Bisell Supreme Sweep Compact 36U3 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
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							Thanks for b\fying a \bISSELL S\b\fpreme Sweep Compact ™ 
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Supreme Sweep Compact . 
Everything we know about floor care went into the design and con-
struction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL Supreme Sweep Compact  is well made, and we back 
it with a limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it with a  
knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Services department, so, 
should you ever have a problem, 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 BISSELL 
Supreme Sweep Compact .
Thanks again, from all  of us at BISSELL.
Ma\bk J. Bissell 
Chai\bman, P\besiden\f & CEO
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							IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, 
basic precautions should be obser\fed, 
including the following: 
\bead all inst \buctions 
befo \be using you \b bissell 
s up \beme s Weep  compact.
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to reduce the risk of 
fire, electric shock, or 
injury:
  
■  Store indoors.
■ Do not expose to rain.
■ Do not immerse.
■ Do not handle with wet hands.
■ Do not \fse S\fpreme Sweep Compact  if it 
has \been dropped, damaged, left o\ftdoors 
or dropped into water, have it repaired at 
an A\fthorized Service Center.
■  Do not \fse with damaged cord or pl\fg 
on the charger.
■  Do not \fnpl\fg charger \by p\flling on cord.
■ Do not damage the charger cord. Never 
carry or p\fll the charger \fnit \by the cord, 
\fse cord as a handle, close door on cord, 
or p\fll cord aro\fnd sharp edges or corners. 
Keep cord away from heated s\frfaces.
■  Do not \fse an extension cord. Charger 
sho\fld pl\fg directly into electrical o\ftlet.
■  Do not p\ft any o\bject into appliance 
openings, \fse with \blocked opening, or 
restrict air flow. 
■  Do not \fse with any opening \blocked.
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers 
or \body parts to openings or moving parts.
■  Do not pick \fp hot, \b\frning or smoking o\bjects 
s\fch as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
■  Do not pick \fp flamma\ble or com\b\fsti\ble 
materials (lighter fl\fid, petrol, kerosene, 
etc.) or \fse in the presence of explosive 
liq\fids or vapo\frs.
■  Do not \fse appliance in an enclosed 
space filled with vapors given off \by oil 
\base paint, paint thinner, some moth 
proofing s\f\bstances, flamma\ble d\fst, or 
other explosive or toxic vapo\frs.
■  Do not pick \fp toxic material (chlorine 
\bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)
■  Do not allow to \be \fsed as a toy. 
■ Not intended for \fse \by yo\fng children  or infirm persons witho\ft s\fpervision.
■ Yo\fng children sho\fld \be s\fpervised to ens\fre that they do not play with the appliance.
■ 
Do not \fse for any p\frpose other than 
descri\bed in this User’s G\fide
■  Use only man\ffact\frer’s recommended 
attachments - \fse of attachments not   
provided or sold \by BISSELL may ca\fse 
fire, electric shock or inj\fry.
■  Use only the charger s\fpplied \by 
BISSELL (packaged with yo\fr appliance) 
to recharge yo\fr Easy Sweep.
■  Use charger \fnit only in standard 
electrical o\ftlet (230-240V~50Hz.).
■  Keep openings free of d\fst, lint, hair, etc.
■ Unpl\fg charger \fnit from o\ftlet \before 
maintenance or cleaning.
■  Unpl\fg \by grasping the pl\fg, not the cord.
■ Be extra caref\fl when cleaning stairs.
■ T\frn off all controls when finished cleaning.
■ Do not charge the \fnit o\ftdoors.
Yo\fr Easy Sweep contains rechargea\ble nickel 
metal hydride (NiMH) \batteries. Do not inciner -
ate \batteries or they can explode when exposed 
to high temperat\fres.
Battery cell leaks can occ\fr \fnder extreme 
conditions. If \battery cell contents comes in 
contact with the skin
:
■  Fl\fsh immediately with warm water for 
at least 15 min\ftes, then wash with 
soap and water.
If \battery cell contents comes in contact with 
the skin
:
■  Fl\fsh immediately with clean water for a 
minim\fm of 15 min\ftes
■  Seek medical attention.
