Bissell PowerSteamer 1697 series - Manual (Page 11)

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Cleaning Bare Floors
The Bare Floor Tool provides effective cleaning for linoleum,
vinyl, and tile floors. Available on select models only.
Caution: Do not use on hardwood floors.
Use only BISSELL Hard Floor Solutions.
Vacuum or sweep thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair.
Remove easily moved furniture from the room, (chairs, tables, etc).
Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path.
Plan activities to allow about 30 minutes for the floor to
dry completely.
Step on the handle release to lay the machine handle down.
Remove the Tank-in-Tank from the machine base.
Lift the machine base to expose the underside of the nozzle.
Attach Bare Floor Tool to nozzle with long tab to the right side
(ReadyTools side) of the nozzle.
First attach left side (short tab) catching tab over nozzle edge.
Gently bend long tab (right side) outward to easily snap over
edge of clear nozzle on right.
Set up machine following the instructions on pages 5-8. Be sure
to thoroughly rinse out any remaining Fiber Cleansing Formula
to prevent slippery linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. Use BISSELL
Hard Floor Solutions in the SmartMix tank.
Check ReadyTools dial - it should be set on Floor Cleaning.
Set the SmartMix setting to normal.
Plug into a proper outlet and turn Power Switch ON.
Slowly move the machine nozzle with Bare Floor Tool
forward and back over soiled surface one time while
pressing the trigger. Caution: Do not over wet.
Repeat the motion without pressing the trigger using the
Bare Floor Tool to squeegee and suction up the dirty water.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 backing along the exit path.
Allow about 30 minutes for the floor to dry completely.
When the cleaning job is complete refer to the Maintenance/
Storage section on page 12.
To remove Bare Floor Tool gently bend long tab (right
side) outward and pull tool down away from nozzle.
Rinse thoroughly, dry and store.
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Attach the Bare Floor Tool
Machine Preparation
Bare Floor Cleaning Technique
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Tilt
Handle
Back
Handle Release
Carrying
When filling bottle or
storing unit, set
dial to:
NOTE:
Keep plenty of genuine
BISSELL Fiber Cleansing
Formula on hand so you
can clean whenever it fits
your schedule. Always use
genuine BISSELL deep
cleaning formulas. Non-
BISSELL cleaning solutions
may harm the machine and
void the warranty.
Bare Floor
Cleaning Tool
Bottom Front Edge
of Floor Nozzle
Snap Together
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