Bissell PowerSteamer 1696 - Manual (Page 6)

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CAUTION:
The D i r t y
Wa 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 Water 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.
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.
4. Fill Tank Cap to fill line with Fiber Cleansing Formula and
pour into Clean Water Tank. Replace Cap securely.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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 fill 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 6].
9. If floor nozzle stops spraying, turn Power Switch to OFF and
check water/cleaning solution mixture level. Refill if needed.
Never run POWERSTEAMER
® dry.
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 7.
How to deep clean carpet