Bisell OptiClean 60A4 User Manual

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Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Consumer ServicesReplacement Parts
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL OptiClean™ Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum 
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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL OptiClean cyclonic bagless canister 
vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and 
construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL canister vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited 
two year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable,   
dedicated Consumer Services department, so, should you...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, 
basic precautions should be observed,   
including the following:
READ  All InStRUctIonS 
bEfoRE  USInG yoUR   
cAnIStER  vAcUUM. 
WAR nIn G: t o reduce 
the risk of fire, electric shock,   
or injury:
 
■ 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 appliance is not working as it should, has been 
dropped, damaged,...

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cAUtIon: Do not plug in your   
vacuum until you 
are familiar  with all 
instructions and   
operating procedures.Dusting Brush 
Attachment
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Flex Hose
Telescoping Extension Wand
Handle
Air Flow Regulator
Crevice Tool
Upholstery Tool Multi-Surface 
Floor NozzleAutomatic 
 
Cord Rewind   
Button Brush Switch
Power 
 
Button Clean Filter   
Indicator
Post-Motor HEPA 
Media Filter Variable Suction 
Power Control
Swivel Hose
Carry 
 
Handle
Easy Empty   
Dirt Cup 

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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.   Connect floor nozzle to the end of the telescoping 
extension wand. Twist slightly to tighten.
4.     Once assembled, you can store your...

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 indicates 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   
disconnect from the electrical...

Operations
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Special tools
your  bISSEll  opticlean is not only a   
powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it’s 
also a versatile 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...

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Variable suction power control
the variable suction power control is located 
on the back of the vacuum.  turn the control 
toward the larger dots for maximum suction. 
t urn the control toward the smaller dots to 
minimize suction for lightly soiled areas or 
delicate fabrics.
Air flow regulator
o pen the air flow regulator by sliding the   
regulator back towards the handle to an open 
position to reduce suction for delicate fabrics.
c lose the air flow regulator by...

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Maintenance and care
Emptying the dirt cup
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  Open the dirt cup/dust bag compartment 
by lifting up on the latch on the door on the 
front of the vacuum.
3.  Lift the dirt cup assembly out from the vacuum.
4.  Remove the top cover from the dirt cup 
assembly by unfastening the latch, raising the 
front edge and removing the top cover off of 
the rear hinges. Set the top cover aside.
5.  Empty the dirt into a garbage...

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Dust bag replacement continued
5. Slide the new dust bag into the holder by inserting 
the dust bag into the tabs located at the bottom 
of the holder.  Then press the dust bag holder clip, 
insert the dust bag and release the dust bag holder 
clip to hold the dust bag in place.
6.  Place holder and new dust bag back into 
the dirt cup/dust bag compartment, making sure 
the entire bag is tucked in below the seal gasket.
7.  Close dirt cup/dust bag compartment door and...