Bissell 1699 N Manual

Safety Instructions
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ProHeat
™ 
ClearView
®
USER’S GUIDE
1699 SERIES - 120V
8905 SERIES - 120V
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4
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6-17
Routine Maintenance18-20
Troubleshooting21-22
Warranty 24
Replacement Parts23
Consumer Services 22 

Thanks for buying a BISSELL ProHeat™ClearView®
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL ProHeat ClearView heated 
formula deep cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the
design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your ProHeat ClearView 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....

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
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.
Do not point attachment nozzle at people 
or animals.
Keep appliance on a level surface
Turn off all controls before unplugging
Unplug before attaching the Turbo Brush™

Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
Close attention is necessary when used by 
or near...

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SmartMix®
Tank
DirtLifter
®
PowerBrush
Floor Nozzle Window SmartTemp
™
Ready Light
ReadyTools
™
DialLower
Handle
Belt Access DoorFlow Indicator
(Filter Inside)
SmartMix
®
Switch
Flex HosePower Cord
Quick Release Tool Caddy
SmartTemp
™
Switch
Tank-in-
Tank
™
Power 
SwitchTrigger
Upper
Handle
4” Upholstery
Tool Storage
Handle
Release
Tough Stain 
Brush Storage
Hex Nuts
Crevice Tool
Storage
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2.
3.
4.
5.
*All items may not be included with your model. 
More tools are available. To order replacement parts...

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How To Put It Together
How to Use this Guide
This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get
the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL ProHeat
ClearView. You’ll find assembly and operating 
instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance
and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this Guide
thoroughly before assembling your Deep Cleaner.
Pay particular attention to the product diagram, assem-
bly instructions, and part names. Locate and organize all
parts before assembly. Familiarize...

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Special Features of Your BISSELL ProHeat™ClearView®
The BISSELL SmartClean®System
The ProHeat ClearView is a home cleaning system that
automatically mixes hot tap water with the BISSELL
advanced cleaning formula and heats the solution as 
it is applied to the carpet. The combination of heated
cleaning solution, powered brush and suction provide a
safe & effective method of cleaning.
Temperature control automatically heats the cleaning
solution as it is being applied to the carpet (*) to safely
optimize...

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SmartMix Continued
Replace SmartMix concentrate bottle.
Note: If bottle leaks, check for proper 
positioning of o-ring and straw.
Choose the SmartMix setting that fits the cleaning job.
Water Rinse - use for gentle cleaning or for the
final rinse after cleaning.
Normal- automatically provides the best mix of
water and concentrate for most cleaning jobs.
High Traffic- automatically mixes the right amount
of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime
and heavy soil. Note: Residual cleaning materials...

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Tank-in-Tank
Our Tank-in-Tank system is designed with a Bladder inside for
clean water. As you clean, the Bladder will empty. Dirty water
collects in the tank outside the Bladder.
Step on handle release to lay the machine handle 
down out of the way.
Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle. The handle locks the 
lid in place.
Carry it like a bucket to fill at the sink.
Note: You may notice hair and debris deposits on
the carpet that were loosened by the
brushing action (especially with newer
carpets that have...

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When It’s Time to Empty Tank-in-Tank
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2.
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9.
Tip:
Thorough 
vacuuming 
before deep
cleaning will 
prevent early 
clogging of 
lint trap.
Tip:
A special red
float device 
in the tank will
cause the cleaner
to stopremoving
solution from the
carpet and the
motor sound will
rise in pitch to let
you know the
dirty water tank is
full.
Remove the Tank-in-Tank – follow steps 1 and 2 
on page 8.
Carry the Tank-in-Tank, like a bucket, to the sink where you
will dispose of the dirty water....

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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. Flow Indicator does not spin when set to
Tool setting.
This provides above floor cleaning with the flip of a switch. Just
choose the cleaning tool, attach to the flex hose and ProHeat
Clearview is ready to clean...