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USER'S GUIDE
1400 SERIES
Product Registration
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting2
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Replacement Parts
Warranty7
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year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated 
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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 Little Green
®.  
   WARNING: To  
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
■
  Use only BISSELL cleaning products 
intended for use in this machine to   
prevent internal component damage. See 
the Cleaning fluid section of this guide.
■  Do not use for any purpose other than 
described in this User’s Guide. 
■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended 
attachments.
■ Do not expose to rain, store indoors.■ Do not handle Little Green® plug or   
appliance with wet hands.
■  Do not leave Little Green® when it is 
plugged in.
■  Do not put any object into appliance   
openings or use with blocked openings. 
Keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything 
that may reduce air flow.
■  Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers 
or body parts to openings or moving parts.
■ Keep appliance on a level surface.■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.■ Do not carry the appliance while in use.■ Never spray at people or animals.■ Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close 
attention is necessary when used by or 
near children.
■ Do not pick up hot or burning objects, 
such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes.
 
■ Do not pick up flammable or combustible 
materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, 
etc.) or use in the presence of explosive 
liquids or vapor.
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,  
ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.).
■ Do not use appliance in an enclosed space 
filled with vapors given off by oil based thin-
ner, some moth proofing substances, flamma-
ble dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
 
■ 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 use with damaged cord or plug.■ Turn off all controls before unplugging.
■ Unplug from outlet when not in use   
and before conducting maintenance   
and troubleshooting.
■  Do not use Little Green if it has been 
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or 
dropped into water. Have it repaired at 
an Authorized Service Center.
■ Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord. 
Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
■ Always connect to a properly grounded 
outlet; see grounding instructions.
■ Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug.
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING   
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a 
grounded wiring system. If it should malfunc-
tion or break down, grounding provides a 
safe path of least resistance for electrical cur -
rent, reducing the risk of electrical shock. The 
cord for this appliance has an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. 
It must only be plugged into an outlet that is 
properly installed and grounded in accor -
dance with all local codes and ordinances.
 WARNING:Improper connection of the equipment-ground-
ing conductor can result in a risk of   
electrical shock. Check with a qualified   
electrician or service person if you aren’t sure 
if the outlet is properly grounded. DO NOT 
MODIFY THE PLUG. If it will not fit the outlet, 
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified 
electrician. This appliance is designed for 
use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a 
grounding attachment plug that looks like the 
plug in the drawing above. Make certain that 
the appliance is connected to an outlet having 
the same configuration as the plug. No plug 
adapter should be used with this appliance.
This model is for household use only. 
Grounded Outlets
Grounding Pin  
						

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Product view
 Power SwitchFlex Hose Clip
Tank Release 
Latch
Clean Tank/Solution 
PVC free
Flex Hose
 PVC free
Dirty Tank/ 
Collection 
PVC free
Assembly
Assembling your Little Green is a simple 
process. The only thing you will need to 
assemble your cleaner is a Phillips head 
screwdriver
1.  Take the flex hose clip and slide the back plate 
into the opening on the front of the unit. You 
will hear a “snap” when it is locked in place.
2.  Take the flex hose storage bracket and slide 
the lower plate into the opening on the back of 
unit. Make sure the screw holes line up.
3.  Insert screw and tighten with a screwdriver.
4.  Wrap flex hose around unit and place hose   
grip into bracket. Turn bracket latch counter   
clockwise to lock in place.1
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Cleaning fluid 
Keep plenty of genuine 
BISSELL 2X formula on 
hand so you can clean 
whenever it fits your  
schedule. Always use   
genuine BISSELL deep 
cleaning formulas. Non-
BISSELL cleaning solutions 
may harm the machine 
and will void the warranty.
BISSELL 2X 
Little Green 
Portable 
Machine 
Formula 
for Carpet 
Spot & Stain 
CleaningBISSELL 2X 
Pet Stain & 
Odor Portable 
Machine 
Formula 
for Carpet 
Spot & Stain 
Cleaning
Flex Hose 
Storage 
Bracket
Bracket 
Latch
Hose 
Grip Quick Release™ 
Cord Wrap
Power 
Cord
Tough Stain Brush
™ 
 Brush Block Made of   
100% Recycled Plastic
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and 
electric shock due to internal 
component damage, use only 
BISSELL cleaning fluids intended 
for use with the deep cleaner.   
						

