Bisell Deep Clean Deluxe 3278 User Manual

							DEEPCLEAN DELUXE
™ 
USER GUIDE
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL deep cleaner
W\f’r\f g\bad you purchas\fd a BISSELL 
d\f\fp c\b\fan\fr. Ev\frything w\f know 
about f\boor car\f w\fnt into th\f d\fsign 
and construction of this comp\b\ft\f, 
high-t\fch hom\f c\b\faning syst\fm.
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Chairman & CEOSaf\fty Instructions ...........3
Product Vi\fw ................ 4
Ass\fmb\by ..................\W. 5
Op\frations ................ 6-9
Maint\fnanc\f & Car\f ..... 10-12
Troub\b\fshooting ............13
R\fp\bac\fm\fnt Parts ......... 14
Acc\fssori\fs ................ 15
Guarant\f\f ..................\W 16
Consum\fr Car\f .............16
»  Deep cleaning stairs and 
high-traffic areas on a 
regular basis helps prolong 
carpet life. 
»   Deep cleaning carpeting 
regularly can reduce dust   
and allergens in your home.
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WARNINGAn A ction 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
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»   Do not \b\fav\f app\bianc\f wh\fn p\bugg\fd in.
»    Unp\bug from \f\b\fctrica\b sock\ft wh\fn not in us\f and 
b\ffor\f s\frvicing.
»    Do not modify \farth\fd p\bug.
»  Us\f indoors on\by.
»    Do not a\b\bow to b\f us\fd as a toy.
»    This app\bianc\f can b\f us\fd by chi\bdr\fn ag\fd from   
8 y\fars and abov\f and p\frsons with r\fduc\fd physica\b, 
s\fnsory and m\fnta\b capabi\biti\fs or \back of \fxp\fri\fnc\f 
and know\b\fdg\f if th\fy hav\f b\f\fn giv\fn sup\frvision   
or instruction conc\frning us\f of th\f app\bianc\f in a saf\f   
way and und\frstand th\f hazards invo\bv\fd. C\b\faning 
and us\fr maint\fnanc\f sha\b\b not b\f mad\f by chi\bdr\fn 
without sup\frvision.  
»     Chi\bdr\fn shou\bd b\f sup\frvis\fd to \fnsur\f that th\fy do 
not p\bay with th\f app\bianc\f.
»    Us\f on\by as d\fscrib\fd in th\f us\fr guid\f.
»    Us\f on\by manufactur\fr’s r\fcomm\fnd\fd attachm\fnts.
»    Do not us\f with damag\fd cab\b\f or p\bug.
»     If th\f supp\by cab\b\f is damag\fd, it must b\f r\fp\bac\fd by 
th\f manufactur\fr, its s\frvic\f ag\fnt or simi\bar\by qua\bifi\fd 
p\frsons in ord\fr to avoid a hazard.
»    Do not imm\frs\f in wat\fr or \biquid. »
   If app\bianc\f is not working as it shou\bd, has b\f\fn 
dropp\fd, damag\fd, \b\fft outdoors, or dropp\fd into 
wat\fr; do not att\fmpt to op\frat\f it and r\fturn it to   
a s\frvic\f c\fnt\fr.
»    Liquid or st\fam must not b\f dir\fct\fd towards   
\fquipm\fnt containing \f\b\fctrica\b compon\fnts.
»    Do not pu\b\b or carry by cab\b\f, us\f cab\b\f as a hand\b\f, 
c\bos\f door on cab\b\f, or pu\b\b cab\b\f around sharp \fdg\fs   
or corn\frs.
»    Do not run app\bianc\f ov\fr cab\b\f.
»    K\f\fp cab\b\f away from h\fat\fd surfac\fs.
»    Do not unp\bug by pu\b\bing on cab\b\f.
»    To unp\bug, grasp th\f p\bug, not th\f cab\b\f.
»    Do not hand\b\f p\bug or app\bianc\f with w\ft hands.
»    Do not put any obj\fct into op\fnings.
»    Do not us\f with any op\fning b\bock\fd; k\f\fp fr\f\f of 
dust, \bint, hair, and anything that may r\fduc\f air f\bow.
»    K\f\fp hair, \boos\f c\bothing, fing\frs, and a\b\b parts of   
body away from op\fnings and moving parts.
»    Turn off a\b\b contro\bs b\ffor\f unp\bugging.
»    Us\f \fxtra car\f wh\fn c\b\faning on stairs.
»    Do not us\f to pick up f\bammab\b\f or combustib\b\f   
\biquids, such as p\ftro\b, or us\f in ar\fas wh\fr\f th\fy   
may b\f pr\fs\fnt.
»    Do not pick up toxic mat\fria\b (ch\borin\f b\b\fach,   
ammonia, drain c\b\fan\fr, \ftc.)
»    Do not us\f app\bianc\f in an \fnc\bos\fd spac\f fi\b\b\fd   
with vapors giv\fn off by oi\b bas\f paint, som\f   
mothproofing substanc\fs, f\bammab\b\f dust, or oth\fr 
\fxp\bosiv\f or toxic vapors.
»    Do not pick up hard or sharp obj\fcts such as g\bass, 
nai\bs, scr\fws, coins, \ftc.
»    K\f\fp app\bianc\f on a \b\fv\f\b surfac\f.
»    Do not carry app\bianc\f whi\b\f in us\f.
»    Unp\bug b\ffor\f attaching th\f TurboBrush™ too\b.
»    If your app\bianc\f is fitt\fd with a nonr\fwir\fab\b\f BS 
1363 p\bug it must not b\f us\fd un\b\fss a 13 amp (ASTA 
approv\fd to BS 1362) fus\f is fitt\fd in th\f carri\fr   
contain\fd in th\f p\bug. Spar\fs may b\f obtain\fd from 
your BISSELL supp\bi\fr. If for any r\fason th\f p\bug is cut 
off, it must b\f dispos\fd of, as it is an \f\b\fctric shock 
hazard shou\bd it b\f ins\frt\fd into a mains sock\ft.
READ  All INStRUctIoNS   
\fEfoRE  USING yoUR DEEp  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
t o 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 fire And electric  
shock – use indoors only .  do not immerse.  
use only on surf Aces moistened B y the 
cleAning process.  use only Bissell  
cleAning products intended for use With  
this mA chine.
WARNING
to reduce the risk of electric shock, 
AlWA ys inst All flo At Before Any Wet   
pick -up operA tion. 
						

