Bisell PowerGroom Multi Cyclonic 69P3E User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
69P3 SERIES 220-24\s0V
Safe\fy Ins\fru\b\fions
Produ\b\f View
Assembly
Opera\fions
Main\fenan\be and Care
Troubleshoo\fingRepla\bemen\f Par\fs3
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8-13
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A\b\bessories
Warran\fy
Consumer Servi\bes14
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Thanks for b\fying a \bISSELL PowerGroom™ M\flti Cyclonic vac\f\fm
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know 
about floor care went into the design and construction of this com-
plete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL 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 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   
vacuum.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell 
Chairman, Presiden\f & CEO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Wh\fn using an \fl\fctrical applianc\f, 
basic pr\fcautions should b\f obs\frv\fd, 
including th\f following: 
R EA d ALL   
INSTRUCTIONS 
\bEFORE  USING  YOUR   
U PRIG hT VACUUM. 
 
   WARNING: To 
red\fce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, or inj\fry:
 ■  Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■ Do not leave mach\fne when \ft \fs plugged \fn.
■ Do not use w\fth damaged cord or plug.
■ If appl\fance \fs not wor\b\fng as \ft should, has 
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or 
dropped \fnto water, return \ft to a serv\fce agent.
■ Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a 
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around 
sharp corners or edges, run appl\fance over 
cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
■ Do not unplug by pull\fng on cord.  unplug 
by grasp\fng plug.
■  Do not handle plug or appl\fance w\fth wet hands.
■ Do not expose ha\fr, loose cloth\fng, f\fngers 
or body parts to open\fngs or mov\fng parts.
■ Do not p\fc\b up hot or burn\fng objects such 
as c\fgarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
■ Do not p\fc\b up flammable or combust\fble 
mater\fals (l\fghter flu\fd, petrol, \berosene, etc.) or 
use \fn the presence of explos\fve l\fqu\fds or vapour.
■ Do not use appl\fance \fn an enclosed space f\flled 
w\fth vapours g\fven off by o\fl base pa\fnt, pa\fnt 
th\fnner, some moth proof\fng substances,   
flammable dust, or other explos\fve or tox\fc 
vapours.
■  Not \fntended for use by persons (\fnclud\fng 
ch\fldren) w\fth reduced phys\fcal, sensory or 
mental capab\fl\ft\fes, or lac\b of exper\fence 
and \bnowledge, unless they have been 
g\fven superv\fs\fon or \fnstruct\fon concern\fng 
use of the appl\fance by a person   
respons\fble for the\fr safety
■  Young ch\fldren should be superv\fsed to ensure 
that they do not play w\fth the appl\fance.
 
■  Remove plug from electr\fcal outlet before 
clean\fng or ma\fnta\fn\fng the appl\fance.
■  If the supply cord \fs damaged, \ft must be 
replaced by the manufacturer or \fts serv\fce 
agent \fn order to avo\fd a hazard.
■ Do not p\fc\b up tox\fc mater\fal (chlor\fne 
bleach, ammon\fa, dra\fn cleaner, petrol, etc.).
■ Do not allow to be used as a toy.
■ Do not use for any purpose other than 
descr\fbed \fn th\fs  user’s Gu\fde.
■ use only manufacturer’s recommended 
attachments.
■ Do not use w\fth any open\fng bloc\bed; \beep 
free of dust, l\fnt, ha\fr, and anyth\fng that 
may reduce a\fr flow.
■ Keep appl\fance on a level surface.
■ Turn off all controls before unplugg\fng.
■ Be extra careful when clean\fng sta\frs.
■ Th\fs appl\fance \fs prov\fded w\fth double 
\fnsulat\fon.  use only \fdent\fcal replacement 
parts.
■  Do not use w\fthout the d\frt conta\fner and 
f\flters \fn place.
■ Pay close attent\fon when wor\b\fng around 
ch\fldren.
■ unplug before attach\fng TurboBrush™. 
■ Do not p\fc\b up hard or sharp objects such as 
glass, na\fls, screws, co\fns, etc . 
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR FUTURE USE
This model is for household use only.
IMPORTANT FOR O\fERATIO\b O\b A 220-240 VOLT 
A.C. 50/60 Hz \fOWER SU\f\fLY O\bLY. 
If your appliance is fitted with a   
nonrewireable BS 1363 plug it must not be 
used unless a 13 amp (ASTA approved to BS 
1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier contained 
in the plug. (Spares may be obtained from 
your BISSELL 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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Prod\fct view
CAUTION:  Do not plug \fn your   
vacuum unt\fl you are fam\fl\far 
w\fth all \fnstruct\fons and   
operat\fng procedures.
Handle
Power Switch
Easy 
E\fpty™ Dirt 
\bontainer
Headlight
Height Adjust\fent   
Knob
Wide \bleaning Foot
Foot   
Window
Washable   
Pre-Motor 
Filter
\barry 
Handle
Lock ‘n Seal™ Lever
HEPA Media 
 
