Bisell PowerLifter Pet Upright Vacuum Cleaner 15211 User Manual

							POWERLIFTER
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USER GUIDE
1521 SERIES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS   
BEFORE USING YOUR VACUUM.   
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 
aged from 8 years and above and 
 
persons with reduced physical, sensory 
or mental capabilities or lack of 
 
experience and knowledge if they have 
been given supervision or instruction 
concerning use of the appliance in a 
safe way and understand the hazards 
involved. Cleaning and user 
 
maintenance shall not be made by  
children without supervision.  
»     Children should be supervised to ensure 
that they do not play with the appliance.
»    If the supply cable is damaged, it must 
be replaced by the manufacturer, its 
 
service agent or similarly qualified  
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
»  Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and  
all parts of body away from openings 
and moving parts of the appliance and 
its accessories.
»   Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
»   Unplug from electrical socket when not in use and 
before cleaning, conducting maintaining, troubleshoot
-ing or servicing the appliance..
»   Do not allow to be used as a toy.
»   Use only as described in this user guide.
»   Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
»   Do not use with damaged cable or plug.
»   Do not immerse in water or liquid.
»   If appliance is not working as it should, has been 
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into 
water; do not attempt to operate it and return it to 
 a service center. »  
Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable as a handle, 
close door on cable, or pull cable around sharp edges 
or corners.
»   Do not run appliance over cable.
»   Keep cable away from heated surfaces.
»   Do not unplug by pulling on cable.
»   To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable.
»   Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
»   Do not put any object into openings.
»   Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of 
 dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
»   Turn off all controls before unplugging.
»   Use extra care when cleaning 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 vapours given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, 
some mothproofing substances, flammable dust, or 
other explosive or toxic vapours.
»   Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, 
nails, screws, coins, etc.
»   Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
»   Keep appliance on a level surface.
»   Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, 
such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
»   Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
»   Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces
»   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 con
-tained 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
»   Do not leave machine running in the same spot 
 without handle fully upright.
»   This appliance is provided with double insulation. 
 Use only identical replacement parts.
»   Unplug before connecting TurboEraser Pet Tool and 
 Pet Hair Eraser Tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS   
FOR FUTURE USE
FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50/60 HZ POWER SUPPLY ONLY. 
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL vacuum
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL 
vacuum. Everything we know about 
floor care went into the design and 
construction of this complete,   
high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL vacuum is well made, 
and we back it with a limited   
five-year warranty. We also stand 
behind it with a knowledgeable,   
dedicated Consumer Care   
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 & CEOSafety Instructions ...........2
Product View ................ 4
Assembly ................... 5
Operations ................ 6-7
Maintenance & Care ...... 8-13
Troubleshooting ............14
Replacement Parts ......... 15
Guarantee .................. 16
Service ..................... 16 
						

							1.  Handle
2.     Pet TurboEraser™ Tool or  
TurboBrush™ Tool (select models)
3.  Dirt Tank Release Button
4.   Dirt Tank 
5.    Hose Wand Base  
(remove to use tools)
6.   Pre-Motor  Filter   
(located under dirt tank)
7.     Post Motor Filter Door Access 
8.  Height Adjustment Knob
9.  OnePass™ Brush Roll
10.  Stretch Hose 
11.  Power Cord 
12.    Crevice Tool or Pet Crevice Tool 
(select models) 
13.  Extension Wand 
14.  Hose Clip
15.  Power Switch 
16.  Detent Pedal 
17.    Pet Hair Eraser™ Tool  
(select models and does  
not store on vacuum)
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 from   
electrical outlet before performing   
maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
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Assembly
You will need a Phillips screwdriver for assembly. 
Attach handle
1. Locate the handle and the two screws   
taped to the handle. 
2.  Slide the handle downward over the body   
of the vacuum. 
3.  Insert two screws and fasten using screwdriver.
Attach hose and tools
1. Remove hose from package 
2. Insert the hose with elbow end facing   
downwards and align locking tab with slot. 
3.  Rotate clockwise until snapped into place 
4.  Take the opposite end and use the hose   
end to open the foot base door, insert into   
foot, and push into place. 
5.  Stretch hose and clip into the side and   
upper hose clips.
6.   Install extension wand and crevice tool in   
the back of the unit as shown.
7.   Remove Pet TurboEraser Tool from   
packaging. Install on front of vacuum by   
inserting end upward into the handle. There   
will be a click when fully installed. 
8.  The Pet Hair Eraser Tool does not store   
on-board (see Tools section for usage).
9.  Take cord and wrap around the two cord 
wraps located on the back of the vacuum. 
Filter assembly 
1.  Remove the dirt tank by pushing release   
button on tank handle and lifting away. 
2.  Remove instruction tag and discard. 
3.  Remove foam filter from packaging and   
install into vacuum, yellow side down.   
4.  Replace dirt tank back onto vacuum. There 
will be a click when tank is locked into place. 
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WARNING
Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid   
danger of suffocation, keep away from 
babies and children.  
						

