Bissell 1697m Manual

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Cleaning bare floors
Tilt Handle
Back
Carrying
Bottom Front Edge of
Machine Base
Snap Together
Bare Floor 
Cleaning 
Tool
Handle Release
The Bare Floor Tool provides effective cleaning for
linoleum, vinyl, and tile floors. 
Caution: Do not use on hardwood floors.
1. Use only BISSELL Floor cleaning Formula.
2. Vacuum or sweep thoroughly to pick up loose debris and
pet hair.
3. Remove easily moved furniture from the room, (chairs,
tables, etc).
4. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path.
5. Plan...

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Machine Preparation
1 2. Set up machine following instructions in The Basics
section, pages 5-9. Be sure to thoroughly rinse out any
remaining cleaning solution to prevent slippery linoleum,
vinyl, and tile floors. Use BISSELL floor cleaning
chemical in the SmartMix
®tank.
13. Check ReadyTools™switch - it should be set on 
Floor Cleaning.
14. Choose the SmartMix
®setting to match the cleaning job.
15. Plug into a proper outlet and turn Power Switch ON. 
Bare Floor Cleaning Technique
17. Slowly move...

1. Turn Power switch OFF.
2. Unplug power cord from the outlet and coil around
machine cord wrap.
3. Remove and rinse tools in clean, running water, dry and
replace in tool caddy.
4. Coil flex hose around storage brackets on tool caddy.
5. Remove Tank-in-Tank,
™dispose of dirty water. See The
Basics section, page 8.
6. Rinse out the Tank-in-Tank
™and replace on the machine.
7. Clean out the Flow Indicator Filter each time it is used to
insure best cleaning performance. Unscrew the Flow
Indicator Cap,...

Reduced spray or no spray.
Possible Causes Remedies
Bladder may be empty. Refill tank with hot tap water.
SmartMix
®Bottle may be empty. Fill with BISSELL chemical.
The filter may be clogged. Clean out filter, page 14.
Tanks may not be seated properly. Turn power OFF; remove and reseat tanks.
Pump may have lost prime. Turn power OFF; after 1 minute turn ON and 
depress trigger.
The Pump Belt may be broken. Turn the machine OFF and unplug from the outlet.
To check if a Pump Belt has broken, you will need...

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Dirtlifter®PowerBrush does not turn.
Possible Causes Remedies
The Brush Belt or Pump Belt Turn the machine OFF and unplug from the 
may be broken. outlet. To check if a Brush Belt has broken,
you will need a flat head        screwdriver.
Insert the blade end into the lower slot of the
Belt Access door to release the lower snap. If 
necessary, insert the blade end into the upper
slot to release the upper snap. Examine for 
belt breakage. The Brush Belt should be 
visible, looped around the motor shaft....

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Item Part No. Part Name
1* 010-9201 4” Small Area Tool
2* 603-0910 6” Stair Tool
3* 010-9148Spraying Crevice Tool
4* 010-1185 TurboBrush
™
5* 014-9131Bare Floor Tool
6* 014-9142PreTreat Wand
7* 015-9155 Tough Stain Brush
8 013-0212 Baffle
9 014-0325 Red Float
10 015-9040 Tank Assembly
11 010-6241 Tank Seal
12 014-2987 Tank Lid Assembly 
13 013-4435 Tank Handle
14 014-1782 Tank Drain Cap
15 010-1785 SmartMix
®Bottle
(Includes Cap)
16 010-1795 SmartMix
®Cap Assembly
17 010-1651 Flow Indicator Cap
18...

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About your warranty
One Year Warranty
BISSELL Ltd., or an Authorized BISSELL Service Centre will repair or
replace, free of charge, any part which is defective or malfunctioning
within 1 year of the purchase date, provided that it is used for personal
and not commercial or rental service.
PLEASE CALL, TOLL FREE, 1-800-263-2535 to obtain an
Authorized BISSELL Service Centre in your area.
Terms:
1.Return the unit and/or part with proof of purchase date, to your dealer,
your nearest BISSELL Authorized...