Bissell 1672 Big Green Manual

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Big Green
®
DEEP CLEANER
USER’S GUIDE
1672 SERIES
3
4
5-6
6-11
Maintenance12
Troubleshooting13
Warranty 16
Consumer Services 15
Replacement Parts14 
						

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Big Green®
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Big Green®multi-purpose deep
cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and 
construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your Big Green is well made, and we back it with a limited two-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 Big Green.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer 
						

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use only manufacturer’s recommended  
attachments
Use only cleaning products formulated by 
BISSELL for use in this appliance.
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
Keep appliance on a level surface
Turn off all controls before unplugging
Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord
Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
Pay close attention when working 
around children
WARNING:The Power Cord on this product
contains lead, a chemical known to the State
of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
GROUNDED WHEN IN USE.
Grounding provides a safe path of resistance
for electrical equipment, reducing the risk of
shock should the appliance malfunction. The
cord has an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. This three-prong plug
must only be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING:Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding 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 certainthat the
appliance is connected to an outlet having
the same configuration as the plug. No plug
adapter should be used with this appliance.
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following: Read all
instructions
bef
oreusing your Big Green. Always connect to
a properly grounded outlet. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING:To reduce the risk
of electrical shock,use indoors only.
Always install float before any wet 
cleaning operation.
Do not leave machine when it is plugged in
Do not service machine when it is plugged in
Do not use with damaged cord or plug
Do not use machine if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water
Do not use outdoors 
Do not handle unit with wet hands
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
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands
Do not use without ball and ball cage in place
Do not use without dry filter bag or motor 
filter in place except when wet vacuuming or
deep cleaning
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
materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene,
etc.) or use in the presence of explosive 
liquids or vapor
Do not use appliance in an enclosed space
filled with vapors given off by oil base
paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing
substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapors
Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.)
Do not modify the 3-prong grounded 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 dry filter bag and motor filter when 
dry vacuuming
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin 
						

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Ball Ball CageMotor Filter
Measuring
Cup
Tank Unit
Top Power Unit
Aluminum
Wands
Floor Nozzle Grip/Trigger
Unit
Wand Solution Tube
Small Wand
Clips Vacuum Flex HoseHose with
Threaded
Connectors Large Vacuum 
Flex Hose Clips
Tank Siphon Tube
Casters
Tip:
Finger tighten
threaded outlet
connections. Do
not over tight-
en, or use pliers
or tools to
tighten. 
						

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This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the
most satisfaction from your BISSELL Big Green. You’ll find 
assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions and
pre-cleaning tips, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting
instructions. Please read this Guide thoroughly before assem-
bling your Big Green cleaner.
Pay particular attention to the product diagram, assembly
instructions, and part names. Locate and organize all parts
before assembly. Familiarize yourself with the parts and where
they fit. Following this User’s Guide will greatly enhance your
ability to get the most performance from your BISSELL Big
Green for many years.
Casters.Locate 4 casters inside plastic packaging in
collection tank. Turn tank unit upside down. Insert four
casters and push until they snap into place.
Ball.Place ball on raised area of recovery tank bottom.
NOTE: Ball may have an unusual color due to
recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) used
in its manufacture.
Ball Cage.Position ball cage over ball and press cage
firmly onto raised area.
Motor Filter.Locate motor filter and insert it into cavity
on the underside of the top power unit.
Tank Unit.Flip carrying handle down over filling cavity
on tank unit.
Top Power Unit.Place top power unit on tank unit.
Twist top power unit until it drops into place on
tank unit. Flip up carrying handle to lock units.
Aluminum Wands. Fit bottom wand section into top 
aluminum wand section. Latch button pops through hole
to lock sections together.
NOTE: Wands are identical and interchangeable.
Buttons must be on upper end of wands for
proper assembly. Aluminum wands fit together
snugly.
Floor Nozzle.Fit floor nozzle over bottom wand and
lock with latch button.
Grip/Trigger Unit.Fit grip/trigger unit into top wand
lock with latch button.
How To Use This Guide
How To Put It Together
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Tip:
Several parts are
packed inside
the collection
tank/tank unit.
Separate tank
unit from top
power unit to
find these parts.
Also, match the
number on 
the written
instructions to
the number on
the assembly
picture to better
understand each
assembly step.
Ball Cage
Tank Unit
Top Power Unit
Motor
FilterBall 
9. 
						

