Bisell Powerglide with LiftOff 2177 User Manual

							POWERGLIDE
™
WITH LIFT-OFF
™ TECHNOLOGY 
USER GUIDE
2\f77 SERIES
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ImpoRtant SafEty InS
tRUctIonS
REaD all InStRUctIonS   
bEfoRE  USInG yoUR \f acUUm.  
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be 
observed, including the following: 
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To reduce The risk of fire, elecTric   
shock, or injury:
»    D\b n\bt leave appliance when plugged in.
»    Unplug fr\bm electrical s\bcket when n\bt in use and 
bef\bre servicing.
»    D\b n\bt all\bw t\b be used as a t\by.
»    This appliance can be used by children aged fr\bm   
8 years and ab\bve and pers\bns with reduced physical, 
sens\bry and mental capabilities \br lack \bf experience 
and kn\bwledge if they have been given supervisi\bn   
\br instructi\bn c\bncerning use \bf the appliance in a safe   
way and understand the hazards inv\blved. Cleaning 
and user maintenance shall n\bt be made by children 
with\but supervisi\bn.  
»     Children sh\buld be supervised t\b ensure that they d\b 
n\bt play with the appliance.
»    Use \bnly as described in this user guide.
»    Use \bnly manufacturer’s rec\bmmended attachments.
»    D\b n\bt use with damaged cable \br plug.
»     If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by 
the manufacturer, its service agent \br similarly qualified 
pers\bns in \brder t\b av\bid a hazard.
»    D\b n\bt immerse in water \br liquid.
»    If appliance is n\bt w\brking as it sh\buld, has been 
dr\bpped, damaged, left \butd\b\brs, \br dr\bpped int\b 
water; d\b n\bt attempt t\b \bperate it and return it t\b  
a service center.
»    D\b n\bt pull \br carry by cable, use cable as a handle, 
cl\bse d\b\br \bn cable, \br pull cable ar\bund sharp edges 
\br c\brners. »   
D\b n\bt run appliance \bver cable.
»    Keep cable away fr\bm heated surfaces.
»    D\b n\bt unplug by pulling \bn cable.
»    T\b unplug, grasp the plug, n\bt the cable.
»    D\b n\bt handle plug \br appliance with wet hands.
»    D\b n\bt put any \bbject int\b \bpenings.
»    D\b n\bt use with any \bpening bl\bcked; keep free \bf   
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air fl\bw.
»    Keep hair, l\b\bse cl\bthing, fingers, and all parts \bf   
b\bdy away fr\bm \bpenings and m\bving parts.
»    Turn \bff all c\bntr\bls bef\bre unplugging.
»    Use extra care when cleaning \bn stairs.
»    D\b n\bt use t\b pick up flammable \br c\bmbustible   
liquids, such as petr\bleam, \br use in areas where they 
may be present.
»    D\b n\bt pick up t\bxic material (chl\brine bleach,   
amm\bnia, drain cleaner, etc.)
»    D\b n\bt use appliance in an encl\bsed space filled with 
vap\burs given \bff by \bil base paint, paint thinner, s\bme 
m\bthpr\b\bfing substances, flammable dust, \br \bther 
expl\bsive \br t\bxic vap\burs.
»    D\b n\bt pick up hard \br sharp \bbjects such as glass, 
nails, screws, c\bins, etc.
»    Use \bnly \bn dry, ind\b\br surfaces.
»    Keep appliance \bn a level surface.
»    D\b n\bt pick up anything that is burning \br sm\bking, 
such as cigarettes, matches, \br h\bt ashes.
»    D\b n\bt use with\but dust bag and/\br filters in place.
»    D\b N\bt Use Outd\b\brs Or On Wet Surfaces
»    If y\bur appliance is fitted with a n\bnrewireable BS 
\f363 plug it must n\bt be used unless a \f3 amp (ASTA 
appr\bved t\b BS \f362) fuse is fitted in the carrier c\bn-
tained in the plug. (Spares may be \bbtained fr\bm y\bur 
BISSELL supplier). If f\br any reas\bn the plug is cut \bff, 
it must be disp\bsed \bf, as it is an electric sh\bck hazard 
sh\buld it be inserted int\b a mains s\bcket
Sa \fE  tHESE InS tRUctIonS   
foR  fUtURE USE
foR  opER atIon  on a \b\b0-\b40 \f olt a.c. 50/60 Hz  poWER SUpply  only. 
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL vacuum
We’re glad y\bu purchased a BISSELL 
vacuum. Everything we kn\bw ab\but 
fl\b\br care went int\b the design and 
c\bnstructi\bn \bf this c\bmplete, 
 
high-tech h\bme cleaning system.
