Bisell ReadyClean Plus 53W1 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
53W1 SERIES 220-240V
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
GuaranteeTroubleshooting
Consumer Care3
4
5
6-10 11
15 12
16
Replacement Parts
Accessories13
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL deep cleaner
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.
Your BISSELL deep cleaner is well made, and we back it with a  
limited two year guarantee. We also stand behind it with a  
knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Care department, so, should 
you ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assis-
tance.
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 
deep cleaner.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell  
Chairman & CEO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, 
basic precautions should be observed, 
including the following: 
Read all instRuctions befoRe 
using youR deep cleaneR.
W aRning: 
to reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, or injury:
  
■    Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
■   Unplug from electrical socket when not in use 
and before servicing.
■   Do not modify earthed plug.
■   Use indoors only.
■   Do not allow to be used as a toy.
■   This appliance can be used by children aged 
from 8 years and above and persons with 
reduced physical, sensory and mental capabili-
ties 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.
■   Use only as described in the user guide.
■   Use only manufacturer’s recommended   
attachments.
■    Do not use with damaged cable or plug.
■   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.
■   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.
■   Liquid or steam must not be directed towards   
equipment containing electrical components.
■    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.
■   Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts 
of body away from openings and moving parts.
■   Turn off all controls before unplugging.
■   Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
■   Do not use to pick up flammable or combus-
tible 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 vapors given off by oil base paint, 
some mothproofing substances, flammable 
dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
■   Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as 
glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
■   Keep appliance on a level surface.
■   Do not carry appliance while in use.
■   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 contained 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.
sa Ve tHese   
instRuctions  
This model is for household use only.
WaRning: 
This appliance must be earthed.
WaRning: 
To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock –   
use indoors only. do not immerse. use only on 
surfaces moistened by the cleaning process.  
use only bissell cleaning products intended for 
use with this machine.
W aRning: 
To reduce the risk of electric shock, always 
install float before any wet pick-up operation
iMpoRtant  for oPerATion on A 220-240 Vol T 
A.C. 50/60 hz PoWer suPPly only .   
						

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Nozzle
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Product view
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire and 
electric shock due to internal 
component damage, use only 
BISSELL cleaning formulas 
intended for use with the  
deep cleaner. 
Tough Stain 
Tool
Spray Trigger
Power Cord Hose 
 
Wrap
Hose   
Collection 
Tank Latch
Cleaning formula:
Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL 2X cleaning formula on hand so you can clean and   
protect whenever it fits your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL deep \
cleaning formulas. 
Non-BISSELL cleaning formulas may harm the machine and will void the guarantee.
Quick Release
Cord Wrap
Handle 
Assembly
Upper Body
Collection 
Tank ReadyTools™ 
 
DialVent Cover  
(Foam Filter)
650 ml  
stain 
Pretreat
#1147e
1.5l 2X 
Wash
& refresh 
natural 
orange 
formula
#1146e1.5 l 2X 
Wash & 
Protect PeT 
Pet stain 
 
& odour 
formula w/ 
scotchgard
™
Protector  
#1087e
1.5 l 2X 
Wash & 
Protect Pro
 
Professional   
stain & 
odour   
formula w/   
scotchgard™ 
Protector
#1089e 1.5 l 2X 
Wash 
 
& Protect 
stain   
& odour 
formula w/ 
scotchgard
™
Protector  
#1086e 1.5 l 2X 
Wash & 
refresh 
Blossom 
& Breeze 
fragrance 
formula w/ 
 
