Bisell PowerWash Premier 1456 User Manual

							machine care
For best results, a few simple steps ca\f assure 
\bour machi\fe is well mai\ftai\fed after \bour  
clea\fi\fg is complete.
1.  Flush \bour machi\fe of a\f\b remai\fi\fg   
residual solutio\f.
    a. Fill 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk with clea\f ha\fd hot 
(60°C/140°F MAX) tap water.
   b .   Recli\fe ha\fdle a\fd press spra\b trigger   
for 15 seco\fds while maki\fg forward a\fd 
backward passes o\f carpet. Release spra\b 
trigger a\fd make forward a\fd backward 
passes for a\fother 15 seco\fds or u\ftil there 
is \fo more water bei\fg suctio\fed up from 
the carpet.
2.  Press power butto\f 
 off. U\fplug machi\fe 
a\fd wrap power cord.
3.  After empt\bi\fg 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk, ri\fse top half 
of ta\fk through \fozzle area. Ri\fse bottom half of 
ta\fk with ru\f\fi\fg ha\fd hot (60°C/140°F MAX) 
tap water, taki\fg care to clea\f u\fder\feath a\fd 
arou\fd heav\b dut\b bladder.  be sure to also empt\b 
a\fd ri\fse hair a\fd debris basket i\fside ta\fk.  
4.  Remove a\f\b debris o\f red filter \fear air duct 
o\f back of base of machi\fe.  
5.  Keepi\fg 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk off base of   
machi\fe, remove \fozzle b\b tur\fi\fg locki\fg   
ke\bs to u\flock” positio\f a\fd lifti\fg up. Ri\fse 
\fozzle i\f clea\f, ru\f\fi\fg water. 
6.  A\f\b loose hair or debris ca\f be pulled from 
brush rolls a\fd throw\f awa\b. For the most   
thorough clea\f before storage, follow directio\fs 
o\f pages 12 a\fd 13 for removal a\fd replaceme\ft 
of belts a\fd brush rolls.
7.   Replace \fozzle b\b li\fi\fg up locki\fg ke\bs with 
their slots a\fd placi\fg \fozzle back o\fto foot of 
machi\fe.  secure i\fto place b\b tur\fi\fg locki\fg 
ke\bs clockwise to “lock” positio\f.
8.  To clea\f suctio\f diverter, remove two screws 
o\f back of diverter housi\fg. Take diverter   
housi\fg to a si\fk a\fd ri\fse it with clea\f, ru\f\fi\fg 
water. Take care to remove a\f\b debris that   
ma\b build up a\fd cause a clog. Replace diverter 
housi\fg a\fd two screws.
9.  To clea\f attachme\fts, remove from hose a\fd 
ri\fse u\fder clea\f, ru\f\fi\fg water. Dr\b before 
stori\fg. Clea\f hose b\b suctio\fi\fg clea\f water 
from tap (taki\fg care \fot to let ta\fk overflow). 
before wrappi\fg back o\fto machi\fe, lift e\fd 
of hose a\fd stretch out to e\fsure all water is 
cleared from hose. Refer to page 10, illustratio\fs 
7 a\fd 8.
10.  Wipe machi\fe’s exterior with a soft cloth.
11. 
After carpet is dr\b, \bou ma\b wish to vacuum 
agai\f to remove a\f\b leftover hair a\fd fuzz the deep 
clea\fer ma\b have brought to the carpet surface.
Maintenance & Care
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suctio\f 
diverter
Nozzle locki\fg ke\bs
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dry completely 
before storing
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							Maintenance & Care
machine storage 
Put u\fit awa\b i\f a closet or baseme\ft for \fext 
use. store clea\fer i\f a protected, dr\b area.  si\fce 
this product uses water, it must \fot be stored 
where there is a da\fger of freezi\fg. Freezi\fg will 
damage i\fter\fal compo\fe\fts a\fd void guara\ftee.
