Bisell BISSELL SpotClean portable spot cleaner 3698E User Manual

							SPOTCLEAN 
USER GUIDE
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL portable deep cleaner
We\fre gl\bd you purch\bsed \b 
BiSSELL port\bble spot cle\bner. 
Everything we know \bbout floor 
c\bre went into the design \bnd   
construction of this complete,   
high-tech home cle\bning system.
Your BiSSELL port\bble spot cle\bner  
is well m\bde, \bnd we b\bck it with \b 
limited two ye\br gu\br\bntee. We \blso 
st\bnd behind it with \b knowledge\bble, 
dedic\bted Consumer C\bre   
dep\brtment, so, should you ever  
h\bve \b problem, you\fll receive f\bst, 
consider\bte \bssist\bnce.
My gre\bt-gr\bndf\bther invented the 
floor sweeper in 1876. Tod\by, BiSSELL 
is \b glob\bl le\bder in the design,  
m\bnuf\bcture, \bnd service of high 
qu\blity homec\bre products like your 
BiSSELL port\bble spot cle\bner.
Th\bnks \bg\bin, from \bll of us \bt 
BiSSELL.
M\brk J. Bissell  
Ch\birm\bn & CEOS\bfety instructions ...........3
Product View ................ 4
Assembly ..................\e. 4
Oper\btions ................ 5-6
M\binten\bnce & C\bre ......... 6
Troubleshooting .............7
Accessories ................. 7
Gu\br\bntee ..................\e. 8
Consumer C\bre ..............8
WARNINGAn Action or A ttention is needed to this AreA in order   
to reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury
GUIDEreAd user guide for complete s Afety And user  
instructions
WEEEdo not thro W the AppliAnce AWA y With the normAl 
houshold WA ste At the end of its life, But hAnd it in A t 
An officiAl collection point for recycling. B y doing  
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ImpoRt ANt SAfEty INS tRUctIoNS
»   Do not le\bve \bppli\bnce when plugged in.
»    Unplug from electric\bl socket when not in use \bnd 
before servicing.
»    Do not modify e\brthed plug.
»    To reduce the risk of electric shock: Use indoors only. 
Do not expose to r\bin. Store indoors.
»    Do not \bllow to be used \bs \b toy.
»    This \bppli\bnce c\bn be used by children \bged from   
8 ye\brs \bnd \bbove \bnd persons with reduced physic\bl, 
sensory \bnd ment\bl c\bp\bbilities or l\bck of experience 
\bnd knowledge if they h\bve been given supervision   
or instruction concerning use of the \bppli\bnce in \b s\bfe   
w\by \bnd underst\bnd the h\bz\brds involved. Cle\bning 
\bnd user m\binten\bnce sh\bll not be m\bde by children 
without supervision.  
»     Children should be supervised to ensure th\bt they do 
not pl\by with the \bppli\bnce.
»    Use only \bs described in the user guide.
»    Use only m\bnuf\bcturer\fs recommended \btt\bchments.
»    Do not use with d\bm\bged c\bble or plug.
»    if the supply c\bble is d\bm\bged, it must be repl\bced by  the m\bnuf\bcturer, its service \bgent or simil\brly qu\blified 
persons in order to \bvoid \b h\bz\brd. »
   Do not immerse in w\bter or liquid.
»    if \bppli\bnce is not working \bs it should, h\bs been 
dropped, d\bm\bged, left outdoors, or dropped into 
w\bter; do not \bttempt to oper\bte it \bnd h\bve it 
rep\bired \bt \bn \buthorized service center.
»    Liquid or ste\bm must not be directed tow\brds   
equipment cont\bining electric\bl components.
»    Do not pull or c\brry by c\bble, use c\bble \bs \b h\bndle, 
close door on c\bble, or pull c\bble \bround sh\brp edges   
or corners.
»    Do not run \bppli\bnce over c\bble.
»    Keep c\bble \bw\by from he\bted surf\bces.
»    Do not unplug by pulling on c\bble.
»    To unplug, gr\bsp the plug, not the c\bble.
»    Do not h\bndle plug or \bppli\bnce with wet h\bnds.
»    Do not put \bny object into openings.
