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Bissell PowerSteamer 1697 Series User Manual

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Manual is about: Bissell 1697-W: User Guide

Summary of PowerSteamer 1697 Series

  • Page 1

    1697 powersteamer ® pro tm ser ies ■ assembly ■ operation ■ safety ■ storage smartclean ® system pre-treats, loosens, and lifts out dirt. ■ dirtlifter ® powerbrush lifts deep down dirt, grooms carpet ■ smartmix ® auto-adjusts formula for every cleaning job ■ tank-in-tank ™ is easy to use - saves tri...

  • Page 2: Save These Instructions.

    ■ use only cleaning products formulated by bissell for use in this appliance ■ keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc. ■ use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for machine application ■ keep appliance on a level surface ■ turn off all controls before unplugging ■ unpl...

  • Page 3: Caution:

    On off 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Slide upper handle onto lower handle. Feed bundled power cord through tool caddy from caddy’ s flat side. Align handle holes and tool caddy holes. Place hex nut into back of tool caddy and hold in place. Insert bolt from front to back turning into hex nut until snug. ...

  • Page 4: Index

    The power switch controls power to the machine. 5 index safety instructions . . . . . . . . . .2 product view . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 putting it together . . . . . . . . . .4 what comes with your powersteamer ® pro ™ . . . . .4 the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9 index . . . . . . . . ....

  • Page 5: The Basics - Continued

    Smartmix ® provides custom control for each cleaning job. 1. Lift the smartmix ® concentrate bottle up out of the machine base. 2. Flip the bottle over so that the valve cap is in an upward position. 3. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the bottle to the mark with bissell cleaning solution. 4. Replace ...

  • Page 6: Warning:

    7 note: both the smartmix ® bottle and the clean water tank must have liquid in them in order for the machine to spray. If one tank is empty the machine will not apply either cleaning solution or water only. If you’re using the water only setting, fill the smartmix ® bottle with water also. Tilt han...

  • Page 7: The Basics - Continued

    Tighten release 8 4. Set the tank down and rotate the handle forward to unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside. 5. Find the mouth of the bladder and fill to the bottom of the neck with hot tap water. Note: fill the bladder with water only. 6. Replace the tank lid matching the lid and tank e...

  • Page 8

    9 tip: a special red float device in the tank will cause the cleaner to stop removing solution from the carpet and the motor sound will rise in pitch to let you know the dirty water tank is full. The flow indicator this is located on the machine base. It spins when the trigger is pressed to indicate...

  • Page 9: How to Clean Carpets

    10 1. Plan activities to give carpet time to dry. 2. Remove easily moved furniture from the room (chairs, lamps, coffee tables, etc). 3. Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair before using the powersteamer ® pro. ™ 4. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It is best to begi...

  • Page 10

    11 how to clean upholstery and small areas adsdfdd ghg bvh cvbbj jkn hnbj jkvh gcghhjj jhf fhl kllgh manufacturer’s tag tip: deep cleaning carpeting and upholstery regularly can reduce dust and allergens in your home. Tip: try pre-treating stairs or entry ways with bissell prostrength tough stain pr...

  • Page 11: Cleaning Bare Floors

    12 cleaning bare floors tilt handle back carrying bottom front edge of machine base snap together bare floor cleaning tool handle release the bare floor tool provides effective cleaning for linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Caution: do not use on hardwood floors. 1. Use only bissell floor cleaning f...

  • Page 12

    13 machine preparation 12. Set up machine following instructions in the basics section, pages 5-9. Be sure to thoroughly rinse out any remaining cleaning solution to prevent slippery linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Use bissell floor cleaning chemical in the smartmix ® tank. 13. Check readytools ™ ...

  • Page 13: Maintenance/putting It Away

    1. Turn power switch off. 2. Unplug power cord from the outlet and coil around machine cord wrap. 3. Remove and rinse tools in clean, running water, dry and replace in tool caddy. 4. Coil flex hose around storage brackets on tool caddy. 5. Remove tank-in-tank, ™ dispose of dirty water. See the basic...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Reduced spray or no spray. Possible causes remedies bladder may be empty. Refill tank with hot tap water. Smartmix ® bottle may be empty. Fill with bissell chemical. The filter may be clogged. Clean out filter, page 14. Tanks may not be seated properly. Turn power off; remove and reseat tanks. Pump ...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting - Continued

    16 dirtlifter ® powerbrush does not turn. Possible causes remedies the brush belt or pump belt turn the machine off and unplug from the may be broken. Outlet. To check if a brush belt has broken, you will need a flat head screwdriver. Insert the blade end into the lower slot of the belt access door ...

  • Page 16

    17 item part no. Part name 1* 010-9201 4” small area tool 2* 603-0910 6” stair tool 3* 010-9148 spraying crevice tool 4* 010-1185 turbobrush ™ 5* 014-9131 bare floor tool 6* 014-9142 pretreat wand 7* 015-9155 tough stain brush 8 013-0212 baffle 9 014-0325 red float 10 015-9040 tank assembly 11 010-6...

  • Page 17: About Your Warranty

    18 about your warranty one year warranty bissell ltd., or an authorized bissell service centre will repair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defective or malfunctioning within 1 year of the purchase date, provided that it is used for personal and not commercial or rental service. Please ...