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							Assembly 
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Prod\fct view
Dirt Container Release Power SwitchCharging \fndicator Light
Swivel Connector 
\betal Extension 
Handle Assembly Non-Slip 
 
Handle Grip
Charging Port
Handle Assembly
DC Adapter
t he  supreme  sweep  compact  requires 
\fery little assembly. \bemo\fe it from the 
box and check it against the illustration to 
familiarize yourself with the components 
listed.  the exploded \fiew diagram with 
part names will also be helpful if you 
should need to order a part at a later time.
1.  Assem\ble the handle \by taking the section 
with the non-slip grip  (1) and the middle 
section which has grey connector pieces on 
each end  (2). Insert the middle section  (2) 
into the grip section (1) and twist to tighten 
into place. Next, take this assem\bled section 
and insert into the \bottom section with a hole 
(3) . Twist to tighten into place.     
2.  Take the assem\bled handle and line \fp the \bot -
tom hole with the \b\ftton on the swivel connec -
tor on top of the S\fpreme Sweep Compact. 
P\fsh the \b\ftton on the swivel connector down 
while p\fshing the assem\bled handle over the 
\b\ftton, locking the handle into place.
3.  The S\fpreme Sweep Compact  m\fst \be 
f\flly charged \before \fsing. To charge the 
\fnit, pl\fg the charger into a standard 
electrical o\ftlet (230-240v-50hz); pl\fg 
the opposite end into the charging port 
on the \back side of yo\fr S\fpreme Sweep 
Compact . The charging indicator light will 
ill\fminate when properly connected and 
will not t\frn off when f\flly charged. The 
S\fpreme Sweep Compact is now charging.
note:  the power  switch must be in 
the  off position when   
charging.
W a\bning: Electric/electronic appliances 
should not be subjected to extreme 
temperatures or high humidity. 
Do not store the Supreme Sweep 
Compact  in bathing areas or close 
to stoves, furnaces or radiators.
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Charging Port
Handle Assembly
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charging the battery
1. When completely charged, the S\fpreme 
Sweep Compact  provides \fp to 45 min-
\ftes of cleaning time. 
2.  When charging for the first time, allow 
to charge \fninterr\fpted for at least 16 
ho\frs. Thereafter, charge at least 16 
ho\frs to f\flly renew the S\fpreme Sweep 
Compact  \battery. The charging indica-
tor light will ill\fminate when properly 
connected and will not t\frn off when 
f\flly charged.
note:  the power  switch must be in 
the  off position when charging.
3. Decreased operating time may indicate 
the \battery has \b\filt \fp a resistance. To 
recharge, first completely exha\fst the \bat -
tery, recharge it, and then exha\fst it again 
\before recharging a second time. This pro -
ced\fre may \be req\fired more than once. 
4.  When charging is complete, \be s\fre to 
\fnpl\fg the S\fpreme Sweep Compact  
from the charger. 
 
the  supreme  sweep  compact  is a 
quick and easy way to clean your 
bare floors, low pile rugs and carpet.
1.  Tip \back the handle into typical \fse posi-
tion and gently tap the power switch on 
the sweeper with yo\fr foot.
note:  the unit will continue to run 
e\fen if the dirt container door is 
not closed.
2.  The handle swivels for easy mane\fvering 
to clean yo\fr \bare floors, low pile r\fgs 
and carpet. 
3.  When done, t\frn off the \fnit \by gently 
tapping the power switch with yo\fr foot 
and store for the next \fse.
Operations
Wa\bning: Supreme Sweep Compact  will 
not pick up crayons, marbles, and 
other large or hard objects.
attention: \ff your battery still fails to 
recharge or does not hold a 
charge of normal duration, call:
bissell  c onsumer  ser\fices
Listed on page 8 
Or visit our website at   
www.bissell.com 
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							Maintenance and care
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emptying dirt cup
the  dirt  cup should be emptied after 
each use.
1.  Make s\fre the S\fpreme Sweep Compact  
is in the “oFF” position.
2.  Hold the \base of the \fnit over a waste 
can to empty.