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Operations
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Getting ready
1. To fill the clean water/solution tank. 
A.  Remove the tank by lifting it straight 
up and then away from the unit.
B.  Unscrew the black cap at the bottom 
of the clean water/solution tank and 
remove bottle insert.
C.  Measure 4oz. of formula (2 capfulls) 
and pour into tank. Fill the clean water/
solution tank with hot (not boiling) tap 
water to the WATER fill line. Replace 
and tighten black cap. DO NOT BOIL 
OR MICROWAVE WATER.
D.  Replace the clean water/solution tank 
by lining up the vertical guides on the 
left side of the unit with the indentations 
on the clean water/solution tank and 
gently slide it down into position.
2.  Release flex hose by twisting the bracket 
latch clockwise. Unwrap flex hose  
completely from around the unit.
3.  Attach the tough stain brush tool to the spray 
trigger by inserting the tool onto spray trigger 
firmly until the button lock snaps into hole. 
Make certain the tool is securely attached.
4.  Twist the Quick Release cord wrap clockwise 
to unwrap the power cord completely from 
onboard cord storage and plug into 120 Volt 
grounded outlet, as described in Important 
Safety Instructions, page 3.
5.  Press and hold spray trigger—spray will  
start in a few seconds. Raise the tool 
slightly to check for spray. 
Pre-treating
Cleaning effectiveness will be enhanced 
if you pre-treat heavily stained or high-
ly-soiled areas. Here’s how to do it:
1. Hold the cleaning tool just above the surface 
of the carpet or upholstery to be cleaned. 
Press the trigger to release a spray of clean-
ing solution directly onto the soiled area.
2.  Wait 3-5 minutes before cleaning.
WARNING:  Do not use an extension cord with this    
product. The use of an extension cord may  
result in a severe electrical shock, particularly  
if the extension cord does not have an    
electrical rating higher than that of the    
product, OR if the extension cord does not  
have a three-prong grounding plug and  
if the extension cord is not plugged into a  
circuit box with a ground fault circuit    
interrupter. Safety precautions such as    
keeping all connections off the ground and  
dry will not eliminate the danger.
WARNING:   Use only a BISSELL 2X portable machine 
formula in your cleaner. Use of cleaning 
formulas which contain lemon or pine oil 
may damage this appliance and void the 
warranty. Chemical spot cleaners or   
solvent-based soil removers also should 
not be used. These products may react 
with the plastic materials used in your 
cleaner, causing cracking or pitting.
1A 1B
1C 1D
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4 5
Water
Formula
WARNING:   Do not use this product while on any type of ladder. Do not place the product in a 
place where it will be stepped on or kicked while in use. Do not place t\
he product on 
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Operations
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Cleaning with your Little Green
1. Hold the tool approximately 1” above the 
soiled surface. Press the spray trigger to apply 
the cleaning solution to the soiled area.
2.  Using the brush on the tool, gently scrub 
the area to be cleaned.
3.  For thorough cleaning, spray additional 
solution while the brush and suction are 
in contact with the surface.
4.  Apply downward pressure on the tool and 
pull it toward you. The suction will remove 
the dirt and cleaning solution. Continue 
until no more dirt can be removed.
5.  As a final step, use “drying strokes” (by 
not pressing the spray trigger) to remove 
as much liquid/moisture as possible. 
Repeat this step as often as necessary.
After cleaning
1. Unplug power cord from outlet.Note: If a significant amount of for-
mula/water remains, it is all right to 
leave it in the clean water/solution 
tank for your next cleaning task.
2. Empty and rinse the dirty water/collec-
tion tank after each use, OR when dirty 
water reaches the indicated maximum fill 
line. To remove the tank, lift up the dirty 
water/collection tank release latch and 
remove the tank from the unit.
3.  Disconnect the cleaning tool from the 
spray trigger by pushing down on button 
lock and pulling straight off.  
(Do NOT twist tool to remove it)
4.  Once removed from the spray trigger, 
clean tool by rinsing under running water.
5.  Check spray nozzle for accumulated dirt 
or debris. If necessary, clean with soft 
bristle brush.
Machine storage 
1. Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth.
2.  Wrap power cord around the cord wrap 
on the back of the Little Green.
3.  Wrap flex hose around the base of the 
unit and secure the spray trigger.
4.  Store unit in protected, dry area, at   
room temperature (40º to 110ºF).
Maintenance and care
IMPORTANT : Check the manufacturer’s tag before 
cleaning upholstery. “W” or “WS” on the 
tag means you can use your Little Green. 
If tag is coded with an “S” (with diagonal 
strike-through), or says “Dry Clean Only,” 
do not proceed. If manufacturer’s tag is 