Post Motor 
Filter
Upper Tank Inner \byclone
Power   
\bord
\brevice Tool
Dusting Brush/
Upholstery Tool
Twist ‘n Snap™   
Hose
Handle 
Release Pedal
Hose   
Wand
Hose Wand Base
Extension 
Wand
Hose \blip
Stretch Hose
Quick Release™ 
\bord Wrap
Quick  
Release
™ 
\bord 
Wrap
TurboBrush
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Assembly 
The \fnly \b\f\fl y\fu’ll need \b\f assemble 
y\fur vacuum cleaner is a Phillips 
screwdriver.
A\b\bach handle \b\f vacuum
1. Locate the handle and cord wrap. Remove 
the screw packet taped to the handle.
2.  Stand the vacuum upright and from the 
rear of the unit, slide the base of the 
handle firmly into the grooves at the top 
of the vacuum body. 
3.  Ensure that the handle fits firmly to the vacuum 
body. If there are any gaps, continue to push 
firmly until the handle is secure.
4.  Insert the provided screw into the existing 
hole, attaching the handle to the body of the 
vacuum. Tighten securely with a screwdriver.
A\b\bach vacuum h\fse and \b\f\fls
1. Attach the Twist ‘n Snap™ Hose by lining up 
the tabs on the base with the corresponding 
notches on the back of the vacuum as shown.
2.  Turn the Twist ‘n Snap Hose to the right 
to lock the hose into place. 
3.  Grasping the Quick Reach Handle, slide the 
end of the Hose Wand onto the Hose Wand 
Base. Snap the Hose into the Hose Clip.
NOTE: The vacuum will n\f\b \fpera\be 
effec\bively unless \bhe h\fse wand is 
firmly a\b\bached.
4. Slide the extension wand and crevice tool 
into the storage clip on back of vacuum. 
5.  Slide the dusting brush/upholstery tool 
into the storage clip on back of vacuum. 
6.  Store the TurboBrush on the front of the 
handle by lining up the TurboBrush base 
with the base of the holder then push 
back to snap into place.
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CAUTION:   Before us\fng your vacuum, ma\be 
sure that the d\frt conta\fner \fs \fn the 
loc\bed pos\ft\fon and that all f\flters 
(pre-motor and HEPA med\fa post-
motor) are \fn place. Do not operate 
your vacuum w\fthout these f\flters. 
NOTICE:  For above floor clean\fng, the floor brush 
w\fll cont\fnue to rotate, but \fs ra\fsed 
above floor. To prevent carpet damage, 
do not lean on the vacuum or let the 
powerfoot t\flt forward.
Hose  
Wand
2. 4.
Twist 'n 
 
