Bisell PowerWash Powerbrush Select 1623E User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
1623 SERIES 220-240V
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Product View
Special Features Assembly
Operation
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Consumer Services
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PowerWash
™ 
Powerbrush Select
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Thank you for buying a BISSELL deep cleaner 
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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL deep cleaner. Everything we know about 
floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech 
home cleaning system.  By purchasing this product you are helping BISSELL with 
our commitment to reducing our impact on the environment through an 
expanding range of sustainable design efforts.
Your deep cleaner is w ell made, and we back it with a limited one-year warranty. 
We also...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic 
precautions should be observed, including 
the following: 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 
BEFORE USING YOUR 
UPRIGHT DEEP CLEANER. 
Always connect to a properly Earthed 
outlet. Unplug from outlet when not in 
use and before conducting 
maintenance or troubleshooting. 
     WARNING: To reduce the 
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
■    Use indoors only
■    Do not immerse
■    Use only on surfaces moistened by...

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Product view
48 oz. BISSELL 
Fiber Cleansing Formula™ with 
Scotchgard™ 
Protector
item # 710E
48 oz. BISSELL 
Multi-  Allergen 
Removal
™ Formula™ with 
Scotchgard™ 
Protector
item # 720E
48 oz. BISSELL 
Pet Odor and 
Soil Removal
™ 
Formula with 
Scotchgard™ 
Protector
item # 730E
48 oz. BISSELL 
Natural Orange 
Extract Formula  
with Scotchgard
™ 
Protector
item # 740E
32 oz. 
BISSELL 
Hard Floor 
Solutions
™
Formula
item # 
0482
48 oz. BISSELL
Lavender Essence 
Formula
 
with...

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This user’s guide has been designed to help 
you get the maximum satisfaction from your 
BISSELL deep cleaner. You’ll find assembly 
and operating instructions, safety precautions, 
as well as maintenance and troubleshooting 
instructions. Please read this user’s guide 
thoroughly before assembling your deep 
cleaner. 
Your deep cleaner comes in five easy to 
assemble components:
 Upper body assembly
 Upper hose rack
 Lower body assembly
 Lower hose rack
Three Phillips head screws are...

Your BISSELL deep cleaner is a home cleaning 
system that uses a combination of hand hot tap 
water, BISSELL advanced cleaning formula, brush 
agitation and suction to safely clean carpets.
DirtLifter™ PowerBrush
The DirtLifter PowerBrush is designed to 
enhance cleaning performance. The bristle 
pattern safely lifts out the deep down dirt while 
gently grooming carpet fibers. The floating 
suspension self-adjusts to all carpet heights. 
When the power is ON and the machine is in 
the upright position,...

Before you clean
1.  Plan activities to give your carpet time to dry.
2. Move furniture to another area if cleaning 
an entire room (optional).
3.  Vacuum area with a dry vacuum cleaner 
before deep cleaning.
4.  Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It  is best to begin cleaning in the corner farthest 
from your exit.  
Fill the 2-in-1 water tank
1.  Remove the tank from the base of the machine by lifting the tank carry handle.
2.  Carry like a bucket to the sink. Rotate the handle  forward to...

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3.1.
5.
Lint Screen
Empty the 2-in-1 water tank/clean removable nozzle
4.
Operation
Carpet cleaning strokes
1.  Plug the deep cleaner into a proper outlet.   Turn the power ON by pressing the red power 
switch on the back of the unit with your foot.
2.  With your foot, press the gray handle release  lever located on the back of unit below 
water tank.
3.  While pressing the spray trigger, make one  slow forward wet pass and another back. 
Let the BISSELL advanced deep cleaning...

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Ready Tools™ cleaning with attachments
Your deep cleaner comes equipped with a hose 
and at least one attachment for cleaning stairs, 
upholstery, and more.
Important! If using the machine to clean 
upholstery, check upholstery tags.
1.  Check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS” on the tag means you can use 
your PowerSteamer. If the tag is coded with 
“X” or “S” (with a diagonal strike through), 
or says “Dry Clean Only,” do not proceed. Do 
not use on velvet or silk. If...

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13.  Wrap flex hose around tool rack.
14.  Empty 2-in-1 water tank and rinse out, following instructions on page 8.
15.  If the ReadyTools dial becomes difficult to  turn, the diverter assembly that holds the 
dial may need to be cleaned. To clean, first 
remove nozzle and locate screw that holds 
the diverter assembly in place. With a Phillips 
screwdriver, remove the screw and set aside.
16.  Remove diverter assembly; hold under  running water making sure water flows 
through and...