Bissell 1770-1 Manual

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Product View
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Consumer Services
Replacement Parts
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Additional Accessories
Warranty
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U S E R ’ S   G U I D E
1770, 1970, 2080, 2090 SERIES 
QuickSteamer® 
						

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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL QuickSteamer lightweight deep cleaner. 
Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction 
of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your QuickSteamer 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.
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 QuickSteamer.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Thanks for buying a BISSELL QuickSteamer®
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precau-tions should be observed, including the following: 
Read all instructions before using your QUICKSTEAMER® 
  WARNING: To reduce the risk 
of fire, electric shock, or injury:
■ Do not immerse. ■ Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process. ■ Always connect to a properly grounded outlet.See Grounding Instructions.■ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting. ■ 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.■ If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired at an authorized Service Center.■ Do not expose to rain. Store indoors. ■ 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. Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.■ Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.■ 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 thin-ner, 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 only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.■ Use only cleaning products formulated by   BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent  internal component damage. See the Cleaning Fluid section of this guide.■ Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.■ Keep appliance on a level surface.■ Turn off all controls before unplugging.■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■ Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Commercial use of this unit voids the  manufacturer’s warranty.
GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a grounded wiring system. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safe path of least resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. It 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 certain that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No plug adapter should be used with this appliance.
GroundedOutlets
Grounding Pin 
						

							Cleaning fluid 
Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL 2X Fiber Cleansing Formula™ on hand so you can clean and protect whenever it fits your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL deep cleaning formulas.  Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions may harm the machine and will void the warranty.
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Spray Trigger
Solution Tank
Large Easy Rolling Wheels
Power Switch
Detent Lever
Quick Release Cord Wrap™Power Cord
Lower Cord Wrap
Handle Assembly
Upper Body
Lower BodyVent Cover (Containing Foam Filter)
Collection TankCollection Tank Latch
Removable Nozzle
Product View
BISSELL 2X Fiber  Cleansing Formula™ with Scotchgard Protection
BISSELL 2X Multi-Allergen Removal™ Formula with Scotchgard™ Protection
BISSELL  2X Pet Stain and Odor Removal™ Formula with Scotchgard™ Protection
BISSELL  2X Natural Orange Extract Formula with Scotchgard™ Protection
BISSELL  2X Hard  Floor Solutions™ Formula
BISSELL Tough Stain PreCleaner™
BISSELL 2X Lavendar Essence Formula with Scotchgard™ Protection
BISSELL  2X Professional Deep Cleaning Formula with Scotchgard™ Protection
WARNING:  To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock due to internal component damage, use only BISSELL cleaning fluids intended for use with the deep cleaner. Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions may harm the machine and void the warranty. 
						

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1. Slide upper body into lower body. 
2. Secure with screws.
3. Slide handle assembly down into upper body until it will go no further. Align screw slots.
4. Secure with screw.
5. Place solution tank on back of unit.
Before you clean
1. Remove easily moved furniture (chairs, lamps, coffee/cocktail tables, etc.) from room if needed.
2. Vacuum carpet thoroughly.
3. Decide where to begin. Plan to leave a path open to empty soiled water and refill cleaner.
Note: Carpeting will dry in three to four hours, depending on carpet style and  air circulation in room. A floor fan  speeds drying
Fill the tank
1. Remove the solution tank by lifting it straight up, then away from the lower body.
2. Unscrew the black cap at the bottom of the solution tank.
3. Fill to the FORMULA line with BISSELL 2X Fiber Cleansing formula. Fill the rest of the tank with hot (not boiling) tap water to the water fill line. Replace and tighten the black cap.  
4. Place solution tank on lower body.
5. Rotate Quick Release Cord Wrap™ to release the power cord and plug into an outlet.
Pre-Treating
Pre-treat stubborn stains and highly soiled  carpet in hallways and other high-traffic areas.
1. Generously spray BISSELL Tough Stain pre-cleaner evenly over soiled area. DO NOT OVERWET CARPET 
2. Wait 3-5 minutes before deep cleaning.
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4.Operation
Tip:
Always vacuum 
thoroughly before 
you deep clean. 
If possible, move 
large furniture to an 
area you will not be 
cleaning.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only 
BISSELL advanced cleaning formulas 
for deep cleaning machines. Use 
of cleaning formulas that contain 
lemon or pine oil may damage 
this appliance and void warranty. 
Chemical spot cleaners or solvent-
based soil removers should not be 
used. These products may react 
with the plastic materials used in 
your QuickSteamer, causing  
cracking or pitting.
2.
Tip:
Deep cleaning spots, 
spills and high traffic 
areas on a regular 
basis can prolong  
carpet life. 
						

