Bisell Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine 48F3ER User Manual

							USER'S GUIDE
48F3 SERIES 220-240V
Thank You
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
WarrantyTroubleshooting
Consumer Services2
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6-12
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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, considerate assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, 
BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and  
service of high quality homecare products like your Big Green deep 
cleaning machine.
Thanks again, from all  of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell 
Chairman, President & CEO
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							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 
brushes. 
■ If foam or liquid escapes from the machine, switch off immediately.■ Clean the water level limiting device regularly and examine it 
for signs of damage.
■ Do not immerse. 
■ Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process. ■ Always connect to a properly grounded outlet.■ See Grounding Instructions.■ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting 
maintenance or troubleshooting. 
■ Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.■ Do not service machine when it is plugged in.■ Do not use with damaged cord or plug.■ If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, 
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired 
at an authorized Service Center.
■ Use indoors only. ■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door 
on cord, pull cord around sharp corners or edges, run appliance 
over cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
■ Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.■ Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.■ Do not put any object into appliance openings, use with 
blocked opening, or restrict air flow.
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to 
openings or moving parts.
■ Do not pick up hot or burning objects.■ Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter 
fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of  
explosive liquids or vapor.
■ Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapors 
given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing 
substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain 
cleaner, gasoline, etc.).
■ Do not modify the Earthed plug.■ Do not allow to be used as a toy.■ Do not use for any purpose other than described in this user’s guide.■ Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
 ■  Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
■  Always install float before any wet pick up operation.■ Use only cleaning products formulated by BISSELL for use in 
this appliance to prevent internal component damage. See the 
cleaning fluid section of this guide.
■ Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.■ Do not point attachment nozzle at people or animals■ Keep appliance on a level surface.■ Do not use without intake screen filter in place.■ Turn off all controls before unplugging.■ Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush™ Tool.■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.■ Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
■ This appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children) 
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of 
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person 
responsible for their safety.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play 
with the appliance.
■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, 
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
thIs Model Is foR household ANd 
coMMeRcIAl use.
While used for normal household use, or used for normal house-
keeping purposes in hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and similar 
premises, it is defined as for household use. 
While used for rental businesses and used in hotels, schools, hos-
pitals, factories, shops, offices for other than normal housekeeping 
purposes, it is defined as for commercial use.
 
    WARNING: this 
appliance must be earthed.
IMPORTANT: foR 
opeRA tIoN oN A 220-240 Volt A.c. 
50/60 hz poWeR supply oNly . 
If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewire-
able bs 1363 plug it must not be used 
unless a 13 amp (Ast A approved to bs 
1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier contained 
in plug. spares may be obtained from your 
bIssell supplier. If for any reason the plug 
is cut off, it must be disposed of, as it is an 
electric shock hazard should it be inserted 
into a 13 amp socket.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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
Product view
Spray Trigger
Front Carry Handle  
						

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Power Switch
Timer
Upper Handle 
ReleaseHandle DetentSpray Trigger
Back Carry Handle
Product view
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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 intended for use with the deep cleaner.   
Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions may harm the 
machine and void the warranty.
bIssell   
2X Advanced 
deep   
cleaning 
formula with 
scotchgard™ 
protection bIssell 
 
2X pet  
deep 
cleaning 
formula bIssell   
2X oxy 
deep 
cleaning 
formulabIssell 
 
2X Allergen 
deep 
cleaning 
formula bIssell 
 
pet urine  
stain and 
odour   
t rigger 
formula bIssell 
heavy 
t
raffic™ 
t rigger 
formula bIssell 
 
oxy   
deep™   
pro 
t rigger 
formula bIssell 
 
oxy   
Gen2™   
oxygen 
cleaning 
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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 carpet in high traffic areas 
such as entryways and hallways.
A. spray the bIssell heavy t raffic™  
t rigger formula onto high traffic 
areas, soiled areas or stains.
B.  Allow to penetrate for at least three 
minutes.
C.  clean as normal using your bIssell 
big Green deep cleaning machine, 
following the instructions on page 7.
ATTENTION:   some berber carpets have a 
tendency to fuzz with wear. 
Repeated strokes in the same 
area with an ordinary vacuum 
or deep cleaner may aggra-
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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 safety of your machine
C.  screw cap back onto clean   
water/solution tank and place tank onto 
base of the machine.
3.  Replace dirty water tank securely on top 
of the clean water/solution tank and push 
handle back to lock into place.
4.  plug into a proper outlet and turn the 
power switch to the oN ( I  ) position. 
5.  detent handle by pushing down on the 
green lever on the back of the machine 
while pulling back.
6.  Cleaning strokes. While pressing the 
trigger, make one slow forward wet pass 
and another back. let the formula and 
dirtlifter powerbrush do the work for you. 
Note: Your machine is equipped   
with a circuit breaker that will   
automatically shut off the brush if a 
large or loose object is caught in the 
brush roll. If that happens, be sure 
to unplug your machine, remove the 
foreign object and then plug machine 
in to reset the circuit breaker.
Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL 2X  
formula on hand so you can clean   
whenever it fits your schedule. Always 
use genuine BISSELL deep cleaning  
formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning  
solutions may harm the machine and 
void the warranty.
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Operations
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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 bucket to a utility sink 
or outside where you will dispose of the 
dirty water.
9.  unlatch the top of the tank from the bottom 
by pushing the handle all the way forward 
and lifting the top off. pour dirty water into 
the sink.
Note: You may notice hair and debris 
deposits on the carpet or in the tank 
that were loosened by the cleaning 
action (especially with newer carpets 
that have never been deep cleaned 
before). This debris should be picked 
up and thrown away.
10. fill the clean water/solution tank with clean 
hand hot tap water and follow carpet 
cleaning instructions 2 - 7 to continue 
cleaning.
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CAUTION:  Do not overwet. Take care not to 
run over loose objects or edges 
of area rugs. Stalling brush may 
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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 proceed 
with any deep cleaning machine. do 
not use on velvet or silk. If manufac-
turer’s tag is missing or not coded, 
check with your furniture dealer.
B.  check for colourfastness in an incon-
spicuous place.
C.  If possible, check upholstery stuffing. 
coloured stuffing may bleed through 
fabric when wet.
D.  plan activities to allow upholstery 
time to dry.
E.  Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose 
debris and pet hair.  use a vacuum 
with a brush attachment and a crev-
ice tool to clean in fabric folds.
2.  fill the clean water/solution tank. lift 
clean water/solution tank from the base 
of machine.
A.  unscrew cap on top of the clean 
water/solution 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 safety 
of your machine.
C.  screw cap back onto clean water/ solution tank and place tank onto 
base of the machine.
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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 surface. Release the 
trigger to suction soiled water. continue 
to clean in the area, working in small 
sections, until no more dirt can be 
removed.  Caution: Do Not Overwet
6.  Remove and rinse tool in clean running 
water. let dry completely.
7.  empty dirty and clean water tanks and rinse 
following instructions on page 13 "Machine 
care " instructions 2 and 3.
Cleaning with attachments continued
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3B. 3B.
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