Bisell Steam and Sweep 42A8E User Manual

Includes 2 Microfibre Mop Pads with Microban™  
Antibacterial Protection
2Thank You
USER'S GUIDE
42A8-E SERIES 220-240V
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
TroubleshootingReplacement Parts
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Additional Accessories
Warranty
Consumer Care10
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Steam&Sweep Hard Floor Cleaner
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Steam&Sweep Hard Floor Cleaner. 
Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction 
of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your Steam&Sweep Hard Floor Cleaner is well made, and we back it with a 
limited two year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, 
dedicated Consumer Care department, so, should you ever have a  
problem, you’ll receive...

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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 steam&sWeep.
 Always connect to a properly Earthed outlet. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before 
conducting maintenance or troubleshooting. 
    W aRnIng: to  
reduce the risk of fire, electric 
shock, or injury:
■  Use indoors only
■  Do not immerse
■  Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning 
process
■  Do...

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Handle
Power   
Cord
Brush 
Switch
Ready 
Light Power 
Switch
Manoeuvrable 
Swivel Head Filter Water 
Tank
Quick 
Release
™ 
 
Cord 
Wrap
Product view
Dirt Bin  
Release Pedal
Includes 2 Microfibre Mop Pads  with Microban™  
Antibacterial Protection
Bacteria Build-Up on Non-Microban  (left) vs. Microban Mop Pad (right)
In between uses, bacteria can quickly 
multiply in number on an unprotected 
steam mop pad. Microban®  
antibacterial protection helps prevent   
the growth of 99.9% of...

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Assembly 
Your Steam&Sweep hard floor Cleaner 
assembles quickly and easily. The only  
tool you will need for assembly is a Phillips 
head screwdriver.
Your steam&sweep is packaged  
with the following items:
Handle assembly
lower body with Water purification 
system
manoeuvrable swivel Head
Removable Water t ank
1 large phillips Head screw
1 small phillips Head screw
2 mop pads
attach handle to steam&sweep 
Hard floor cleaner
1. Attach lower body to manoeuvrable 
swivel head (If your...

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Operations
special features
Removable water tank The water tank is located on the back of 
the Steam&Sweep.  It can be refilled with 
water any time during use. Distilled or 
demineralized water is recommended in 
place of tap water. 
do not use chemicals with your 
steam&sweep.
Water purification system  This filter removes minerals and other 
impurities from tap water, preventing 
water deposits from damaging your 
Steam&Sweep. It should be replaced 
when the bright green grains turn...

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Operations
c. fill the water tank with water. for  
best results, water should be at room 
temperature.
d.  Replace the insert assembly and cap, 
tighten until snug.
e.  Replace the water tank by lining up 
the vertical guides and gently sliding it 
back into place.
3.  Twist the quick release cord wrap  
clockwise to unwrap the power cord  
completely, make sure both switches are 
in the "off" position and plug it into a 
proper outlet.
4.  Turn power button on. The ready light...

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Operations
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steam cleaning hard floors
Your Steam&Sweep is designed to clean 
hard flooring such as ceramic tile, vinyl, 
marble, stone and sealed hard wood 
floors. Use of your Steam&Sweep on 
waxed or some unwaxed floors may 
result in a diminished glossiness. The 
Steam&Sweep is not for use on unsealed 
wood floors. Ensure that the Steam&Sweep 
is throughly tested in an inconspicuous 
area prior to cleaning a large floor area. 
Also be sure to check the care instructions 
from your...

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Maintenance and care
When you’re done
1. Make sure both power switches are 
in the off (o)position. Unplug power 
cord from outlet.
2.  Carefully remove mop pad from 
swivel head, as mop pad and lower 
assembly will be hot.
3.  Any water remaining in the water 
tank should be emptied prior to 
machine storage.
4.  Mop pad can be machine washed in 
warm water with mild detergent. Do 
not use bleach or fabric softeners. for 
best results, air dry.
5.  Wrap power cord around quick 
release...

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Troubleshooting
10Reduced steam or no steam 
possible causes 
Remedies
1. Water tank is empty  1.  fill water tank
2.  Depleted water filter  2. Replace filter
3.  Blocked steam nozzle  3. Refer to note in the middle of page 9.
other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be   
performed by an authorized service representative.
thank you for selecting a bIssell product.note: there are no serviceable parts in the upper housing of this product.
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