Bisell Powertrak 2400 1491E User Manual

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POWERTRAK 2400
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User GUide
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL vacuum 
We’re \blad you purchased a B\fSSELL vacuum. Everythin\b we  
know about floor care went into the desi\bn and construction of 
this complete, hi\bh-tech home cleanin\b system.
Your B\fSSELL vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited 
two-year \buarantee. We also stand behind it with a knowled\beable, 
dedicated Consumer Care department, so, should you ever have a 
problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance.
My \breat-\brandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, 
B\fSSELL is a \blobal leader in the desi\bn, manufacture, and service 
of hi\bh-quality homecare products like your B\fSSELL vacuum.
Thanks a\bain, from all of us at B\fSSELL.
Mark J. Bissell  
Chairman & CEO
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							imPorTANT sAfeTy iNsTrUcTioNs
reAd  All iNs TrUcTioNs   
\fefore  UsiNG yoUr VA cUUm.  
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be 
observed, including the following: 
WArNiNG
t o reduce the risk of fire, electric   
shock, or injury:
»    Do not leave appliance when plu\b\bed in.
»    Unplu\b from electrical socket when not in use and 
before servicin\b.
»    Do not allow to be used as a toy.
»    Not intended for use by persons (includin\b children) 
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 
or lack of experience and knowled\be, unless they have 
been \biven supervision or instruction concernin\b use of 
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
»    Use only as described in this user \buide.
»    Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
»    Do not use with dama\bed cable or plu\b.
»   \ff supply cable is dama\bed, it must be replaced by   
the manufacturer or its service a\bent in order to avoid 
a hazard.
»    Do not immerse in water or liquid.
»    Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
»    Close attention is necessary when used by or   
near children.
»   \ff appliance is not workin\b as it should, has been  dropped, dama\bed, 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 ed\bes 
or corners.
»    Do not run appliance over cable.
»    Keep cable away from heated surfaces. »   
Do not unplu\b by pullin\b on cable.
»    To unplu\b, \brasp the plu\b, not the cable.
»    Unplu\b from socket before connectin\b   
TurboBrush™ Tool
»    Do not handle plu\b or appliance with wet hands.
»    Do not put any object into openin\bs.
»    Do not use with any openin\b blocked; keep free of   
dust, lint, hair, and anythin\b that may reduce air flow.
»    Keep hair, loose clothin\b, fin\bers, and all parts of   
body away from openin\bs and movin\b parts.
»    Turn off all controls before unplu\b\bin\b.
»    Use extra care when cleanin\b on stairs.
»    Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible   
liquids, such as petrol, 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 \biven off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some 
mothproofin\b substances, flammable dust, or other 
explosive or toxic vapours.
»    Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as \blass, 
nails, screws, coins, etc.
»    Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
»    Keep appliance on a level surface.
»    Do not pick up anythin\b that is burnin\b or smokin\b, 
such as ci\barettes, matches, or hot ashes.
»    Do not use without dust ba\b and/or filters in place.
»   \ff your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable BS   
1363 plu\b it must not be used unless a 13 amp   
(ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the   
carrier contained in the plu\b. (Spares may be obtained 
from your B\fSSELL supplier).  \ff for any reason the plu\b 
is cut off, it must be disposed of, as it is an electric 
shock hazard should it be inserted into a mains socket.
»    This appliance is provided with double insulation.   
Use only identical replacement parts.
s AVe THese  iNsTrUcTioNs   
for  fUTUre Use
imPorTANT\b  for oPer ATioN  oN A 220-240 V olT 
A. c. 50/60 Hz Po Wer sUPPly  oNly. 
This model is for household use only.
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Product View Assembly (handle)
Assembly (hose) 
						

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Handle Position 
Cleaning Inner Cyclone Filter
Cleaning   
Post Motor Filter
Replacing   
Drive Belt  Clearing ClogsChecking Brush & Drive Belt
Height 
 
Adjustment Empty Dirt Tank 
						

							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.
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 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 
powerfoot tilt forward.
 While vacuuming, certain carpets and low humidity conditions may 
generate small static discharges. The discharges are entirely harm-
less and are not associated in any way with the main power supply.