febreze® 
freshness  
#1078e 1.5 l 2X 
Wash & 
refresh 
Cotton 
 
fresh formula 
w/febreze® 
freshness  
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Assembly 5
Your deep cleaner assembles quickly 
and easily. The only tool you will   
need for assembly is a Phillips head 
screwdriver.
1.  Slide upper body onto lower body.
2.  Secure with screws.
3.  Attach hose wrap to upper handle by 
sliding it up the bottom of the handle 
until it snaps firmly in place.
4.  Slide upper handle into upper body,  
until it will not go any further and  
secure with screw.
5.  Place solution tank on back of unit.
6.  Wrap power cord and flex hose.
7.  Keep flex hose snugly in place by using 
the hose secure latch.
8.  Attach tool to end of hose.
assembly is now complete.1.
3.
5.
7. 2.
4.
6.
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Operations 
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Special features
Your BiSSELL deep cleaner is a home 
cleaning system that uses a combina-
tion of hand hot tap water, BiSSELL 
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, your carpet is protected 
because the brush is lifted up off the carpet.
readyTools
™ Dial
The Ready Tools feature allows you to choose 
between FLOOR CLEANING or cleaning with 
TOOLS simply by turning the dial. The TOOLS 
setting allows for above floor cleaning of   
upholstery, stairs, creases along baseboards, 
and other hard to reach areas. Simply choose 
the tool that is appropriate for the job, attach to 
flex hose, and you are ready to go.
Microban® antibacterial  
product protection
Microban antibacterial product protection is   
built into key components to help prevent   
the growth of harmful common household   
bacteria. It helps to keep the unit fresher an  
cleaner between uses.
Scotchgard
™ Protector
Carpet protection applied at the mill typically 
wears down over time from heavy foot traffic 
and everyday cleaning, including deep clean-
ing. To help restore this important protection, 
only BISSELL offers cleaning formulas with 
Scotchgard protector. This offers extra protec-
tion against dirt and tough stains to keep your 
carpets looking good longer. 
Before you clean
1.  Move furniture to another area if  
cleaning an entire room. (Optional)
2.  Vacuum carpet thoroughly.
3.  Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit 
path. It is best to begin cleaning in the 
corner farthest from your exit.
Warning:
To reduce the risk of fire, use 
only Bissell deep cleaning   
formula for full size machines   
in your deep cleaner. use of 
cleaning formulas that contain 
lemon or pine oil may damage 
this appliance and void the   
guarantee. Chemical spot   
cleaners or solvent-based soil 
removers should not be used. 
These products may react with 
the plastic materials used in your 
deep cleaner causing cracking   
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Operations
4. Pretreating (optional) Pretreat stubborn 
stains and highly soiled carpet in hallways 
and other high-traffic areas.
4a.  Generously spray BISSELL Stain Pretreat 
evenly over soiled area.  
Caution: DO nOT OVEr WET CarPET
4b.  Wait 3-5 minutes before deep cleaning.
Fill the tank
1. Remove the solution tank by lifting it straight 
up, then away from the lower body.
2.  Unscrew the black cap at the bottom of 
the solution tank.
3.  Fill with hand hot (60°C/140°F MAX)   
tap water to the WATER line. Fill the rest   
of the tank with BISSELL 2X Formula to   
the FORMULA line. Replace and tighten   
the black cap. note:  do not boil or 
microwave water as it can damage 
the solution tank.
4.  Place solution tank on lower body.
Carpet cleaning
1. Set ReadyTools dial to "FLOOR CLEANING".
2.  Plug into proper outlet.
3.  Turn the power switch to the ON (I)  
position (located on the back of unit) 
4.  With foot, press the red recline lever 
(located on the back of unit).
5.  Cleaning Strokes. While pressing the 
spray trigger, make one slow forward wet 
pass and another one back. Caution: Do 
not overwet.
6.  Release the spray trigger and make one   
slow forward and backward pass over the   
same area. 
7.  Repeat steps 5 and 6 until solution being 
pulled up appears clean.
8.  Empty the collection tank when dirty water 
reaches the full line, or when the solution 
tank is empty.
Empty the collection tank
1. Turn power switch OFF (O) and unplug 
power cord from outlet.
2.  Remove the collection tank from base of unit. 