							1 Spray Trigger
2   Cleaning  Tool   
(tools vary by model)
3  Upper Handle
4  Power Cord
5  Carry Handle
6  Ready Tools™ Dial 7 
Removable Nozzle
8  EdgeSweep™ Brushes
9    Belt Access Door  
(underside of machine)
10  Cord Clip
11  Quick Release™ Cord Wrap
12 Hose 13 
Tank Carry Handle
14  Tank Latch
15  2-in-1 Water Tank
16  Power Pedal
17  Recline Pedal
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Your deep clea\fer comes i\f four eas\b-to-  
assemble compo\fe\fts:
	 Upper	 Handle	with	Screws 	
	 Lower	 \fase	
	 Upper	 Hose/Cord	 Rac\b	
	 Lower	 Hose/Cord	 Rac\b	
The o\fl\b tool \bou will \feed to assemble \bour 
clea\fer is a Phillips head screwdriver.
1.  slide upper ha\fdle o\fto lower base a\fd secure 
with two lo\fg screws i\fto marked holes (screws 
will be taped to upper ha\fdle).
2. Attach upper hose/cord rack to back of   
the ha\fdle b\b guidi\fg hook up i\fto the slot   
locatio\f a\fd pressi\fg firml\b upward u\ftil it   
is seated flush with back of machi\fe.  secure  
1 short screw through hole i\f the bottom of 
upper hose/cord rack.
3. Attach lower hose/cord rack b\b guidi\fg the 
hook up i\fto slot locatio\f a\fd pressi\fg firml\b 
upward u\ftil it is seated flush with back of 
machi\fe.  secure 2 short screws through holes   
o\f sides of the bottom hose/cord rack.  
4. Wrap hose arou\fd lower a\fd upper hose/cord 
racks a\fd secure it b\b i\fserti\fg trigger o\f hose 
grip i\fto ope\fi\fg o\f hose grip holder located o\f 
upper hose/cord rack.
NotE:  make sure to wrap hose beginning   
from back of bottom hose/cord rack and   
then wrapping over and around top of upper 
hose/cord rack.
5. Wrap cord arou\fd lower a\fd upper hose/cord 
racks a\fd secure plug to cord with clip o\f plug.
6. Attach clea\fi\fg tools as \fecessar\b to storage 
locatio\fs o\f bottom hose/cord warp a\fd e\fd of 
hose grip.
Deep clea\fer assembl\b is \fow complete.
cleaning fluid
Keep ple\ft\b of ge\fui\fe  bissell 2X formula o\f 
ha\fd so \bou ca\f clea\f a\fd protect whe\fever it 
fits \bour schedule. Alwa\bs use ge\fui\fe  bissell 
deep clea\fi\fg formulas. No\f-bissell   
clea\fi\fg solutio\fs ma\b harm the machi\fe a\fd 
will void the guara\ftee.
Assembly
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1.
650 mL   
Stain Pretreat
#1147E
1.5L 2X Wash
& Refresh Natural 
Orange Formula
#1146E1.5 L 2X Wash & 
Protect PET Pet Stain 
 
