Bissell 7901-r Manual

							Safety Instructions
Product View/Accessories
Assembly
Features / Operations
ProHeat
®
Pro-Tech
®
USER’S GUIDE
7920 / 7901 SERIES
8915 / 8910 SERIES
3
4
5
6-17
Routine Maintenance17-19
Troubleshooting20-21
Warranty 24
Replacement Parts23
Consumer Services 22 
						

							Thanks for buying a BISSELL ProHeat® Pro-Tech®
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL ProHeat Pro-Tech heated 
formula deep cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the
design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your ProHeat Pro-Tech is well made, and we back it with a limited 
two-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 ProHeat Pro-Tech.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use only cleaning products formulated by 
BISSELL for use in this appliance
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
Do not point attachment nozzle at people 
or animals.
Keep appliance on a level surface
Turn off all controls before unplugging
Unplug before attaching the Turbo Brush™

Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
Close attention is necessary when used by 
or  near children
WARNING:The Power Cord on this product
contains lead, a chemical known to the State 
of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
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 cer-
tain that the appliance is connected to an 
outlet having the same configuration as
the plug. No plug adapter should be used
with this appliance.
When using an electricalappliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
Read all
instructions beforeusing your 
PROHEAT®PRO-TECH.®
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 in to 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 thinner,
some moth proofing sub stances, 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
Do not operate the appliance unless the belt door
is securely assembled in the location provided
Use only manufacturer’s recommended 
attachments
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin 
						

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SmartMix®
Tank
DirtLifter
®
PowerBrush
Floor Nozzle Window SmartTemp
®
Ready Light
ReadyTools
™
Dial Lower Handle
Belt Access DoorFlow Indicator
(Filter Inside) SmartMix
®
Switch
Flex HosePower Cord
Quick Release Tool Caddy
SmartTemp
®
Switch
Tank-in-
Tank
™
Power 
SwitchTrigger
Upper
Handle
Cartridge Storage
Handle
Release
Tough Stain 
Brush Storage
Hex
Nuts
Belt
Storage
Crevice Tool
Storage
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2.
3.
4.
5.
*All items may not be included with your model. 
More tools are available. To order replacement parts
or tools please refer to page 23.
Accessories
Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Fiber Cleansing
Formula™and Scotchgard™Protector Cartridges
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
void the warranty.
Perfect Pass™(Select models only)
TurboBrush®
Storage
Bare Floor Attachment(Available on select models only.)Spraying Crevice Tool
(Available on select models only.)
16 oz. BISSELL
Fiber Cleansing
Formula
™ with
Scotchgard™
Protection
16 oz.
Tough Stain
PreCleaner
™
16 oz.
Floor 
Cleansing
Formula
™
Tough Stain Brush
TurboBrush®
(Available on select
models only.)
PreTreat Wand(Available on select
models only.)
B
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U
S
H
S
U
C
T
IO
N
TRIAL SIZE
Floor Cleansing Formula
FOR DEEP 
CLEANING MACHINES™
32 FL.OZ. (946 mL)CAUTION: MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES.
                                                 READ BACK PANEL CAREFULLYSafely Deep Cleans and
Revitalizes No-Wax FloorsDIRTANDSTAINSREMOVESDEEPDOWN
®
TOUGHSTAINPRECLEANER™PenetratesandLoosensToughStains&EmbeddedDirtbeforeDeepCleaning
16 oz. BISSELL
Multi-Allergen
Formula
™with
Scotchgard™
Protection
4” Upholstery Tool(Available on select 
models only.)
Applicator
ToolScotchgard
™
protector 
						

