Bisell OptiClean 60A4 User Manual

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3Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Consumer ServicesReplacement Parts
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Warranty16
OptiClean™ 
						

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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 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 canister vacuum .
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
  
						

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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, left outdoors, or dropped into 
water, return it to a service agent.
■ Do not handle unit with wet hands.
■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, 
close door on cord, pull cord around sharp corners 
or edges, run appliance over cord, or expose cord to 
heated surfaces.
■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord.  Unplug by 
grasping plug.
■  Do not run appliance over cord.
■ Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body 
parts to openings or moving parts.
■ Do not pick up hot or burning 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 vapour.
■  Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with 
vapours given off by oil base paint, paint   
thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable 
dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours.
■     Not intended for use by persons (including 
children) with reduced sensory or mental capabilities, 
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they 
have been given supervision or instruction concerning 
use of the appliance by a person responsible for 
their safety
■  Young children should be supervised to ensure that they 
do not play with the appliance.
■  Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning or 
maintaining the appliance.
■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced 
by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to 
avoid a hazard.
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, 
ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).
■ Do not use for any purpose other than described in 
this User’s Guide.
■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
■ Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of 
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface.
■ Turn off all controls before unplugging.
■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■ This appliance is provided with double 
insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
■ Do not use without the dirt cup or a dust bag and 
filters in place.
■ Pay close attention when working 
around children.
SA vE  tHESE 
I n StRU ctIon S.
ThIs moDel  Is FoR  hoUseholD  Use oNlY.
IMP oRtA nt FoR  oPeRATIoN  oN A 220-240 Vol T A.C. 50/60 hz 
PoWeR  sUPPlY oNl Y. 
If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable B s 
1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13 amp (A sTA 
approved to B s 1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier   
contained in the plug. ( spares may be obtained from 
your BI ssell supplier). If for any reason the plug is cut 
off, it must be disposed of, as it is an electric shock 
hazard should it be inserted into a mains socket.  
						

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cAUtIon: Do not plug in your   
vacuum until you 
are familiar  with all 
instructions and   
operating procedures.Dusting Brush 
Attachment
Product view 
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 
vacuum in one of two positions:
  A.  Storing in the in-use position:
1.  To store with the floor nozzle attached, 
insert the storage clip (located on the 
back of the floor nozzle) into the   
storage slot on the rear of the vacuum.
2.  To store without the floor nozzle 
attached, insert the storage clip (located 
on the bottom of the telescoping   
extension wand) into the storage slot on 
the rear of the vacuum.
  b.  Storing in the upright position:
1.  To store with the floor nozzle attached, 
stand the vacuum in the upright position 
and insert the storage clip (located on the 
back of the floor nozzle) into the storage 
slot on the bottom of the vacuum.
2.  To store without the floor nozzle attached, 
stand the vacuum in the upright position 
and insert the storage clip (located on 
the bottom of the telescoping extension 
wand) into the storage slot on the bottom 
of the vacuum.
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1.
A1. Storing in the in-use position
Storing in the upright position
3.
b1. 2.
A2.
W ARnInG: Plastic film can be dangerous.  
t o avoid danger of suffocation , 
keep away from babies and 
children. 
						

							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 outlet. Hold the 
plug and press the automatic cord rewind   
button to rewind the cord automatically.
Power button
t urn the power on or off by pressing lightly 
downward on the power button (    ).
Operations
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Power Button
cAUtIon: be careful to avoid 
injury as cord retracts 
very quickly.
cAUtIon: b efore using your vacuum, 
make sure that either the   
dirt cup or a dust bag  and 
all filters  are in place. Do 
not operate your vacuum 
without the dirt cup or dust 
bag and filters.
Automatic 
Cord Rewind 
Button 
						

							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 brushes up into the floor nozzle.
2.  To vacuum bare floors, push the brush 
switch to the bare floor position            . 
This will extend the brushes down from the 
floor nozzle.
Upholstery tool:
  Use the upholstery tool to clean curtains, 
draperies, cushions and fabrics.
Dusting brush attachment:
  Attach the dusting brush attachment to the 
upholstery tool to dust furniture, blinds, books, 
lamps, shelves and baseboards.
crevice tool:
    Use the crevice tool in tight, narrow spaces.
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2.        
Brush Down
Brush Up
Tip:
Before cleaning under 
low furniture, check 
area first for objects 
that might harm the 
unit or block the hose.
Tip:
Use the air flow regulator to 
reduce air flow as needed 
when using the tools.
Tip:
Hair, string and small objects 
can block the hose and tools.  
Check them occasionally for 
obstructions. 
						

