Bisell Easy Sweep 9974e User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
9974 SerieS 220-240 V
Safety instructions
Product view
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and care
TroubleshootingReplacement parts3
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Warranty
Consumer Care8
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							Thanks for buying a BISSELL EasySweep™ Sweeper
We’re glad you purchased a BiSSeLL easySweep sweeper. everything  
we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this 
complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BiSSeLL easySweep sweeper is well made, and we back it with a   
limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, 
dedicated Consumer Care department, so, should you ever have a   
problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, BiSSeLL 
is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality 
homecare products like your BiSSeLL easySweep sweeper.
Thanks again, from all of us at BiSSeLL.
Mark J. Bissell  
Chairman & CeO
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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 using youR bissell  
easy sWeep.
   WaRning  - 
to reduce the risk of 
fire, electric shock, or 
injury:
  
■  Store indoors.
■ Do not expose to rain.
■ Do not immerse.
■ Do not handle with wet hands.
■ Do not use EasySweep if it has been 
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or 
dropped into water, have it repaired at an 
Authorized Service Center.
■  Do not use with damaged cord or plug 
on the charger.
■  Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord.
■ Do not damage the charger cord. Never 
carry or pull the charger unit by the cord, 
use cord as a handle, close door on cord, 
or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. 
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
■  Do not use an extension cord. Charger 
should plug directly into electrical outlet.
■  Do not put any object into appliance 
openings, use with blocked opening, or 
restrict air flow. 
■  Do not use with any opening blocked.
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers 
or body parts to openings or moving parts.
■  Do not pick up hot, burning or smoking objects  
such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
■  Do not pick up flammable or combustible 
materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, 
etc.) or use in the presence of explosive 
liquids or vapours.
■  Do not use appliance in an enclosed 
space filled with vapors given off by oil 
base paint, paint thinner, some moth 
proofing substances, flammable dust, or 
other explosive or toxic vapours.
■  Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine 
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)
■  Do not allow to be used as a toy. 
■ Not intended for use by young children 
or infirm persons without supervision.
■  Young children should be supervised  
to ensure that they do not play with  
the appliance.
■  Do not use for any purpose other than 
described in this User’s Guide
■  Use only manufacturer’s recommended   
attachments - use of attachments not   
provided or sold by BISSELL may cause 
fire, electric shock or injury.
■  Use only the charger supplied by 
BISSELL (packaged with your appliance) 
to recharge your Easy Sweep.
■  Use charger unit only in standard  
electrical outlet (230-240V~50Hz.).
■  Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■ Unplug charger unit from outlet before  
maintenance or cleaning.
■  Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.
■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■ Turn off all controls when finished cleaning.
■ Do not charge the unit outdoors.
Your Easy Sweep contains rechargeable 
nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Do 
not incinerate batteries or they can explode 
when exposed to high temperatures.
Battery cell leaks can occur under extreme 
conditions. If battery cell contents comes in 
contact with the skin
:
■  Flush immediately with warm water for 
at least 15 minutes, then wash with 
soap and water.
If battery cell contents comes in contact with 
the skin
:
■  Flush immediately with clean water for a   
minimum of 15 minutes 
■  Seek medical attention.
sa Ve tHese   
instRuctions  
foR futuRe use.
THIS MoDEL IS For HoUSEHoLD USE  
oNLY .
 
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							Assembly 
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Product view
Dirt Container Release Power SwitchCharging Indicator Light
Swivel Connector 
Metal Extension 
Handle Assembly Non-Slip 
 
Handle Grip
Charging Port
Handle Assembly
DC Adapter
the easysweep requires very little assem-
bly. Remove it from the box and check  
it against the illustration to familiarize  
yourself with the components listed. the  
exploded view diagram with part names  
will also be helpful if you should need to  
order a part at a later time.
1.  Assemble the handle by taking the section 
with the non-slip grip (1) and the middle 
section which has grey connector pieces on 
each end (2). Insert the middle section (2)  
into the grip section (1) and twist to tighten 
into place. Next, take this assembled section 
and insert into the bottom section with a hole 
(3). Twist to tighten into place.     
2.   Take the assembled handle and line up the 
bottom hole with the button on the swivel 
connector on top of the EasySweep. Push 
the button on the swivel connector down 
while pushing the assembled handle over 
the button, locking the handle into place.