Y\bur BISSELL vacuum is well made, 
and we back it with a limited   
five-year guarantee. We als\b stand 
behind it with a kn\bwledgeable,   
dedicated C\bnsumer Care   
department, s\b, sh\buld y\bu ever   
have a pr\bblem, y\bu’ll receive fast, 
c\bnsiderate assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the 
fl\b\br sweeper in \f876. T\bday, BISSELL 
is a gl\bbal leader in the design,   
manufacture, and service \bf high 
quality h\bmecare pr\bducts like y\bur 
BISSELL vacuum.
Thanks again, fr\bm all \bf us   
at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell  
Chairman & CEOSafety Instructi\bns ...........2
Pr\bduct View ................ 4
Assembly ..................\2. 5
Operati\bns ................ 5-7
Maintenance & Care ...... 8-\f2
Tr\bublesh\b\bting ............\f3
Replacement Parts ......... \f4
Guarantee ..................\2 \f5
C\bnsumer Care .............\f6 
						

							1 Handle
2 Cord Clip
3  Handle Height Adjustment Button
4    Specialty Tool (Select models 
include TurboBrush® Tool or  
Pet TurboEraser® Tool)
5  Specialty Tool Mount
6  Crevice Tool
7  Extension Wand (select models)
8    Crevice Tool or Extension Wand 
Mount (select models)
9  Lift-Off Pod Release Button
10  Dirt Tank Release Button
11  Carry Handle
12  Power Switch
13  Brush Roll Power Switch
14  Stretch Hose
15  Quick Release® Cord Wrap
16  Power Cord
17  Bottom Easy Empty™ Dirt Tank
18      Filter Cover (Pre-Motor Filters (2) 
and Post-Motor Filter are located 
underneath Filter Cover)
19  Hose Wand
20  Hose Wand Base
21  Powerfoot
Product View
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Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until 
you are familiar with all instructions and 
operating procedures.
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Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid 
danger of suffocation, keep away from 
babies and children.
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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
Operations
\fo tools \bequi\bed fo\b assembly.
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ttach handle to vacuum
locate the vacuum base and the handle.  stand 
the vacuum base up\bight and slide the handle 
into the opening at the top of the vacuum base. 
The handle will click into place at the highest 
height setting.
notE:  the handle has two height settings. 
t o lower or raise the handle, push the handle 
height adjustment button (designated by the 
corresponding icon pictured below) and slide 
the handle up or down until it locks into place.
a ttach vacuum hose and tools
1.  Attach the Twist n’  snap™ hose by lining up 
the tabs on the hose cuff with the co\b\besponding 
notches on the back of the vacuum. Twist the 
hose cuff clockwise to lock the hose into place.
2.  slide the end of the hose wand into the hose 
wand base and fold the hose ove\b the uppe\b 
hose w\bap.
notE:  the powerfoot will not operate effective-
ly unless the hose is firmly attached to the base.
3.  slide the c\bevice tool/extension wand holde\b 
onto the lowe\b mount on the back of the   
vacuum as shown.  snap the c\bevice tool into 
the tool holde\b.
4.  slide the specialty tool holde\b onto the uppe\b 
mount on the back of the vacuum as shown. 
snap the Tu\bbob\bush Tool into the tool holde\b.
5.  W\bap the powe\b co\bd a\bound the co\bd   
w\bap clips.
p ower switch/brush switch
The powe\b switch is located just below the handle 
on the f\bont of the detachable pod. Push the 
switch once to tu\bn the vacuum on and again to 
tu\bn the vacuum off when cleaning is complete.
The b\bush \boll powe\b switch is located just below 
the handle on the f\bont of the detachable pod 
above the powe\b switch. This switch tu\bns the 
\botating b\bush powe\b on and off. The switch will 
glow when activated.
notE:  the brush roll power will automatically 
shut off whenever the vacuum is locked in 
its upright position.  the switch will continue 
to glow if left on in the upright position or if 
the pod is detached from the vacuum base, 
although the brush will not reactivate until the 
pod is attached and the vacuum is detented.
ca UtIon
Before using your vacuum, make sure that 
the dirt container is in locked position and 
that all filters (pre-motor and post-motor) 
are in place. Do not operate your vacuum 
without these filters.
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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.
»   Your vacuum features a 
quick-release cord wrap. 
To remove the power cord 
quickly and easily, rotate the 
upper cord wrap towards 
floor, and slip power cord off 
from upper cord wrap.
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							Operations
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Handle position
1. Upright - Fo\b sto\bage and above floo\b 
 
cleaning with special tools.
2. Norma\f C\feaning -  step on the left side of the 
vacuum powe\bfoot and pull back on the handle 
to detent the vacuum. The icon pictu\bed to the 
\bight indicates whe\be to step.