Snap Hose
7.
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Operations
6
P\fwer swi\bch
The P\fwer Swi\bch is l\fca\bed \fn \bhe lef\b 
side \ff \bhe vacuum. Push \bhe r\fcker 
swi\bch “ON” (I) \b\f vacuum, and “OFF” 
(O) when cleaning is c\fmple\be.
Handle p\fsi\bi\fns
Press \bhe handle release pedal, l\fca\bed 
\fn \bhe l\fwer lef\b side \ff \bhe vacuum, wi\bh 
y\fur f\f\f\b \b\f place y\fur vacuum in\b\f \fne 
\ff \bhree cleaning p\fsi\bi\fns. 
1. Upright –  For storage and above floor 
cleaning with tools.
2.  Norma\f C\feaning – \fress handle 
release pedal once. \fosition used for most   
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 tables, chairs 
or beds.
Heigh\b adjus\bmen\b
The p\fwerf\f\f\b/r\f\ba\bing fl\f\fr brush \fn 
y\fur vacuum can be adjus\bed \b\f clean 
several fl\f\fr surfaces.
NOTE: F\fr \fp\bimal cleaning perf\fr-
mance, adjus\b \b\f \bhe l\fwes\b prac\bical 
se\b\bing. If y\fur cleaner is difficul\b \b\f 
push, adjus\b \b\f \bhe nex\b higher se\b-
\bing. 
1. Turn height adjustment knob to desired setting. 
  Bare F\foor  For non-carpeted, 
  indoor surfaces
  \bowest Setting  For short pile carpets
    Medium Setting  For short and medium 
       pile carpets
  Highest Setting  For plush pile carpet
Transp\fr\bing cleaner
1. To move your cleaner from room to room, 
put the handle in the upright position, tilt 
the cleaner back on its rear wheels and 
push forward.
2.  The cleaner can also be moved by using 
the carry handle.
CAUTION: To avo\fd personal \fnjury 
and to prevent the cleaner 
from fall\fng when clean\fng 
sta\frs, always place \ft at 
the bottom of the sta\frs.
Tip:
Before cleanin\f under low furniture, 
c\beck area first for objects t\bat mi\f\bt 
\barm t\be unit or block t\be vacuum \bose.
1.
2.
3.
1.
Hei\f\bt Adjustment Knob
Correct way to 
carry
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Operations
Special \fn-b\fard \b\f\fls
Y\fur vacuum is n\f\b \fnly a p\fwerful   
carpe\b and rug cleaner, i\b’s als\f a   
versa\bile ab\fve fl\f\fr vacuum cleaner 
when y\fu selec\b \fne \ff \bhe special \b\f\fls.
1.  Raise the handle to the upright position.
2.  Grasp the hose wand handle to separate 
from hose wand base.
3.  Attach tools by firmly pushing onto vacu-
um hose, hose wand or extension wand. 
Be sure the hose and tool fit snuggly 
together by twisting tightly.
Dusting Brush/Upho\fstery Too\f:  Two types of cleaning tools in one attachment. 
• Use brush side to dust furniture, 
blinds, books, lamps, shelves and 
baseboards. 
•  Use upholstery side for cushions,   
draperies and fabrics. 
Crevice Too\f: Use in tight narrow spaces.  
Extension Wand: Use with desired attachment  for a longer reach.
Hose Wand: Use with desired attachment  for a longer reach or for cleaning hard to 
reach places.
TurboBrush: Use rotating brush action for  small flat areas such as cushions and beds. 
NOTE: Press gen\bly d\fwn and pull 
\b\fwards y\fu in a raking m\f\bi\fn. T\f\f 
much pressure will cause \bhe brush 
\b\f s\b\fp r\f\ba\bing.
CAUTION: T\be rotatin\f floor brus\b continues 
to rotate w\bile tools are in use. To 
reduce t\be risk of injury from mov -
in\f parts, always move t\be cleaner 
wit\b t\be carryin\f \bandle. Always 
place vacuum cleaner on t\be floor 
wit\b \bandle in upri\f\bt position 
w\ben usin\f tools. Never place your 
fin\fers under t\be cleaner w\ben it is 
runnin\f. Never place powerfoot on 
furniture or uneven surfaces. Do not 
place vacuum cleaner close enou\f\b 
to objects to pull t\bem into rotatin\f 
brus\b.
Tip:
Before cleanin\f 
under low furniture, 
c\beck area first for 
objects t\bat mi\f\bt 
\barm t\be unit or 
block t\be vacuum 
\bose.
Dusting Brush/ 
Upholstery Tool
Extension Wand
Crevice Tool
Hose Wand   
Base
Hose Wand
TurboBrush  
						

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Operations
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P\fwer c\frd usage 
1. To use your vacuum, remove the cord 
and plug it into an electrical outlet. 
For your convenience, there is a quick 
release cord wrap for easy cord remov-
al. There is also a cord clip that is part 
of the upper cord wrap where you can 
attach the cord when vacuuming.
2.  When you are finished cleaning, turn 
vacuum cleaner off.
3.  Unplug power cord by grasping the plug 
(\bOT the cord) and disconnect from outlet.
4.  Loop power cord around cord wraps on 
side of vacuum cleaner. Be sure to first 
return the quick release cord wrap back 
to its original position before wrapping 
the cord.
5.  Clip molded plug to power cord to secure. 
T\f maximize y\fur cleaning perf\fr-
mance and ex\bend \bhe life \ff y\fur 
vacuum, i\b is very imp\fr\ban\b \bha\b 
y\fu emp\by y\fur dir\b c\fn\bainer and 
check and clean y\fur fil\bers fre-
quen\bly. Perf\frm \bhe f\fll\fwing main-
\benance s\beps:
1.  Empty the dirt container when the dirt 
reaches the “Full” line on the container, or 
more frequently to prevent overfills. For best 
performance, empty after each use. 
2.  Check the pre-motor filter and post-motor 
HE\fA media filter at least once a month, 
clean or replace as needed. 
3.  Replace the post-motor HE\fA media fil-
ter every three to six months. 
NOTE: M\fre frequen\b fil\ber cleaning 
may be necessary if y\fu are vacu-
uming new carpe\b, fine dus\b, \fr 
have allergy c\fncerns. F\fll\fw \bhe 
ins\bruc\bi\fns \fn \bhe f\fll\fwing pages 
\b\f perf\frm \bhese simple main\be-
nance s\beps. 
Quick Release 
Cord Wrap
1.
Maintenance and careWARNING: To reduce t\be risk of electric 
s\bock, turn power switc\b OFF and 
disconnect plu\f from electrical out -
let before performin\f maintenance 
or troubles\bootin\f c\becks.
Tip:
To maximize cleanin\f performance, 
c\beck and clean or replace all filters 
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Maintenance and care
Emp\bying \bhe dir\b c\fn\bainer
The dir\b c\fn\bainer sh\fuld \b\f be emp -
\bied bef\fre \bhe dir\b reaches \bhe “Full” 
line \fn \bhe c\fn\bainer.
1.  Unplug the vacuum from electrical out-
let.
2.  Slide the Lock ‘n Seal Lever to the 
“Unlock” position.
3.  Grasp handle and pull the dirt container 
straight out to remove from the vacuum.
4.  Empty dirt into garbage container. 
NOTE: Emp\bying \bhe dir\b c\fn\bainer 
af\ber every use will help preven\b 
\fver filling and ensure \bha\b \bhe 
vacuum is ready \b\f g\f \bhe nex\b 
\bime y\fu clean.
 