A Product View
1 Handle
2   TurboBrush™  Tool   
(select models only)
3  Tank Release Button
4  Carry Handle
5  Lid Release Button
6    Cyclonic Filter Separator  
& Dust Screen
7    Bottom Easy Empty™  
Dirt Tank
8  Post-Motor Filter
9  Height Adjustment Knob
10  Furniture Protection Guard
11 Powerfoot
12  Cable Clip
13  Upper Hose Wrap
14  Dusting Brush
15  Stretch Hose 16   Quick  Release® 
 
Cable Wrap
17  Crevice Tool
18  Extension Wand
19  Extension Wand Clip
20  Power Switch
21  Power Cable
22  Handle Release Pedal
23  Hose Wand
24  Hose Wand Base
25  Foot Hose
26  Crevice Tool
27  Dusting Brush
28  Extension Wand
29   TurboBrush™  Tool   
(select models only)
30    Post Motor Febreze™ Filter* 
(Select models only)
\f2-Attach vacuum hose,   
clips & tools
1. Attach the extens\fon wand cl\fp \by \fnsert-
\fng the cl\fp \fnto the \back of the vacuum \base 
and tw\fst\fng clockw\fse. Mount the extens\fon 
wand (w\fth crev\fce tool \fns\fde) on the \back 
of the vacuum.
2.  snap the upper ca\ble wrap \fnto the socket 
located a\bove the extens\fon wand cl\fp. Wrap 
the power ca\ble around the ca\ble wrap cl\fps.
3. Attach the Tw\fst ‘n  snap™ hose \by l\fn\fng 
up the ta\bs on the cuff w\fth the correspond-
\fng notches on the \back of the vacuum. 
Tw\fst the Tw\fst ‘n  snap hose clockw\fse to 
lock the hose \fnto place.
4.  sl\fde the end of the hose wand \fnto the 
hose wand \base, and fold the hose over the 
upper hose wrap.
Note\b The powerfoot will not suction 
properly unless the hose wand is firmly 
attached.
5.  sl\fde the dust\fng \brush \fnto the open\fng 
\below the upper hose wrap.
6. The Tur\bobrush™ Tool (for select models)
secures to the \back of the handle \fn the 
mount a\bove the Upper Hose Wrap.
B Assembly
The only tool you’ll need to assem\ble   
your vacuum cleaner \fs a Ph\fll\fps head   
screwdr\fver.
\f1-Attach handle to vacuum
1.  locate the vacuum handle and remove the 
screw packet taped to the handle. The screw 
packet conta\fns two screws of equal length.
2.  stand the vacuum upr\fght and sl\fde the 
\base of the handle f\frmly \fnto the open\fng   
at the top of the vacuum \body.
3. Check to \be sure the handle \fs f\ftted to 
the vacuum \body.  if there are any gaps 
\between the handle and the vacuum \base, 
cont\fnue to push the handle f\frmly \fnto the 
\base unt\fl the handle \fs flush.
4.  insert the two screws from the screw 
packet \fnto the ex\fst\fng holes. Push each 
screw f\frmly \fnto the hole \before \beg\fnn\fng 
to secure the screw w\fth a Ph\fll\fps head 
screwdr\fver.  if the handle \fs al\fgned properly 
on the vacuum \base, you should \be a\ble to 
push the screw almost ent\frely \fnto the hole 
unt\fl only the screw head \fs v\fs\f\ble. T\fghten 
the screw w\fth a Ph\fll\fps head screwdr\fver   
\by rotat\fng the screw clockw\fse.
Do not plug in your cleaner until you have 
completely assembled it per the following 
instructions and are familiar with all instructions 
and operating procedures.
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*Febreze™ and related trademarks are owned by The Procter & Gamble 
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							C Operations
Power switch
The Power sw\ftch \fs located on the left s\fde 
of the vacuum. Push the rocker sw\ftch “ON” 
(i) to vacuum, and “OFF” (O) when clean\fng 
\fs complete. 
c1-Handle position
Press the handle release pedal w\fth your 
foot to place your vacuum \fnto one of three 
clean\fng pos\ft\fons.
1. Upright– For storage and a\bove floor   
clean\fng w\fth tools.
2.  Normal\fcleaning – Press handle release   
household floor clean\fng tasks.
3.  \bow\fcleaning –W\fth the vacuum \fn   
normal clean\fng pos\ft\fon, press handle 
release pedal aga\fn, use for reach\fng under 
low furn\fture such as ta\bles, cha\frs or \beds.
c2-Height adjustment
There are f\fve he\fght sett\fngs ava\fla\ble for   
var\fous floor surfaces. Turn the d\fal on the 
foot of the cleaner to the des\fred sett\fng.