3.   The EasySweep must be fully charged 
before using. To charge the unit, plug the 
charger into a standard electrical outlet 
(230-240v-50hz); plug the opposite end 
into the charging port on the back side of 
your EasySweep. The charging indicator 
light will illuminate when properly   
connected and will not turn off when fully 
charged. The EasySweep is now charging.
note: the power switch must be in 
the off position when charging.
W aRning:   Electric/electronic appliances 
should not be subjected to extreme 
temperatures or high humidity. 
Do not store the EasySweep in 
bathing areas or close to stoves, 
furnaces or radiators.
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Charging Port
Handle Assembly
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							Assembly 
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charging the battery
1. When completely charged, the 
EasySweep provides up to 45 minutes of 
cleaning time. 
2.  When charging for the first time, allow 
to charge uninterrupted for at least 16 
hours. Thereafter, charge at least 16 
hours to fully renew the EasySweep  
battery. The charging indicator light will 
illuminate when properly connected and 
will not turn off when fully charged.
note: the power switch must be in 
the off position when charging.
3. Decreased operating time may indicate 
the battery has built up a resistance. To 
recharge, first completely exhaust the 
battery, recharge it, and then exhaust it 
again before recharging a second time. 
This procedure may be required more 
than once. 
4.  When charging is complete, be sure to 
unplug the EasySweep from the charger. 
using your easysweep
the easysweep is a quick and easy 
way to clean your bare floors, low   
pile rugs and carpet.
1.  Tip back the handle into typical use  
position and gently tap the power switch 
on the sweeper with your foot.
note: the unit will continue to run 
even if the dirt container door is 
not closed.
2. The handle swivels for easy maneuvering 
to clean your bare floors, low pile rugs 
and carpet. 
3.  When done, turn off the unit by gently 
tapping the power switch with your foot 
and store for the next use.
Operations
WaRning:   EasySweep will not pick up  
crayons, marbles, and other  
large or hard objects.
attention:   If your battery still fails to 
recharge or does not hold a 
charge of normal duration, call:
bissell consumer care
Listed on page 8 
Or visit our website at   www.bissell.com 
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							Maintenance and care
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emptying dirt cup
the dirt cup should be emptied after 
each use.
1. Make sure the EasySweep is in the 
“oFF” position.
2.  Hold the base of the unit over a waste 
can to empty.
3.  Press the dirt container release button and 
empty the contents into the waste can. 
note: the dirt container opens from 
the bottom of the easysweep.
4. Push the dirt container door gently back 
into place.
5.  Clean exterior surfaces with a soft cloth 
dampened with water only. Do not use 
a strong detergent or other cleaner – this 
may damage the finish. Always unplug 
the EasySweep from the charger before 
cleaning the surface
battery Removal and disposal
note: it is required that the battery 
be removed from the easy sweep 
before it is disposed of.
1. Important: Unplug charger.
2.  remove handle, dirt cup and then pry 
four wheels from bottom of sweeper.
3.  remove (6) Phillips head screws on the bottom cover as shown in picture.
4. Separate top and bottom cover.
5.  remove wire connectors from the  
battery pack.
6. Keep battery pack together – Do NoT 
separate individual batteries. For specific 
disposal instructions, please contact your 
local authorities for requirements and 
regulations on safe disposal or recycling 
facilities in your area.
7. Discard remainder of product.
6 Screws
 WaRning:   This product contains a   
rechargeable nickel metal 
hydride battery (sometimes 
referred to as a “NiMH”   
battery) pack. The average life of 
a NiMH battery is 5 to 7 years, 
depending on frequency of use. 
Proper removal and disposal of 
NiMH batteries is required.
