Bissell 1697m Manual

1697 POWERSTEAMER®
PROTMSERIES
■Assembly
■Operation
■Safety
■Storage
SmartClean
®System pre-treats,
loosens, and lifts out dirt.
■DirtLifter®PowerBrush lifts deep 
down dirt, grooms carpet
■SmartMix®auto-adjusts
formula for every cleaning job
■Tank-in-Tank™is easy to use - 
saves trips to empty and refill
■ReadyTools™instantly converts 
from floor cleaning to tools
User’s Guide
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL POWERSTEAMER®
PRO™Deep Cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went 
into the design and...

■Use only cleaning products formulated by 
BISSELL for use in this appliance
■Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■Use only commercially available floor cleaners
and waxes intended for machine application
■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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Commercial use of this...

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1.2.3.4.
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Slide upper handle onto lower handle.
Feed bundled power cord through tool caddy from
caddy’s flat side.
Align handle holes and tool caddy holes.
Place hex nut into back of tool caddy and hold in
place. Insert bolt from front to back turning into hex
nut until snug. Do not overtighten. Repeat steps 3 and
4 for second bolt and hex nut.Insert 2 screws into lower two holes. 
Turn until snug.
Snap tools into storage on the 
tool caddy.
Wrap power cord and flex hose 
as shown.
*All...

The Power Switch controls power 
to the machine.
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Index
Safety instructions  . . . . . . . . . .2
Product view  . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Putting it together  . . . . . . . . . .4
What comes with your 
POWERSTEAMER
®PRO™ . . . . .4 
The basics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Index  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cleaning carpets  . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cleaning upholstery 
& small areas  . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cleaning bare floors  . . . . .12-13
Maintenance/
Putting it away  . ....

SmartMix®
Provides custom control for each cleaning job.
1. Lift the SmartMix®concentrate bottle up out of the 
machine base.
2. Flip the bottle over so that the valve cap is in an 
upward position.
3. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the bottle to the mark with
BISSELL cleaning solution.
4. Replace the valve cap turning until snug.
5. Replace SmartMix
®concentrate bottle.
6. Choose the SmartMix
®setting that fits the cleaning job.
•Water Only– use for gentle cleaning or for the final
rinse after...

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NOTE: Both the SmartMix®Bottle and
the clean water tank must have liquid in
them in order for the machine to spray. 
If one tank is empty the machine will not
apply either cleaning solution or water
only. If you’re using the WATER ONLY 
setting, fill the SmartMix
®Bottle with
water also.
Tilt Handle
Back
Handle Release
Lift and
Carry
WARNING:Use only 
BISSELL cleaning formulas in your
POWERSTEAMER
®PRO.™
Use of cleaning formulas which 
contain lemon or pine oil may 
damage this appliance and void...

Tighten
Release
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4. Set the tank down and rotate the handle forward to
unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside.
5. Find the mouth of the bladder and fill to the bottom of the
neck with hottap water.
NOTE: Fill the Bladder with water only.
6. Replace the tank lid matching the lid and tank edges.
Handle must be in forward position to reinstall.
7. Rotate the handle to the carrying position to re-latch 
the lid.
8. Replace tank in machine base, seating firmly in place.
9. Rotate handle back down to...

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Tip:
A special red
float device in
the tank will
cause the 
cleaner to 
stop removing
solution from
the carpet and
the motor sound
will rise in pitch
to let you know
the dirty water
tank is full.
The Flow Indicator
This is located on the machine base. It spins when the trigger
is pressed to indicate that the machine is applying cleaning
solution to the floor. It will stop spinning to indicate that the
SmartMix
®Bottle or bladder needs to be refilled, or when 
the trigger is released.
ReadyTools™Switch...

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1. Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.
2. Remove easily moved furniture from the room (chairs,
lamps, coffee tables, etc).
3. Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair
before using the POWERSTEAMER
®PRO.™
4. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It is best to
begin cleaning in the corner farthest from your exit.
Machine Preparation
5. Set up the machine following instructions in 
The Basicssection, pages 5-9.
6.
Use only BISSELL cleaning formula in the SmartMix®tank.
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How to clean upholstery and small areas
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Manufacturer’s Tag
Tip:
Deep cleaning 
carpeting and
upholstery 
regularly can
reduce dust and
allergens in 
your home.
Tip:
Try pre-treating
stairs or entry
ways with 
BISSELL
PROStrength
Tough Stain
PreCleaner.
™
Then deep 
clean with the
SmartMix
®
dial set on 
High Traffic.
Important - Check Upholstery Tags:
1. Check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS”
on the tag means you can use your...