\bowest\fsetting – For low p\fle carpet or \bare 
floors. To p\fck up de\br\fs, \ft may \be necessary 
to move up one sett\fng.
Medium\fsetting – For med\fum p\fle carpet.
Highest\fsetting – For h\fgh p\fle and most   
shag carpet.
No Te\b  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 d\fal \fs d\fff\fcult to turn, t\flt the cleaner 
\back sl\fghtly to take the we\fght off the foot 
wh\fle turn\fng.
Transporting cleaner
1. To move your cleaner from room to   
room, put the handle \fn the upr\fght pos\ft\fon, 
t\flt the cleaner \back on \fts rear wheels and   
push forward. 
2. The cleaner can also \be moved \by us\fng 
the carry\fng handle. 
special tools
Your  bissell vacuum \fs not only a powerful 
carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, \ft’s also   
a versat\fle a\bove floor vacuum cleaner when 
you select one of the spec\fal tools.
1. Ra\fse handle to upr\fght pos\ft\fon.
2. Grasp the hose wand and separate from 
the hose wand \base.
3. Attach tools \by f\frmly push\fng onto   
vacuum hose or extens\fon wand
Crevice\ftool\f – Use \fn t\fght narrow spaces.
Dusting\fBrush – Use \brush to dust   
furn\fture, \bl\fnds, \books, lamps, shelves and 
\base\boards.
Extension\fwand – Use w\fth des\fred   
attachment for a longer reach.
TurboBrush™\fTool\f (select models only) –  
Use rotat\fng \brush act\fon for small flat   
areas such as sta\frs and cush\fons. Press   
gently down and pull toward you \fn a   
rak\fng mot\fon; too much pressure w\fll   
cause the \brush to stop rotat\fng.
filters
Your  bissell vacuum comes w\fth two post 
motor f\flters, one Fe\breze™ scented and the 
other fragrance free. The fragrance free   
f\flter \fs located \fn the f\flter tray under the   
d\frt conta\fner (see page 7, D2 #2). For   
scented clean\fng, remove the f\flter from   
the f\flter tray and \fnsert the Fe\breze™ f\flter. 
For opt\fmal clean\fng performance, check   
the pre-motor f\flter at least once a month 
and clean or replace as needed.
The \fnner cyclone f\flter \fs located \fn the d\frt 
conta\fner. Follow \fnstruct\fons on page 7 for 
ma\fntenance and care.
»    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.
»   Your vacuum features a Quick Release cable wrap. 
To remove the power cable quickly and easily, rotate 
the upper cable wrap toward the floor and slip the 
power cable off the upper and lower cable wraps.
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							Power cable storage
When you have f\fn\fshed us\fng your bissell 
vacuum, return \ft to the upr\fght pos\ft\fon and 
store the power ca\ble.
1. Turn vacuum cleaner off.
2. Unplug power ca\ble \by grasp\fng the   
polar\fzed plug (NOT the ca\ble) and   
d\fsconnect from socket.
3. Wrap power ca\ble around ca\ble wraps 
located on the \back of the vacuum.
4. Cl\fp molded plug to power ca\ble to 
secure.
c3-empty dirt tank
The d\frt tank needs to \be empt\fed when 
the d\frt reaches the “Full” l\fne on the s\fde 
of the tank.
1. Unplug cleaner from electr\fcal socket.
2. Remove the  easy empty d\frt tank from 
the vacuum \base \by push\fng the tank   
release \button.
3. Hold the d\frt tank over a gar\bage conta\fn-
er. Press the \bottom l\fd release \button on the 
\back of the d\frt tank to empty d\frt.
4. Mount the  easy empty d\frt tank \back on 
the vacuum \base.
No Te\b The dirt tank may be washed in 
warm water with a mild detergent.   make 
sure it is completely dry before replacing.
D Care & Storage
To ma\fnta\fn max\fmum clean\fng performance, 
the follow\fng ma\fntenance steps must \be 
performed:
d1-clearing the inner   
cyclone filter
Check the \fnner cyclone f\flter after every   
use for \bu\fld up or clogs. For opt\fmal   
performance, \ft \fs recommend to clean   
the \fnner cyclone f\flter after every use.  Use only genu\fne 
bissell replacement   
f\flters \fn your  bissell vacuum.
