Bissell 1960-w Manual

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QuickSteamer
®
USER’S GUIDE
1960 SERIES QUICKSTEAMER
2070 SERIES QUICKSTEAMER POWERBRUSH
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Routine Maintenance9
Troubleshooting10
Warranty 12
Replacement Parts11
Consumer Services 10 

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 Consumer Services 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.
WARNINGThe Power Cord of this unit 
contains...

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1.
2.
Strain
Reliever
Handle
™
Spray
Trigger
Power 
Switch
Dirty
Water
Tank
Floor
Nozzle Vent Cover
Containing
Foam Filter
Spray Bar
Upper
Body Clean
Water
Tank
Lower
Cord
Wrap
Quick Release 
Cord Wrap Power Cord
Large,
Easy
Rolling
WheelsDetent
Lever
Dirty Water
Tank Latch
Lower
Body 

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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 pre-
cautions, 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.
Familiarize yourself with the parts and where...

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Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.
Remove easily moved furniture (chairs, lamps,
coffee/cocktail tables, etc.) from room if needed.
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...

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Pre-treat stubborn stains and highly soiled carpet in hallways and
other high-traffic areas.
Spray soiled area with BISSELL
®Tough Stain PreCleaner.™
Use a stiff-bristled brush to work formula into carpet pile.
Wait 3 -5 minutes before deep cleaning.
Turn Power Switch [located on the side 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.
To suction up water, repeat motion over same area...

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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.
Reattach the left end cap.
Slide brush with the end cap attached back...

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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 the
Vent Cover and...

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Reduced spray or no spray.
Possible Causes Remedies
Clean Water Tank empty Refill Tank with water and formula
Deep Cleaner not picking up cleaning solution.
Possible Causes Remedies
Dirty Water Tank not aligned/secured Check Tank for proper alignment and secure
with side latches
Dirty Water Tank is full Empty Tank
Trouble Shooting
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...