Bissell 1950 W Manual

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QuickSteamer
®
USER’S GUIDE
1950 SERIES QUICKSTEAMER
2050 SERIES QUICKSTEAMER POWERBRUSH
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Routine Maintenance10
Troubleshooting10
Warranty12
Replacement Parts11
Customer Service11 

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL QuickSteamer®
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 deep 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 Customer Service department, so, should you ever have a 
problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance.
My...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■Do not unplug by pulling on 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.
■Keep appliance on a level surface.
■Turn off all controls before unplugging.
■Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.
■Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■Close attention is necessary when used by
or near children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDING...

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1.
2.
Handle
Assembly Spray Trig-
ger
Power
Switch
Dirty
Water
Tank
Floor
Nozzle Vent Cover
Containing
Foam Filter
Spr
Lower
Body Clean
Water
Tank
Lower
Cord
WrapPhillips
Head
Screw
Quick Release 
Cord Wrap
Power Cord
Large,
Easy
Rolling
WheelsDetent
Lever
Dirty Water
Tank Latch 

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This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the
utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL QuickSteamer Lightweight
Deep Cleaner. You’ll find assembly and operating instructions,
safety precautions, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting
instructions. Please read this Guide thoroughly before assembling
your cleaner.
Pay particular attention to the product diagram, assembly instructions,
and part names. Locate and organize all parts before assembly. Famil-
iarize yourself with the parts and where...

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Vacuum carpet thoroughly.
Decide where to begin — and end — your job. Clean in 3’ X 4’
sections, starting in areas farthest from exit. Plan to leave a path
open to empty soiled water and refill cleaner.
Carpeting will dry in three to four hours, depending on
carpet style and air circulation in room. A floor fan
speeds drying.
Replace furniture on damp carpeting by placing waxed
paper under legs until floor dries completely.
Remove the Clean Water Tank by lifting it straight up,
then away from the Lower...

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Turn Power Switch [located on the back of the Lower
Body] to (    ) ON.
With foot, press the Detent Lever on right side of Lower Body.
Depress Spray Trigger to spray cleaning solution.
Do not overwet.
Repeat motion over same area without depressing Trigger.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no more dirt can be removed.
Continue to clean entire carpet, working in 3’ x 4’ sections.
Empty the Dirty Water Tank when dirty water reaches the
full line, or when the Clean Water Tank is empty. See
page 10 for...

Empty and rinse Clean Water Tank.
Using the Formula Measuring Cap, add two (2) capfuls of
BISSELL
®Floor Cleansing Formula™to the Clean Water
Tank. Add 1/2-gallon of hot (NOT boiling) tap water. Fill
only to fill line – do not overfill.
Replace and turn the Formula Measuring Cap clockwise
until secure.
Rotate Quick Release Cord Wrap and plug in.
Turn Power Switch located on the back of Lower Body to
(    ) ON.
Slowly move QuickSteamer back and forth over soiled 
surface one time while depressing Trigger....

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*QuickSteamer PowerBrush models only
Turn the machine off and unplug from wall outlet.
Remove clean and dirty water tanks.
Lie machine down to access the bottom of the machine.
Unscrew the brush cover.
Remove the brush end cap and remove belt from brush.
Brush can now be removed.
Belt can be removed by sliding off the motor pulley.
Clean or replace belt. Attach belt to motor pulley and
brush, insert brush into right side end cap, and reattach
belt to brush.
Reattach the left end cap.
Slide brush with...

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When you’re done
Turn Power Switch to OFF (     ) position.
Unplug Power Cord from outlet.
Remove and empty Dirty Water Tank.
a. Press detent Pedal and tip Handle back, laying it 
gently on floor.
b. Release Dirty Water Tank latches [1 each side] by
pulling up from bottom of latch and then out.
c. Carefully lift Dirty Water Tank from Lower Body.
d. Carry Dirty Water Tank to a toilet or sink. To empty,
pour out contents using opening at back of Tank.
e. Fill Dirty Water Tank with clean water through...