»    Do not use with \bny opening blocked; keep free of 
dust, lint, h\bir, \bnd \bnything th\bt m\by reduce \bir flow.
»    Keep h\bir, loose clothing, fingers, \bnd \bll p\brts of   
body \bw\by from openings \bnd moving p\brts.
»    Turn off \bll controls before unplugging.
»    Use extr\b c\bre when cle\bning on st\birs.
»    Do not use to pick up fl\bmm\bble or combustible   
liquids, such \bs petrol, or use in \bre\bs where they   
m\by be present.
»    Do not pick up toxic m\bteri\bl (chlorine ble\bch,   
\bmmoni\b, dr\bin cle\bner, etc.)
»    Do not use \bppli\bnce in \bn enclosed sp\bce   
filled with v\bpors given off by oil b\bse p\bint, some 
mothproofing subst\bnces, fl\bmm\bble dust, or other 
explosive or toxic v\bpors.
»    Do not pick up h\brd or sh\brp objects such \bs gl\bss, 
n\bils, screws, coins, etc.
»    Keep \bppli\bnce on \b level surf\bce.
»    Use only BiSSELL cle\bning formul\bs intended for   
use with this m\bchine.
»    if your \bppli\bnce is fitted with \b nonrewire\bble BS 
1363 plug it must not be used unless \b 13 \bmp (ASTA 
\bpproved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the c\brrier   
cont\bined in the plug. Sp\bres m\by be obt\bined from 
your BiSSELL supplier.  if for \bny re\bson the plug is cut 
off, it must be disposed of, \bs it is \bn electric shock 
h\bz\brd should it be inserted into \b m\bins socket.
READ  All INStRUctIoNS   
\fEfoRE  USING yoUR clEANER.   
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be 
observed, including the following.  
WARNING
AlWA ys connect to A properly eArthed 
electricAl socket .
WARNING
to reduce the risk of fire, electric   
shock, or injury:
SAVE  tHESE INS tRUctIoNS   
foR  fUtURE USE
foR  opERA tIoN oN A \b\b0-\b40 V olt A.c. 50/60 Hz  poWER SUpply  oNly. 
This model is for household use only.
WARNING
to reduce the risk of electric shock,   
use indoors only . 
						

							1   Clean  Water/Formula Tank
2  Power Button
3  Dirty Water Tank
4  Hose Clip
5 Hose 
6  Power Cord
7   Quick  Release™  Cord Wrap
8    Tough Stain Tool
9  Hose Grip
Product View
cleaning fluid 
Keep plenty of \fenuine  bissell Cle\bnin\f 
solution on h\bnd so you c\bn cle\bn whenever   
it fits your schedule. Alw\bys use \fenuine 
bissell deep cle\bnin\f formul\bs. Non-bissell  
cle\bnin\f solutions m\by h\brm the m\bchine \bnd 
will void the \fu\br\bntee.
bissell 2X 
sPOTCleAN 
spot &  st\bin 
Formul\b 
#1084ebissell 2X 
sPOTCleAN   
Pet  st\bin & 
Odour Formul\b   
#1085e bissell 
sPOTCleAN 
bOO sT Oxy\fen 
boost Formul\b  
#1134e
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WARNING
Use only BISSELL portable machine  formula in your cleaner. Use of 
cleaning formulas which contain lemon or pine oil may damage 
this appliance and void the guarantee. Chemical spot cleaners or 
solvent-based soil removers also should not be used. These products 
may react with the plastic materials used in your cleaner, causing 
cracking or pitting.
WARNING
Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until you are familiar with all 
instructions and operating procedures.
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1. slide hose clip into openin\f on front of 
m\bchine. You will he\br \b “sn\bp” when it is locked 
into pl\bce.
2.  sn\bp hose \frip br\bcket into b\bck of m\bchine 
on cle\bn t\bnk side. Wr\bp hose \bround the unit 
\bnd sn\bp hose \frip into br\bcket. Att\bch sm\bll 
tou\fh st\bin tool to end of hose \frip.
3.  Att\bch c\bble wr\bp by sn\bppin\f it into   
pl\bce on dirty t\bnk side of m\bchine. Wr\bp power 
c\bble \bround c\bble wr\bp.
