Bissell PowerSteamer 1690 - Manual (Page 7)

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When you’re done
1. Turn Power Switch to OFF (O) position.
2. Unplug Power Cord from outlet.
3. Remove and empty Clean Water Tank Assembly.
4. Press Release Pedal and tip Handle Assembly back with
Handle Assembly.
5. Release Dirty Water Tank Latch Assembly at bottom of
Lower Chassis.
6. Carefully lift Dirty Water Tank Assembly from Lower
Chassis using Carry Handle Assembly.
7. Carry Tank to a toilet or sink, turn Circular Cap at back of
unit counterclockwise to open, and pour to empty.
8. Fill Dirty Water Tank Assembly with clean water. Rinse
thoroughly and discard water.
9. Remove Dirty Water Tank Triangle Lid and flush suction
opening with clean water. Replace cover. Replace Circular
Cap by turning clockwise.
10. Replace Clean Water Tank Assembly on Handle Assembly
and secure with side latches.
11. Replace Dirty Water Tank Assembly on Lower Chassis and
secure with Clean Water Tank Latch Assembly.
12. See PUTTING IT AWAY on page 11.
WARNING:
T h e
D i r t y W a t e r Ta n k
A s s e m b l y h o l d s
approximately one
gallon of soiled liquid.
A special float device
in the tank will cause
the cleaner to stop
removing solution from
carpet, and the motor
sound to rise in pitch
when the Dirty Wa t e r
Tank Assembly is full.
Failure to empty full
tank will damage unit.
Tip:
Deep cleaning
stairs and high
traffic areas on a
regular basis can
prolong carpet
life.
Deep cleaning
1. Move Power Switch to CLEAN ( II ) position to activate
solution pump and vacuum motor.
2. Press Release Pedal on left side of Lower Chassis with foot.
3. Slowly move cleaner back and forth over carpet surface
one time while depressing Trigger. Do not overwet.
4. Repeat motion over same area without depressing Trigger.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no more dirt can be removed.
6. Continue to clean entire carpet, working in
3’ x 4’ sections.
7. Empty the Dirty Water Tank Assembly when dirty water
reaches the full line.
8. If the machine loses suction and/or motor noise rises in
pitch, turn Power Switch to OFF. Check the Dirty Water
Tank Assembly and empty the tank if it is full [see WHEN
YOU’RE DONE, page 7].
9. If floor nozzle stops spraying, turn Power Switch to OFF and
check water and cleaning solution levels. Refill if needed.
Never run POWERSTEAMER
TM dry.