Bissell 16972 - Manual (Page 9)

stain removal
do not delay! Attending to an accident soon
after it occurs ensures the chances for full
removal. leaving it for an extended period
of time may cause it to set and become
permanent.
1. blot up liquids with an absorbent cloth
or paper towels. White materials are
recommended because certain dyes may
bleed and make the stain worse.
2. Gently scrape up any semi-solids with a
spoon or spatula. Do not use a knife or other
utensil with sharp edges because it could
damage the carpet or upholstery.
3. if the area has dried, remove the
remaining semi-solids and residue with
a sweeper or vacuum.
4. Use your bissell deep cleaner as a
precleaner. With one of the tools attached
to the flex hose, set the ReadyTools dial
to tools. spray the area with cleaning
solution and allow the bissell deep clean-
ing formula to penetrate for 3-5 minutes.
5. Once the precleaning is complete, use the
attached tool to gently scrub the stain with
back and forth strokes.
6. Allow to dry. some difficult stains may
require a second treatment.
D Care & Storage
machine care
For best results, a few simple steps can
assure your machine is well maintained after
your cleaning is complete.
1. Turn power switch OFF ( 0 ). Unplug the
machine and wrap the power cord.
2. After emptying the water tank, rinse it
out at a faucet with running hand hot tap
water, taking care to clean underneath the
heavy duty bladder, and all around it. Clean
out lint screen.
3. Replace the water tank on the machine.
4. Wipe the machine’s exterior with a
soft cloth.
5. After carpet is dry, vacuum again to
remove hair and fuzz.
machine storage
Once your cleaning is complete, make sure
the water tank is emptied and rinsed out. Put
the unit away in a closet or basement for the
next use.
note: store cleaner in a protected, dry
area. since this product uses water, it must
not be stored where there is a danger of
freezing. freezing will damage internal
components and void the warranty.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch
off and disconnect plug from electrical socket
before performing maintenance or care.
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