Bissell Quicksteamer 1950 Users Manual

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Safety Instructions

Product view

Assembly

Operations / Special Tools

QuickSteamer™

USER’S GUIDE

1950 SERIES

6-8

Routine Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Warranty

Replacement Parts

Consumer Services

Thanks for buying a BISSELL QuickSteamer™

We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL®QuickSteamer™Lightweight

Deep Cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the design

and construction of this complete, high-tech deep cleaning system.

Your QuickSteamer™is well made, and we back it with a full one-year

warranty.We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable,

dedicated Consumer Service 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 QuickSteamer.™

Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.

Mark J. Bissell

President and Chief Executive Officer

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■Use only manufacturer’s recommended

attachments.

■Use only cleaning products formulated by

BISSELL for use in this appliance.

■Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.

■Keep appliance on a level surface.

■Turn off all controls before unplugging.

■Unplug by grasping the plug,not the cord.

■Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.

■Pay close attention when working

around children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.

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.

WARNING: Improper connection

of the equipment-grounding conductor

can result in a risk of electrical shock.

Check with a qualified electrician or

service person if you aren’t sure if the outlet

is properly grounded.DO NOT MODIFY THE

PLUG.If it will not fit the outlet, have a

proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.This appliance is designed for

use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,and has a

grounding attachment plug that looks like

the plug in the drawing above. Make certain

that the appliance is connected to an outlet

having the same configuration as the plug.

No plug adapter should be used with

this appliance.

This model is for household use only.

WARNING: When using an

electrical appliance, basic precautions

should be observed, including the following:

Read all instructions beforeusing your

QUICKSTEAMER.

™Use only on surfaces

moistened by cleaning process.Always

connect to a properly grounded outlet.

Unplug from outlet when not in use

and before conducting maintenance

or troubleshooting.

To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock

or injury:

■Do not expose to rain, store indoors.

■Do not leave QUICKSTEAMER™when it is

plugged in.

■Do not service QUICKSTEAMER™when it is

plugged in.

■Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

■Do not use QUICKSTEAMER™if it has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors or

dropped into water, have it repaired at an

Authorized Service Center.

■Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a

handle, close door on cord, pull cord around

sharp corners or edges, run appliance over

cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.

■Do not carry the appliance while in use.

■Do not handle QUICKSTEAMER™plug or

appliance with wet hands.

■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.

■Do not pick up hot or burning objects.

■Do not pick up flammable or combustible

materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene,

etc.) or use in the presence of explosive

liquids or vapor.

■Do not use appliance 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 pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,

ammonia,drain cleaner, gasoline,etc.).

■Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug.

■Do not allow to be used as a toy.

■Do not use for any purpose other than

described in this User’s Guide.

Grounded

Outlets

Grounding Pin

Handle

Assembly

Spray

Trigger

Power

Switch

Dirty

Water

Tank

Floor

Nozzle

Vent Cover

Containing

Foam Filter

Spray Bar

Lower

Body

Clean

Water

Tank

Lower

Cord

Wrap

Phillips

Head

Screw

Quick Release

Cord Wrap

Power Cord

Large,

Easy

Rolling

Wheels

Detent

Lever

How To Put It Together

Other Components

How to use this guide

This User’s Guide has been designed

to help you get the utmost satisfaction from

your BISSELLQuickSteamer Lightweight Deep

Cleaner.You’ll find assembly and operating

instructions,safety precautions,as well as

maintenance and troubleshooting instructions.

Please read this Guide thoroughly before

assembling your cleaner.

Pay particular attention to the product

diagram, assembly instructions, and part names.

Locate and organize all parts before assembly.

Familiarize yourself with the parts and where they

go.Following this User’s Guide will greatly

enhance your ability to get the most performance

from your BISSELL QuickSteamer for many years.

Your QuickSteamer comes in two, easy to

assemble components.

Detachable Handle

Lower Body

Clean Water Tank - holds 1/2-gallon of hot water

cleaning solution.

Dirty Water Tank - holds 1/2-gallon of dirty water.

Power Cord - Secure Power Cord around upper and

Lower Cord Wraps, and secure Plug to Cord with

molded clip

Your QuickSteamer is packaged as two primary

components - the Lower Body and the Handle

Assembly.Select QuickSteamer models also come

with a Bare Floor Tool.

Your QuickSteamer assembles easily in two quick

steps.The only tool you’ll need to assemble your

cleaner is a Phillips head screwdriver.

Refer to Assembly Diagram on page 4

Attach Handle to Lower Body

Slide Handle Assembly (with attached

Quick Release Cord Wrap™) down into

Lower Body until it will go no further.

Secure with screw

Secure by placing one (1) Phillips head

screw (supplied) into rear of Handle

Assembly.Tighten with screwdriver

until secure.

Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.