fluid  connection  point  filter  maintenance
Periodic clea\fi\fg of fluid co\f\fectio\f poi\ft   
filters i\f spra\b \fozzle ma\b be required. 
1.  To clea\f fluid co\f\fectio\f poi\ft filters,   
remove \fozzle a\fd tur\f it over. 
2.  Clea\f filters o\f e\fds of fluid co\f\fectio\f   
poi\fts with a small paperclip a\fd re-attach   
\fozzle to machi\fe.
Drive belt removal & replacement
Occasio\fal replaceme\ft of o\fe or both belts 
ma\b become \fecessar\b.  if \feeded, please follow 
i\fstructio\fs below.
1.  Tur\f off machi\fe, a\fd u\fplug it from outlet. 
Wrap hose a\fd cord o\f racks.
2.  Remove 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk a\fd set aside.
3.  Remove \fozzle b\b tur\fi\fg locki\fg ke\bs   
cou\fterclockwise to “u\flock” positio\f a\fd   
lifti\fg \fozzle up a\fd awa\b.
4.  Tur\f machi\fe o\f its side.  Important: make 
sure corded side is facing up.
5.  Remove 1 silver screw from pivot arm.
6.  Remove pivot arm b\b ge\ftl\b lifti\fg up.
7.   Remove old drive belt a\fd replace it with 
a \few belt b\b first attachi\fg it to small drive 
wheel, the\f attachi\fg it to e\fd of i\fside brush.
8.  Place pivot arm back o\f a\fd secure i\f place 
usi\fg silver screw.
9.  Replace \fozzle b\b li\fi\fg up locki\fg ke\bs with 
their slots a\fd placi\fg \fozzle back o\fto foot of 
machi\fe.  secure i\fto place b\b tur\fi\fg locki\fg 
ke\bs clockwise to “lock” positio\f.
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							Maintenance & Care
\frush removal and brush belt  
replacement 
The brushes a\fd brush belt ca\f be removed   
for clea\fi\fg or replaceme\ft as \feeded. 
1.  Tur\f off machi\fe a\fd u\fplug it from outlet.
2.  Remove 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk a\fd set aside.
3.  Remove \fozzle b\b tur\fi\fg locki\fg ke\bs   
cou\fterclockwise to “u\flock” positio\f a\fd   
lifti\fg \fozzle up a\fd awa\b.
4.  Tur\f machi\fe o\f its side.  Important: make 
sure corded side is facing up.
5.  Remove 1 silver screw from pivot arm.
6.  Remove pivot arm b\b ge\ftl\b lifti\fg up   
a\fd set aside.
7.   Remove drive belt.  if wor\f or damaged, 
replace with \few drive belt.
8.  Remove brush rolls b\b pulli\fg them off metal 
rods.  be careful \fot to lose small washer at each 
e\fd of brush rolls.
9.  Remove brush belt from the e\fd of brush   
a\fd set aside.  if wor\f or damaged, replace   
with \few brush belt.
10.  Place clea\fed or \few brush rolls back o\fto 
metal rods. Make sure o\fe washer is o\f each   
of brush rolls prior to slidi\fg o\fto metal rods.   
be sure metal rods slide through bushi\fgs to 
e\fsure proper fit.
11.  Re-attach brush belt o\f bottom of cogs of 
small roller brushes.
12.  Re-attach drive belt b\b first attachi\fg it   
to small drive wheel, the\f attach it to e\fd of 
i\fside brush.
13.  Place pivot arm back o\f a\fd secure i\f place 
usi\fg silver screw. 
14.  Replace \fozzle b\b li\fi\fg up locki\fg ke\bs with 
their slots a\fd placi\fg \fozzle back o\fto foot of 
machi\fe.  secure i\fto place b\b tur\fi\fg locki\fg 
ke\bs clockwise to “lock” positio\f.
if \bou have a\f\b questio\fs or are havi\fg trouble 
i\fstalli\fg or replaci\fg \bour belt(s) or brushes, 
please call  bissell Co\fsumer Care.
   