							Operations
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Remove cord from unit by twisting cord wrap and 
plug into outlet. 
To power on the vacuum, push the RED POWER 
SWITCH located near the bottom of the appliance 
on the back side of the vacuum. Push the pedal 
on ON (I) to vacuum, and OFF (O) when cleaning 
is complete. 
For normal cleaning mode, push downward on 
detent pedal with foot and recline the vacuum. 
For low, hard to reach areas, push the detent 
pedal again and the vacuum will recline even 
lower from normal cleaning mode. 
Height Adjustments 
Turn dial on powerfoot to adjust to one of   
5 height adjustments. 
Lowest Setting: For low pile carpet and bare 
floors.
Medium Setting: For medium pile carpet.
Highest Setting: For high pile and most shag   
carpet. Adjust to high setting if difficult to push.
NOTE: For optimal carpet cleaning performance, 
adjust to the lowest practical setting. If your 
vacuum is difficult to push, or is pushing larger 
debris, adjust to the next higher setting.
NOTICE: The floor brush will continue to rotate while 
you use your vacuum for above floor cleaning. 
To prevent carpet damage, do not lean on the 
vacuum or let the power foot tilt forward.
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							Tools
With the vacuum in upright position, remove 
the lower hose end from the foot of the vacuum 
and from both hose clips. Attach desired tool by 
firmly inserting the tool into the hose end. 
Pet TurboEraser™ Tool Remove tool by pulling away and downwards 
from vacuum. 
Use rotation brush action for small flat areas 
such as stairs and cushions. Press gently down 
and pull towards you in raking motion; too much 
pressure will cause brush to stop rotating. The 
brush easily stores on the handle.
NOTE: The Pet TurboEraser Tool, Pet Crevice 
Tool, and Pet Hair Eraser Tool are not to be 
used on pets.
Pet Crevice Tool Remove tool from back of vacuum, it is easier to 
remove the tool if the cord is removed first. Twist 
handle to the END side to use as a standard 
crevice tool to clean corners and tight spaces. 
Twist handle to the SIDE to open up suction 
across the rubber fingers to clean upholstery 
and other larger surface areas. 
Extension Wand Attach with desired tool for longer reach. 
Pet Hair Eraser Tool  Tool does not store on-board. Connect the hose 
to use with vacuum or you can use without hose 
connection. 
Grasp handle and move sweeper from side to 
side, using short strokes. When you hear click, 
reverse the motion. 
Clean inside the dirt bin by pressing on the side 
tabs gently to open. You can use a damp cloth 
or towel to clean excess dirt and any excess hair.
Hard Surface Soleplate ToolFor maximum pickup on hard surfaces, attach 
the hard surface soleplate tool to the existing 
soleplate. Push tabs to remove for maximum 
pickup on carpet.
  
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Operations 
						

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Operations
Empty Dirt Tank
For best performance, empty when the dirt 
reaches the full line on the container. 
1. Turn POWER OFF and unplug from outlet 
2.  Remove tank by pressing the release button 
on the tank handle. 
3.  Visually check the pre-motor filter located 
directly under the dirt tank. If there is debris, 
follow filter instructions in the maintenance 
section. 
4.  Grasp handle on back of the tank with one 
hand and the top handle with the other. 
5.  Over a trash container, twist the top handle 
counterclockwise until the latches release. 
6.  Pull the top handle piece straight from the   
dirt tank. Empty contents of dirt tank into trash 
container, and gently shake the top handle   
piece to remove build up. 
NOTE: If you notice excess build up around the 
top of the tank, before removing top piece, 
gently tap the tank to allow contents to settle. 
7.   Place the top handle piece straight downward 
into the dirt tank. Align the latch arrows and 
gently twist clockwise. When fully assembled, 
the tank will click into place. 
8.  Replace the tank back onto the vacuum – the 
tank will click into place when fully installed.
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Maintenance & Care
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To maintain best performance, check and clean 
your filters regularly. If you notice a decrease, 
in performance check your filters by following 
these steps. It is recommended to check your   
filters as often as you check and clean your   
dryers lint trap.
Pre-Motor Filter 
1.  The pre-motor filter is located directly   
under the dirt tank. 
2.  Remove dirt tank by pressing release   
button and remove from vacuum. 
3.  Grasp filter and remove from the vacuum. 
4.  While holding over trash, gently separate   
layers of filter (being careful not to rip filter   
layers) and shake out excess debris. 
5.  Filter can be rinsed in warm water. 
6.  Allow the filter to air dry completely   
before replacing. 
7.   If you notice the filter is damaged,   
reference the replacement parts section   
to order a new filter.
Post-Motor Filter 
8.  The post-motor filter is located on the front   
of the vacuum near the height adjust knob. 
9.  Remove filter door by pressing latch   
downward. It is easiest to have the vacuum   
fully reclined to access the filter.  
10.  Remove the filter by grasping the   
handle on the front of the filter and pulling   
out from vacuum. 
11.  The filter can be washed in warm water   
with mild detergent. 
12.  Allow the filter to air dry completely   
before replacing. 
13.  If you notice the filter is damaged,   
reference the replacement parts section   
to order a new filter.
14.  Replace filter in unit with handle facing   
you. Replace the door by hooking the   
bottom into the grooves and rotate towards   
unit snapping into place. 
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch   
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
WARNING
Do not operate vacuum with damp or wet filters or   
without all filters in place.
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							Checking the rotating floor brush  
roll and drive belt 
Check your vacuum’s rotating floor brush   
and drive belt regularly for wear or damage.
1.  Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord   
from electrical outlet.
2.  Place handle in low position, remove hose   
end from foot and turn the vacuum over so   
bottom side is facing up. 
3.  Using a long Phillips screwdriver remove   
the 7 screws and rotate unit back to front.
NOTE: For ease of screw removal and replace-
ment, use a magnetic Phillips screwdriver. You 
also may remove the height adjustment plate 
by gently prying each latch on the sides free 
from the foot and rotate out to remove. 
If removed, replace the height adjustment plate 
by aligning the ends opposite of the wheel to 
the latches and push down 
4.  Lift top over straight up and set aside 
5.  Grasp rotating floor brush at both ends   
and lift up and away to remove. 
6.  Clean strings, hair and other debris from   
rotating floor brush, motor pulley and drive   
belt areas. 
Check drive belt for wear, cuts or stressed areas. 
Check air passageway for obstructions.   
Remove debris from this area. 
Replacement belts, if needed, can be ordered   
on BISSELL.com.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch   
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
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REMOVING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PLATE
Air passageway
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