Remove easily moved furniture (chairs, lamps,

coffee/cocktail tables, etc.) from room if needed.

Vacuum carpet thoroughly.

Decide where to begin — and end — your job. Clean

in 3’ X 4’ sections, starting in areas farthest from exit.

Plan to leave a path open to empty soiled water and

refill cleaner.

Carpeting will dry in three to four hours, depending on

carpet style and air circulation in room.A floor fan

speeds drying.

Replace furniture on damp carpeting by placing waxed

paper under legs until floor dries completely.

Remove the Clean Water Tank by lifting it straight up,

then away from the Lower Body.

Using the Formula Measuring Cap, add two (2) capfuls

of BISSELL®Fiber Cleansing Formula™to the Clean

Water Tank.Add 1/2-gallon of hot (NOT boiling) tap

water. Fill only to fill line – do not overfill.

Replace & turn Formula Measuring Cap clockwise until

secure.

Place Clean Water Tank on Body.

Rotate Quick Release Cord Wrap™and plug in.

Turn Power Switch [back of Lower Body] to ( ) ON.

If cleaner starts when first plugged in, switch cleaner

OFF ( ) until ready for use.

How to use your BISSELL QuickSteamer

How to begin

Getting ready

WARNING:

Use only BISSELL Fiber

Cleansing Formula™or

Floor Cleansing Formula™

in your QuickSteamer.™

Use of cleaning formulas

that contain lemon or

pine oil may damage this

appliance and void warranty.

Chemical spot cleaners or

solvent-based soil removers

should not be used. These

products may react with the

plastic materials used in

your QuickSteamer,™

causing cracking or pitting.

Formula

Measuring

Cap

Unscrew to Remove

Power

Switch

Tip:

Always vacuum

thoroughly before

you deep clean.

If possible, move

larger furniture to

an area you will

not be cleaning.

Pre-Treating (Optional)

Pre-treat stubborn stains and highly soiled carpet in

hallways and other high-traffic areas.

Spray soiled area with BISSELL®Tough Stain PreCleaner.™

Use a stiff-bristled brush to work formula into carpet pile.

Wait 3 -5 minutes before deep cleaning.

Turn Power Switch [back of Lower Body] to ( ) ON.

With foot, press the Detent Pedal on right side of Lower Body.

Depress Trigger to spray cleaning solution. Do not overwet.

Repeat motion over same area without depressing Trigger.

Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no more dirt can be removed.

Continue to clean entire carpet, working in 3’ x 4’ sections.

Empty the Dirty Water Tank when dirty water reaches the full

line, or when the Clean Water Tank is empty.

If Floor Nozzle stops spraying, turn Power Switch to

OFF ( ) and check water and cleaning solution levels.

Refill if needed.

Attaching the Bare Floor Tool

Deep Cleaning

Tip:

Deep cleaning

spots, spills

and high traffic

areas on a

regular basis can

prolong

carpet life.

Tip:

Deep cleaning

carpeting

regularly can

reduce dust

and allergens

in your home.

*Available with select models only.If your QuickSteamer did not

come so equipped, you may call BISSELL Consumer Services

at 1-800-237-7691 to order one.You can also visit the BIS-

SELL website:www.bissell.com.

NOTE:Your QuickSteamer is not recommended for cleaning

wood floors.

• Use only BISSELL®Floor Cleansing Formula™on no-wax

floors. Never use BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula™or other

carpet cleaners on bare floors.

• Sweep or vacuum before starting.

• Remove old wax before cleaning.

• Leave an exit path for yourself.

• Allow at least 1/2 hour drying time.

Bare Floor Tool

(select models only)

Dirty Water Tank

Attaching the Bare Floor Tool Continued*

Cleaning Bare Floors

*Available with select models only.

Remove Dirty Water Tank.

Remove Brush by depressing tabs on the Cross Action™Brush

outward with thumbs until the Brush loosens.

Add Bare Floor Tool underneath the Floor Nozzle by sliding

notches and tabs into the opening until it is secure. Make sure

tabs on the Bare Floor Tool snap over front lip of

Floor Nozzle.

Replace empty Dirty Water Tank.

Empty and rinse Clean Water Tank.

Using the Formula Measuring Cap, add two (2) capfuls of

BISSELL®Floor Cleansing Formula™to the Clean Water Tank.

Add 1/2-gallon of hot (NOT boiling) tap water. Fill only to fill

line – do not overfill.

Turn Formula Measuring Cap clockwise until secure.

Rotate Quick Release Cord Wrap™and plug in.

Turn Power Switch [back of Lower Body] to ( ) ON.

Slowly move QuickSteamer back and forth over soiled surface

one time while depressing Trigger. Do not overwet.

Repeat motion over same area without depressing Trigger.

Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until no more dirt can be removed.