Assembly
1. 2.
4.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock 
due to internal component damage, use 
only BISSELL cleaning fluids intended for use 
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Getting ready
1. To fill cle\bn w\bter/formul\b t\bnk 
   a. Remove t\bnk by liftin\f it str\bi\fht   
up \bnd \bw\by from unit.
   b. Pull on bl\bck t\bb to reve\bl t\bnk   
openin\f. The plu\f rot\btes out of the   
w\by for e\bsy fillin\f.
   c. Your t\bnk is m\brked for \b l\br\fe st\bin or \b 
sm\bll st\bin.  b\bsed on your cle\bnin\f need, fill 
with hot t\bp w\bter to the w\bter fill line. Add 
Oxy\fen  boost formul\b to the OXY\fen  boost 
fill line. Add  bissell 2X formul\b to formul\b 
fill line.  DO NOT BOIL OR MICRO\fAVE 
\fAT E R .
   \b. Repl\bce plu\f by rot\btin\f into pl\bce \bnd 
pressin\f \fently onto t\bnk.
   e. Repl\bce t\bnk by linin\f up t\bnk   
bottom with indent\btions on m\bchine. Press 
down firmly on t\bnk to secure   
in position. 
2.  Rele\bse hose from hose \frip br\bcket. Unwr\bp 
hose completely from \bround unit.
3.  insert desired tou\fh st\bin tool on end of hose 
until it clicks into pl\bce. 
4.  Twist the Quick Rele\bse™ c\bble wr\bp clockwise 
to unwr\bp power c\bble completely.
pretreating
Cle\bnin\f effectiveness will be enh\bnced if you 
pretre\bt he\bvily st\bined or hi\fhly soiled \bre\bs. 
Here’s how to do it.
1.  Hold cle\bnin\f tool just \bbove surf\bce of c\brpet 
or upholstery to be cle\bned. Press spr\by tri\f\fer 
to rele\bse \b spr\by of cle\bnin\f solution directly 
onto st\bined or soiled \bre\b.
2.  W\bit 3-5 minutes before cle\bnin\f. 
cleaning with your spot cleaner
1. Plu\f unit in \bnd turn on by pressin\f power 
button under h\bndle. 
2.  Hold cle\bnin\f tool \bpproxim\btely 2.5cm \bbove 
soiled surf\bce. Press spr\by tri\f\fer to \bpply   
cle\bnin\f solution to soiled \bre\b.
3.  Usin\f brush on cle\bnin\f tool, \fently scrub 
\bre\b to be cle\bned.
4.  For thorou\fh cle\bnin\f, spr\by \bddition\bl   
solution while brush \bnd suction \bre in   
cont\bct with surf\bce.
5.  Apply downw\brd pressure on cle\bnin\f tool 
\bnd pull it tow\brd you. The suction will remove 
the dirt \bnd cle\bnin\f solution. Continue until no 
more dirt c\bn be removed.
WARNING
Keep spray away from face. Failure to do   
so may result in personal injury.
ImpoRt ANt
Check the manufacturer’s tag before 
cleaning upholstery. “W” or “WS” on the tag 
means you can use your SpotClean. If tag 
is coded with an “S” (with diagonal strike-
through), or says “Dry Clean Only,” do not 
proceed. If manufacturer’s tag is missing or 
not coded, check with your furniture dealer.
Operations
1a. 1b.
3.
4.  
						

							6. As \b fin\bl step, use “dryin\f strokes” (by not 
pressin\f the spr\by tri\f\fer) to remove \bs much 
liquid/moisture \bs possible. Repe\bt this step \bs 
often \bs necess\bry. 
7.   When usin\f Oxy\fen  boost formul\b, it will 
continue to work for the next six to ei\fht hours 
cle\bnin\f your spots \bnd st\bins \bll the w\by to   
the b\bckin\f of the c\brpet. 
machine  care
1. Unplu\f power c\bble from electric\bl socket.
2.  empty \bnd rinse dirty w\bter t\bnk \bfter e\bch 
use, OR when dirty w\bter re\bches indic\bted 
m\bximum fill line. 
   a. lift t\bnk up \bnd \bw\by from b\bse   
of m\bchine.
    b.  Pull t\bb to remove plu\f from t\bnk
   c. Rinse out t\bnk with cle\bn w\bter   
\bfter emptyin\f.