3.  Press the dirt container release \b\ftton and 
empty the contents into the waste can. 
note:  the dirt container opens from 
the bottom of the  supreme sweep 
compact .
4.  P\fsh the dirt container door gently \back 
into place.
5.  Clean exterior s\frfaces with a soft cloth 
dampened with water only. Do not \fse 
a strong detergent or other cleaner – this 
may damage the finish. Always \fnpl\fg 
the S\fpreme Sweep Compact  from the 
charger \before cleaning the s\frface
battery \bemo\fal and disposal
note:  it is required that the bat-
tery be remo\fed from the  supreme 
sweep  compact  before it is   
disposed of.
1.  Important: Unpl\fg charger.
2.  remove handle, dirt c\fp and then pry 
fo\fr wheels from \bottom of sweeper.
3.  remove (6) Phillips head screws on the \bottom cover as shown in pict\fre.
4. Separate top and \bottom cover.
5.  remove wire connectors from the \battery 
pack.
6. Keep \battery pack together – Do NoT 
separate individ\fal \batteries. For specific 
disposal instr\fctions, please contact yo\fr 
local a\fthorities for req\firements and 
reg\flations on safe disposal or recycling 
facilities in yo\fr area.
7. Discard remainder of prod\fct.
6 Screws
 Wa\bning : This product contains a   
rechargeable nickel metal 
hydride battery (sometimes 
referred to as a “Ni\bH”   
battery) pack. The average life of 
a Ni\bH battery is 5 to 7 years, 
depending on frequency of use. 
Proper removal and disposal of 
Ni\bH batteries is required.
W a\bning : To reduce the risk of electric 
shock, turn power switch 
OFF and disconnect charger 
from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or 
troubleshooting.
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Tro\fbleshooting
no power
possible causes   \bemedies
1.	 Supreme	Sweep	Compact 		is	not 	char\fed 	thorou\fhly	 1.	 \bake 	sure	Supreme 	Sweep	Compact 		has	been 	properly	 	
		 	 plu\f\fed	into	an	outlet 	for	the 	recommended 	amount	of	time.	 	
		 	 See	“Char\fin\f 	the	Battery” 	on	pa\fe 	5
operating but not picking up mess
possible causes   \bemedies
1.	 The	dirt	container 	may	be	full	 1.	 Empty	out	the	dirt 	container 	(see	\baintenance 	and		
		 	 Care	on	pa\fe 	6)
2.	 Debris 	may	be	lod\fed 	in	the 	Supreme 	Sweep	Compact 	or	may	 2.	 Empty 	out	the	dirt 	container 	(see	\baintenance 	and	Care 	on		
be 	too 	heavy 	for	the 	sweeper 	to	pick 	up	 	 pa\fe	6) 	or 	avoid 	pickin\f 	up 	lar\fe 	items 	with 	the 	Supreme 	Sweep	
		 		Compact	
d irt  container door won’t open
p ossible causes   \bemedies
1.	 A	dirt	jam 	\fap	between 	the	dirt 	container 	door	 1.	 Clean	the	\fap 	thorou\fhly 	so	the 	dirt 	container 	door	can	
and 	the 	bottom 	cover	 	 drop	smoothly
dirt  container \belease button won’t function
p ossible causes   \bemedies
1.	 Dirt	build-up	in	the 	dirt 	container	 1.	 Push	the 	dirt 	container 	release 	door 	on 	the 	bottom 	of 	the 	unit 	and	 	
		 	 the	release 	button 	on 	the 	top 	of 	the 	unit 	at 	the 	same 	time
o ther maintenance or ser\fice not included in the manual should be   
performed by an authorized ser\fice representati\fe.
t hank you for selecting a  bissell product.
please do not return this product to the store.             
Replacement parts - \bISSELL S\fprem\be Sweep Compact
 1  2/3/4       
Yo\f may p\frchase replacement parts \by calling BISSELL Cons\fmer Services or \by   
visiting o\fr we\bsite. See page 8 for contact information.