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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 sliding the regulator 
down to the closed position for full suction.
Bagless or bagged vacuum option
t he  bISSE ll o pti clean is a unique vacuum that 
offers the option to vacuum using a bagless dirt 
cup or a traditional paper bag.  to use as a bagless 
vacuum, simply place the dirt cup inside the   
vacuum cleaner.  to use as a bagged vacuum, 
attach a dust bag to the dust bag holder and place 
inside the vacuum cleaner.
Clean filter indicator
t he clean filter indicator is located between the 
power button and the automatic cord rewind 
button. It will monitor your air flow and let you 
know when it is time to clean or replace your 
filters. If the indicator turns orange while you 
are vacuuming, your filters need to be cleaned 
or replaced (if using as a bagged vacuum, 
the dust bag may need to be replaced). If the 
indicator remains orange, even after cleaning 
or replacing your filters (or replacing the dust 
bag), turn the vacuum off and check for a clog 
in the hose or tools.
note:  the indicator may turn orange when 
using the tools due to the restricted airflow.  
this does not necessarily mean that the   
filters need to be cleaned or replaced (or 
the dust bag is full). If the indicator does 
not turn off once the tool is removed, 
check for a clog in the hose/tools or clean 
or replace your filters (or replace the dust 
bag).
Operations
Clean Filter Indicator 
						

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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 container.
6.  To reattach the top cover on the dirt cup, 
align the slots on the top cover with the 
hinges on the dirt cup and rotate the front 
cover down to the closed position. Then   
fasten the latch.
7.  Place the dirt cup back into the vacuum.
8.  Close dirt cup/dust bag compartment door and 
press down gently until it locks into place.
notE:  the dust bag compartment door will not 
close without the dirt cup or a dust bag in place.
Dust bag replacement
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 out the dust bag holder and dust bag.  
4.  Release the dust bag from the holder by pressing 
the dust bag holder clip and pulling the dust bag 
out of the holder.  Discard the used dust bag.
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4a. 4b.
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3.
4.
WAR nIn G: 
t o reduce the risk of 
electric shock, turn   
power switch  off and 
disconnect plug from 
electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance 
or troubleshooting 
checks. 
						

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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 
press down gently until it locks into place.
notE:  the dust bag compartment door will 
not close without the dirt cup or a dust bag 
in place.
Cleaning the pre-motor filter 
t he pre-motor filter protects the motor from 
dirt and dust particles.
1.  Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  Open the dirt cup/dust bag compartment 
by lifting up on the latch on the door at the 
front of the vacuum. Lift out the dirt cup or 
dust bag holder and dust bag.
3.  Remove the filter frame from the filter holder 
by grasping the lip of the frame and pulling 
up.
4.  Remove the filter from the filter frame and 
clean by hand washing in warm water. A mild 
detergent can be used if desired. Allow the 
filter to air dry thoroughly before replacing.
5.  Place the filter back into the filter frame and 
replace back into the filter holder. 
notE:  the filter frame should be placed so 
the protective frame is visible.
6.  Place the dirt cup or dust bag holder and 
dust bag back into the dirt cup/dust bag 
compartment. If using a dust bag, make sure 
the entire bag is tucked in below the seal 
gasket.
7.  Close dirt cup/dust bag compartment door 
and press down gently until it locks into 
place.
Maintenance and care
Washable Pre-
Motor Filter
 notIcE: this product is intended for household 
use only and not for commercial or 
industrial use.   vacuuming of dust 
from products like plaster, concrete or 
ashes will damage the motor and void 
the warranty.
Tip:
For maximum cleaning performance, 
check the filters often and clean or 
replace if necessary.
WARnInG: Do not operate cleaner   
with damp or wet   
filters or without all   
filters in place.
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