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Wand Solution Tube.Connect wand solution tube 
to spray tip on floor nozzle and to cap valve on 
grip/trigger unit.
Small Wand Clips.Secure tube to wand with two small
wand clips.
Vacuum Flex Hose.Connect vacuum flex hose to
grip/trigger unit and lock with latch buttons. Insert vacuum
flex hose into inlet on top power unit and lock in place.
Hose with Threaded Connectors.Attach hose with
threaded connectors to threaded outlet on grip/trigger
unit. Finger tighten only. Press hose into molded slot
under grip/trigger unit. Attach other end to threaded 
outlet on power unit. Finger tighten only.
Vacuum Flex Hose Clips.Hold vacuum flex hose and
hose with threaded connectors together. Snap three
large vacuum flex hose clips in place at three clip bands
on flex hose.
Tank Siphon Tube.Pull up tank siphon tube next to 
filling cavity on tank unit. Insert firmly into opening on
power unit.
Assembly is now complete.
See individual sections for proper usage of all accessories
How To Put It Together Continued
11.
Special Attachments For Every Job
Make sure the power and
tank units are properly aligned
and locked with the carrying
handle before pulling up
siphon tube assembly and
inserting it into power unit.
Wand Solution Tube
Vacuum Flex Hose
Grip/Trigger 
Unit
Cap 
ValveHose with Threaded Connectors
Top Power Unit
Siphon Tube
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For Wet/Deep Cleaning
Small Area Cleaning NozzleBare Floor Attachment
Floor Nozzle Brush
Dry Filter BagDusting Brush
Small Vacuum NozzleCrevice Attachment
For Dry Vacuuming
Dry Floor Nozzle 
						

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Vacuum carpet (see page 10, HOW TO DRY VACUUM).
Decide where to begin — and end — your job. Clean in 
3’ X 4’ sections, starting in areas farthest from exit. Plan
to leave a path open to empty collection tank and
replenish filling cavity.
Carpeting will dry in two to four hours, depending on
carpet style and air circulation in room. A floor fan
speeds drying.
Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.
Replace furniture on damp carpeting by placing waxed
paper under legs until floor dries completely.
Check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS”
on the tag means you can use your Big 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.
If possible, check upholstery stuffing. Colored stuffing
may bleed through fabric when wet.
The Big Green is not recommended for cleaning 
wood floors.
Use only Bissell
®Floor Care cleaning solution on no-wax
floors. Never use Bissell®Carpet Cleaner or other carpet
cleaners on bare floors.
Sweep before starting.
Remove old wax before cleaning.
Leave an exit path.
Allow at least 1/2 hour drying time.
Deep Cleaning Carpet
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Deep Cleaning Upholstery
3.
How To Begin
Tip:
Deep cleaning 
carpeting and
upholstery 
regularly can
reduce dust
and allergens in 
your home.
Cleaning Bare Floors
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Tip:
Always vacuum before you clean. If
possible, move large furniture
aside. But if it’s not possible to
move your furniture, don’t worry 
- your Big Green features a clean-
ing wand that easily maneuvers
under and around furniture. 
						

