Bisell Powerforce 300 Rewind 3243e User Manual

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POWERFORCE 
®300 
REWIND 
USER GUIDE  
						

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS   
BEFORE USING YOUR \fACUUM.   
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be 
observed, including the following: 
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC   
SHOCK, OR INJURY:
»   This appliance can be used by children 
a\fed from 8 years and abo\be and 
 
persons with reduced physical, sensory 
or mental capabilities or lack of 
 
experience and knowled\fe if they ha\be 
been \fi\ben super\bision or instruction 
concernin\f use of the appliance in a 
safe way and understand the hazards 
in\bol\bed. Cleanin\f and user 
 
maintenance shall not be made by  
children without super\bision.  
»      Children should be super\bised to ensure 
that they do not play with the appliance.
»    If the supply cable is dama\fed, it must 
be replaced by the manufacturer, its 
 
ser\bice a\fent or similarly qualified  
persons in order to a\boid a hazard.
»   Keep hair, loose clothin\f, fin\fers, and  
all parts of body away from openin\fs 
and mo\bin\f parts of the appliance and 
its accessories.
»    Do not lea\be appliance when plu\f\fed in.
»    Unplu\f from electrical socket when not in use and 
before ser\bicin\f.
»    Do not allow to be used as a toy.
»    Use only as described in this user \fuide.
»    Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
»    Do not use with dama\fed cable or plu\f.
»    Do not immerse in water or liquid. »   
If appliance is not workin\f as it should, has been 
dropped, dama\fed, left outdoors, or dropped into 
water; do not attempt to operate it and return it to 
 a ser\bice center.
»    Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable as a handle, 
close door on cable, or pull cable around sharp ed\fes 
or corners.
»    Do not run appliance o\ber cable.
»    Keep cable away from heated surfaces.
»    Do not unplu\f by pullin\f on cable.
»    To unplu\f, \frasp the plu\f, not the cable.
»    Do not handle plu\f or appliance with wet hands.
»    Do not put any object into openin\fs.
»    Do not use with any openin\f blocked; keep free of 
 dust, lint, hair, and anythin\f that may reduce air flow.
»    Turn off all controls before unplu\f\fin\f.
»    Use extra care when cleanin\f on stairs.
»    Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible 
 liquids, such as petroleam, or use in areas where they 
may be present.
»    Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, 
 ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.)
»    Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with 
\bapours \fi\ben off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some 
mothproofin\f substances, flammable dust, or other 
explosi\be or toxic \bapours.
»    Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as \flass, 
nails, screws, coins, etc.
»    Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
»    Keep appliance on a le\bel surface.
»    Do not pick up anythin\f that is burnin\f or smokin\f, 
such as ci\farettes, matches, or hot ashes.
»    Do not use without dust ba\f and/or filters in place.
»    Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces
»    If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable BS 
1363 plu\f it must not be used unless a 13 amp (ASTA 
appro\bed to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier con
-tained in the plu\f. (Spares may be obtained from your 
BISSELL supplier). If for any reason the plu\f is cut off, 
it must be disposed of, as it is an electric shock hazard 
should it be inserted into a mains socket
»    Do not lea\be machine runnin\f in the same spot without 
handle fully upri\fht.
SA\fE THESE INSTRUCTIONS   
FOR FUTURE USE
FOR OPERATION ON A \b\b0-\b40 \fOLT A.C. 50/60 HZ POWER SUPPLY ONLY. 
This model is for household use only.  
						

							Quick Start Guide
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CARTON CONTENTS
A.  Vacuum Base
B.  Ha\fdle
C.  Sc\bews (2)
D.  Hose Wa\fd Clip
E.  Tu\bboB\bush
® Pet tool 
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*Note: C\bevice tool is located i\fside Exte\fsio\f Wa\fd
F.  Dusti\fg B\bush
G.  Hose
H.  C\bevice Tool*
I.  Exte\fsio\f Wa\fd
J.  Pet Hai\b Co\b\fe\b Tool 
 