& Odour Formula   
w/ Scotchgard
™
Protector  
#1087E
1.5 L 2X Wash & Protect 
 
PRO Professional   
Stain & Odour   
Formula w/   
Scotchgard™ Protector
#1089E 1.5 L 2X Wash 
 
& Protect Stain   
& Odour Formula 
w/ Scotchgard
™
Protector  
#1086E 1.5 L 2X Wash & 
Refresh Blossom & 
Breeze Fragrance 
Formula w/ 
 
Febreze® Freshness  
#1078E 1.5 L 2X Wash & 
Refresh Cotton 
 
Fresh Formula w/   
Febreze® Freshness  
#1079E
WARNING
To 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. 
WARNING
Do not plug in your deep cleaner until you have completely 
assembled it per the instructions and are familiar with all 
instructions and operating procedures.  
						

							Special features
Heatwave technology™This deep clea\fer features Heatwave Tech\folog\b 
that helps to mai\ftai\f the temperature of the 
ha\fd hot tap water \bou put i\f it to provide 
co\fsta\ft heat as \bou clea\f. The Heatwave 
Tech\folog\b automaticall\b tur\fs o\f whe\f \bou 
tur\f the machi\fe o\f. 
Scotchgard™  protectorCarpet protectio\f applied at the mill t\bpicall\b 
wears dow\f over time from heav\b foot traffic   
a\fd ever\bda\b clea\fi\fg, i\fcludi\fg deep   
clea\fi\fg. To help restore this importa\ft   
protectio\f, o\fl\b  bissell offers deep clea\fi\fg 
formulas with  scotchgard protector. This offers 
extra protectio\f agai\fst dirt a\fd tough stai\fs   
to keep \bour carpets looki\fg good lo\fger. 
microban® antibacterial   
product protection
Microba\f a\ftibacterial product protectio\f is   
built i\fto ke\b compo\fe\fts to help preve\ft   
the growth of harmful commo\f household   
bacteria.  it helps to keep the u\fit fresher a\fd 
clea\fer betwee\f uses.
\fefore you clean
1.	 Pla\f activities to give \bour carpet time to dr\b.
2.	 Move fur\fiture to a\fother area if clea\fi\fg a\f 
e\ftire room (optio\fal).
3.	 Vacuum area with a dr\b vacuum clea\fer 
before deep clea\fi\fg.
4.	 Pla\f \bour clea\fi\fg route to leave a\f exit path. 
it is best to begi\f clea\fi\fg i\f the cor\fer farthest 
from \bour exit.  
5.	 Pretreating	 (optional)
Pretreati\fg is recomme\fded to improve clea\fi\fg 
effective\fess for heavil\b soiled carpet i\f high 
traffic areas such as e\ftr\b wa\bs a\fd hallwa\bs.
	 To	 pretreat: 	
	 	 a.	Usi\fg  bissell  stai\f Pretreat (sold   
separatel\b), ge\ferousl\b spra\b eve\fl\b over 
soiled area, do \fot overwet.
	 	b .	Wait 3-5 mi\futes before deep clea\fi\fg.
	 	 c.	Clea\f as \formal usi\fg \bour  bissell  
deep clea\fer, followi\fg i\fstructio\fs i\f   
this guide.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, use only BISSELL deep cleaning 
formula for full size machines in your deep cleaner. Use of 
cleaning formulas that contain lemon or pine oil may dam-
age this appliance and void the guarantee. Chemical spot 
cleaners or solvent-based soil removers should not be used. 
These products may react with the plastic materials used in 
your deep cleaner causing cracking or pitting. 
5a.  
						

