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Operations
Clean-u\b
1. Remove the ta\fk from the base of the   
machi\fe b\b lifti\fg up o\f the ta\fk carr\b ha\fdle. 
Carr\b like a bucket to a utilit\b si\fk or outside 
where \bou will dispose of the dirt\b water.
2.  U\flatch the top of the ta\fk from the   
bottom b\b lifti\fg up o\f the ta\fk latches o\f 
either side of the ta\fk.
3.  Remove the top of the ta\fk b\b lifti\fg up   
o\f the ha\fdle. 
4.  Empt\b the Pet Hair Basket b\b slidi\fg it   
toward the fro\ft of the ta\fk a\fd lifti\fg up. 
Replace the Pet Hair Basket before stori\fg/  
co\fti\fui\fg to clea\f.
5.  Lift the bottom portio\f of the ta\fk; pour out 
dirt\b water i\f the si\fk through the recta\fgular 
shaped ope\fi\fg i\f the cor\fer of the ta\fk.
NOTE: You may notice hair & debris de\bosits 
on the car\bet or in the tank that were loosened 
by the cleaning action. This debris should be 
\bicked u\b and thrown away. Check the red lint 
filter near the duct on the back of the machine 
base for debris and remove before continuing.
6.  Fill the heav\b dut\b bladder with clea\f   
hot (140°F/60°C MAX) tap water, followi\fg 
i\fstructio\fs o\f page 6.
NOTE: Remember to secure the tank latches 
and test to make sure it is secure before   
\bicking u\b the tank. 
7.   Water ri\fse (recomme\fded). Ri\fsi\fg   
is a\f optio\fal step that ca\f be do\fe duri\fg the 
clea\fi\fg process or after the carpeted area has 
bee\f completed. Empt\b the heav\b-dut\b bladder 
if \fecessar\b, a\fd refill with hot tap water o\fl\b.  
Replace the ta\fk o\f the machi\fe. Take care to 
do a forward (wet) stroke b\b depressi\fg the   
trigger, a\fd a backward (wet) stroke, followed b\b 
a forward a\fd backward (dr\b) stroke, releasi\fg 
the trigger. Co\fti\fue this u\ftil the water \bou see 
comi\fg up the \fozzle is clear. (See page 13 for 
more machi\fe care tips.) 1.
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Operations
Stain removal
Do Not Delay! Atte\fdi\fg to a\f accide\ft soo\f 
after it occurs e\fsures the most optimal clea\f. 
Leavi\fg it for a\f exte\fded period of time ma\b 
cause it to set a\fd become perma\fe\ft.
1. Blot up liquids with a\f absorbe\ft cloth or 
paper towels. White materials are recomme\fded 
because certai\f d\bes ma\b bleed a\fd make the 
stai\f worse.
2.  Ge\ftl\b scrape up a\f\b semi-solids with a spoo\f 
or spatula. Do \fot use a k\fife or other ute\fsil 
with sharp edges because it could damage the 
carpet or upholster\b.
3.  If the area has alread\b dried, separate a\fd 
remove from the carpet whatever semi-solids 
a\fd residue that ca\f be accessed before deep 
clea\fi\fg. 
4.  Be sure to test a\f\b spot removal formulas i\f 
a\f i\fco\fspicuous area first. This is importa\ft as 
some d\bes a\fd materials could be damaged or 
discolored b\b clea\fi\fg solve\fts. If such a cha\fge   
should occur, tr\b a differe\ft solutio\f or call a 
professio\fal.
5.  If clea\fi\fg o\f Berber carpeti\fg, ge\ftl\b ru\f 
\bour machi\fe over a hidde\f area. If \fo fuzzi\fg 
occurs, co\fti\fue clea\fi\fg i\f soiled area.
6.  Usi\fg the BISSELL Stai\f Pretreat, spra\b eve\fl\b 
over soiled area. Do \fot overwet. Wait 3-5   
mi\futes. Ge\ftl\b work the solutio\f b\b blotti\fg 
area with a clea\f, damp, color safe cloth.
7.   Clea\f large areas with the machi\fe or use   
the hose to clea\f spots, stai\fs a\fd hard-to-
reach areas.
Machine storage
O\fce \bour clea\fi\fg is complete, make sure the 
2-i\f-1 water ta\fk is emptied, ri\fsed out, a\fd 
dried before the \fext use. 
NOTE: Store cleaner in a \brotected, dry area. 
Since this \broduct uses water, it must not be 
stored where there is a danger of freezing. 
Freezing will damage internal com\bonents   
and void the warranty.
»   Let all parts 
dry completely 
before storing
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							Machine care
For best results, a few simple steps ca\f assure 
\bour machi\fe is well mai\ftai\fed after \bour  
clea\fi\fg is complete.
1.  Flush \bour machi\fe of a\f\b remai\fi\fg   
residual solutio\f.
    a. Fill the 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk with clea\f hot 
tap water.
   b .   Recli\fe the ha\fdle a\fd press the spra\b 
trigger for 15 seco\fds while maki\fg forward 
a\fd backward passes o\f carpet. Release the 
trigger to suctio\f. Repeat for a\fother 15 sec-
o\fds. Co\fti\fue without pressi\fg the trigger 
u\ftil there is \fo more water bei\fg suctio\fed.
2.  Push the power butto\f to tur\f the machi\fe 
off. U\fplug the machi\fe a\fd wrap the power 
cord. Empt\b a\f\b dirt\b water or remai\fi\fg   
solutio\f a\fd clea\f water from the 2-i\f-1 ta\fk. 
3.  Ri\fse out 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk with hot tap water, 
taki\fg care to clea\f u\fder\feath the heav\b dut\b 
bladder a\fd all arou\fd it.  
4.  The top half of the ta\fk ca\f be ri\fsed clea\f 
through the \fozzle area. Clear the red filter of 
a\f\b debris that ma\b have accumulated. 
5.  Keepi\fg the 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk off the base of 
the machi\fe, simpl\b remove the floor \fozzle b\b 
tur\fi\fg the locki\fg ke\bs (see image for locatio\f) 
to the “u\flock” positio\f a\fd lift up. Ri\fse the 
floor \fozzle at the faucet. 
6.  A\f\b loose hair or debris ca\f be pulled from 
the brush rolls a\fd throw\f awa\b. For the most 
thorough clea\f before storage, follow directio\fs 
below for removal a\fd replaceme\ft of the brush 
rolls a\fd belts o\f pages 14 a\fd 15.
7.   Replace \fozzle b\b li\fi\fg up the locki\fg ke\bs 
with their slots a\fd placi\fg the \fozzle a\fd e\fd 
caps back o\fto the foot of the machi\fe. Secure 
i\fto place b\b tur\fi\fg the locki\fg ke\bs to the 
“lock” positio\f.
8.  To clea\f attachme\fts that ma\b have bee\f 
used, remove from hose a\fd ri\fse u\fder clea\f, 
ru\f\fi\fg water. Dr\b a\fd replace attachme\ft i\f the 
hose rack. Clea\f the hose b\b suctio\fi\fg clea\f 
water from the tap. Before replaci\fg, lift e\fd 
of hose a\fd stretch out to e\fsure all water is 
cleared from hose. Refer to page 8.
9.  To clea\f the suctio\f diverter, remove the two 
screws o\f the back of the diverter housi\fg. Take 
the diverter housi\fg to a si\fk a\fd ri\fse it with 
water. Take care to remove a\f\b debris that ma\b 
build up a\fd cause a clog. Replace the diverter 
housi\fg a\fd the two screws.
10.  After carpet is dr\b, vacuum agai\f to remove 
hair a\fd fuzz.
Maintenance & Care
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Filter
Diverter
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch 
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. 
						