							Operation
Carpet cleaning
 1. With your foot, press the red power switch [located in foot of unit] ON .
2.  With foot, press the detent lever on left side of lower body.
3. Depress spray trigger to spray cleaning solution. Do not overwet.
4. To suction up water, repeat motion over same area without pressing trigger.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no more dirt can be removed.
6. Continue to clean entire carpet, working in 3’ x 4’ sections.
7. Empty the collection tank when dirty water reaches the full line, or when the solution tank is empty. 
8. If floor nozzle stops spraying, turn power switch OFF and check water and cleaning solution levels. Refill if needed.
To empty the collection tank
1. Turn power switch OFF and unplug power cord from outlet.
2. Remove and empty collection tank.
a. Release collection tank latches [1 each side] by pulling up from bottom of latch and then out. 
b. Carefully remove collection tank from lower body by lifting handle. 
c. Carry collection tank to a toilet or sink. To empty, pour out contents  using opening at back of tank.
d. Rinse collection tank thoroughly. 
e. Remove lint and hair from red gasket in base of unit. (Do not remove gasket)
3. Clean nozzle window by lifting latch and removing from machine. Rinse under running water. When finished replace nozzle and secure with latch.
4. Replace collection tank on lower body and secure with latches.
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Tip:
It is recommended  
that every time your 
solution tank needs 
refilling, that you empty 
the contents of the 
collection tank. If the 
collection tank gets too 
full, you may begin to 
see foam spitting out 
of the vent cover. If this 
happens empty the  
collection tank.
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							Hard floor cleaning  
(included on select models only)
1. Remove the collection tank (refer to steps 2a and b in the "To empty the collection tank" section on page 6)A. For 1770/1970 series it is necessary to remove the cross action brush first.  Using your thumbs squeeze the 2 grey tabs towards the outside of the unit. Push down at the same time and release  the cross action brush.
2. Attach the hard floor tool by hooking it into the front of the removable nozzle and swinging it down until the tabs pop into place.
3. Replace the collection tank. Be sure to attach the two latches.
4. Fill solution tank with BISSELL 2X Hard Floor Solutions™ to FORMULA fill line. Fill the rest of the tank with hot (not boiling) tap water to the WATER fill line. Replace and tighten the black cap.
5. Follow steps 1-8 in "Carpet Cleaning" section above.
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2.
1770/1970 series
2080/2090 series
Operation
OR
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire and electric 
shock- when cleaning a hard floor, 
the BISSELL hard floor tool 203-5637 
(models 1770 & 1970) / 203-5639 
(models 2080 & 2090) must be 
used and it must only be used with 
BISSELL Hard Floor Solutions or 
BISSELL 2X Hard Floor Solutions 
cleaning fluid intended for use with 
this appliance. 
						

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION:  Do not store unit where freezing may occur. Damage to internal components may result.
WARNING:  To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and/or  electrical shock, turn power switch OFF and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Machine storage
1. Wrap power cord around Quick Release Cord Wrap™ on side of QuickSteamer®.
2. Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth. Store cleaner upright in a protected, dry area.NOTE: You may have cleaning solution  remaining in the clean/solution tank. You may store your QuickSteamer this way for the next cleaning task, but never keep soiled solution in the collection tank.
To install the replacement brush belt
*QuickSteamer PowerBrush models only
1. Turn the machine off and unplug from wall outlet.
2. Remove solution and collection tanks.
3. Lie machine down to access the bottom of the machine.
4. With a Phillips head screwdriver,      unscrew the brush cover and remove.
5. Remove the brush end cap and remove belt from brush.
6. Brush can now be removed.
7. Belt can be removed by sliding off the motor pulley.
8. Clean or replace belt. Attach belt to motor pulley and brush, insert brush into right side end cap.
9. Reattach the left end cap and slide brush back into place.
10. Replace the brush cover and screw into place.                 
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Brush Cover 
						

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Troubleshooting
Reduced spray or no spray
Possible Cause Remedy
1.  Clean tank empty 1.  Refill tank with water        and formula
2.  Lint screen on solution tank cap clogged 2.  Soak solution tank cap in warm        water and then rinse under         running water
Deep cleaner not picking up cleaning solution
Possible Cause Remedy
1.  Collection tank not aligned/secured 1.  Check tank proper alignment        and secure with side latches
2. Dirty tank full 2. Empty tank
3.  Removable nozzle installed improperly   3.  Align four "hooks" into bottom        first, then snap into place on top
4.  Removable nozzle full of debris 4.  Remove nozzle and rinse under        running water
5.  Red lint screen under collection tank clogged 5.  Remove debris from lint screen
Other Maintenance or Service not included above should be performed by  
an authorized service representative.
Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product.
Please do not return this product to the store
For any questions or concerns, BISSELL is happy to be of service.  
Contact us directly at 1-800-237-7691. 
						

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For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call:
BISSELL Consumer Services 
1-800-237-7691 
Monday - Friday   8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET
Saturday   9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET
Or write:
BISSELL HOMECARE, INC
PO Box 3606
Grand Rapids  MI 49501
ATTN:  Consumer Services 
Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com
When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available.
Please record your Model Number: ___________________
Please record your Purchase Date:  ___________________
NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event of a warranty claim. See "Warranty" on page 12 for details.  
BISSELL Consumer Services
Please register your new BISSELL product at  
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