Bissell PowerSteamer 1696 - Manual (Page 7)

1. Unfasten the Clean Water Tank Assembly by lifting from
the bottom with your fingers.
2. Tip Handle Assembly back by pressing Release Pedal
on left side of Lower Chassis and pulling back on
Handle Assembly.
3. Remove Dirty Water Tank Triangle Cap by pulling back on
snap tab with finger.
4. Place triangle-shaped end of Flex Hose Assembly in Dirty
Water Tank Triangle port by placing wide (bottom) end in
first, then pushing latch end in until it snaps into place.
5. Tip Handle Assembly back to its full upright position.
6. Place Solution Tube Connector into the port at the lower
left side of the Handle Assembly. Place tabs on Connector
into notches in port, then turn clockwise to secure. Make
certain Solution Tube is securely fastened to Connector.
7. Attach Cleaning Tool to Flex Hose Assembly using the
“button-in-hole” method.
8. Take Clean Water Tank to sink area, remove Clean Water
Tank Cap and fill Tank with hot (NOT boiling) tap water
to fill line. Fill Tank Cap to fill line with Fiber Cleansing
Formula and pour into Clean Water Tank. Replace
Cap securely.
9. Replace Clean Water Tank Assembly. Slide Tank down front
of Handle Assembly until it fits snugly against top of Lower
Chassis. Secure with Clean Water Tank Latch Assembly.
10. 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 off until ready for use.
Getting ready
1. Slowly move Cleaning Tool back and forth over soiled
surface, first using spray only, then spray and vacuum,
finishing with vacuum only.
2. Continue to clean soiled area, working in small sections,
until no more dirt can be removed. Do not overwet.
3. 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].
4. If spray tip stops spraying, turn Power Switch to OFF and
check water and cleaning solution level. Refill if needed.
Never run POWERSTEAMER
® dry.
Cleaning
7
Tip:
Check upholstery
stuffing before
cleaning.
Colored stuffing
may bleed
through fabric
when wet.
How to clean upholstery and small areas
CAUTION:
Do
not lay unit on its
back with Clean
Water Tank Assembly
in place. Do not tip
up foot with Dirty
Water Tank Assembly
in place.
1. Follow instructions in WHEN YOU’RE
DONE, page 6.
2. Disconnect Solution Tube Connector by
turning it counterclockwise and gently
pulling it straight from port.
3. Remove Flex Hose Assembly from Dirty Water
Tank Triangle port.
4. Replace Dirty Water Tank Triangle Cap.
5. Return Attachment Hose to storage rack.
6. Wrap Power Cord around Cord Holder on
back of POWERSTEAMER. ®
7. Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth.
8. Store cleaner upright in a protected, dry area.
NOTE: Never leave clean water in the Clean Water
Tank Assembly or soiled solution in the Dirty Water
Tank Assembly.
Putting it away