							filling the \b-in-1 water tank
1.	Remove ta\fk from base of machi\fe b\b lifti\fg 
ta\fk carr\b ha\fdle. Carr\b like a bucket to the si\fk.
2.	 Pull upward o\f bottom edge of latch i\f the 
back of ta\fk to u\fhook a\fd remove lid. 
3.	 Pull up o\f bladder fill cover that sa\bs   
“Fill Here”. Fill the bladder with ha\fd hot 
(60°C/140°F MAX) tap water.  Do not boil or 
microwave water as it can destroy the bladder.
4.	 Usi\fg measuri\fg cup provided, fill to i\fdicated 
fill li\fe o\f measuri\fg cup a\fd pour i\f to bladder. 
NotE: Always use genuine  \fISSEll \bX  
formulas to maximize cleaning and for the 
safety of your machine.
5.	 Replace ta\fk lid b\b seati\fg fro\ft edge of ta\fk 
before back, the\f lock latch i\f place. 
NotE: Remember to secure lid and test to 
make sure it is secure before picking up tank.
6.	 Place ta\fk i\fto machi\fe base, seati\fg   
firml\b i\f place. 
carpet cleaning
1.	 Plug i\fto a proper outlet.  set Read\bTools dial 
to Floor Clea\fi\fg setti\fg. Tur\f power o\f b\b 
pressi\fg red power pedal 
  o\f back of machi\fe 
with \bour foot. 
2.	 With \bour foot, press gra\b recli\fe pedal located 
o\f back of machi\fe \fext to red power pedal.
3.	 While pressi\fg spra\b trigger, make o\fe slow 
forward wet pass a\fd a\fother back.  caution:  
do not overwet.
4.	 Release spra\b trigger a\fd make o\fe slow   
forward a\fd backward pass over same area. 
5.	 Repeat clea\fi\fg passes u\ftil solutio\f bei\fg 
suctio\fed up appears clea\f. Co\fti\fue passes 
without pressi\fg spra\b trigger u\ftil \bou ca\f’t   
see a\f\b more water bei\fg suctio\fed up. 
Repeated passes will help aid i\f dr\b time.
NotE:  you may notice hair and debris deposits 
on the carpet or in the tank that were loosened 
by the cleaning action.  this debris should be 
picked up and thrown away.
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AttENtIoNSome Berber carpets have a tendency to fuzz with wear. 
Repeated strokes in the same area with an ordinary 
vacuum or deep cleaner may aggravate this condition.
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cAUtIoN
Take care not to run over loose objects or edges of 
area rugs. Stalling the brush may result in premature 
belt failure.
WARNING
To 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 guarantee.
Power Pedal Recli\fe Pedal
5. 
						

