Bissell 16949 - Manual (Page 7)

C1 - Fill Tank-in-Tank™
Our Tank-in-Tank system is designed with a
bladder inside to hold clean water. As you
clean, the bladder will empty. Dirty water
collects in the tank outside the bladder.
NOTE: Make sure to add formula to the tank
before filling it with water.
1. Depress the handle release pedal to lay the
machine handle down, out of the way.
2. Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle. The handle
locks the lid in place. Carry the Tank-in-Tank
like a bucket to fill at the sink.
3. Set the tank down and rotate the handle
forward to unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the
lid aside.
4. Using the measuring cup, pour BISSELL
deep cleaning formula into the mouth of the
bladder. Do not boil or microwave water as it
can destroy the bladder.
NOTE: Fill the bladder with water only. Fill
slowly to reduce sudsing.
51. Fill to the bottom of the neck with hand
hot tap water.
6. Replace the tank lid, matching the lid and
tank edges. Rotate the handle to carrying
position. Replace tank in machine base,
seating firmly in place. Rotate handle back
down to latched position.
C2 - Emptying the Tank-in-Tank
NOTE: Remove the Tank-in-Tank, following
steps 1 and 2 on page 6.
1. Carry the Tank-in-Tank, like a bucket, to the
sink. Remove tank lid. Pour out dirty water.
2. After each use, remove and rinse the lint
screen located on the tank lid.
a. Remove tank lid, follow step 3 on
page 6.
b. Remove lint screen and rinse under
fauct to remove any debris.
c. Insert lint screen back in tank lid.
The screen will click into place.
d. Replace tank lid.
3. Refill with cleaning formula and clean
hand hot tap water—follow steps 4 and
5 above.
NOTE: When the cleaning job is complete,
rinse out the Tank-in-Tank by running clean
water between the bladder and the tank.
4. Return the Tank-in-Tank to the machine,
follow step 6 on page 6.
5. Refer to the Maintenance care section on
page 9 for final cleanup.
C3 - ReadyTools™ dial
This provides floor or upholstery clean-
ing with the turn of a dial. For carpet/floor
cleaning make sure the dial is set to FLOOR
CLEANING. For upholstery or fabric clean-
ing, select your cleaning tool, attach it to the
flex hose, and the OXYPowerBrush is ready
to clean upholstery, fabrics and more*.
*Set the ReadyTools dial to FLOOR
CLEANING when cleaning carpets or set it to
TOOLS when using the flex hose
attachments.
C4 - Before you clean carpets
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
OXYPowerBrush.
4. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit
path. It is best to begin cleaning in the
corner farthest from your exit.
NOTE: You may notice hair and debris
deposits on carpet that were loosened by
brushing action (especially with newer
carpets that have never been deep cleaned
before). This debris should be picked up by
hand and thrown away. Debris that deposits
in the brush belt area should be cleaned out
to keep belts running free.
PreTreating (optional)
Pretreating is recommended to improve
cleaning effectiveness for heavily soiled
carpet in high traffic areas, such as hallways
and stairs.
1. Set the ReadyTools dial to TOOLS.
2 Plug the OXYPowerBrush into a proper
outlet and turn the power switch ON.
3. While pressing the spray trigger, slowly
make several passes over the area to be
cleaned. Caution: Do not overwet.
4. Turn the power switch OFF and let the
BISSELL advanced deep cleaning formula
dissolve the tough soil for 1 to 2 minutes.
NOTE: Reset the ReadyTools dial to FLOOR
CLEANING before continuing.
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Some Berber carpets have a tendency to fuzz with wear.
Repeated strikes in the same area with an ordinary vacuum or
deep cleaner may aggravate this condition.
» A special red float device in the tank will cause the
cleaner to stop removing solution from the carpet.
The motor sound will rise in pitch to let you know
the dirty water tank is full.
» Deep cleaning carpeting and upholstery regularly
can reduce dust and allergens in your home.
» Thorough vacuuming before deep cleaning will
prevent early clogging of the lint trap.