Bisell CleanView Pet 81L8E User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
81L8 SERIES 220-240V
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
TroubleshootingReplacement Parts3
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5-6
7-9
10-12 13
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Warranty
Consumer Services15
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Cleanview™ Pet
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL bagged cylinder vacuum. Everything 
we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this 
complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL bagged cylinder vacuum is well made, and we back it with 
a limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledge-
able, dedicated Consumer Services department, so, should you ever 
have a problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, 
basic precautions should be observed, 
including the following: 
REAd ALL   
INSTRUCTIONS  
BEFORE USIN g YOUR  
CYLINdER VACUUM. 
 
   WARNIN g: To  
reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, or injury:
 ■  Unplug from outlet when not in use 
■ Use indoors only.
■ For dry pick up only.
■ Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.
■ Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
■ If...

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Product view
CAUTION:  Do not plug in your vacuum 
cleaner until you are familiar with 
all instructions and operating 
procedures.
Handle
Flex Hose
*The Filter Media, not the vacuum as a whole, complies with the High Efficiency Particulate 
Air (HEPA) filter specification (EN 1822-1:2009).
Telescoping 
Extension Wand
Air Flow Regulator
Automatic Cord  
Rewind Butto
n
Brush Switch
Power Button
Bag Change  
Indicator
Variable Suction 
Power Control
Post-Motor 
 
HEPA Media Filter*
Carry...

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Assembly 
Assembling your vacuum 
1. Connect swivel hose by squeezing both  
locking buttons and inserting it into the 
suction opening on the canister. Once 
the swivel hose is inserted in the suction 
opening, release the locking buttons.
2.  Connect telescoping extension wand to 
the handle end of the flex hose. Twist 
slightly to tighten.
3.  Attach the tool holder to the telescoping   
extension wand and insert the tools into the 
holder. 
4.  Connect floor nozzle to the end of the...

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Assembly
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Storing in the in-use position
1. To store with the floor nozzle attached, 
insert the storage clip (located on the back 
of the floor nozzle) into the storage slot on 
the rear of the vacuum.
2.  To store without the floor nozzle attached, 
insert the storage clip (located on the bot-
tom of the telescoping extension wand) into 
the storage slot on the rear of the vacuum.
Storing in the upright position
1. To store with the floor nozzle attached, 
stand the vacuum in the...

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Operations
Power cord
The power cord is located at the 
rear of the vacuum. Gently pull out 
the power cord, watching for the 
yellow line. Stop pulling the power 
cord once the yellow line is visible. 
There is also a red line, which indi-
cates the end of the usable cord. 
Do not pull the power cord out 
beyond the red line. 
Automatic cord rewind
Your vacuum is equipped with 
an automatic cord rewind. When 
cleaning is finished, press the 
power button OFF and grasp the 
plug to...

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Operations
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Special tools
Your BISSELL Cleanview Pet is not 
only a powerful carpet and rug 
vacuum cleaner, it’s also a versa-
tile bare floor vacuum cleaner and 
above floor vacuum cleaner when 
you select one of the special tools.
Floor nozzle:
Use to vacuum carpets, rugs and bare 
floors. Swivel head turns to get into 
tight spaces and fits under cabinets.
1. To vacuum carpets and rugs, push the brush 
switch to the carpet position.  This will pull 
the brushes up into the floor...

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Operations
Variable suction power control
The variable suction power control 
is located on the top of the vacuum. 
Slide the control toward the larger 
dots for maximum suction. Slide the 
control toward the smaller dots to 
minimize suction for lightly soiled 
areas or delicate fabrics.
Air flow regulator
Open the air flow regulator by slid-
ing the regulator back towards the 
handle to an open position to reduce 
suction for delicate fabrics.
Close the air flow regulator by slid-
ing...

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Maintenance and care
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WARNING:  To reduce the risk of injury from 
moving parts, turn the power 
switch OFF and disconnect plug 
from electrical outletbefore   
performing maintenance or   
troubleshooting checks.
Dust bag replacement
1.  Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  Open the dust bag compartment by 
lifting up on the latch on the door on 
the front of the vacuum.
3.  Lift out the dust bag holder and dust 
bag.  
4.  Release the dust bag from the holder 
by pressing...