1. Unplu\f t\be vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  T\be pre-motor filter protects t\be motor from 
dirt particles. It is located in t\be slide out 
tray underneat\b t\be dirt container. If t\be 
filter becomes dirty, pull out t\be tray, lift 
out t\be foam filter pad and clean it. 
NOTE: The pre-motor fi\fter may be 
hand washed in co\fd water with 
mi\fd detergent. Rinse we\f\f and air 
dry thorough\fy before rep\facing. 
3.  T\be post-motor HEPA media filter assists 
in t\be filtration process to return clean air 
to t\be room. It is located be\bind t\be door 
on t\be side of t\be vacuum. If t\be filter 
becomes dirty, remove t\be door, remove 
t\be filter and replace. 
NOTE: The post-motor fi\fter is 
a white, p\feated HEPA media 
fi\fter. This fi\fter is not washab\fe 
and must be rep\faced when it 
becomes dirty.
2.
4.
Unlock
Cleaning \bhe Pre-m\f\b\fr and P\fs\b-m\f\b\fr HEPA media fil\ber
\fost-Motor   
HE\fA   
Media   
Filter
Washable 
\fre-Motor   
Filter
WARNING: Do not operate cleaner wit\b 
damp or wet filters or wit\bout 
all filters in place.
NOTICE:   
T\bis product is intended for \bouse\bold 
use only and not for commercial or 
industrial use. Vacuumin\f of dust 
from products like plaster, concrete 
or as\bes will dama\fe t\be motor and 
void t\be warranty.  
						

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Maintenance and care
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You shou\fd check your vacuum c\feaner’s 
rotating f\foor brush and drive be\ft regu -
\far\fy for wear or damage. You shou\fd a\fso 
c\fean the brush and brush ends of strings, 
hair and carpet fibers. This type of debris 
can wrap around the brush and hamper 
its abi\fity to effective\fy c\fean your carpet. 
A\fso remove any debris that has accumu -
\fated under the brush cover. 
1.  Unplu\f t\be vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  Place \bandle in low position and turn vacuum 
cleaner over so bottom side is facin\f up. 
3.  Remove t\be two screws marked 2 and 
4. Once t\be screws are removed, lift tab 
1 and release t\be t\bree latc\bes in order 
marked 2 - 4. Lift off t\be brus\b cover  
4.  Grasp rotatin\f floor brus\b at bot\b ends and lift.
5.  Clean strin\fs, \bair and ot\ber debris from 
rotatin\f floor brus\b, payin\f particular   
attention to brus\b ends.
6.  Clean strin\fs, \bair and ot\ber debris from 
motor pulley and drive belt areas. 
7.  C\beck drive belt carefully for wear, cuts or 
stressed areas.  
8.  C\beck air passa\feway for obstructions. 
Remove debris from t\bis area.    
9.  Insert front ed\fe of t\be brus\b cover and 
rotate into place. Snap t\be latc\bes and 
replace t\be two screws.
Rep\face drive be\ft
1. Unplu\f t\be vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  Wit\b rotatin\f floor brus\b removed from vacuum 
cleaner (Steps 1-4 of c\beck rotatin\f floor brus\b 
and drive belt), \frasp old drive belt and remove 
from motor pulley. Discard t\be old drive belt. 
Check r\f\ba\bing fl\f\fr brush and drive bel\b
3.
WARNING: To reduce t\be risk of injury 
from movin\f parts, turn   
vacuum cleaner off and   
disconnect power plu\f from 
electrical outlet.
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8.
Motor 
\fulley
Air \fassageway