Special tools
You\b vacuum is not only a powe\bful floo\b vacuum 
cleane\b, it’s also a ve\bsatile stai\bs and above floo\b 
vacuum when you select one of the special tools.
notE:  the tools can be used with the   
vacuum in the upright position or with the 
removable pod.
1.  Remove the vacuum hose by g\basping the 
hose wand g\bip and lifting to sepa\bate f\bom the 
hose wand base.
2.  Attach tools by fi\bmly pushing onto the   
hose wand.
a. Cre\bice Too\f:  use in tight, na\b\bow spaces.
b. Extension Wand (select models): use with 
desi\bed attachment fo\b a longe\b \beach.
c. TurboBrush Too\f  (select models): use \botating 
b\bush action fo\b small, flat a\beas such as stai\bs 
and cushions. P\bess down gently and pull towa\bd 
you in a \baking motion; excessive fo\bce will cause 
the b\bush to stop \botating.
d. Pet TurboEraser Too\f (select models): use   
to \bemove di\bt and pet hai\b f\bom stai\bs,   
upholste\by, a\bea \bugs, and othe\b small a\beas.   
Pull the tool towa\bd you in a \baking motion.
notE:  the pet  turboEraser  tool is designed to 
remove pet hair from upholstered or carpeted 
surfaces. It should not be used on pets.
e. Pet Hair Fabric Too\f (select models): use   
this tool on fab\bics such as d\bapes, beds, o\b   
anywhe\be else pet hai\b may collect.
f. Long Reach Dusting Too\f (select models):   
use this tool fo\b dusting la\bge su\bfaces.
notE:  the long Reach Dusting  tool is not 
intended to be used to clean  t\f or computer 
screens.
a ttEntIon
Some frieze carpets have long delicate fibers or 
threads that may be damaged by the rotating 
brush during vacuuming.  It is recommended 
the rotating brush be turned OFF when cleaning 
this type of carpet. 
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caUtIon
Always place vacuum cleaner on floor in its fully 
upright position and make sure it is locked into 
place before removing pod or when using tools. 
Placing the vacuum in its full upright   
position automatically stops the rotating brush.
»   Before cleaning under low furniture, check area 
first for objects that might harm the unit or block 
the vacuum hose.
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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.
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							cleaning with the removable pod
The lift-Off ™ vacuum pod easily detaches f\bom 
the vacuum base fo\b cleanups on stai\bs and in 
othe\b ha\bd-to-\beach a\beas in you\b home.
befo\be \bemoving the pod, you\b vacuum must be 
in its fully up\bight position. You do not need to 
tu\bn off the powe\b befo\be \bemoving the pod.
1.  P\bess the  lift-Off ™ pod \belease button at the 
base of the vacuum handle and lift the vacuum 
pod off its base.
2.  G\basp the hose wand g\bip and lift to sepa\bate 
the hose f\bom the hose wand base.
3.  Connect the desi\bed hose attachment to the 
hose wand, o\b use the hose wand on its own.
4.  When you’\be finished using the desi\bed hose 
attachment, \bemove the hose attachment f\bom 
the hose wand and \beconnect the hose wand to 
the hose wand base.
5.  Retu\bn the vacuum pod to the vacuum base 
by aligning the pod base to the vacuum base. 
Push the pod onto the vacuum base until it 
‘clicks’ into place.
p ower cord storage
When you a\be done using you\b vacuum, \betu\bn it 
to the up\bight position and sto\be the powe\b co\bd.
1.  Tu\bn vacuum cleane\b off.
2.  Unplug powe\b co\bd by g\basping the plug   
(\fOT the co\bd) and disconnect f\bom outlet.
3.  loop powe\b co\bd a\bound co\bd w\baps on side 
of the pod.
4.  Clip molded plug to powe\b co\bd to secu\be.
transporting  cleaner
1. To move you\b vacuum cleane\b f\bom \boom   
to \boom, put the handle in the up\bight position, 
tilt the cleane\b back on its \bea\b wheels and   
push fo\bwa\bd.
2.  The vacuum can also be t\banspo\bted by   
g\basping the ca\b\by handle on the  lift-Off ™  
vacuum pod.
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Operations
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While the vacuum is in use, warm air is emitted through   
the post-motor filter on the front of the pod. The   
bottom of the pod may also become warm.  
						

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Maintenance & Care
To maintain maximum cleaning pe\bfo\bmance, the 
following maintenance steps must be pe\bfo\bmed:
1. 
empty the di\bt containe\b when the di\bt \beaches 
the “Full” line. 
2.  Check the p\be-moto\b filte\bs at least once a 
month and clean and \beplace as needed.
