Bisell Ready Dry 79T3 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
79T3 SERIES 220-240v
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Product v iew
Special Features Assembly
Operation
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Consumer Services
Formulas
 Additional Accessories Replacement Parts
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Warranty
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ReadyDry™  

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Thank you for buying a BISSELL ReadyDry 
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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL ReadyDry carpet washer. 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 carpet washer is well made, and we back it with a limited two-year warranty. We...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic  
precautions should be observed, including   
the following: 
R EAD  ALL  INSTRUCTIONS 
BEFORE  USING YOUR 
C ARPET  WAShER. 
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
ReadyTools™  
Dial
Clean Water/
Formula Tank
PowerRoller
Oxy Gen2™ 
 
PowerTool
Lower Body  
Assembly
Handle Assembly
Easy Carry   
Handle
Quick Release
™ 
 
Cord Wrap
Power Cord
Power Switch
Spray Trigger
Cleaning formula 
Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula™ on hand so you can wash and protect 
whenever it fits your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL deep cleaning formulas.  Non-BISSELL 
cleaning solutions may harm the machine and will void the...

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This user’s guide has been designed to help 
you get the maximum satisfaction from your 
ReadyDry carpet washer. 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 carpet 
washer. 
Your carpet washer comes in three easy to  
assemble components:
•	 Handle	 assembly
•	 Upper	 hose	wrap
•	 Lower	 body	assembly
Four Phillips head screws are...

Your BISSELL ReadyDry carpet washer is a 
home cleaning system that uses a combination 
of hand hot tap water, BISSELL advanced cleaning 
formula, the innovative PowerRoller and suction 
to safely wash carpet and area rugs.
PowerRoller
The PowerRoller is designed for great cleaning 
performance with fast drying results. It traps, lifts 
and  removes dirt and debris. Unlike   
traditional carpet washers, where cleaning 
solution is sprayed directly into the carpet, the 
PowerRoller absorbs the majority of...

Before you clean
1. If desired, move furniture to another area if 
cleaning an entire room.
2.  vacuum area with a dry vacuum cleaner 
before cleaning.
3.  Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit 
path. It is best to begin cleaning the corner 
farthest from your exit.
Fill the clean water/formula tank
1. Remove the clean water/formula tank from the 
base of the machine by pulling up and out from 
the back. You can also detent the handle and 
pull the tank straight up if you desire.
2.  Unscrew the...

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Operation
Empty the dirty water tank
1. When the dirty water tank level reaches the FULL line, 
when the float trips or when finished carpet washing, 
turn power switch off.
2.  Remove dirty water tank by lifting straight up. 
Carry it to the sink or wherever you plan to 
dump the dirty water.
3.  Remove the tethered cap on the rear of   
the tank.
4.  Pour out the dirty water, rinse tank and replace   
the cap.  
5.  To continue carpet washing refer back to page 
7 and begin with...

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ReadyTools™ (continued)
2. Check for colorfastness in an inconspicuous 
place. 
3.  If possible, check upholstery stuffing. 
Colored stuffing may bleed through fabric 
when wet.
4.  Plan activities to give upholstery time to dry.
5.  Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and 
pet hair. Use a vacuum with a brush attachment 
and a crevice tool to clean in fabric folds and tufts.
6.  To start cleaning with attachments, follow 
the instructions on page 7, beginning with 
"Fill the...

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Oxy Gen2™ PowerTool
To use the Oxy Gen2 PowerTool:
1. Pull out the rubber stopper in the tank.
2.  Fill with Oxy Gen2
™ formula. 
3.  Replace the rubber stopper and attach the 
tool to the hose grip.
4.  Refer to page 9 “ReadyTools” steps 9-10.
Machine care
For best results, a few simple steps can assure 
your carpet washer is well maintained after your 
cleaning is complete.
1. Turn power switch off. Unplug the machine 
and wrap the power cord. 
2.  After emptying the dirty water...