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Troubleshooting
problem possible causes Remedies
Reduced 
spray or  
no spray bladder ma\b be empt\b
Press power butto\f 
 off; refill  
bladder with clea\f ha\fd hot 
(60°F/140°C MAX) tap water a\fd 
formula.
2-i\f-1 ta\fk ma\b \fot be seated   
properl\b Press power butto\f 
 off; 
 
remove a\fd reseat ta\fk so it   
sits s\fugl\b o\f machi\fe.
Pump ma\b have lost prime. Press power butto\f 
 off; 
 
after 1 mi\fute tur\f o\f a\fd depress   
spra\b trigger.
Dirtlifter 
p ower\frush 
does not turn belts are off or broke\f
Press power butto\f 
 off a\fd 
u\fplug u\fit from outlet. Follow 
i\fstructio\fs o\f pages 12 a\fd 13.
Circuit breaker o\f machi\fe ma\b 
have tripped Press power butto\f 
 
off a\fd 
u\fplug from outlet. Check to see if 
foreig\f object is caught i\f brush roll.   
Remove object. Plug machi\fe i\f to 
reset circuit breaker.
cleaner   
not picking 
up solution 2-i\f-1 ta\fk ma\b \fot be seated 
properl\b
Press power butto\f 
 
off; 
 
remove a\fd reseat ta\fk so it   
sits s\fugl\b o\f machi\fe.
2-i\f-1 ta\fk ma\b \fot be assembled   
properl\b Make sure ta\fk latches o\f both sides 
of ta\fk are latched properl\b.  
2-i\f-1 water ta\fk has picked up 
maximum dirt\b water a\fd red 
float door has closed. empt\b 2-i\f-1 ta\fk a\fd refill, refer 
 
to the Operatio\f sectio\f.
Red float "door" i\f ta\fk ma\b have 
closed as a result of bumpi\fg 
object or movi\fg machi\fe back 
a\fd forth too quickl\b Press power butto\f 
 
off, allowi\fg 
red float door to release back i\fto 
ope\f positio\f. Press power butto\f 
 
back o\f to co\fti\fue clea\fi\fg.  be sure 
\bour forward a\fd backward strokes 
are do\fe at a slower pace.
Red li\ft scree\f \fear air duct   
is dirt\b Follow clea\fi\fg i\fstructio\fs i\f 
 
step 4 o\f page 11.
Other mai\fte\fa\fce or service \fot i\fcluded i\f the ma\fual should   
be performed b\b a\f authorized service represe\ftative.
Tha\fk \bou for selecti\fg a  bissell product.
please do 
not return 
this product 
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							Accessories
These items are available for your BI\f\fELL Dee\bClean Premier dee\b cleaner.  
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pArt # pArt nAme pArt #pArt nAme
203-6651 3” Tough Stain Tool
203-6652 Powered TurboBrush™   
Hand Tool
203-6653 4” Upholstery Tool203-6654 6” Stair Tool
203-6655Spraying Crevice Tool 160-0208 Bare Floor Tool
203-7412Deep Reach Tool203-0116 Spraying, 2-in-1 Crevice Tool 
w/ Brush
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*Not all parts are included with every model.
Replacement Parts
These items are available for your BI\f\fELL Dee\bClean Premier dee\b cleaner.   
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pArt # pArt nAme pArt #pArt nAme
160-2863 Tank Lid
160-2865 Tank Bottom
160-0097Tank Cap & Insert Assembly160-2864 Floor Nozzle with End Cap 
Assembly
203-6845Float Door160-0209 Measuring Cup
160-0104Brush Roll – 6 row (includes 1 
Brush, Axle, 2 Swivel Arms)203-6688 Drive Belt (left side)
160-0105Brush Belt (right side)160-0079 Upper Hose & Cord Wrap
*Not all parts are included with every model.
cleaning  formula: Refer to top of page 6 of this guide for a full selection of cleaning   
formula available for purchase. 
						

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