Bissell PowerSteamer 1690 - Manual (Page 6)

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How to deep clean carpet
Getting ready
1. Unfasten the Clean Water Tank Latch Assembly by lifting
from the bottom with your fingers.
2. Remove Clean Water Tank Assembly by sliding it up the
Handle Assembly until it comes free.
3. Take Clean Water Tank to sink area, remove Clean Water
Tank Cap and fill Tank with hot (NOT boiling) tap water
to fill line. Replace Cap securely.
4. Remove SmartMix TM Formula Tank Assembly from Clean
Water Tank Assembly by grasping bottom with fingers and
sliding it out.
5. Unscrew SmartMix TM Formula Tank Cap and Insert
Assembly and add BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula TM to fill
line. Reclose Cap tightly.
6. Slide SmartMix TM Formula Tank Assembly back into position
in Clean Water Tank Assembly.
7. Replace Clean Water Tank Assembly by sliding Tank down
the front of the Handle Assembly until it fits snugly against
top of Lower Chassis. Secure with Clean Water Tank
Latch Assembly.
8. Select SmartClean TM setting.
■ WATER ONLY - Use for gentle cleaning of delicate
fabrics, or for (optional) rinsing following cleaning.
■ NORMAL - Water and Fiber Cleansing Formula are mixed
to optimize normal cleaning. Use for everyday dirt and
soil conditions.
■ HIGH TRAFFIC - Water and Fiber Cleansing Formula are
mixed to optimize heavy cleaning. Use for entryways,
hallways, heavy soil and stains. This setting may require
more frequent refilling on the SmartMix
TM bottle.
9. Unwrap Power Cord from Cord Holder and plug into
120 Volt, 60 Hz grounded outlet as described in Important
Safety Instructions, page 2.
If cleaner starts when first plugged in, switch cleaner OFF (O)
until ready for use.
Pre-treating
(optional)
Pre-treat highly soiled carpet, such as hallways
and other high-traffic areas.
1. Move POWERSTEAMER
TM to an area to be
cleaned.
2. Move 3-position Power Switch to the
P R E - T R E AT ( I ) position to activate solution
pump.
3. Press Release Pedal on Left side of Lower
Chassis with foot.
4. Pull Trigger on Handle Assembly to spray
cleaning solution as you move cleaner over
soiled areas.
5. Slowly move cleaner back and forth over car-
pet surface one time while depressing Trigger.
Do not overwet.
6. Wait 5 - 10 minutes before full cleaning.
WARNING:
U s e
o n l y B I SS E L L F i b e r
Cleansing Formula
™ i n
your POWERSTEAMER. ™
Use of cleaning formulas
which contain lemon
or pine oil may damage
this appliance and void
w a r r a n t y. Chemical spot
cle aner s or s olvent -
based soi l remo vers
shou ld no t be use d.
These products may
react with the plastic
materials used in your
P O W E R S T E A M E R,
™ c a u s i n g
cracking or pitting.