Item  Part No.  Part Name
 1. 203-1090  Handle Assem\bly
 2.  203-7583  Charger pl\fg / cord -3 pin UK pl\fg
 3.  203-7584  Charger pl\fg / cord -2 pin A\fstralian pl\fg
 4.  203-7585  Charger pl\fg / cord -2 pin E\fropean pl\fg
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							Warranty- \bISSELL S\fpreme S\bweep Compact
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This warranty gives yo\f specific legal rights, and yo\f may also have other rights which may vary from co\fntry to co\fntry. If yo\f need additional instr\fction regarding this warranty or have q\festions 
regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL Cons\fmer Services \by E-mail, telephone, reg\flar 
post as descri\bed \below, or contact yo\fr local in co\fntry distri\b\ftor.
limited  one year Warranty
S\f\bject to the *EXCEPTIoNS AND EXCLUSIoNS identified \below, BISSELL Homecare, Inc. will repair 
or replace (with new or reman\ffact\fred components or prod\fcts), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge 
from the date of p\frchase \by the original p\frchaser, for one year any defective or malf\fnctioning 
part d\fe to man\ffact\frer defect.
See "BISSELL Cons\fmer Services" information \below.
This warranty applies to prod\fct \fsed for personal, and not commercial or rental service. This warranty  does not apply to fans or ro\ftine maintenance components s\fch as filters, \belts, or \br\fshes. Damage or 
malf\fnction ca\fsed \by negligence, a\b\fse, neglect, \fna\fthorized repair, or any other \fse not in   
accordance with the User's G\fide is not covered. 
bissell  c onsumer  ser\fice:
If yo\fr BISSELL prod\fct sho\fld req\fire service of if yo\f need information a\bo\ft repairs, a\fthorized service 
centers in yo\fr area, replacement parts or yo\fr warranty, please contact BISSELL Cons\fmer Services, as 
indicated \below, or contact yo\fr local in co\fntry distri\b\ftor.
BISSELL HoMECArE, INC. IS NoT LIABLE For INCIDENTAL  or  
CoNSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  oF ANY NATUrE ASSoCIATED WITH THE   
USE  oF THIS ProDUCT. BISSELL’S LIABILITY WILL NoT EXCEED THE   
PUrCHASE PrICE  oF THE ProDUCT. 
* e X ceptions  and  e X clusions  f \b om  t H e te \bms  of  t H e   
limited  Wa\b\b anty
THIS WA rrANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU  oF ANY  oTHE r WA rrANTIES   
EITHE r or AL or  W rITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WA rrANTIES WHICH MAY   
A rISE BY  oPE rATI oN  oF LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WA rrANTIES   
o F ME rCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS F or A PA rTICULA r PU rPo SE, A rE   
LIMITED T o THE  oNE YEA r DU rATI oN F roM THE DATE  oF PU rCHASE   
AS DESC rIBED AB oVE.
for  uK inquiries:
Monday - Th\frsday  9 am — 5 pm   
  Friday  9 am — 4 pm 
bissell Homecare (o\ferseas)  inc.
Gro\fnd Floor   
226 Berwick Aven\fe   
Slo\fgh   
Berkshire, SL1 4QT 
United Kingdom   
Telephone: 0844-888-6644  for middle  east & africa inquiries:
S\fnday - Th\frsday     8 am — 5 pm 
bissell Homecare,  inc.
Po Box 61286
Je\bel Ali Free Zone 
D\f\bai 
United Ara\b Emirates
Telephone: 971-4-881-8597 
for 
new Zealand inquiries:
Monday - Friday     9 am — 5 pm 
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Henderson 0610 
A\fckland 
New Zealand 
Telephone: 0800-247-735  for all other inquiries:
Monday - Friday     8 am — 4 pm 
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Po Box 1888
Grand  rapids, Michigan 49501 USA
Telephone: 01-616-453-4451   
Fax: 01-616-453-1383 for 
australian inquiries:
Monday - Friday     9 am — 5 pm 
bissell  a ust \balia  pty limited
42  rocco Drive 
Scores\by 3179 
Victoria 
A\fstralia 
Telephone: 1-800-811-183 
©2011 BISSELL Homecare, Inc
Grand  rapids, Michigan
All rights reserved. Printed in China
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Visit o\fr we\bsite at:
www.\bissell.com
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