(o\f select models)
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Assembly
1.  Slide handle onto machine \fase
2.  Screw 2 screws into e\bisting holes with Phillips-head 
screwdriver
3.  Insert e\btension wand clip into \fack of vacuum \fase 
and twist clockwise
4.  Line up ta\fs on the cuff of the hose with the notches 
on \fack of vacuum, twist hose clockwise to lock into place
5.  Slide other end of hose into hose wand \fase and place 
hose over upper hose wrap
6.  Slide tools into place 
						

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL vacuum
We’re \flad you purchased a BISSELL 
\bacuum. E\berythin\f we know about 
floor care went into the desi\fn and 
construction of this complete,   
hi\fh-tech home cleanin\f system.
Your BISSELL \bacuum is well made, 
and we back it with a limited   
two-year warranty. We also stand 
behind it with a knowled\feable,   
dedicated Consumer Care   
department, so, should you e\ber   
ha\be a problem, you’ll recei\be fast, 
considerate assistance.
My \freat-\frandfather in\bented the 
floor sweeper in 1876. Today, BISSELL 
is a \flobal leader in the desi\fn,   
manufacture, and ser\bice of hi\fh 
quality homecare products like your 
BISSELL \bacuum.
Thanks a\fain, from all of us   
at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell  
Chairman & CEOSafety Instructions ...........2
Quick Start Guide ............3
Product View ................ 5
Assembly ..................\a. 6
Operations ................ 7-8
Maintenance & Care ...... 9-13
Troubleshootin\f ............14
Replacement Parts ......... 15
Accessories ................ 15
Guarantee ..................\a 16
Consumer Care .............16 
						

							1 Handle
2 Power switch**
3  Tank Release Button
4  Carry Handle
5  Suction Power Indicator**
6  Lid Release Button
7    Pre-Motor Filter (located 
inside Dirt Tank lid) 8   
Bottom Easy Empty™  
Dirt Tank
9  Cord Rewind
10  Post-Motor Filter
11  Height Adjustment Knob
12  Brush Roll On/Off**
13   Furniture Protection Guard** 14 Powerfoot
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Cord Clip
16    TurboBrush™ Pet Tool**
17  Upper Hose Wrap
18  Dusting Brush
19  Stretch Hose
20  Crevice Tool (Grey) 21 
Extension Wand
22  Extension Wand Clip
23  Power Switch**
24  Hose Wand
25  Hose Wand Base
26  Handle Release Pedal
27  Foot Hose
Product View
WARNING
Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until 
you are familiar with all instructions and 
operating procedures.
WARNING
Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid 
danger of suffocation, keep away from 
babies and children.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn 
power switch off and disconnect polarized 
plug from electrical outlet before performing 
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
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							Assembly
The only tool you’ll need to assem\fle your  
vacuum cleaner is a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Attach handle to vacuum
1.  Locate the vacuum handle and remove the 
screw packet taped to the handle. The screw 
packet contains two screws of equal length.
2.  Stand the vacuum upright and slide the   
\fase of the handle firmly into the opening at   
the top of the vacuum \fody.
3.  Check to \fe sure the handle is fitted to the 
vacuum \fody. If there are any gaps \fetween   
the handle and the vacuum \fase, continue to 
push the handle firmly into the \fase until the 
handle is flush.
4.  Insert the two screws from the screw packet 
into the e\bisting holes. Push each screw firmly 
into the hole \fefore \feginning to secure the 
screw with a Phillips head screwdriver. If the 
handle is aligned properly on the vacuum \fase, 
you should \fe a\fle to push the screw almost 
entirely into the hole until only the screw head 
is visi\fle. Tighten the screw with a Phillips head 
screwdriver \fy rotating the screw clockwise.
Attach vacuum hose, clips & tools
1.  Attach the e\btension wand clip \fy inserting 
the clip into the \fack of the vacuum \fase   
and twisting clockwise. Mount the e\btension 
wand (with crevice tool inside) on the \fack   
of the vacuum.
2.  Attach the Twist ‘n Snap™ hose \fy lining   
up the ta\fs on the cuff with the corresponding 
notches on the \fack of the vacuum. Twist the 
Twist ‘n Snap hose clockwise to lock the hose 
into place.
3.  Slide the end of the hose wand into the   
hose wand \fase, and fold the hose over the 
upper hose wrap.
NOTE: The powerfoot will not suction properly 
unless the hose wand is firmly attached.
4.  Slide the dusting \frush into the opening 
\felow the upper hose wrap.
5.  The Tur\foBrush/Tur\foEraser pet tool   
(on select models) secures to the \fack of   
the handle in the mount a\fove the upper   
hose wrap.
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WARNING
Do not operate vacuum with damp or wet filters 
or without all filters in place first.
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							Power switch
The Power switch on the 3243 series is located 
on the left side of the vacuum. Push the rocker 
switch “ON” (I) to vacuum, and “OFF” (O) when 
cleaning is complete. 
NOTE: You can find your model number on the 
back, bottom side of the vacuum on the white 
sticker by the UL rating. 
Handle position
Press the handle release pedal with your  
foot to place your vacuum into one of three 
cleaning positions.
1. Upright – For storage and a\fove floor   
cleaning with tools.
2. Norma\f c\feaning – Press handle release   
for household floor cleaning tasks.
3. \bow c\feaning – With the vacuum in   
normal cleaning position, press handle release 
pedal again, use for reaching under low furniture 
such as ta\fles, chairs or \feds.
Height adjustment
There are five height settings availa\fle for   
various floor surfaces. Turn the dial on the foot 
of the cleaner to the desired setting.
\bowest setting – For low pile carpet or \fare 
floors. To pick up de\fris, it may \fe necessary   
to move up one setting.
Medium setting – For medium pile carpet.
Highest setting – For high pile and most   
shag carpet.
NOTE: For optimal carpet cleaning performance, 
adjust to the lowest practical setting.  If your 
cleaner is difficult to push, adjust to the next 
higher setting.
If the dial is difficult to turn, tilt the cleaner   
\fack slightly to take the weight off the foot 
while turning.
Transporting cleaner
1.  To move your cleaner from room to room, put 
the handle in the upright position, tilt the cleaner 
\fack on its rear wheels and push forward. 
2.  The cleaner can also \fe moved \fy using the 
carrying handle.
  
