Bisell Steam and Sweep 57F4 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
57F4 SERIES 220-240V
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
TroubleshootingReplacement Parts
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Additional Accessories
Warranty
Consumer Services10
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Steam & Sweep
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Steam & Sweep. Everything we 
know about floor care went into the design and construction of this 
complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your Steam & Sweep is well made, and we back it with a limited two 
year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicat-
ed Consumer Services department, so, should you ever have a prob-
lem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance.
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 Steam & Sweep.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell 
Chairman, President & 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 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 not leave machine when it is plugged in
■  Do not service machine when it is plugged in
■  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be 
replaced by the manufacturer or its service 
agent in order to avoid a hazard
■  Do not use machine if it has been dropped, 
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water
■  Do not expose to rain, store indoors 
■  Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a 
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around 
sharp corners or edges, run appliance over 
cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces
■  Do not carry the appliance while in use
■  Do not unplug by pulling on cord; unplug 
by grasping plug not the cord
■  Do not handle plug or appliance with wet 
hands
■  Do not put any object into appliance openings, 
use with blocked opening or restrict air flow
■  Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or 
body parts to openings or moving parts
■  Do not pick up hot or burning objects
■  Do not pick up flammable or combustible materi-
als (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use in  
the presence of explosive liquids or vapours
■  Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled  
with vapours given off by oil base paint, paint  
thinner, some moth proofing substances, flam-
mable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours
■  Remove plug from electrical outlet before 
cleaning or maintaining the appliance
■  Do not run appliance over supply cord. A 
hazard may occur if the appliance runs 
over the supply cord ■
 Not intended for use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental 
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl-
edge, unless they have been given supervision 
or instruction concerning use of the appliance 
by a person responsible for their safety
■  Young children should be supervised to ensure 
that they do not play with the appliance
■  Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, 
ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)
■  Do not modify the Earthed plug
■  Do not allow to be used as a toy
■  Do not use for any purpose other than 
described in this User’s Guide
■  Use only manufacturer’s recommended 
attachments
■  Use only cleaning products formulated by 
BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent inter -
nal component damage
■  Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■  Keep appliance on a level surface
■  Turn off all controls before unplugging
■  Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
■  Liquid or steam must not be directed towards 
equipment containing electrical components
■  Pay close attention when working around children
sa Ve tHese   
instRuctions.
ThIS moDEL IS foR hoUSEhoLD USE  
oNLY . 
WaRning:  This appliance must be Earthed.
The symbol  means WARNING: 
Danger of scalding.
Surface may be hot. Avoid contact.
impoRtant foR 
oPERATIoN oN A 220-240 VoLT A.C. 
50/60 hz PoWER SUPPLY oNLY. 
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 car -
rier 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 13 amp 
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Handle
Power   
Cord
Brush Switch
Ready Light Power Switch
Maneuverable 
Swivel Head
Mop Pad Filter Water Tank
Quick Release
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Cord Wrap
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Dirt Bin  
Release Pedal  
						

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Assembly 
Your steam & sweep 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
maneuverable swivel Head
Removable Water tank
1 large phillips Head screw
1 small phillips Head screw
2 mop pads
attach handle to steam & sweep
1. Attach lower body to maneuverable 
swivel head (If your Steam & Sweep 
came with the swivel head already 
assembled to the body, you may skip  
this step).
2. Secure maneuverable swivel head with 
small Phillips head screw. Tighten until 
secure.
3. Slide handle assembly down into lower 
body until it will go no further.
4. Secure the handle by placing the large 
Phillips head screw through the screw 
opening in the lower body and into the 
rear of the handle assembly. Tighten with 
screwdriver until secure.
5. Slide water tank onto lower body by  
lining up vertical glides and gently  
sliding tank into place.
Steam & Sweep assembly is now complete.
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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 blue. To maximize 
performance of the filter, distilled water 
should be used.
Ready light  
The ready light will glow when water has 
been converted to steam and the Steam & 
Sweep is ready to use.
steam on demand trigger  
Press to release steam.
maneuverable swivel head  
Allows you to pick up dust and small 
debris while steam cleaning your floor.  
The maneuverable swivel head gets into 
tight spaces and under cabinets.
Washable mop pads  
Reusable microfiber mop pad is machine 
washable and safe for all hard floor surfaces.
getting ready
1.  The mop pad may have already come 
attached to the swivel head. If not, attach mop 
pad to swivel head using the Velcro strips.
2.  fill the water tank.
a.  Remove the tank by lifting straight up and 
away from the unit.
b.  Unscrew the cap at the bottom of 
the water tank and remove the insert 
assembly.
c.  fill the water tank with water. for best 
results, water should be at room t  
emperature.
Tip :
To prevent damage to the 
machine, do not attempt to use 
your Steam & Sweep without 
water in the tank.
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Operations
getting ready continued
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 will 
illuminate when the Steam & Sweep is 
ready for use.
note: upon first use of the steam 
& sweep or first use of a new filter, 
the pump may make a “knock-
ing” sound while the filter fills 
with water. this sound is normal 
and may last a couple of minutes. 
continue to depress the trigger until 
the knocking sound subsides and 
the unit emits steam. if the sound 
continues, please make sure the 
tanks are firmly secured.”
before you clean
the steam & sweep can be used as a 
sweeper and a steam mop at the same 
time. for best results, use the steam 
& sweep's powerful sweeper to clear 
floor of dust and small debris before 
mopping. 
1. Turn the brush switch to the oN position 
to activate the brush.
2.  To empty the dirt container, turn the power 
off, gently tap the release pedal on the 
swivel head. Lift unit straight up leaving 
bin on floor and empty into a trash can. 
The dirt container may be warm to the 
touch. 
3.  Replace the dirt container by  
pushing it back into the swivel head until 
it snaps back into place.
WaRning:   Steam & Sweep will not 
pick up crayons, marbles, 
and other large objects.
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2d.
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Power SwitchBrush Switch
Dirt Bin  
Release Pedal  
						

