Bissell 1660 User Manual - How to Deep Clean Carpet
How to deep clean carpet
Getting ready
1. Remove dry filter bag from ball cage.
2. Remove concentrate measuring cup from filling cavity on
side of tank unit.
3. Pour two gallons of hot tap water (temperature should not
exceed 120° F/48° C) into filling cavity until level
reaches bottom of three vertical lines in tank unit.
4. Shake bottle of BISSELL Carpet Care. Fill measuring lid
to fill line (10 ounces). Empty measuring lid into filling
cavity and replace measuring lid.
5. Plug power cord into approved grounded outlet.
Pre-treating
1. Pre-treat highly soiled areas: Press on pump/spray switch,
hold floor nozzle 4” - 6” above soiled carpet, and pull
trigger to spray cleaning solution.
2. Wait 5-10 minutes. Scrub tough stains with floor
nozzle brush.
Deep cleaning
1. Turn on pump/spray and vacuum/suction switches. Place
floor nozzle directly on carpet at arm’s length. Pull trigger
to spray cleaning solution while pulling wand toward you.
2. Repeat, keeping floor nozzle firmly against carpet surface.
Continue until no more dirt can be removed.
Do not overwet.
3. Release spray trigger. Vacuum area until no more
cleaning solution can be removed.
4. Continue to clean entire carpet, working in 3’ x 4’ sections.
5. If the machine loses suction, stops spraying and/or motor
noise rises in pitch, empty the tank [see WHEN YOU’RE
DONE, below]. Failure to empty tank will damage unit.
6. If floor nozzle stops spraying, turn off pump immediately
and check cleaning solution level. Never run pump dry.
When you’re done
1. Turn off pump/spray and vacuum/suction switches.
Unplug from outlet.
2. Remove tank siphon tube, flip down carrying handle and
lift top power unit from tank unit.
3. Carry tank unit to a toilet or sink to empty. With carrying
handle in one hand, place other hand in gripping slot
under filling cavity on tank unit. Lift and pour to empty.
4. Make sure ball and ball cage are firmly seated on
raised area. Replace power unit and lock in place with
carry handle.
5. See PUTTING IT AWAY on page 11.
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Tip:
Use only BISSELL
Carpet Care in
this appliance.
Use of cleaning
formulas which
contain lemon
or pine oil may
damage this
appliance and
void warranty.
Tip:
Deep cleaning
stairs and high
traffic areas on
a regular basis
can prolong
carpet life.
Vacuum/suction switch
Pump/spray switch
Measuring
Cup
Remove Measuring Cup
From Filling Cavity
Filling Cavity