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CAUTION
Before using your vacuum, make sure that the dirt 
tank is in the locked position and that both filters 
(pre-motor and post-motor) are in place. Do not 
operate your vacuum without these filters.
Operations
»  Hair, string and small objects can block the   
vacuum hose or tools. Check them occasionally   
for obstructions. »  
Before cleaning under low furniture, check area   
first for objects that might harm the unit or block   
the vacuum hose.
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Operations
Special tools
Your BISSELL vacuum is not only a powerful   
carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it’s also a   
versatile a\fove floor vacuum cleaner when   
you select one of the special tools.
1.  Raise handle to upright position.
2.  Grasp the hose wand and separate from the 
hose wand \fase.
3.  Attach tools \fy firmly pushing onto vacuum 
hose or e\btension wand.
   a. Crevice Too\f Use in tight narrow spaces.
    b. Dusting Brush  Use \frush to dust   
furniture, \flinds, \fooks, lamps, shelves   
and \fase\foards.
    c. Extension Wand  Use with desired  
attachment for a longer reach.
    d. TurboBrush™ Pet Too\f (se\fect mode\fs) 
Use rotating \frush action for small flat   
areas such as stairs and cushions. Press   
gently down and pull toward you in a   
raking motion; too much pressure will   
cause the \frush to stop rotating.
    e. Pet Hair Corner Too\f (se\fect mode\fs)   
Use tool in corners of room or stairs to pick 
up annoying dirt left stuck in the corners.
Automatic Cord Rewind
1.  Gently pull out power cord and stop   
when yellow \fand is visi\fle. Do not pull   
power cord \feyond the red line. Plug   
cord into electrical outlet.
2.  To return cord, turn vacuum power switch 
off, and remove plug from outlet. Hold plug and 
press automatic cord \futton to wind cord into 
reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.WARNING
The rotating floor brush continues to rotate while tools 
are in use. To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, 
always move the cleaner with the carrying handle at the 
back of the cleaner. Always place vacuum cleaner on floor 
with handle in upright position when using tools. Never 
place your fingers under the cleaner when it is running. 
Never place powerfoot on furniture or uneven surfaces. Do 
not place vacuum cleaner close enough to objects to pull 
them into rotating brush.
»   The crevice tool is located 
inside the wand
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NOTICE
Pet Hair Lifter (model 8531)
Just vacuum like you normally would and the pet hair 
lifter will grab pet hair when you pull back and suction 
it up when you push forward.
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Maintenance & Care
 
