Bisell BISSELL CrossWave All in one multisurface cleaning system 1713 User Manual

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USER GUIDE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
»  Unplug from electrical socket when not in use 
and before cleaning, maintaining or servicing the 
appliance.
» This appliance can be used by children aged from 8  years and above and persons with reduced physical, 
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience 
and knowledge if they have been given supervision 
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in 
a safe way and understand the hazards involved. 
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by 
children without supervision.
» 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.
» Do not run appliance over cable.
» Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of  body away from openings and moving parts of the 
appliance and its accessories.
» Use only the type and amount of liquids specified  under the Operations section of this guide.
» Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
» Do not modify earthed plug.
» Brush may start unexpectedly. Unplug before  cleaning or servicing.
» Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
» Do not allow to be used as a toy.
» Use only as described in the user guide.
» Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
» Do not use with damaged cable or plug.
» Do not immerse in water or liquid.
» If appliance is not working as it should, has been  dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into  water; do not attempt to operate it and have it 
repaired at an authorised service center.
» Liquid must not be directed towards equipment  containing electrical components.
» Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable as a handle,  close door on cable, or pull cable around sharp edges 
or corners.
» Keep cable away from heated surfaces.
» Do not unplug by pulling on cable.
» To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable.
» Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
» Do not put any object into openings.
» Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of  dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
» Turn off all controls before unplugging.
» Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
» Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible  liquids, such as petrol, or use in areas where they may 
be present.
» Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,  ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.)
» Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled  with vapors given off by oil base paint, some 
mothproofing substances, flammable dust, or other 
explosive or toxic vapors.
» Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass,  nails, screws, coins, etc.
» Keep appliance on a level surface.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE  
USING YOUR MULTI-SURFACE CLEANER.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be 
observed, including the following.
WARNING
ALWAYS CONNECT TO A PROPERLY EARTHED
ELECTRICAL SOCKET.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC 
SHOCK, USE INDOORS ONLY . DO NOT IMMERSE. USE 
ONLY ON SURFACES MOISTENED BY THE CLEANING 
PROCESS. USE ONLY BISSELL CLEANING PRODUCTS 
INTENDED FOR USE WITH THIS MACHINE.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND   
ELECTRIC SHOCK, ALWAYS INSTALL FLOAT 
BEFORE ANY WET PICK-UP OPERATION.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50-60 HZ POWER SUPPLY ONLY. This model is for household use only.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING 
PARTS, CORRECTLY ASSEMBLE THE BRUSH 
WINDOW IN PLACE BEFORE OPERATION. 
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC   
SHOCK, OR INJURY: 
						

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What’s In The Box?
NOTE: Standard accessories may vary by model.  To identify what should be included with 
your purchase, please refer to the “Carton Contents” list located on the carton top flap. Handle
Dual Action
Multi-Surface  Brush Roll Brush Roll 
Drying Tray
Storage Tray
Multi Surface
Formula
Thanks for buying a BISSELL CrossWave™
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We love to clean and we’re excited to share one of our innovative 
products with you. We want to make sure your multi-surface cleaner 
works as well in two years as it does today, so this guide has tips on 
using (pages 6-8), maintaining (pages 9-13), and if there is a problem, 
troubleshooting (page 14).
Your multi-surface cleaner needs a little assembly before you can put it 
to work, so flip to page 5 and let’s get started!
Safety Instructions
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Product View ................ 4
Assembly ................... 5
Operations ................ 6-8
Maintenance & Care ...... 9-13Troubleshooting
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Warranty ................... 16
Product Registration ........16
Consumer Care .............16
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Getting to Know Your CrossWave™
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1  Upper Handle
2  SmartClean Fingertip Controls
3    Integrated Carrying Handle
4  Float Stack
5  Dirty Water Tank
6  Solution Spray Indicator LED
7   Foot 8 
Easy Remove Brush Window
9  Easy Clean Storage Tray
10  Solution Spray Trigger
11  In-Use Cord Clip
12  Clean Water Tank
13  Quick Release Cord Wrap
14  Lower Cord Wrap
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Assembly
Then, on the back of the machine, align 
clean water tank with the grooves and 
slide tank into place until you hear a click.
Insert handle 
into body of 
unit until you 
hear a click.
Wrap the cord around the quick release 
cord wrap and the lower cord wrap.
WARNING
Do not plug in your CrossWave™
 until you are familiar with all instructions   
and operating procedures.