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Remove dry filter bag from ball cage.
Remove concentrate measuring cup from filling cavity on
side of tank unit.
Pour two gallons of hot tap water (temperature should
not exceed 120° F/48° C) into filling cavityuntil level
reaches bottom of three vertical lines in tank unit.
Shake bottle of BISSELL Carpet Care. Fill measuring lid to
fill line (10 ounces). Empty measuring lid into filling cavity
and replace measuring lid.
Plug power cord into approved grounded outlet.
Pre-treat highly soiled areas: Press on pump/spray
switch, hold floor nozzle 4” - 6” above soiled carpet, and
pull trigger to spray cleaning solution.
Wait 5-10 minutes. Scrub tough stains with floor nozzle
brush.
Turn on pump/spray and vacuum/suction switches. Place
floor nozzle directly on carpet at arm’s length. Pull trigger
to spray cleaning solution while pulling wand toward you.
Repeat, keeping floor nozzle firmly against carpet 
surface. Continue until no more dirt can be removed.
Do not overwet.
Release spray trigger.Vacuum area until no more 
cleaning solution can be removed.
Continue to clean entire carpet, working in 3’ x 4’ sections.
If the machine loses suction, stops spraying and/or motor
noise rises in pitch, empty the tank [see WHEN YOU’RE
DONE, page 9]. Failure to empty tank will damage unit.
If floor nozzle stops spraying, turn off pump immediately
and check cleaning solution level.Never run pump dry.
Pre-treating
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Deep Cleaning
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Getting Ready
How To Deep Clean Carpet
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Tip:
Use only BIS-
SELL Carpet
Care in this
appliance. Use
of cleaning for-
mulas which
contain lemon
or pine oil may 
damage this
appliance and
void warranty.
Tip:
Deep cleaning
stairs and high
traffic areas on 
a regular basis
can prolong 
carpet life.
Vacuum/suction switch
Pump/spray switch
Measuring
Cup
Remove Measuring Cup
From Filling Cavity
Filling Cavity 
						

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Turn off pump/spray and vacuum/suction switches.
Unplug from outlet.
Remove tank siphon tube, flip down carrying handle and
lift top power unit from tank unit.
Carry tank unit to a toilet or sink to empty. With carrying 
handle in one hand, place other hand in gripping slot
under filling cavity on tank unit. Lift and pour to empty.
Make sure ball and ball cage are firmly seated on 
raised area. Replace power unit and lock in place with 
carry handle.
See PUTTING IT AWAY on page 12.
Disconnect wand solution tube and aluminum wands
from grip/trigger unit.
Moisten O-ring at base of cap valve with soapy water.
Align small area cleaning nozzle with cap valve and 
vacuum tube on grip/trigger unit.
Press latch button on vacuum tube and slide small area
cleaning nozzle on until latch button locks in place.
Check manufacturer’s tag and/or test fabric in an 
inconspicuous place.
Turn on vacuum/suction and pump/spray switches.
Depress trigger and pull small area cleaning nozzle 
toward you.
Release trigger and repeat action to extract 
excess moisture.
Repeat until area is clean.
See WHEN YOU’RE DONE, above and PUTTING IT AWAY,
page 12.
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When You’re Done
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How To Clean Upholstery And Small Areas
Getting Ready
5.
Cleaning
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Tip:
Check uphol-
stery stuffing
before cleaning.
Colored stuffing
may bleed
through fabric
when wet.
Pump/spray switch
Vacuum/suction switch
Tip:
To clean upholstery, disconnect
wand solution tube and aluminum
wand from grip/trigger unit.
Moisten O-ring at base of cap 
valve with soapy water. Align the
Small Area Cleaning Nozzle 
with the cap valve and vacuum 
tube on grip/trigger unit, then press
latch button on vacuum 
tube and slide together until latch
button locks in place. 
						

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Attach bare floor attachment to bottom of floor nozzle
with rubber and brush strips facing out. Align front edges
and snap together.
Fill measuring lid twice with Bissell Floor Care and empty
into filling cavity.
Pour two gallons of hot tap water into filling cavity.
Water level should reach the bottom of three vertical
lines in tank unit.
Turn vacuum/suction and pump/spray switches on.
Depress trigger and pull floor nozzle toward you.
Release trigger and repeat action to extract excess moisture.
Disconnect bare floor attachment. Turn off machine, hold
floor nozzle away from you, push bare floor tool off with
thumbs.
See WHEN YOU’RE DONE, page 9 and PUTTING IT AWAY,
page 12.
Make sure tank unit is dry before proceeding.
Check motor filter. Clean if necessary.
Pull dry filter bag over ball cage, catching edge of bag 
over lip at bottom of cage.
Place ball on raised area at bottom of tank unit.
Position ball cage over ball and press firmly onto 
raised area.
Remove two small aluminum wand clips and floor nozzle
from wand.
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How To Clean Bare Floors
Getting Ready
Cleaning
How To Dry Vacuum
Floor Nozzle
Bare Floor 
Attachment Vacuum/suction switch
Pump/spray switch
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6.
Tip:
To clean bare floors, attach
Bare Floor Attachment to
bottom of Floor Nozzle with
the rubber and brush strips
facing out. Align front edges