W aRning:   To reduce the risk of electric 
shock, turn power switch 
OFF and disconnect charger 
from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or 
troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting
no power
possible causes Remedies
1. EasySweep is not charged thoroughly  1. Make sure EasySweep has been properly plugged into an   
    outlet for the recommended amount of time. See “Charging   
    the Battery” on page 5
easysweep operating but not picking up mess
possible causes  Remedies
1. The dirt container may be full  1. Empty out the dirt container (see Maintenance and   
    Care on page 6)
2.  Debris may be lodged in the EasySweep or may be too heavy for  2. Empty out the dirt container (see Maintenance and Care on   
the sweeper to pick up    page 6) or avoid picking up large items with the EasySweep
dirt container door won’t open
possible causes  Remedies
1. A dirt jam gap between the dirt container door  1. Clean the gap thoroughly so the dirt container door can  
and the bottom cover   drop smoothly
dirt container Release button won’t function
possible causes  Remedies
1.  Dirt build-up in the dirt container   1.  Push the dirt container release door on the bottom of the unit and   
    the release button on the top of the unit at the same time
other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be   
performed by an authorized service representative.
thank you for selecting a bissell product.
please do not return this product to the store.             
Replacement parts - BISSELL EasySweep
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You may purchase replacement parts by calling BISSELL Consumer Care or by  
visiting our website. See page 8 for contact information.
Item Part No.  Part Name
 1. 203-1090  Handle Assembly
 2.  203-7583  Charger plug / cord -3 pin UK plug
 3.  203-7584  Charger plug / cord -2 pin Australian plug
 4.  203-7585  Charger plug / cord -2 pin European plug
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							Warranty- BISSELL EasySweep
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have oth\
er rights which may vary from country to country. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have que\
stions 
regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer Care by E-mail, telephone, regular 
post as described below, or contact your local in country distributor.
limited one y ear Warranty
Subject to the *EXCEPTIoNS AND EXCLUSIoNS identified below, BISSELL will repair or replace 
(with new or remanufactured components or products), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge from the 
date of purchase by the original purchaser, for one year any defective or malfunctioning part due to 
manufacturer defect.
See "BISSELL Consumer Care" information below.
This warranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial o\
r rental service. This warranty  does not apply to fans or routine maintenance components such as filters\
, belts, or brushes. Damage or 
malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, or any other use not in   
accordance with the User's Guide is not covered. 
bissell consumer care:
If your BISSELL product should require service or if you need information about repairs, authorized 
service centers in your area, replacement parts or your warranty, please contact BISSELL Consumer 
Care, as indicated below, or contact your local in country distributor.
BISSELL IS NoT LIABLE For INCIDENTAL or CoNSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
oF ANY NATUrE ASSoCIATED WITH THE USE oF THIS ProDUCT. BISSELL’S  
LIABILITY WILL NoT EXCEED THE PUrCHASE PrICE oF THE ProDUCT. 
*eXceptions and eXclusions fRoM tHe teRMs of tHe   
liMited W aRRanty
THIS WArrANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU oF ANY oTHEr WArrANTIES   
EITHEr orAL or WrITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WArrANTIES WHICH MAY   
ArISE BY oPErATIoN oF LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WArrANTIES   
oF MErCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS For A PAr TICULAr PUrPoSE, ArE  
LIMITED To THE oNE YEAr DUrATIoN FroM THE DATE oF PUrCHASE   
AS DESCrIBED ABoVE.
for uK inquiries:
Monday - Thursday  9 am — 5 pm   
  Friday  9 am — 3:45 pm 
bissell Homecare (overseas) inc. The Boat Yard  
105 Straight road  
old Windsor  
Berkshire, SL4 2SE 
United Kingdom  
Telephone: 0844-888-6644  for Middle east & africa inquiries:
Sunday - Thursday     8 am — 5 pm 
bissell Homecare, inc.
Po Box 61286
Jebel Ali Free Zone 
Dubai 
United Arab Emirates
Telephone: 971-4-881-8597 
for new Zealand inquiries:
Monday - Friday 
   9 am — 5 pm 
Parex Industries Ltd. 5 Tolich Place 
Henderson 0610 
Auckland 
New Zealand 
Telephone: 0800-247-735  for all other inquiries:
Monday - Friday     8 am — 4 pm 
bissell Homecare, inc.
Po Box 1888
Grand rapids, Michigan 49501 USA
Telephone: 01-616-453-4451  
Fax: 01-616-453-1383 for australian inquiries:
Monday - Friday     9 am — 5 pm 
bissell  austRalia pty liMited
42 rocco Drive 
Scoresby 3179 
Victoria 
Australia 
Telephone: 1-800-811-183 
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