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Bissell 1617 SERIES User Manual
Summary of 1617 SERIES
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1617 series *product images may vary t o tal fl oors ® user guide for how-to videos, go to www.Bissell.Com sections marked with this video icon have more information online..
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Www.Bissell.Com 2 important safety instructions warning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: » always connect to a polarized outlet (one slot is wider than the other). Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a non-polar- ized outlet or extension cord. » do not leave vacuum cleaner ...
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Www.Bissell.Com 3 thanks for buying a bissell vacuum 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 vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited one-year warrant...
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1 upper handle 2 turbobrush® tool 3 suction power indicator 4 power cord 5 power switch 6 post-motor filter 7 easy empty™ dirt container 8 lock ’n seal™ lever 9 pre-motor filter 10 edge cleaning port 11 height adjustment knob 12 brush on/off pedal 13 cord clip 14 combination dusting brush/ upholster...
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Www.Bissell.Com 5 assembly the only tool you’ll need to assemble your vacuum cleaner is a phillips screwdriver. Locate and install filters important: before using your vacuum, make sure that all filters (pre-motor and post-motor) are in place. Do not operate your vacuum without these filters. Attach...
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Power cord to store the power cord, wrap cord around the upper and lower cord wrap on the side of the vacuum. To release the power cord, rotate the upper cord wrap down and gently pull off cord. Power switch the power switch is located just below the carrying handle on the side of the vacuum. Push t...
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Www.Bissell.Com 7 transporting your cleaner 1. To move your vacuum cleaner from room to room, put the handle in the upright position, tilt the cleaner back on its rear wheels and push forward. 2 the vacuum cleaner can also be moved by using the carry handle on the back. Height adjustments there are ...
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Www.Bissell.Com 8 operations on-board tools your vacuum is not only a powerful carpet and rug cleaner; it is also a versatile above floor vacuum cleaner when you select one of the special tools. 1. Raise the handle to the upright position. 2. Remove the hose wand from the hose wand base. This automa...
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Www.Bissell.Com 9 maintenance & care to maximize your cleaning performance and extend the life of your vacuum, it is very impor- tant that you empty your dirt container and check and clean your filters frequently. Follow the instructions on the following pages, and per- form these simple maintenance...
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Maintenance & care cleaning the pre-motor filter & replacing the post-motor filter 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. The pre-motor filter protects the motor from dirt particles. It is located in the slide out tray underneath the dirt container. If the filter becomes dirty, pull out the...
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Www.Bissell.Com 11 maintaining the turbobrush tool the turbobrush tool should be checked regularly for clogs and debris wrapping around the paddles. 1. Unplug unit from outlet. 2. Remove tool from hose or vacuum. 3. If clog is present or debris is visible, unscrew the two screws on the back of the t...
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Maintenance & care replace drive belt 1. Turn the power switch off and unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet. Remove floor brush following steps 2-4 on page 11. 2. With the rotating floor brush removed from the vacuum cleaner, grasp the old drive belt and remove from the motor pulley. Discard...
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Troubleshooting warning to reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Problem possible causes remedies vacuum cleaner won’t turn on power cord not plugged in check electrical p...
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Replacement parts these items are available for your bissell vacuum. Call 1-800-237-7691 or visit www.Bissell.Com part # part name part # part name 203-1730 drive belt 203-1739 twist ‘n snap hose 203-1751 brush roll 3290 style 14 pre-motor foam filter 32076 style 7 & 9 post-motor media filter* 27w8 ...
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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 care by e-mail, telephone, or regular mail a...
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©2015 bissell homecare, inc grand rapids, michigan all rights reserved. Printed in china part number 160-6210 rev 04/15 visit our website at: www.Bissell.Com for information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty: registering is quick, easy and offers you benefits over ...