Your BISSELL CrossWave™ machine comes 
in three easy to assemble components and 
does not require any tools to assemble.  The 
unit also comes with a two-piece Easy Clean 
Storage Tray. • Handle
• Body
• Clean Water Tank
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Storage Tray
•   Brush Roll Drying Tray
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NOTE: To easily unwrap the cord for use, just turn the quick release cord wrap downward 
to remove the cord from the cord wrap. The Easy Clean Storage Tray consists of 
a machine storage tray and a brush roll 
drying tray.  To assemble the Easy Clean 
Storage Tray, align arrows on the storage 
tray with the arrows on the brush roll 
drying tray and slide into place.
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							Filling Your Clean Water Tank
Lift the clean water tank 
straight up to remove 
from the machine.
The clean water tank 
is located on the 
back of the machine.
Clean Water Tank  
Dirty Water Tank
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Cleaning Your Hard Floors
Recline the body of the machine 
backward to start the brush roll spinning.  
To stop the brush roll spinning, you will 
need to stand the machine upright.
Select   
cleaning   
mode: 
To start cleaning your 
hard floors, turn the 
machine ON in the 
HARD FLOOR setting. 
Once the setting 
is selected, the dry 
vacuum will turn on. 
To turn OFF, press the 
HARD FLOOR setting 
a second time.
Before each use, hold 
the solution spray 
trigger for 10 seconds to 
prime the system with 
cleaning solution. LED 
lights illuminate when 
holding the trigger.
NOTE:  When solution 
is flowing, you will see 
bubbles forming at the 
edges of the brush roll 
window.To clean, hold the solution 
spray trigger to apply 
solution on both forward and 
backward passes.
NOTE: Hold machine over 
stuck on messes while holding 
the trigger for best results.For overly challenging 
and stuck-on messes 
on your hard floors, 
activate the RUG 
mode and hold your 
CrossWave™  over the 
mess. 
Using short passes while 
holding the trigger 
allows the multi-surface 
brush to go to work.
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Cleaning Area Rugs
Before each use, hold 
the solution spray 
trigger for 10 seconds to 
prime the system with 
cleaning solution. LED 
lights illuminate when 
holding the trigger.
NOTE:  When solution 
is flowing, you will see 
bubbles forming at the 
edges of the brush roll 
window.
To clean, hold the solution 
spray trigger to apply 
solution on both forward and 
backward passes.To dry area rugs faster, 
run the machine over 
your area rug without 
holding the trigger.
NOTE: Before cleaning area rugs, test an inconspicuous area of the rug for 
colorfastness.  Also, please check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning area rugs for 
any specialised cleaning instructions.  Not for use on silk or delicate area rugs.
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NOTE: The RUG button dispenses twice the solution 
of the HARD FLOOR button to help with area rug 
cleaning. 3
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ATTENTION
Do not over wet carpet. Be careful not to run over loose objects or edges of area rugs. 
Stalling the brush may result in premature belt failure.
Recline the body of the machine 
backward to start the brush roll spinning.  
To stop the brush roll spinning, you will 
need to stand the machine upright.
Select   
cleaning   
mode: 
To start cleaning your 
area rugs, select the 
RUG  button to turn 
the machine on in the 
area rug setting. Once 
selecting this setting, 
the dry vacuum will 
turn on. To turn OFF, 
press the RUG setting 
a second time.
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NOTE:  Before you begin, plug the machine into a properly grounded outlet.
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							Maintenance: Empty Dirty Water Tank
To release dirty water 
tank, press down on 
recessed button on the 
top of the dirty tank.Grasp top of dirty water 
tank in recessed areas on 
each side of the filter and 
pull upward to remove the 
top of the tank.
Pour dirty water and debris out. Rinse the 
inside of the dirty water tank.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from 
electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.
Grab the front handle while 
pressing down on button 
and pull dirty water tank 
away from the unit.
Hand wash the vacuum filter and screen 
with warm water and mild detergent.  Rinse the float located at the bottom 
of the dirty water tank’s top.
Remove the filter from the dirty water 
tank top by pulling it up.
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Did You Know? 
The Float is what prevents your dirty tank from overflowing.  When your dirty 
tank is full, the float will shut off your suction motor creating a high pitched 
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Maintenance: Empty Dirty Water Tank
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from 
electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.
Angle the dirt tank back into body of 
machine inserting bottom first. Then 
tilt the top of the dirt tank toward the 
machine and push into place until you 
hear a click.
Once parts are dry, reassemble and 
replace the top of dirty water tank.
Place vacuum filter back 
into dirty water tank top.
If the inside area where 
the dirty water tank sits 
is dirty, wipe it clean 
with a rag or towel. 
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NOTE: Make sure to clean your dirty tank and let all components dry out after 
each use to keep your product at its best.
Leave parts out to dry.
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