Bisell Healthy Home Vacuum 61Z4 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
61Z4 SERIES
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
TroubleshootingReplacement Parts3
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Warranty
Consumer Services19
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum™ 
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know 
about floor care went into the design and construction of this com-
plete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL Healthy Home vacuum is well made, and we back it with 
a limited two 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 assistance.
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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   
upRight V acuuM. 
 
  WaRning: 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 out-
doors, or...

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Product view
Long 
Reach 
Hose
TurboBrush™  
Tool
Crevice Tool
Telescoping 
Extension 
Wand
Telescoping 
 
Extension   
Wand
Dirt 
Container
Headlight
Height   
Adjustment   
Dial
AireTight
™ 
HEPA Filter
BrushFurniture 
Protection Guard
Dirt Container 
Release Button
Carrying 
Handle
Brush 
Window
Fingertip Power 
Control
Fingertip Brush 
On/Off
Combination   
Brush
Handle Release 
Pedal
Quick   
Release™   
Cord Wrap
Diverter
Foot Hose
Power Cord  

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Assembly 
tool required: phillips screwdriver
1. Slide upper handle into lower handle by 
pushing forward. Insert two long screws 
into the holes marked with arrows and 
tighten both until snug.
2a. Attach hose rack by placing the rack 
over the center back portion of the 
vacuum. Be sure to feed the power cord 
through the opening in the center of the 
rack. 
2b. Line up both screw holes and use the 
two smaller screws to attach. Tighten 
both until snug.
3. Attach hose by placing the...

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Operations
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transporting your vacuum
use the handle on the front to carry 
the vacuum or place the vacuum in the 
upright position and tip back to roll on 
the rear wheels.
Releasing the power cord
the upper and lower cord wraps rotate 
to allow for quick and easy removal of 
the power cord.
fingertip power switch
the power button is located at the top 
of the vacuum handle. 
to turn vacuum on, press     button once. 
t o turn vacuum off , press     button again.
note: the rotating...

the rotating brush is turned on or off 
using the push button switch located 
below the power button switch on the 
top of the handle. the brush will start 
rotating when the unit is reclined. the 
brush should be on for most carpeted 
floors. you may want to turn the 
brush off for bare floor cleaning or 
other delicate surfaces.
t o turn the brush on, press     button 
once.
t o turn the brush off , press     button 
again.
brush auto shut-off feature
When your vacuum is in the upright 
position, the...

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Operations
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using the tools
1. Make sure the vacuum is in the upright 
position.
2.  Remove the hose wand from the wand 
base. This automatically diverts the  
suction to the hose. Unwrap the hose from 
the vacuum.
3.  Use the hose and wand alone or attach 
any of the tools to the end of the hose 
wand.
turbobrush™ t ool
use rotating brush action for small 
areas such as stairs and upholstery.
note: press gently when using the 
turbobrush to gain maximum  
cleaning. t oo much pressure...

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Operations 
emptying the dirt container
empty the dirt container as soon as the 
dirt reaches the “full” line on the side of 
the container.
1. Press the release button on top of the  
carrying handle to remove the dirt  
container.
2.  Choose an emptying method. Method #2 
is recommended for allergy sufferers.
2a.  Method #1 – hold the dirt container over 
trash can and push the emptying button 
to open the bottom (2a). Close the bottom 
after the dirt empties.
2b.  Method #2 – place a...

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Maintenance and care
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cleaning the dirt container
additional steps can be taken to clean 
the dirt container as necessary.
1. Ensure the dirt container has been  
emptied.
2.  Remove the lower portion by pressing the 
front latch on the upper portion as shown.
3.  Clean the screen with a cloth or soft brush 
to remove dust or debris.
4.  If desired, the lower dirt container may be 
washed in warm water. Make sure it is  
completely dry before reassembling.  
do not put in dishwasher....