Bisell Pet Hair Eraser Compact 12R8E User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
12R8 SERIES 220-240V
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Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Consumer ServicesReplacement Parts
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Pet Hair Eraser™
Compact 

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Compact™ Canister Vacuum 
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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Compact 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 \
one year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable,  
dedicated Consumer Services department, so, should you ever have a...

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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. 
WARNING:To 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...

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CAUTION:Do not plug in your  
vacuum until you 
are familiar with all 
instructions and  
operating procedures.
Pet Tool 
Adaptor Combination
Crevice Tool/
Dusting Brush
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Flex Hose
Telescoping Extension Wand
Handle
Air Flow Regulator
Wide Pet 
TurboBrush
™Pet Contour Tool™Accessory Bag
Pet Hair Eraser 
Floor Nozzle
Pet Hair Lifter
Automatic  
Cord  
Rewind Button
Brush Switch
Power Button
Bag Change  
Indicator Post-Motor HEPA 
Media Filter
Carry Handle
Variable Suction...

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

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...

Special tools
Your BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Compact is not 
only a powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, 
it’s also a versatile above floor vacuum cleaner 
when you select one of the special tools.
Pet Tool Adapter:The Pet Tool Adapter must be attached to the 
handle end of the flex hose to use the Pet 
Contour Tool and the Wide Pet TurboBrush. 
The narrow end of the adapter attaches to the 
handle end of the flex hose and the wide end 
of the adapter attaches to the pet tool of your 
choice. The...

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Operations
Pet Hair Eraser Floor Nozzle
Use to pick up pet hair from rugs and carpeted 
surfaces. Just vacuum like you normally would. 
The Pet Hair Lifter will grab pet hair when you 
pull back and it will release the hair and suction 
it up when you push forward.
NOTE: Turn the vacuum off before you flip 
up or flip down the Pet Hair Lifter.
1.To vacuum rugs and carpeted surfaces, flip 
down the Pet Hair Lifter until it clicks into 
place on the front of the Pet Hair Eraser 
Floor...

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Operations
Variable suction power control
The variable suction power control is located on 
the top of the vacuum. Slide the control toward 
the larger dots for maximum suction. Slide the 
control toward the smaller dots to minimize  
suction for lightly soiled areas or delicate fabrics.
Air flow regulator
Open the air flow regulator by sliding the  
regulator back towards the handle to an open 
position to reduce suction for delicate fabrics.
Close the air flow regulator by sliding...

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Maintenance and care
Dust bag replacement
1.Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. Open the 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.
5. Slide the new dust bag into the holder by 
inserting the dust bag into the tabs located 
at the...