If Floor Nozzle stops spraying, turn Power Switch to

OFF ( ) and check water and cleaning solution levels. Refill

if needed.

WARNING:

The Dirty Water Tank

holds approximately 1/2

gallon of soiled liquid.

Filling past the fill line

can damage unit.

WARNING:

Do not lay QuickSteamer

on its back with Clean

Water Tank in place. Do

not tip up foot with Dirty

Water Tank in place.

Bare Floor Tool

Cross Action™Brush

Tabs

Floor

nozzle

front lip

When you’re done

WARNING:

Do not store unit where

freezing may occur.

Damage to internal

components may result.

Turn Power Switch to OFF ( ) position.

Unplug Power Cord from outlet.

Remove and empty Dirty Water Tank.

a. Press detent Pedal and tip Handle back, laying it gently on floor.

b. Release Dirty Water Tank latches [1 each side] by pulling up from

bottom of latch and then out.

c. Carefully lift Dirty Water Tank from Lower Body.

d. Carry Dirty Water Tank to a toilet or sink.To empty, pour out

contents using opening at back of Tank.

e. Fill Dirty Water Tank with clean water through the Vent Cover and

rinse thoroughly. Discard water.

Replace Dirty Water Tank on Lower Body and secure

with latches. Replace Clean Water Tank.

Wrap Power Cord around Quick Release Cord Wrap™

on back of QUICKSTEAMER.™

Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth. Store cleaner upright in a

protected, dry area.

NOTE:You may have cleaning solution remaining in the Clean Water

Tank.You may store your QuickSteamer this way for the next cleaning

task, but never keep soiled solution in the Dirty Water Tank.

Vent

Cover

BISSELL Consumer Services

Troubleshooting

Reduced spray or no spray.

Possible Causes Remedies

Clean Water Tank empty Refill Tank with water and formula

Spray Bar clogged Clean Spray Bar

Deep Cleaner not picking up cleaning solution.

Possible Causes Remedies

Dirty Water Tank not aligned/secured Check Tank for proper alignment

and secure with side latches

Dirty Water Tank is full Empty Tank

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of

fire, electric shock or

injury, unplug appli-

ance from outlet before

servicing.

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. — 7 p.m. EST

Saturday 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. EST

Or write:

BISSELL HOMECARE, INC

PO Box 3606

Grand Rapids MI 49501

ATTN: Consumer Services

Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com

When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available.

Please record your Model Number: ___________________

Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________

NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of

purchase in the event of a warranty claim. See "About Your Warranty"

on page 14 for details.

Replacement parts - BISSELL QuickSteamer

Item Part No. Part Name

1 603-7818 Handle Assembly

2 603-7821 Cross Action Brush

3 603-7822 Bare Floor Tool

4 407-0931 Clean Water Tank

5 603-7815 Dirty Waster Tank (Blue)

603-7816 Dirty Water Tank (Teal)

6 603-7814 Formula Measuring Cap

7 410 32 oz.BISSELL® Fiber

Cleansing Formula™

8 480 32 oz.BISSELL® Floor

Cleansing Formula™

9 400 22 oz.BISSELL® Tough

Stain PreCleaner™

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Part Number 010-6205

Rev 5/01

Visit our website at:

www.bissell.com

™

Floor Cleansing Formula

FOR DEEP

CLEANING MACHINES

™

32 FL.OZ.

(946 mL)

CAUTION: MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES.

READ BACK PANEL CAREFULLY

Safely Deep Cleans and

Revitalizes No-Wax Floors

™

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

may vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty

or have questions regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer

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 BISSELL Homecare Inc. will repair or replace (with new or remanufactured

components or products), at BISSELL’s option, 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 BISSELL product should require service".

This warranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial or rental

service.This warranty does not apply to fans or routine maintenance components such

as filters, belts, or brushes. Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, or

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

If your BISSELL product should require service:

Call BISSELL Consumer Services at the number below or visit the BISSELL website -

www.bissell.com to locate a BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your area. If

there are no authorized BISSELL Service Centers in your area, select the "Customer

Service" tab, and follow the instructions for contacting us via email. A BISSELL

Representative will issue you a Return Authorization Number and a pre-paid mailing

label to return the unit to BISSELL for warranty repair.

The machine should be returned with a photocopy of your proof of purchase. (Your

dated sales receipt is your proof of date of purchase in the event of a warranty claim -

do not send original.)

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

about your warranty, select the "Customer Service" tab on our website and follow the

instructions for contacting us by e-mail.

Or call: BISSELL Consumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST

Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. .EST

Or write:

BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.

PO Box 3606

Grand Rapids MI 49501

ATTN: Consumer Services

BISSELL HOMECARE, INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE

ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. BISSELL’S LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE

PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.

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 EITHER ORAL 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 lasts, so the above limitation may

not apply to you.

About Your Warranty

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