Bissell 1456E - Manual (Page 11)

machine care
For best results, a few simple steps can assure
your machine is well maintained after your
cleaning is complete.
1. Flush your machine of any remaining
residual solution.
a. Fill 2-in-1 water tank with clean hand hot
(60°C/140°F MAX) tap water.
b. Recline handle and press spray trigger
for 15 seconds while making forward and
backward passes on carpet. Release spray
trigger and make forward and backward
passes for another 15 seconds or until there
is no more water being suctioned up from
the carpet.
2. Press power button off. Unplug machine
and wrap power cord.
3. After emptying 2-in-1 water tank, rinse top half
of tank through nozzle area. Rinse bottom half of
tank with running hand hot (60°C/140°F MAX)
tap water, taking care to clean underneath and
around heavy duty bladder. be sure to also empty
and rinse hair and debris basket inside tank.
4. Remove any debris on red filter near air duct
on back of base of machine.
5. Keeping 2-in-1 water tank off base of
machine, remove nozzle by turning locking
keys to unlock” position and lifting up. Rinse
nozzle in clean, running water.
6. Any loose hair or debris can be pulled from
brush rolls and thrown away. For the most
thorough clean before storage, follow directions
on pages 12 and 13 for removal and replacement
of belts and brush rolls.
7. Replace nozzle by lining up locking keys with
their slots and placing nozzle back onto foot of
machine. secure into place by turning locking
keys clockwise to “lock” position.
8. To clean suction diverter, remove two screws
on back of diverter housing. Take diverter
housing to a sink and rinse it with clean, running
water. Take care to remove any debris that
may build up and cause a clog. Replace diverter
housing and two screws.
9. To clean attachments, remove from hose and
rinse under clean, running water. Dry before
storing. Clean hose by suctioning clean water
from tap (taking care not to let tank overflow).
before wrapping back onto machine, lift end
of hose and stretch out to ensure all water is
cleared from hose. Refer to page 10, illustrations
7 and 8.
10. Wipe machine’s exterior with a soft cloth.
11. After carpet is dry, you may wish to vacuum
again to remove any leftover hair and fuzz the deep
cleaner may have brought to the carpet surface.
Maintenance & Care
4.
suction
diverter
Nozzle locking keys
5.
8.
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» Let all parts
dry completely
before storing
Tip
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, push power button
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Filter