To maintain ma\bimum cleaning performance, the 
following maintenance steps must \fe performed:
1. Empty the dirt tank when the dirt reaches the 
“Full” line on the side. (See page 10)
2.  Check the pre-motor filter at least once a 
month and clean or replace as needed. To access 
the pre-motor filter, remove the Easy Empty 
dirt tank from the vacuum \fase and push the 
lid release \futton located on the carry handle. 
Remove the foam filter from the filter tray.  
3.  The post-motor filter assists in the filtration 
process to return clean air to the room. Replace 
the post-motor filter every three to si\b months. 
To access the post-motor filter, remove the 
filter tray located \felow the Easy Empty dirt 
tank. When the filter \fecomes dirty, push the 
filter through the \fottom of the tray to clean or 
replace the filter. 
NOTE: The pleated post-motor filter may NOT 
be washed with water or detergent. If dust and/
or debris accumulates on the filter, gently tap 
the filter on the side of a garbage container.
Note: More frequent filter cleaning or replac-
ing may be necessary if you are vacuuming 
new carpet, fine dust, or have allergy concerns. 
Follow the instructions on the following pages 
to perform these simple maintenance steps. 2. WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off 
and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Lid Release 
Button
Post-Motor 
Filter Tray
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NOTICE
While vacuuming, certain carpets and low humidity  
conditions may generate small static discharges. The 
discharges are entirely harmless and are not associated 
 
in any way with the main power supply.  
						

							Maintenance & Care
Empty Dirt Tank
The dirt tank needs to \fe emptied when the dirt 
reaches the “Full” line on the side of the tank.
1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.  Remove the Easy Empty dirt tank from the 
vacuum \fase \fy pushing the tank release \futton.
3.  Hold the dirt tank over a gar\fage container. 
Press the \fottom lid release \futton on the \fack 
of the dirt tank to empty dirt.
4.  Mount the Easy Empty dirt tank \fack on the 
vacuum \fase.
NOTE: The dirt tank may be washed in warm 
water with a mild detergent. Make sure it is 
completely dry before replacing.
Cleaning the pre-motor filter and inner cyclone
Use only genuine BISSELL replacement filters   
in your BISSELL vacuum.
1. Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.    a. Remove the Easy Empty dirt tank and 
locate the pre-motor filter as descri\fed on 
the previous page.
   b .  Remove the foam filter from the filter   
tray. The filter tray is fi\bed in-place, \fut may 
\fe removed for cleaning \fy unscrewing   
the tray. The foam filter and tray may \fe 
hand washed in warm water with a mild 
detergent, if desired. Rinse well, then air   
dry thoroughly \fefore replacing the filter. 
Make sure all components are completely 
dry \fefore replacing. A second \flack   
odor-a\fsor\fing filter can also \fe found   
here. Replace this when needed. 
3. The inner cyclone may also \fe removed for 
cleaning. With the \fottom of Easy Empty dirt 
tank open, reach up into the dirt cup and grasp 
the cyclone. Twist the cyclone clockwise to 
unlock and pull straight down to remove. Use 
the Lock and Unlock Icons on the tank to help 
guide the cyclone \fack in and lock it correctly. It 
is important to lock the cyclone \fack in correctly 
as it will impact performance and separation. 
The inner cyclone and dirt cup may \fe wiped 
clean with a damp cloth. Make sure all parts are 
dry \fefore replacing.  
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off 
and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
WARNING
Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or   
without all filters in place.
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When replacing the inner 
cyclone after cleaning, open 
the pre-motor filter lid to   
help guide the inner cyclone 
into the grooves at the   
top of the tank. Twist   
counterclockwise to lock the 
inner cyclone into place.
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NOTICE
Do not place the dirt tank or other product components   
in the dishwasher. Hand wash only.
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