsregardingwhat tt may
cover,pleasecontact BISSELLConsumerServicesby E-mail,telephone, or regular mattas described below.
LimitedOneYearWarranty
Subjectto the *EXCEPTIONSAND EXCLUSIONSidentified below,upon receipt of the 3roduct BISSELL
Homecare,Inc.will repair or replace (with new or remanufacturedcomponents or products),at BISSELL's
option,free of charge from the date of purchase by the original purchaser,for one year any defectiveor
malfunctioning part.
See information belowon "If your BISSELLproduct should require service".
Thiswarrantyappliesto productusedforpersonal,and notcommercialorrentalservice.Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyto
fansor routinemaintenancecomponentssuchasfilters,belts,or brushes.Damageor malfunctioncausedbynegligence,
abuse,neglect,unauthorizedrepair,oranyotherusenotin accordancewiththeUser'sGuideisnotcovered.
NOTE:Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event
of a warranty claim. See "About YourWarranty" on page 12 for details.
If yourBISSELLproductshouldrequireservice:
Contact BISSELLConsumer Services to locate a BISSELLAuthorized Service Center in your area.
If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about your warranty,
contact BISSELLConsumer Services.
Website or E-mail:
www.bissell.com
Usethe "Customer Services" tab.
Or Call:
BISSELLConsumerServices
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday8 a.rn. - 10 p.m. ET
Saturday9 a.rn. - 8 p.m. ET
Orwrite:
BISSELLHornecare Inc.
POBox 3606
Grand Rapids MI 49501
ATTN:ConsumerServices
BISSELLHOMECARE,INC.IS NOTLIABLEFORINCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESOFANYNATUREASSOCIATEDWITHTHE
USEOFTHISPRODUCT.BISSELUSLIABILITYWILLNOTEXCEEDTHE
PURCHASEPRICEOFTHEPRODUCT.
Somestatesdo not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidentalor consequentialdamages,sothe above
limitationor exclusionmaynot applyto you.
*EXCEPTIONSAND EXCLUSIONSFROMTHETERMSOFTHELIMITEDWARRANTY
THISWARRANTYISEXCLUSIVEANDIN LIEUOFANYOTHERWARRANTIESEITHER
ORALORWRITTEN.ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTIESWHICHMAYARISEBYOPERATION
OFLAW,INCLUDINGTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYAND
FITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE,ARELIMITEDTOTHETWOYEARDURATION
FROMTHEDATEOFPURCHASEASDESCRIBEDABOVE.
Somestatesdo not allow limitationson how longan impliedwarrantylasts,6othe
abovelimitationmaynotapplyto you.
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@2006 BISSELLHomecare,Inc
Grand Rapids,Michigan
AII rights reserved.Printedin China
Part Number 603-6764
Rev 02/06
Visitour website at:
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