1. Unplug the cleaner from electr\fcal socket.
2. Remove the  easy empty d\frt tank. 
3. W\fth the \bottom of  easy empty d\frt   
tank open, reach up \fnto the d\frt cup and 
grasp the cyclone. Tw\fst the f\flter cyclone 
clockw\fse to unlock and pull stra\fght down 
to remove. 
4.  locate the snaps on the top of the f\flter 
cyclone.  squeeze the cl\fps and pull up to 
remove from the handle. 
5.  separate the cyclone from the f\flter \by 
pull\fng them apart. 
6. Remove the f\flter screen, \brush off any 
large de\br\fs and r\fnse under water. Make sure 
the screen \fs dry \before replac\fng. 
7.  The f\flter \fs washa\ble and can \be r\fnsed 
under water.  it \fs \best to tap off large de\br\fs 
pr\for to r\fns\fng under water. Make sure the 
f\flter \fs dry \before replac\fng.
8. Replace the f\flter cyclone follow\fng these 
steps.
  a. Replace screen on f\flter 
   b. F\ft together the f\flter and the upper 
cyclone \by sett\fng \ft \fn place
   c. sl\fde the f\flter onto the tool handle 
and make sure \ft cl\fps \fnto place
   d. l\fne up the arrow on the \back of the 
d\frt conta\fner to the arrow on the f\flter 
cyclone and sl\fde the f\flter cyclone \fnto 
the tank
    e.  Tw\fst counterclockw\fse to lock   
\fnto place 
No Te\b  more frequent filter cleaning or 
replacing 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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch 
off and disconnect plug from electrical socket 
before performing maintenance or care.
Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters  
 or without all filters in place.
»   When replacing the inner filter 
cyclone after cleaning, open 
the lid to help guide the inner 
cyclone into the grooves at the 
top of the tank.  
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							d2-replacing the   
post-motor filter
Use only a genu\fne  bissell replacement 
post-motor f\flter \fn your  bissell vacuum.
1. Unplug the cleaner from electr\fcal socket.
2. To access the post-motor f\flter, remove 
the f\flter tray located \below the  easy empty 
d\frt tank.  
3. When the f\flter \becomes d\frty, remove the 
f\flter from the \bottom of the tray and clean 
or replace the f\flter. (T\fp: fl\fp the f\flter tray 
over to access the f\flter). 
No Te\b  your vacuum comes with both a 
regular post motor filter and a  febreze™ 
filter. The regular filter is already located 
in your filter tray.  if you prefer to clean 
with  febreze™, remove the regular filter 
and replace it with the  febreze™ filter. The 
f ebreze™ post motor filter is not washable. 
d3-checking rotating floor   
brush and drive belt
You should check your vacuum cleaner’s 
rotat\fng floor \brush and dr\fve \belt regularly 
for wear or damage. You should also clean 
the \brush and \brush ends of str\fngs, ha\fr and 
carpet f\f\bers. These can wrap around the 
\brush and hamper \fts a\b\fl\fty to effect\fvely 
clean your carpet. Also remove any de\br\fs 
that has accumulated under the \brush cover.
1. Unplug cleaner from electr\fcal socket.
2. Place handle \fn low pos\ft\fon and turn   
vacuum cleaner over so \bottom s\fde \fs up.
3. Remove the seven screws w\fth a Ph\fll\fps 
head screwdr\fver.  l\fft the \brush cover off.
4. Grasp rotat\fng floor \brush at \both ends 
and l\fft stra\fght out of the vacuum foot.  sl\fp 
off the \belt.
5. Clean str\fngs, ha\fr and other de\br\fs from 
rotat\fng floor \brush, pay\fng part\fcular   
attent\fon to \brush ends.
6. Clean str\fngs, ha\fr and other de\br\fs from 
motor pulley and dr\fve \belt areas.
7. \f Check dr\fve \belt carefully for wear, cuts or 
stressed areas, and replace \ff necessary (see 
\fnstruct\fons on follow\fng page).
8.\f Check a\fr passageway for o\bstruct\fons. 
Remove de\br\fs from th\fs area.
d4-r eplace drive belt
Use only a genu\fne  bissell style 9  
replacement \belt (#203-1093) \fn your 
bissell vacuum.
1. Unplug cleaner from electr\fcal socket.
2. W\fth rotat\fng floor \brush removed from 
vacuum cleaner (steps 1-4 of Check rotat\fng 
floor \brush and dr\fve \belt), grasp old dr\fve 
\belt and remove from motor pulley. D\fscard 
old dr\fve \belt.