3. & 4.2.
1.
1.
4.
3.
Recline
Lever Power
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Operations
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 2a. Release collection tank latches  
(on each side) by pulling up from the  
bottom of latch and then out. 
 2b.  Carefully remove the top of the  
tank by lifting up on the tank handle.  
3.  Carry collection tank to a toilet or sink.  
To empty, pour out contents using  
opening at back of tank.
4.  Rinse collection tank thoroughly and   
replace on unit.
5.  Refill solution tank and continue cleaning.
Cleaning with attachments 
Your deep cleaner is equipped with a 
hose and at least one attachment for 
cleaning stairs, upholstery, and more.
1. Important! If using to clean upholstery, 
check upholstery tags.
1a. Check manufacturer’s tag before clean-
ing. “W” or “WS” on the tag means you 
can use your deep cleaner. If the tag is 
coded with an “X” or an “S” (with a diag-
onal stripe through it), or says “Dry Clean 
Only”, do not proceed with any deep 
cleaning machine. Do not use on velvet or 
silk. If manufacturer’s tag is missing or not 
coded, check with your furniture dealer.
1b.  Check for colourfastness in an  
inconspicuous place.
1c.  If possible, check upholstery stuffing. 
Coloured stuffing may bleed through 
fabric when wet.
1d.  Plan activities to allow upholstery time 
to dry.
1e.  Vacuum area thoroughly.
2.  Follow the instructions on page 7 for filling 
the tank.
3.  Set the ReadyTools dial to the “TOOLS” setting.
4.  Attach the cleaning tool to the end of the hose.
note: if your deep cleaner came with 
a deep Reach t ool, do not follow the 
cleaning instructions in this section. 
instead, follow the "cleaning with   
deep reach tool" instructions in the   
next section.
Empty the collection tank continued
4.
3.
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5. Plug in and turn the power switch to the   
ON position.
6.  Clean by pressing the spray trigger 
to spray solution onto the area to be 
cleaned. Slowly move the tool back and 
forth over the soiled surface. Release 
the spray trigger to suction dirty water. 
Continue to clean in the area, working 
in small sections, until dirt is removed.
  Caution: Do not Overwet.
7.  When finished cleaning, remove and 
rinse tool(s) in clean, running water.
8.  It is recommended that you suction clean 
water from a bowl to rinse out the hose.
9.  Lift end of hose and stretch out to ensure 
all water is cleared from hose.
10.  Wrap flex hose around hose wrap.
11.  Empty collection tank and rinse out,   
following instructions on page 10   
under "Cleaning after use."
12.  Return ReadyTools dial to “FLOOR 
CLEANING” setting.
Deep reach tool attachment
(Select models only)
1. Follow the instructions on page 7 for 
Filling the tank.
2.  Follow instructions 1-5 on pages 8 and 
9 under "Cleaning with attachments".
3.  Set tool on stain and press the spray 
trigger to spray trigger solution onto the 
area to be cleaned.
4.  Slowly move the tool back and forth over 
the soiled surface, keeping the tool in   
contact with the carpet.
5.  Release the spray trigger and move tool 
slowly over the soiled area to suction up 
water and dirt.
6.  Continue to clean the area, working in 
small sections, until no more dirt can be 
removed.
7.  Remove tool from hose when finished. 
Clean under warm water before storing
8.  Follow cleaning attachment instructions 
8-12 in the "Cleaning with attachments" 
section above.
Cleaning with attachments continued
3.
5.
7. 9.
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Operations
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Cleaning after use
1. Unplug the unit.
2.  Rinse collection tank thoroughly.
 2a.  Remove ReadyTools Dial by   
rotating it halfway between “TOOLS” & 
“FLOOR CLEANING.” 
 2b.   Pop out knob by using the opening   
on the back of the tank. Rinse and replace 
knob and collection tank.
3.  Remove tank vent & foam filter (located   
on top of the collection tank) and rinse.
4.  Clean nozzle window by lifting latch   
and removing from machine. Rinse   
under running water. 
5.  When finished, replace nozzle and   
secure with latch.
nOTE: For best results, it is   
recommended that the nozzle   
is cleaned after each use.
6.  Remove lint and hair from red gasket in 
base of unit. (Do not remove gasket)
7.  Replace the collection tank to the base  
of the machine and secure with latches.
5. 6.
2b.
3.2a.
2b.
4.