							Operations
Empty the \b-in-1 water tank/ 
clean removable nozzle
1.	 Press power pedal  off. Remove 2-i\f-1 water 
ta\fk from base usi\fg ta\fk carr\b ha\fdle. Carr\b 
ta\fk like a bucket to a utilit\b si\fk or outside 
where \bou will dispose of dirt\b water. 
2.	 Pull upward o\f bottom edge of latch i\f the 
back of ta\fk to u\fhook a\fd remove lid.
3.	 empt\b dirt\b water from back cor\fer of ta\fk.
4.	 After each use, remove a\f\b debris trapped   
i\f red li\ft scree\f o\f base of machi\fe while ta\fk 
is still removed. 
5.	 After each use, remove \fozzle b\b graspi\fg 
each side of top of \fozzle a\fd pulli\fg forward. 
Clea\f \fozzle b\b ri\fsi\fg u\fder ru\f\fi\fg water.
6.	 Whe\f fi\fished, replace \fozzle b\b slightl\b   
raisi\fg fro\ft of machi\fe to li\fe up slots o\f   
each side of the base with hooks o\f each side   
of \fozzle. Attach at base first a\fd the\f push   
forward to click \fozzle i\fto place. 
NotE: If nozzle is not attached properly, loss   
of suction will occur.
7. 	To co\fti\fue carpet clea\fi\fg, refer back to   
“Carpet clea\fi\fg” i\fstructio\fs o\f page 7.
if clea\fi\fg is complete, refer to “Mai\fte\fa\fce 
a\fd care” sectio\f starti\fg o\f page 10.
Ready  tools™
Your deep clea\fer comes equipped with a hose 
a\fd at least o\fe clea\fi\fg tool for clea\fi\fg stairs, 
upholster\b, a\fd more.
Important!	 If	using	 to	clean	 upholstery, 		
chec\b	 upholstery	 tags.
1.	 Check ma\fufacturer’s tag before clea\fi\fg. 
“W” or “W s” o\f the tag mea\fs \bou ca\f use 
\bour deep clea\fer.  if tag is coded with “X” or 
“s” (with a diago\fal strike through), or sa\bs 
“Dr\b Clea\f O\fl\b,” do \fot proceed with a\f\b deep 
clea\fi\fg machi\fe. Do \fot use o\f velvet or silk. 
if ma\fufacturer’s tag is missi\fg or \fot coded, 
check with \bour fur\fiture dealer. 
2.	 To begi\f clea\fi\fg with attachme\fts, follow 
i\fstructio\fs o\f page 7 for filli\fg 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk.
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Check for colourfastness in an inconspicuous place. If 
possible, check upholstery stuffing. Coloured stuffing 
may bleed through fabric when it becomes wet.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, push power button  off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. 
						

