Bissell 16n53 Manual

U S E R ’ S   G U I D E16N5 SERIES
3Safety Instructions
4Product View
5Assembly
6-9 Operation
10-15 Maintenance and Care
16-17Troubleshooting
18Consumer Services
19Replacement Parts  
and Accessories
20Warranty
HEALTHY HOME
VACUUM™

 
www.sylvane.com  1-800-934-9194 

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Thank you for buying a BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum™ 
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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know about floor 
care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home 
cleaning system. By purchasing this product you are helping BISSELL with our 
commitment to reducing our impact on the environment through an expanding 
range of sustainable design efforts.
Your vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic 
precautions should be observed, including   
the following: 
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Always connect to a polarized outlet (one slot is wider 
than the other). Unplug from outlet when not in use and 
before conducting maintenance. 
    
  WaRNING:
 t o reduce 
the risk of fire, electric shock,   
or injury:
 ■  Do not  modify the polarized plug to fit a 
non-polarized outlet or...

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Product view
Long Reach 
Hose
TurboBrush®
Crevice Tool
Telescoping 
Extension   
Wand
Dirt Container
Headlight
Height 
Adjustment   
Dial
AireTight
® 
HEPA Filter
BrushFurniture Protection 
Guard
Release Button
Carrying Handle
Screen
Brush Window
Fingertip Power 
Control
Fingertip Brush 
On/Off
Combination   
Brush
Handle Release 
Pedal
Quick Release™ 
Cord Wrap
Quick Release
™ 
Cord Wrap Wand Base
Diverter
Foot Hose
Power Cord

 
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tool required:  phillips screwdriver
1.  Slide upper handle into lower handle by 
pushing forward. Insert two long screws into 
the holes marked with arrows and tighten 
both until snug.
2.  Attach hose rack by placing the rack over 
the center back portion of the vacuum. 
Be sure to feed the power cord through 
the hole in the center of the rack. Line up 
both screws holes and use the two smaller 
screws to attach. Tighten both until snug.
3....

Transporting your cleaner
Use the handle on the front to carry the cleaner 
or place the cleaner in the upright position and 
tip back to roll on the rear wheels.
Releasing the power cord
the upper and lower cord wraps rotate to allow 
for quick and easy removal of the power cord.
Fingertip power switch
t he power button is located at the top of the 
vacuum handle. 
t o turn cleaner on, press       button once. 
t o turn cleaner  off, press       button again.
Note:  the rotating brush will not turn on...

Fingertip brush switch
the rotating brush is turned on or off using the 
switch located below the power switch on  the 
top of the handle.  the brush will start rotating 
when the unit is reclined.  the brush should be 
on for most carpeted floors.  you may want to 
turn the brush off for bare floor cleaning or other 
delicate surfaces.
t o turn the brush  oN, press       button once.
t o turn the brush  off, press       button again.
Brush auto shut-off feature
When your cleaner is in the upright...

Using the tools
1 Make sure the cleaner is in the upright 
position.
2.   Remove the hose wand from the wand 
base. This automatically diverts the   
suction to the hose. Unwrap the hose from 
the cleaner.
3.   Use the hose and wand alone or attach 
any of the tools to the end of the hose 
wand.
TurboBrush
Use rotating brush action for small areas such 
as stairs and upholstery.
Note:  press gently when using the 
t urbobrush to gain maximum cleaning. 
t oo much pressure could cause the brush 
to stop...

Emptying the dirt container
Empty the dirt container as soon as the dirt  
reaches the “ full” line on the side of the container.
1.  Press the release button on top of the 
carrying handle to remove the dirt container.
2.  Choose an emptying method. Method #2 is 
recommended for allergy sufferers.
  Method #1 – hold the dirt container over 
trash can and push the emptying button to 
open the bottom (2a). Close the bottom after 
the dirt empties.
  Method #2 – place a plastic bag over the bottom 
of the...

Cleaning the dirt container
additional steps can be taken to clean the dirt 
container as necessary.
1.  Ensure the dirt container has been emptied.
2.  Remove the lower portion by pressing the 
front latch on the upper portion as shown.
3.  Clean the screen with a cloth or soft brush 
to remove dust or debris.
4.  If desired, the lower dirt container may be 
washed in warm water. Make sure it is   
completely dry before reassembling.  Do not 
put in dishwasher.
5.  To reassemble, hold the carry handle...