Bisell Cleanview Power Cyclonic CleanView Cyclonic Pet 31B8e User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
31B8 and 42N4 SERIES 220-240V
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
TroubleshootingReplacement Parts3
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8-12
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Warranty
Consumer Services15
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CLE ANview
CYCLONI C 

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Cleanview™ Cyclonic 
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Cleanview cyclonic vacuum. 
Everything we know about floor care went into the design and  
construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL Cleanview cyclonic vacuum is well made, and we back it 
with a limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowl-
edgeable, dedicated Consumer Services department, so, should you 
ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast,...

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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  
UPRIghT VACUUM. 
 
   WARNIN g: To  
reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, or injury:
 ■  Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■ Do not leave 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...

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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
TurboBrush
™ Tool 
(select models only)
PowerfootFurniture Protection 
Guard
Height 
Adjustment 
Knob
Carrying
Handle
Power Switch Crevice Tool
Quick 
Reach
™ 
Handle
Handle 
Release   
Pedal Deluxe 
Stretch Hose 
Extension 
Wand
Combination 
Dusting 
Brush/ 
Upholstery 
Tool
Hose Wand
Hose   
Wand Base
Foot Hose Hose Clip
Cord Clip
Twist 'n...

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Assembly 
The only tool you’ll need to assemble 
your vacuum cleaner is a screwdriver.
Attach handle to vacuum
1. Locate the vacuum handle and remove 
the screw packet taped to the base of 
the handle.
2.  Stand the vacuum upright and place the 
handle on the top of the vacuum body.
3.  Insert the screws into the existing holes 
on each side. Tighten securely with a 
screwdriver.
Attach vacuum hose and tools
1. Attach the Twist ‘n Snap hose by  
lining up the tabs on the base with the...

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Operations
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Handle position
Press the handle release pedal with 
your foot to place your BISSELL 
Cleanview cyclonic bagless vacuum into 
one of three cleaning positions.
1. Upright- For storage and above floor  cleaning with special tools.
2.  Normal Cleaning- Press handle release 
pedal once. Use for most household floor 
cleaning tasks.
3.  Low Cleaning- With the vacuum in 
normal cleaning position, press handle 
release pedal again. Use for reaching 
under low furniture such as...

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Operations
Special tools
Your BISSELL Cleanview cyclonic bagless 
vacuum is not only a powerful carpet 
and rug vacuum cleaner, it’s also a ver-
satile above floor vacuum cleaner when 
you select one of the special tools.
1. Raise handle to upright position.
2.  Grasp the Quick Reach handle and lift hose 
wand to separate from suction intake opening.
3.  Attach tools by firmly pushing onto  
vacuum hose or extension wand.
  Combination Dusting Brush/Upholstery  
Tool:    
Two types of...

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Maintenance and care
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To maintain maximum cleaning 
performance from your BISSELL 
Cleanview cyclonic bagless vacuum, 
perform these simple maintenance 
steps.
1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt 
reaches the “Full” line on the side. 
2.  Check the inner and outer circular 
filters, and the pre-motor filter at least 
once a month and clean or replace as 
needed.
3.  Replace the HEPA media post-motor  
filter* every three to six months.
Note: More frequent filter cleaning 
or...

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Maintenance and care
1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.  Remove the dirt container as described 
in the previous section. Grasp the filter 
cup located at the bottom of the dirt 
container and twist counterclockwise to 
unlock and remove.
3.  Grasp the circular filters and pull 
straight up to remove.
4.  Separate the outer foam and inner 
pleated circular filters. Wash each indi-
vidually by hand in warm water. Mild 
detergent may be used if desired. Rinse 
well, then air dry...

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Maintenance and care
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The post-motor filter is a H13 HEPA 
media filter*, which assists in the  
filtration process to return clean air to 
the room.
1.  Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  Remove the filter door, located on the 
front of the vacuum.
3.  Remove the post motor filter.
4.  Replace the post-motor filter with a new 
filter.
NOTE:  The post-motor filter is a 
white pleated HEPA media filter*.  
This filter is NOT washable and must 
be replaced when it becomes...