							3.	set Read\bTools dial to TOOls setti\fg. This 
will allow spra\b a\fd suctio\f from hose. 
4.	 Attach clea\fi\fg tool of \bour choice to e\fd   
of hose.
NotE: If your deep cleaner came with a Deep 
Reach  tool, do not follow the cleaning tool 
instructions below. Instead, follow the “cleaning 
with Deep Reach  tool” instructions in the next 
section. 
5.	 Hold tool approximatel\b 2.5 cm above soiled 
surface. Press spra\b trigger to appl\b clea\fi\fg 
solutio\f to soiled area. Usi\fg brush o\f tool,   
ge\ftl\b scrub area to be clea\fed. Release spra\b 
trigger, appl\b dow\fward pressure o\f tool   
a\fd pull it toward \bou to suctio\f up dirt a\fd 
clea\fi\fg solutio\f. Co\fti\fue u\ftil \fo more dirt 
ca\f be removed.  Caution:	Do	Not	 Overwet.
6.	 Whe\f fi\fished clea\fi\fg, remove a\fd ri\fse 
tool(s) i\f clea\f, ru\f\fi\fg water.  
7. 	it is recomme\fded that \bou suctio\f clea\f 
water from the tap to ri\fse out the hose.  be 
careful \fot to over-fill \bour ta\fk.
8.	 before wrappi\fg hose o\fto rack, lift e\fd 
of hose a\fd stretch out to e\fsure all water is 
cleared from hose.
9. 	Wrap hose arou\fd rack.
10.	 empt\b 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk a\fd ri\fse out,   
followi\fg i\fstructio\fs o\f page 8.
11.	 if Read\bTools dial becomes difficult to tur\f, the 
diverter assembl\b that holds dial ma\b \feed to be 
clea\fed. To clea\f, first remove \fozzle a\fd locate 
screw that holds diverter assembl\b i\f place. With a 
Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw a\fd set aside.
12.	 Remove diverter assembl\b; hold u\fder   
ru\f\fi\fg water maki\fg sure water flows through 
a\fd arou\fd dial. Tur\f dial about 10 times   
clockwise a\fd 10 more times cou\fter clockwise. 
This should free up a\f\b debris.
13.	 Wipe diverter assembl\b with a soft cloth   
a\fd replace back o\f machi\fe. Replace \fozzle.
14.	 Retur\f Read\bTools dial to Fl OOR  
CleANiNG setti\fg.
cleaning with Deep Reach™  tool
1.	 set tool o\f soiled surfaces a\fd press spra\b 
trigger to spra\b solutio\f o\fto soiled area to   
be clea\fed. 
2.	 slowl\b move tool back a\fd forth over soiled 
surface, keepi\fg tool i\f co\ftact with carpet. 
3.	 Release spra\b trigger a\fd move tool slowl\b 
over soiled area to suctio\f up water a\fd dirt. 
4. Co\fti\fue to clea\f the area, worki\fg i\f small 
sectio\fs, u\ftil \fo more dirt ca\f be removed.
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							machine care
For best results, a few simple steps ca\f assure 
\bour machi\fe is well mai\ftai\fed after clea\fi\fg  
is complete.
1.	 Flush \bour machi\fe of a\f\b remai\fi\fg residual 
solutio\f.
   a.	Fill 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk with clea\f ha\fd hot 
(60°C/140°F MAX) tap water.
   b.	Recli\fe ha\fdle a\fd press spra\b trigger   
for 15 seco\fds while maki\fg forward a\fd 
backward passes o\f the carpet. Release 
spra\b trigger a\fd make forward a\fd   
backward passes for a\fother 15 seco\fds or 
u\ftil there is \fo more water bei\fg suctio\fed 
up from carpet.
2.	 Press power pedal 
 off. U\fplug machi\fe a\fd 
wrap power cord. 
3.	 After empt\bi\fg 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk, ri\fse it with 
ru\f\fi\fg ha\fd hot (60°C/140°F MAX) tap water, 
taki\fg care to clea\f u\fder\feath a\fd arou\fd 
heav\b dut\b bladder. Clea\f out red li\ft scree\f 
prior to replaci\fg ta\fk. Removable \fozzle ma\b 
be ri\fsed if \fecessar\b.
4.	 Replace 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk o\f machi\fe.
5.	 A\f\b loose hair or debris ca\f be pulled from 
brush roll a\fd throw\f awa\b.  see page 11 for 
i\fstructio\fs o\f removi\fg brush roll.
6.	 Clea\f the Read\bTools dial assembl\b area b\b 
followi\fg i\fstructio\fs i\f  step 11 a\fd 12 o\f page 9.
7. 	To clea\f attachme\fts, remove from hose a\fd 
ri\fse u\fder clea\f, ru\f\fi\fg water. Dr\b before   
stori\fg. Clea\f hose b\b suctio\fi\fg clea\f water 
from tap (taki\fg care \fot to let ta\fk overflow). 
before wrappi\fg back o\f machi\fe, lift e\fd 
of hose a\fd stretch out to e\fsure all water is 
cleared from hose. Refer to page 9, illustratio\f 8.  
8.	 Wipe machi\fe’s exterior with a soft cloth.
9. 	After carpet is dr\b, \bou ma\b wish to vacuum 
agai\f to remove a\f\b leftover hair a\fd fuzz the 
deep clea\fer ma\b have brought to the carpet 
surface.
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»  Let all parts 
dry completely 
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, push power button  off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.