missing or not coded, check with your 
furniture dealer.
Tip:
Deep cleaning 
stairs and high-
traffic areas on 
a regular basis 
can prolong 
carpet life.
Tip:
Check upholstery 
stuffing before 
cleaning. Colored 
stuffing may  
bleed through  
the fabric when  
it becomes wet.
Tip:
Before turning off the Little Green, 
suction up clean water to thoroughly 
rinse out the interior of the flex hose. 
Then, lift the cleaning tool and point 
it upwards to drain any remaining 
water into the dirty water/ 
collection tank.
WARNING: Keep spray away from face. Failure 
to do so may result in personal injury.
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Troubleshooting
Reduced spray or no spray
Possible causes  Remedies
1. Spray nozzle clogged  1. Clean spray nozzle
2.  Clean water/solution tank empty  2. Check/fill tank
3.   Clean water/solution tank insert clogged  3.  Clean insert at bottom of clean water/solution tank
4.   Pump needs priming   4.  Gently lift clean water/solution tank while depressing   
    the spray trigger OR gently squeeze clean   
    tank while depressing spray trigger
Deep cleaner won't pick up cleaning solution
Possible causes   Remedies
1. Tank release latch is not closed properly  1. Lift up the tank release latch and press down   
    firmly to make sure it is in place
2.   Poor upholstery/carpet tool position  2.  Reposition upholstery/carpet tool on surface,   
    follow recommended cleaning procedures
3.  Dirty water/collection tank is full  3. Empty dirty water/collection tank
4.  Upholstery/carpet tool brush worn  4. Replace with new brush
5.  Excess solution in flex hose  5. Lift tool and point upwards to allow water in hose  
    to flow into the dirty water/collection tank
6.  Incorrect cleaning formula  6. Use BISSELL 2X compact formulas only
Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed  by an authorized service representative.
Replacement parts - BISSELL Little Green®
Item Part No.  Part Name 1 203-7151   Tough Stain Brush Tool
 2  203-7158   Clean water/Solution Tank (includes cap and insert assembly)
 3   203-7144  Dirty Water/Collection Tank (includes the airstack and float assembly)
 4  203-7169   Quick Release Cord Wrap
 5   203-7150  Vacuum Flex Hose Storage Bracket (includes screw for assembly)
 6  203-7159   Vacuum Flex Hose Clip
 7  203-5014   Bottle Cap & Insert Assembly
CLEANING FORMULAS
 8 79B9   2X Little Green® Formula 32 oz. 
 9  79B9-1   2X Little Green® Formula 16 oz.
10  74R7   2X Pet Odor & Stain Removal® Formula 32 oz.
11  74R7-1   2X Pet Odor & Stain Removal® Formula 16 oz.
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Warranty - BISSELL Little Green® 
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have oth\
er rights which may  vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this\
 warranty or have  
questions regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer Care by E-mail,  
telephone, or regular mail as described below.
Limited One Year Warranty
Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the prod-uct BISSELL will repair or replace (with new or remanufactured componen\
ts or products), at 
BISSELL’s option, free of charge from the date of purchase by the original purch\
aser, for one 
year any defective or malfunctioning part.
See information below on "If your BISSELL product should require service".
This warranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial o\
r rental service. This   
warranty does not apply to fans or routine maintenance components such a\
s filters, belts, or   
brushes. Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, neglect, una\
uthorized repair, or   
any other use not in accordance with the User's Guide is not covered.
 
If your BISSELL product should require service: 
If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about 
your warranty, contact BISSELL Consumer Care.
Website or E-mail:  
www.bissell.com
Or Call:  
BISSELL Consumer Care  
1-800-237-7691  
Monday - Friday 8 am - 10 pm ET  
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm ET 
Or Write:  
BISSELL Homecare, Inc.  
PO Box 3606  
Grand Rapids, MI 49501  
ATTN: Consumer Care
BISSELL 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.
 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or co\
nsequential 
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 
*EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES  
EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY  
ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES  
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE  
LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE  
AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Some states do not allow limitations on  how long an implied  
warranty last so the above limitation may not apply to you.
NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt.  
It provides proof of date of purchase in the event  
of a warranty claim.
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
All rights reserved. Printed in China
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