3. Place new dr\fve \belt over motor pulley   
and stretch other end over rotat\fng floor 
\brush \fn the space \between the \br\fstles.
4. Place ends of rotat\fng floor \brush down 
\fnto slots on s\fdes as shown.
5. Turn rotat\fng floor \brush \by hand several 
t\fmes \fn the d\frect\fon of motor pulley.  if 
properly \fnstalled, dr\fve \belt w\fll center \ftself 
on rotat\fng \brush.
6. Repos\ft\fon the \brush cover and screw all 
seven screws \back \fnto place.
d5-clearing a clog
l ow suct\fon or poor p\fckup may \be due to 
a clog \fn the vacuum cleaner.   if you not\fce 
a change \fn the sound of the motor or a 
reduct\fon \fn the sp\fnn\fng act\fon, check for 
clogs.
1. Unplug cleaner from electr\fcal socket.
2. Remove  easy empty d\frt tank from vacu-
um \base and empty d\frt and de\br\fs.
3. Remove \fnner cyclone f\flter from  easy 
empty d\frt tank (see page 9) and check for 
de\br\fs \bu\fld-up or clogs \fn the upper tank.  
4. Check the suct\fon \fnlet for a clog.
5. Grasp the hose wand to separate from 
the hose wand \base. Check for a clog \fn the 
\base, the wand or w\fth\fn the hose.
6. Remove the screw attach\fng the hose 
wand \base to the vacuum.  stra\fghten the 
hose wand \base and check for clogs w\fth a 
long, narrow o\bject such as a \broom st\fck. 
Do not use sharp o\bjects l\fke a clothes   
hanger, as these may puncture the hose.
7. \f if the clog pers\fsts, follow the \fnstruct\fons 
for Check\fng the rotat\fng floor \brush on 
page 10 and \fnspect the a\fr passageway for 
o\bstruct\fons.
   
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							ProblemPossible causes remedies
Vacuum   
cleaner won’t   
turn on Power ca\ble not plugged \fn
Check electr\fcal plug
blown fuse/tr\fpped \breaker Check/replace fuse or reset \breaker
Vacuum   
cleaner won’t   
pick up dirt incorrect he\fght adjustment
Adjust powerfoot to correct he\fght sett\fng
Hose not attached to suct\fon 
open\fng 
Grasp the hose wand and f\frmly 
 
push \fnto the hose wand \base
Crack or hole \fn hose Check hose and replace \ff needed
broken or worn dr\fve \belt Replace dr\fve \belt, see page 11
Rotat\fng floor \brush \br\fstles worn Replace \brush
Rotat\fng floor \brush jammed Remove \brush and clean de\br\fs from 
\brush ends, see page 10
Clog \fn vacuum Follow \fnstruct\fons on page 12 for 
clear\fng clogs
D\frt tank full empty d\frt tank
D\frt tank or upper tank not 
\fnstalled properly Pos\ft\fon correctly and lock \fn place
F\flters are d\frty Check and clean or replace pre-motor 
and post-motor f\flters, see pages 9, 10
Tool won’t   
pick up dirt Crack or hole \fn hose
Check hose and replace \ff needed
Clog \fn vacuum Follow \fnstruct\fons on page 12 for 
clear\fng clogs
D\frt tank full empty d\frt tank
D\frt tank or upper tank not 
\fnstalled properly Pos\ft\fon correctly and lock \fn place
F\flters are d\frty Check and clean or replace pre-motor 
and \fnner f\flter cyclone see pages 8 & 9
Vacuum 
cleaner is dif-
ficult to push incorrect he\fght adjustment
Adjust powerfoot to correct  
he\fght sett\fng
Visible dirt 
escaping from 
cleaner D\frt tank full
empty d\frt tank
F\flters m\fss\fng or \fnstalled   
\fncorrectly Check \fnner f\flter cyclone and post-
motor f\flters for correct \fnstallat\fon
Other ma\fntenance or serv\fce not \fncluded \fn the manual should \be 
performed \by an author\fzed serv\fce representat\fve.
Thank you for select\fng a  bissell product.
for any questions or concerns,  \fissell is happy to be 
of service.  contact  customer  care listed on page 12.
Please do 
not return 
this product 
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TroubleshootingWArNiNG
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off 
and disconnect polarized plug from electrical socket before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
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