3.  Check and \beplace the post-moto\b filte\b   
as needed.
notE:  more frequent filter cleaning may be 
necessary if you are vacuuming new carpet, 
fine dust or have allergy concerns. 
Follow the inst\buctions on the following pages   
to pe\bfo\bm these simple maintenance steps.
Empty Dirt  container
The di\bt tank needs to be emptied when the di\bt 
\beaches the ‘Full’ line on the side of the tank.
1.  Unplug cleane\b f\bom elect\bical outlet.
2.  Remove the  easy empty di\bt tank f\bom   
the vacuum base by pushing the tank   
\belease button.
3.  Hold the di\bt tank ove\b a ga\bbage containe\b. 
P\bess the bottom lid \belease button on the back 
of the di\bt tank to empty di\bt.
4.  Mount the  easy empty di\bt tank on the   
vacuum base.
notE:  the dirt tank may be washed in warm 
water with a mild detergent.  make sure it is 
completely dry before replacing.
cleaning the inner cyclone
Unplug the cleane\b f\bom elect\bical outlet.
1.  With the bottom of the  easy empty di\bt tank 
open, \beach up into the tank and g\basp the 
cyclone. Twist the cyclone counte\b-clockwise   
to unlock and pull st\baight down to \bemove.
2.  The inne\b cyclone and di\bt tank may be wiped 
clean with a damp cloth. Make su\be all pa\bts a\be 
d\by befo\be \beplacing.
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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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Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or without 
vacuum bags and all filters in place.
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Maintenance & Care
cleaning the pre-motor filters
1. 
Unplug the vacuum f\bom elect\bical outlet
2.  The p\be-moto\b filte\bs p\botect the moto\b f\bom 
di\bt pa\bticles and a\be located unde\bneath the 
di\bt tank. To access the filte\bs, fi\bst \bemove the 
di\bt tank. \fext, lift up on the tab attached to the 
filte\b cove\b.
3.  The\be a\be two p\be-moto\b filte\bs; one foam 
filte\b on top and a thinne\b fibe\b filte\b di\bectly 
unde\bneath it.  if the filte\bs appea\b di\bty, \bemove 
both filte\bs.  both p\be-moto\b filte\bs may be hand 
washed in cold wate\b with mild dete\bgent.   
Rinse well and ai\b d\by tho\boughly befo\be   
\beplacing the filte\bs.
notE:  the thinner fiber filter should be placed 
underneath the foam filter.
Replacing the post-motor filter
1.  The post-moto\b filte\b assists in the filt\bation 
p\bocess to \betu\bn clean ai\b to the \boom. The 
post-moto\b filte\b is located on the f\bont of the 
vacuum unde\bneath the filte\b cove\b. (inst\buctions 
fo\b \bemoving the filte\b cove\b listed above.)
2.  if the post-moto\b filte\b appea\bs di\bty, \bemove 
the filte\b and gently tap the filte\b on the edge   
of a waste basket to clea\b any accumulated dust 
and deb\bis.
notE:  the post-motor filter is a pleated filter. 
this filter is not washable and must be replaced 
when it becomes dirty.
»   Select models include a 
Febreze™ pre-motor filter 
in addition to the foam 
pre-motor filter. Either filter 
should be used along with 
the fiber filter. This Febreze™ 
filter is compatible with 
all BISSELL model series 
2177 vacuums. For ordering 
information, please refer to 
the Replacement Parts   
information on page 14.
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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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							Maintenance & Care
Rotating brush and drive belt maintenance
Check you\b vacuum cleane\b’s \botating floo\b 
b\bush and d\bive belt \begula\bly fo\b deb\bis, wea\b  
o\b damage. Deb\bis can w\bap a\bound the b\bush 
and hampe\b its ability to effectively clean   
you\b ca\bpet.
1.  Unplug cleane\b f\bom elect\bical outlet.
2.  Remove detachable pod f\bom vacuum cleane\b.
3.  Recline handle and tu\bn vacuum cleane\b ove\b 
so bottom side is up.
4.  Remove the eight sc\bews as shown with a 
Phillips head sc\bewd\bive\b.  lift the b\bush cove\b off.
5.  lift the \botating floo\b b\bush to \bemove. Clean 
st\bings, hai\b and othe\b deb\bis f\bom the b\bush, 
paying special attention to the b\bush ends.
6.  Check ai\b passageway fo\b obst\buctions. 
Remove any deb\bis f\bom this a\bea.
7.   Clean deb\bis f\bom the moto\b pulley and d\bive 
belt a\beas.
8.  Check d\bive belt ca\befully fo\b wea\b, cuts o\b 
st\bessed a\beas.  if any damage is p\besent, disca\bd 
old d\bive belt and \beplace. 
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