							Maintenance & Care
Drive belt removal & re\blacement
Occasio\fal replaceme\ft of o\fe or both belts 
ma\b become \fecessar\b. If that is \feeded, please 
follow the i\fstructio\fs below.
1. Tur\f off the machi\fe, a\fd u\fplug it from   
the outlet.
2.  Remove the 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk. Set aside.
3.  Remove the \fozzle a\fd e\fd caps b\b   
followi\fg the i\fstructio\fs i\f Step 5 o\f   
page 13.
4.  Tur\f the machi\fe o\f its side.   
\bMPORTANT: cord side up.
5.  Remove 1 silver screw from the pivot arm.
6.  Remove pivot arm b\b ge\ftl\b lifti\fg up.
7.   Remove the drive belt a\fd replace it b\b   
first attachi\fg it to the small drive wheel, the\f 
attach it to the e\fd of the i\fside brush.
Fluid Connection Point Filter Maintenance
Periodic clea\fi\fg of the fluid co\f\fectio\f   
poi\ft i\f the spra\b \fozzle ma\b be required. 
1.  To clea\f the fluid co\f\fectio\f poi\ft,   
remove the \fozzle a\fd tur\f it over. 
2.  Clea\f the filter o\f the e\fd of the fluid   
co\f\fectio\f poi\ft with a small paperclip   
a\fd re-attach the \fozzle to the machi\fe.
3.
1. 2.4.
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Maintenance & Care
\frush removal and brush belt re\blacement 
Brushes ca\f be removed for clea\fi\fg or   
replaceme\ft as \feeded. 
1.  Follow drive belt removal I\fstructio\fs o\f   
page 14.
2.  Remove brush rolls b\b pulli\fg them off of 
the metal rods. Be careful \fot to lose the small 
washer at each e\fd of the brush rolls.
3.  Replace the brush belt if \fecessar\b.
4.  Place clea\fed or \few brush rolls back o\fto 
the rods. Make sure o\fe washer is o\f each e\fd 
of the rollers prior to slidi\fg o\fto the rod. Be 
sure to let the rod slide through the bushi\fg to 
i\fsure proper fit.
5.  Re-attach the brush belt o\f the bottom   
to the cogs of the small roller brushes.
6.  Replace the drive belt b\b followi\fg step 8   
o\f page 14.
7.   Place pivot arm i\f place a\fd screw i\f place 
usi\fg the silver screw.
8.  Replace \fozzle b\b li\fi\fg up the locki\fg ke\bs 
with their slots a\fd placi\fg the \fozzle back o\fto 
the foot of the machi\fe. Secure i\fto place b\b 
tur\fi\fg the locki\fg ke\bs to the “lock” positio\f.
If \bou have a\f\b questio\fs or are havi\fg trouble 
i\fstalli\fg or replaci\fg \bour belt(s) or brushes, 
please call BISSELL Co\fsumer Care.
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							TroubleshootingWARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch 
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
ProblemPossible causes Remedies
Reduced 
s\bray or  
no s\bray Water ta\fk ma\b be empt\b
Fill heav\b dut\b bladder with hot  
tap water
Ta\fk ma\b \fot be seated   
completel\b Tur\f power OFF. Remove a\fd 
 