   \b. Disconnect cle\bnin\f tool from hose \frip 
by pushin\f down on button lock \bnd pullin\f 
str\bi\fht off. (Do NOT twist cle\bnin\f tool to 
remove it).
   e. The front nozzle of the sm\bll tou\fh st\bin 
tool c\bn be removed for e\bsy cle\bnin\f. Push 
button \bt top of cle\bnin\f tool \bnd slide front 
nozzle off top of cle\bnin\f tool. Rinse both 
with cle\bn w\bter \bnd repl\bce front nozzle 
b\bck on cle\bnin\f tool. Rinse \bll other cle\bnin\f 
tools used with cle\bn w\bter.
   f. Check spr\by nozzle for \bccumul\bted dirt 
or debris.  if necess\bry, cle\bn with soft bristle 
brush.
   g. The flo\bt st\bck c\bn be removed from 
inside dirty w\bter t\bnk for cle\bnin\f. Turn 
lockin\f \bssembly \bnti-clockwise to unlock 
position \bnd pull down \bnd out of t\bnk 
to remove. Rinse with cle\bn w\bter until \bll 
debris is removed.  Repl\bce flo\bt st\bck b\bck 
inside dirty w\bter t\bnk \bnd turn lockin\f 
\bssembly clockwise to lock position.  
machine storage 
W\bter \bnd cle\bnin\f formul\b c\bn be left in cle\bn 
w\bter t\bnk for next use.
1.  Wr\bp power c\bble \bround c\bble wr\bp   
on b\bck of m\bchine.
2.  Wr\bp hose \bround the b\bse of unit \bnd   
secure the hose \frip.
3.  store unit in protected, dry \bre\b, \bt room   
temper\bture (4° to 43°C).
Operations
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Maintenance & Care
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power button  
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, always install float 
stack before any wet pick-up operation.
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TroubleshootingWARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power button  
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
problem possible causes Remedies
Reduced 
spray or  
no spray spr\by nozzle clo\f\fed
Cle\bn spr\by nozzle usin\f \bn unfolded 
p\bper clip
Cle\bn w\bter/formul\b t\bnk empty Check/fill t\bnk
Cle\bn w\bter/formul\b t\bnk insert 
clo\f\fed Cle\bn insert \bt bottom of cle\bn w\bter/
formul\b t\bnk
Pump needs primin\f
Gently lift cle\bn w\bter/formul\b t\bnk while 
depressin\f spr\by tri\f\fer OR \fently squeeze 
cle\bn t\bnk while depressin\f spr\by tri\f\fer
Spot cleaner 
won’t pick   
up cleaning 
solution Poor cle\bnin\f tool position
Reposition cle\bnin\f tool on surf\bce, 
follow recommended cle\bnin\f  
procedures
Dirty w\bter t\bnk is full empty dirty w\bter t\bnk
Cle\bnin\f tool brush worn Repl\bce cle\bnin\f tool
excess solution in hose
lift cle\bnin\f tool \bnd point upw\brds to \bllow 
w\bter in hose to flow into dirty w\bter t\bnk
incorrect cle\bnin\f formul\b Use bissell 2X  spot & st\bin formul\bs 
for port\bble spot cle\bners only
Other m\binten\bnce or service not included 
in the m\bnu\bl should be performed by \bn 
\buthorized service represent\btive.
Th\bnk you for selectin\f \b  bissell product.
please do not return this 
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Accessories
These items are available for your BI\f\fELL portable \beep cleaner. Visit www.BI\f\fELL.com.
pArt #pArt nAme pArt #pArt nAme
160-0055 Tough Stain Brush Tool
203-6652 Powered TurboBrush™   
Hand Tool
203-7412 Deep Reach Tool203-6655 Spraying Crevice Tool
203- 66546” Stair Tool 203-0116 Spraying, 2-in-1 Crevice Tool 
w/ Brush
203-66534” Upholstery Tool203-6653 4” Upholstery Tool 
						

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