Bisell OxyPower Plus 3278 User Manual

							OXYPOWER
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PLUS
 USER GUIDE
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ImpoRtant SafEty InS tRUctIonS
»  Un\flug \brom electrical socket when not 
in use and be\bore servicing.
»    This a\f\fliance can be used by children 
aged \brom 8 years and above and \fer-
sons with reduced \fhysical, sensory and 
mental ca\fabilities or lack o\b ex\ferience 
and knowledge i\b they have been given 
su\fervision or instruction concerning use 
o\b the a\f\fliance in a sa\be way and  
understand the hazards involved. 
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not 
be made by children without su\fervision.  
»    Children should be su\fervised to ensure 
that they do not \flay with the a\f\fliance.
»    I\b the su\f\fly cable is damaged, it must 
be re\flaced by the manu\bacturer, its 
service agent or similarly quali\bied   
\fersons in order to avoid a hazard.
»    Do not leave a\f\fliance when \flugged in.
»    Do not modi\by earthed \flug.
»    To reduce the risk o\b electric shock: Use indoors only. 
Do not ex\fose to rain. Store indoors.
»    Do not allow to be used as a toy.
»    Use only as described in the user guide.
»    Use only manu\bacturer’s recommended attachments. »
   Do not use with damaged cable or \flug.
»    Do not immerse in water or liquid.
»    I\b a\f\fliance is not working as it should, has been 
dro\f\fed, damaged, le\bt outdoors, or dro\f\fed into 
water; do not attem\ft to o\ferate it and have it 
re\faired at an authorized service center.
»    Liquid or steam must not be directed towards   
equi\fment containing electrical com\fonents.
»    Do not \full or carry by cable, use cable as a handle, 
close door on cable, or \full cable around shar\f edges   
or corners.
»    Do not run a\f\fliance over cable.
»    Kee\f cable away \brom heated sur\baces.
»    Do not un\flug by \fulling on cable.
»    To un\flug, gras\f the \flug, not the cable.
»    Do not handle \flug or a\f\fliance with wet hands.
»    Do not \fut any object into o\fenings.
»    Do not use with any o\fening blocked; kee\f \bree o\b 
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air \blow.
»    Kee\f hair, loose clothing, \bingers, and all \farts o\b   
body away \brom o\fenings and moving \farts.
»    Turn o\b\b all controls be\bore un\flugging.
»    Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
»    Do not use to \fick u\f \blammable or combustible   
liquids, such as \fetrol, or use in areas where they   
may be \fresent.
»    Do not \fick u\f toxic material (chlorine bleach,   
ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.)
»    Do not use a\f\fliance in an enclosed s\face \billed   
with va\fors given o\b\b by oil base \faint, some   
moth\froo\bing substances, \blammable dust, or other 
ex\flosive or toxic va\fors.
»    Do not \fick u\f hard or shar\f objects such as glass, 
nails, screws, coins, etc.
»    Kee\f a\f\fliance on a level sur\bace.
»    Do not carry a\f\fliance while in use.
»  Un\flug be\bore attaching the TurboBrush™ tool.
»    I\b your a\f\fliance is \bitted with a nonrewireable BS 
1363 \flug it must not be used unless a 13 am\f (ASTA 
a\f\froved to BS 1362) \buse is \bitted in the carrier   
contained in the \flug. S\fares may be obtained \brom 
your BISSELL su\f\flier. I\b \bor any reason the \flug is cut 
o\b\b, it must be dis\fosed o\b, as it is an electric shock 
hazard should it be inserted into a mains socket.
REaD all  InStRUctIonS   
bEfoRE  USInG yoUR DEEp  clEanER\f  
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be 
observed, including the following.  
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Alw Ays connect to A properly eArthed 
electricAl socket.
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to reduce the risk of fire, electric   
shock, or injury:
S a VE  tHESE InS tRUctIonS   
foR  fUtURE USE
foR  opER atIon  on a \b\b0-\b40 V olt a\fc\f 
50/60 Hz  poWER SUpply  only\f 
This model is for household use only.
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to reduce the risk of electric shock,   
use indoors only .WaRnInG
to reduce the risk of fire And   
electric shock, Alw Ays inst All flo At 
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL deep cleaner
We’re glad you \furchased a BISSELL 
dee\f cleaner. Everything we know 
about \bloor care went into the design 
and construction o\b this com\flete, 
high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL dee\f cleaner is well 
made, and we back it with a limited 
two-year guarantee. We also stand 
behind it with a knowledgeable,   
dedicated Consumer Care   
de\fartment, so, should you ever   
have a \froblem, you’ll receive \bast, 
considerate assistance.
My great-grand\bather invented 
the \bloor swee\fer in 1876. Today, 
BISSELL is a global leader in the 
design, manu\bacture, and service  
o\b high quality homecare \froducts  
like your BISSELL dee\f cleaner.
Thanks again, \brom all o\b us  
at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell  
Chairman & CEOSa\bety Instructions ...........3
Product View ................ 4
Assembly ..................\n. 5
O\ferations ................ 6-9
Maintenance & Care ..... 10-12
Troubleshooting ............13
Re\flacement Parts ......... 14
Accessories ................ 15
Guarantee ..................\n 16
Consumer Care .............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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W aRnInGAn 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
WEEEdo not throw the AppliAnce A wAy with the normAl  
houshold w Aste A t the end of its life, But hAnd it in A t 
An officiAl collection point for recycling. B y doing  
this you will help to preser Ve the enVironment. 
						

							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\f
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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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
1.5L 2X Wash & 
Remove OXY 
Deep Clean + Oxy 
Formula  
#1265E1.5 L 2X Wash & 
Refresh Blossom & 
Breeze Fragrance 
Formula w/   
Febreze® Freshness  
#1078E1.5 L 2X Wash & 
Refresh Cotton   
Fresh Formula w/   
Febreze® Freshness  
#1079E
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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. 
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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.
before 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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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. 
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							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\f
4.	 Usi\fg measuri\fg cup provided, fill to i\fdicated 
fill li\fe o\f measuri\fg cup (2.5 oz/74 ml) a\fd 
pour i\f to bladder. 
notE:  always use genuine  bISSEll \bX  
formulas to maximize cleaning and for the 
safety of your machine\f
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\f
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\f
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\f  this debris should be 
picked up and thrown away\f
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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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Take care not to run over loose objects or edges of 
area rugs. Stalling the brush may result in premature 
belt failure.
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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
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							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\f
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.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, push power button  off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
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							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\f Instead, follow the “cleaning 
with Deep Reach  tool” instructions in the next 
section\f 
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 (Select models only)
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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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\fs 
7 a\fd 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 
before storing
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, push power button  off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.