Bisell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine 48F3E User Manual

USER'S GUIDE
48F3 SERIES 220-240V
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Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
WarrantyTroubleshooting
Consumer Services2
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Replacement Parts
Accessories17
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Deep Cleaner 
Thanks for buying a BISSELL Big Green deep cleaning machine. 
Everything we know about floor care went into the design and  
construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL Big Green deep cleaning machine is well made, and we 
back it with a limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it with 
a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Services department, so, should 
you ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast,...

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be 
observed, including the following: 
WARNING ReAd All INstRuctIoNs 
befoRe usING youR bIG GReeN deep 
cleANING MAchINe.   
     WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, or injury:
 ■  Operators shall be adequately instructed on the use of the machine.■ This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust.■ This machine shall be stored indoors only.■ Do not allow the supply cord to come into contact with the rotating...

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Adjustable 
Handle
Tank Carry Handle Hose Latch Power Cord
Dirty Water Tank Clean Water/  
Solution Tank
Flow Indicator
Solution Hose 
Connection
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Spray Trigger
Front Carry Handle  

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Power Switch
Timer
Upper Handle 
ReleaseHandle DetentSpray Trigger
Back Carry Handle
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Cleaning fluid 
Keep plenty of genuine bIssell 2X formula on hand so you can clean and protect whenever 
it fits your schedule. Always use genuine bIssell deep cleaning formulas. Non-bIssell   
cleaning solutions may harm the machine and will void the warranty.
WARNING: t o reduce the risk   
of fire and electric shock due to internal   
component damage, use only bIssell cleaning 
fluids...

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Assembly 
Operations
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Your BISSELL Big Green deep  
cleaning machine comes with no 
assembly required!
Before you clean
1.  Move furniture to another area if clean-
ing the entire room (optional.)
2.  Vacuum area with a dry vacuum cleaner 
thoroughly before deep cleaning.
3.  plan your cleaning route to leave an exit 
path. It is best to begin cleaning in the 
corner farthest from your exit.
4.  pretreating (optional) is recommended 
to improve cleaning effectiveness for 
heavily soiled...

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Operations
Carpet cleaning
1. Remove dirty water tank. pull dirty water 
tank handle to upright position and lift up 
to remove dirty water tank.
2.  lift clean water/solution tank from the base 
of machine.
A.  unscrew cap on top of the clean water 
tank. fill tank to FILL line with clean, 
hand hot tap water. 
B.  Measure bIssell formula using cap 
on tank. fill cap to line twice for each 
full tank of water. Always use genuine 
bIssell formulas to maximize cleaning 
and for the...

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Carpet cleaning continued
7. Cleaning strokes. Release the trigger 
and make one slow forward and back-
ward pass over the same area to remove 
any residual dirty water and aid in drying. 
Repeat cleaning passes until solution being 
pulled up appears clean. continue passes 
without pressing the trigger until you can’t 
see any more water being pulled up. 
8.  Remove the dirty water tank by pulling the 
handle to the upright position and lift up. 
carry the tank like a...

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Operations
Cleaning with attachments
Your Big Green deep cleaning 
machine may have come with a hose 
and at least one attachment for clean-
ing stairs, upholstery and more.
1. Important! If using to clean upholstery, 
check upholstery tags.
A.  check manufacturer’s tag before 
cleaning. “W” or “Ws” on the tag 
means you can use your big Green 
deep cleaning machine.  If the tag 
is coded with an “X” or an “s” (with 
a diagonal stripe through it) or says 
“dry clean only”, do not...

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Operations
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3. Attach hose
A.  connect solution hose to the hose 
connection point on unit, next to flow 
indicator. Insert hose and turn   
clockwise until locked into place.
B.  open hose latch on the front of the 
unit and insert hose into place. t urn 
clockwise until locked into place.
4.  Attach the cleaning tool to the end of the 
hose.
5.  clean by pressing the red trigger to 
spray solution onto the area to be 
cleaned. slowly move the tool back and 
forth over the soiled...