reseat ta\fk
Pump ma\b have lost prime. Tur\f power OFF a\fd the\f back ON. 
Wait o\fe mi\fute, the\f depress trigger
DirtLifter® 
Power\frush 
does not turn The belt is off or broke\f
Tur\f power OFF a\fd u\fplug u\fit 
from outlet. Follow i\fstructio\fs o\f 
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Circuit breaker o\f machi\fe ma\b 
have tripped Tur\f the machi\fe OFF a\fd u\fplug 
from outlet. Check to see if foreig\f 
object is caught i\f brush roll. 
 
Remove object. Plug machi\fe i\f to 
reset circuit breaker
Cleaner   
not \bicking 
u\b solution Ta\fk ma\b \fot be seated properl\b
Pick up the 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk a\fd  
re-seat it so it sits s\fugl\b o\f the u\fit.
Ta\fk ma\b \fot be assembled   
properl\b Make sure the ta\fk latches o\f both 
sides of the ta\fk are latched properl\b.  
To make sure the\b are both latched 
properl\b, pick the ta\fk up b\b its ha\fdle.
2-i\f-1 water ta\fk is empt\b  Check fluid levels i\f heav\b-dut\b  
bladder. 
2-i\f-1 water ta\fk has picked up 
maximum dirt\b water a\fd red 
float door has closed. Empt\b 2-i\f-1 water ta\fk. Refill heav\b 
dut\b bladder with clea\f hot tap water 
a\fd replace. 
Red float "door" i\f the ta\fk ma\b 
have closed as a result of bumpi\fg 
object or movi\fg machi\fe back 
a\fd forth too quickl\b Tur\f the machi\fe OFF , allowi\fg red 
float door to release a\f i\fto the ope\f 
positio\f. Tur\f u\fit back ON to 
 
co\fti\fue clea\fi\fg. Be sure \bour   
forward a\fd backward strokes are 
do\fe at a slower pace.
Red li\ft scree\f \fear air duct   
is dirt\b Follow clea\fi\fg i\fstructio\fs i\f 
 
Step 4 o\f Page 13.
Other mai\fte\fa\fce or service \fot i\fcluded i\f the ma\fual should   
be performed b\b a\f authorized service represe\ftative.
Tha\fk \bou for selecti\fg a BISSELL product.
For any questions or concerns, \fISSELL is ha\b\by to 
be of service. Contact us directly at 1-800-237-7691.
Please do 
not return 
this \broduct 
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							Replacement Parts
These items are available for your BI\f\fELL dee\b cleaner.  
Call 1-800-237-7691 or visit www.BI\f\fELL.com
PART # PART NAME PART #PART NAME
160-0087 Tank Lid (Blackberry Purple)
160-0092 Tank Bottom
160-0097Tank Cap & Insert Assembly160-0098 Floor Nozzle with End Cap 
Assembly
203-6845Float Door160-0209 Measuring Cup
160-0104Brush Roll – 6 row (includes 1 
Brush, Axle, 2 Swivel Arms)160-2669 Small Brush Belt (right side)
203-6804Large Brush Belt (left side)160-0079 Upper Hose & Cord Wrap
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							Accessories
NOT ALL TOOLS ARE \bNCLUDED. 
These items are available for your BI\f\fELL dee\b cleaner.  
Call 1-800-237-7691 or visit www.BI\f\fELL.com
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PART #PART NAME PART #PART NAME
203-6651 3” Tough Stain Tool
203-6652 Powered TurboBrush®   
Hand Tool
203-6653 4” Upholstery Tool203-6654 6” Stair Tool
203-6655Spraying Crevice Tool 1603650 3-N-1 Stair Tool
203-7412Deep Reach Pet Tool160-0057  Stain Trapper Tool
62E5-22X Deep Clean and Protect 
Formula with Scotchgard™ 
Protection 60 oz. 99K5-2 2X Pet Stain and Odor   
Formula with Scotchgard™ 
Protection 60 oz. 
89Q5-2 2X Allergen Cleansing   
Formula 60 oz. 1052  DeepClean + Refresh   
Formula 60 oz. 
78H6-3 2X Professional Deep Cleaning 
Formula with Scotchgard™ 
Protection 48 oz. 4001 Stain PreTreat 22 oz.
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