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Operations
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 clean-
ing a large floor area. also be sure 
to check the care instructions from 
your flooring manufacturer. 
1. When the ready light illuminates, 
begin cleaning by slowly passing 
over the surface while pressing the 
steam on demand trigger to emit 
steam as needed.
2.  To sanitize an area of your floor, 
(attack invisible germs and bacteria) 
leave the Steam & Sweep over the 
area for a minimum of 15 seconds 
using continuous steam, but no longer 
than 20 seconds. for larger areas, 
overlap swivel head placement.
important:  sanitizing on 
timber floors is not recommend-
ed as prolonged application of 
steam in one area increases the 
risk of damage to the surface 
treatment on timber floors, 
especially in areas with regular 
foot traffic and direct sunlight, 
which will wear down timber 
floor surface treatments making 
it more susceptible to steam 
damage. see caution to   
the right.
3.  When the Steam & Sweep stops 
emitting steam, turn the unit off. 
Simply remove the water tank, refill, 
and continue cleaning.
Power Switch
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WaRning:   Never put descaling 
aromatic, alcoholic, or 
detergent products into 
the steam cleaner, as this 
may damage it or make it 
unsafe for use.
Tip:
The Steam & Sweep may be 
used as both a steam mop and a 
sweeper at the same time.
caution:   
Exercise extreme care when using the 
Steam & Sweep on timber flooring. 
Ensure the Steam & Sweep is thoroughly 
tested in an inconspicuous area prior to 
mopping a large floor area. The Steam 
& Sweep generates hot steam, so when 
depressing the trigger to apply steam, 
ensure the Steam & Sweep is moving 
continuously. The trigger does not need 
to be depressed at all times. Prolonged 
application of steam in one area increases  
the risk of damage to the surface treat-
ment on timber floors. Check with your 
timber floor treatment application special-
ist prior to Steam & Sweep operation. 
Regular foot traffic and direct sunlight will 
wear down timber floor surface treatment 
making it more susceptible to steam dam-
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Maintenance and care
Power Switch
When you’re done
1.  make sure both power switches are in the off 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 cord wrap on side of Steam & 
Sweep.
6.  Wipe all surfaces of Steam & Sweep 
with a soft cloth. Store upright in a 
protected, dry area.
note: if steam output is reduced, 
the nozzle may be blocked.  t o 
remedy, unplug the unit, remove 
the swivel head from the lower 
body and pour vinegar through 
the center tube of the swivel 
head “neck”.  clear the nozzle 
by inserting a paper clip into the 
brass spray tip located in the 
bottom of the lower body.
 
if you fill your steam & sweep cleaner  
with normal tap water, it is essential to  
check the filter and replace it when it  
is no longer effective. change the filter  
when the bright green grains turn blue.  
if the filter is not changed at the appro-
priate time, calcium deposits will accu-
mulate on the heating element, causing  
damage or reduced performance.
t o replace the filter, pull it up and 
away from the steam & sweep. 
using distilled or demineralized 
water will maximize the   
performance of your filter.
t o order a replacement filter, refer 
to the replacement parts section on   
page 10.
caution:   Upright storage of the 
Steam & Sweep with a wet 
mop pad may result in the 
formation of white marks 
on your floor. To remove 
the white marks, clean area 
with vinegar.
Tip:
Using distilled or demineralized 
water will maximize the   
performance of your filter.
Tip :
Be sure to use only a BISSELL 
water filter in your Steam & 
Sweep.
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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.
please do not return this product to the store.             
Replacement parts - BISSELL Steam & Sweep
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Item Part No.  Part Name
1 20P5-E  Water filter
2  203-2246  handle assembly with screw
3   203-2243 Water tank with cap and insert
4  203-2168  Storage hook with screws
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item  part no.  part name
1 
55m3-E  microfiber mop pads – 2 pack
Additional accessories