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 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
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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 chemicals, including lead, known in
the state of California to cause birth defects 
or other reproductive harm.
Wash hand after handling
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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 attach-
ment plug that looks like the plug in the
drawing above. Make certain that the appli-
ance is connected to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug. No plug
adapter should be used with this appliance.
This model is for household use only. When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
Readall
instructions beforeusing your 
QUICKSTEAMER.®
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock 
or injury:
WARNING:
■Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
■Do not leave QUICKSTEAMER®when it is
plugged in.
■Do not service QUICKSTEAMER®when it is
plugged in.
■Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
■Do not use QUICKSTEAMER®if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or
dropped into water, have it repaired at an
Authorized Service Center.
■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 handle QUICKSTEAMER®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 thinner, 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 on surfaces moistened by 
cleaning process.
■Connect to a properly grounded outlet only
See Grounding Instructions.
■Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance or trouble shooting.
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin 
						

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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
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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 they go. Following
this User’s Guide will greatly enhance your ability to get the most
performance from your BISSELL QuickSteamer for many years.
Your QuickSteamer assembles quickly and easily. The only tool 
you will need to assemble your deep cleaner is a Phillips Head 
(    ) screwdriver.
Your QuickSteamer is packaged with the following items:
Strain Reliever Handle
Upper Body
Lower Body with Dirty Water Tank
Clean Water Tank
2 Long/Partially Threaded Screws
1 Short/Fully Threaded Screw
Slide Upper Body into Lower Body.
Secure with 2 Long/Partially Threaded Screws.
Slide Strain Reliever Handle down into Upper Body until it
will go no further.
Secure with Short/Fully Threaded Screw.
Place Clean Water Tank on back of unit.
Clean Water Tank - holds 1/2-gallon of hot water and cleaning solution.
Dirty Water Tank - holds 1/2-gallon of dirty water.
Power Cord - for storage, wrap Power Cord around Upper and
Lower Cord Wraps, and secure Plug to Cord with molded clip.
How To Use This Guide
How To Put It Together
1.
2.
Other Components
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2.
3.
4.
5.
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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 placing waxed
paper under legs until floor dries completely.
Remove the Clean Water Tank by lifting it straight up,
then away from the Lower Body.
Using the Formula Measuring Cap, add two (2) capfuls of
BISSELL
®Advanced Cleaning Formulas for Deep
Cleaning Machines 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 Formula Measuring Cap clockwise 
until secure.
Place Clean Water Tank on Lower Body.
Rotate Quick Release Cord Wrap™ to release the Power
Cord and plug into an outlet.
Turn Power Switch [located on the side of the Lower
Body] to (    ) ON.
If cleaner starts when first plugged in, switch cleaner 
OFF (    ) until ready for use.
How to begin
3.
4.
5.
Getting ready
1.
2.
6.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Tip:
Always vacuum
thoroughly before
you deep clean.
If possible, move
larger furniture to
an area you will 
not be cleaning.
How to use your BISSELL QuickSteamer
1.
2.
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.
6.
Power
Switch
2.Formula
Measuring
Cap
Unscrew to Remove
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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 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 9 for instructions.
If Floor Nozzle stops spraying, turn Power Switch to OFF
(     ) and check water and cleaning solution levels. Refill
if needed.
Deep Cleaning
1.
2.
8.
Pre-Treating 
1.
3.
Tip:
Deep cleaning
spots, spills 
and high traffic
areas on a 
regular basis can
prolong
carpet life.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Tip:
It is recommended that
every time your Clean
Water Tank is emptied
of solution that you
empty the contents of
the Dirty Water Tank. If
the Dirty Water Tank
gets too full, you may
begin to see foam 
spitting out of the vent
cover. When this 
happens you will know
it is time to empty the
Dirty Water Tank.
Dirty Water Tank
7.Vent 
Cover
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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 into place.
Replace the brush cover and screw into place.
Belt and Brush Removal - 2070 Series only 
10.
11.
10.11.
3.4.
5.5A.
6.7.
9.8.
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4.
5.
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9.
8.
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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 rinse thoroughly. Discard water.
f. Remove lint and hair from Red Gasket in base of unit.
(Do not remove gasket)
Replace Dirty Water Tank on Lower Body and secure 
with latches.
Wrap Power Cord around Quick Release Cord Wrap
™on
side of QUICKSTEAMER®.
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 Water Tank. You may store your
QuickSteamer this way for the next cleaning
task, but never keep soiled solution in the Dirty
Water Tank.
a.
c.
d.
Vent 
Cover
e.
b.
When you’re done
CAUTION: Do not store unit where
freezing may occur.
Damage to internal 
components may result.
Routine MaintenanceWARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from moving parts
and/or electrical shock,
turn Power Switch OFF
and disconnect polarized
plug from electrical 
outlet before performing
troubleshooting checks.
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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
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 is your warranty.
BISSELL Consumer Services