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How To Put It Together
How to use this guide
This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the utmost 
satisfaction from your BISSELL ProHeat Pro-Tech. You’ll find 
assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as
maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this Guide
thoroughly before assembling your deep 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 ProHeat Pro-Tech for
many years.
Your ProHeat Pro-Tech comes in 3,
easy to assemble components.
The only tool you will need to assemble your cleaner is a Phillips
head        screwdriver.
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Tool Caddy
Refer to Assembly Diagram on page 4
Slide upper handle onto lower handle.
Feed bundled power cord through Tool Caddy from caddy’s
flat side.
Align upper handle holes and Tool Caddy holes.
Place hex nut into back of Tool Caddy and hold in place. Insert
bolt from front to back turning into the hex nut until snug. Do
not over tighten. Repeat for the second bolt and hex nut.
Insert 2 screws into lower 2 holes.
Turn until snug.
Snap tools into Storage on the Tool Caddy as shown in 
figure 6.
Wrap Power Cord and Flex Hose as shown in figure 7.
ProHeat Pro-Tech assembly is now complete.
WARNING: Do Not plug in your cleaner
until you have completely
assembled it per the following
instructions and are familiar
with all instructions and
operating procedures.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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NO
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ONO
F
F6
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							SmartMix 
bottle
ONOFF
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Special Features of your BISSELL ProHeat®Pro-Tech®
The ProHeat Pro-Tech is a home cleaning system that automatically
mixes hot tap water with Fiber Cleansing Formula and heats the 
solution as it is applied to the carpet. The combination of heated
cleaning solution, powered brush and suction provide a safe and 
effective method of cleaning.
Temperature control automatically heats the cleaning solution 
as it is being applied to the carpet (*) to safely optimize 
cleaning effectiveness.
The Power Switch controls power to the machine; both
switches must be ON for SmartTemp to work.
The SmartTemp Switch is found on the back of the handle
next to the Power Switch. You may choose not to use the
SmartTemp feature if you are cleaning delicate wool or 
oriental rugs.
*SmartTemp heats the cleaning solution for carpet
and bare floor application only. It does not heat
solution sprayed through the accessory tools.
The SmartTemp Ready Light indicates when the heater is
ON. The heater should be turned on two minutes before
cleaning, to become fully warmed up and ready to clean. It
is found on the front of the handle where it is easy to see
while you clean.
SmartTemp increases the water temperature approximately
25° and will not allow it to exceed 180.°
Provides custom control for each cleaning job.
Lift the SmartMix concentrate bottle up and out of the 
machine base.
Turn the bottle over so that the valve cap is in an upward 
position. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the bottle to the
mark with BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula.
Replace the valve cap turning until snug.
SmartTemp®
1.
2.
3.
4.
Power Switch
SmartTemp
Switch
ONOFF
SmartTemp Ready Light
The BISSELL SmartClean®System
SmartMix®
1.
2.
3. 
						

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SmartMix 
Replace SmartMix concentrate bottle.
Note: If bottle leaks, check for proper 
positioning of o-ring and straw.
Choose the SmartMix setting that fits the cleaning job.
Water Rinse / Carpet Protector- use for gentle
cleaning or for the final rinse after cleaning. This
setting must also be used when applying the carpet
protectant through the applicator, to prevent the
pump from temporarily losing its prime.
Normal- automatically provides the best mix of
water and concentrate for most cleaning jobs.
High Traffic- automatically mixes the right amount
of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime
and heavy soil. Note: Residual cleaning materials left
in carpet from other products may cause excessive
foaming when picked up. If foam is overflowing
tank, move SmartMix dial to “Water Only” position
until the condition stops.
Note: Both the SmartMix Bottle and the clean
water tank must have liquid in them in
order for the machine to spray. If one tank
is empty, the machine will temporarily
lose its prime and not apply either 
cleaning solution or water only.
Important:
If you are using the WATER RINSE /
CARPET PROTECTANTsetting, fill the Smart
Mix bottle with water also!
The powered brush roll at the floor nozzle is designed to
enhance cleaning performance. The bristle pattern lifts out the
deep down dirt while gently grooming carpet fibers. The floating
suspension self-adjusts to all carpet heights and protects 
your carpet if you leave the power switch ON. When the
machine handle is in the fully upright position, Carpet Saver
™
automatically raises the brush off the carpet.
Our Tank-in-Tank system is designed with a bladder inside for
clean water. As you clean, the bladder will empty. Dirty water
collects in the tank outside the bladder.
Step on handle release to lay the machine handle 
down out of the way.
4.
5.
O-ring
Position
Tip:
Deep Cleaning
stairs and high
traffic areas on a
regular basis and
using the carpet
protectant can
prolong carpet
life.
DirtLifter®PowerBrush
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
use only BISSELL Deep
Cleaning Formula for full
size machines in your
ProHeat Pro-Tech. Use of
cleaning formulas which
contain lemon or pine oil
may damage this appli-
ance 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
ProHeat Pro-Tech, causing
cracking or pitting.
SmartMix 
Dial
1.
Tank-in-Tank™
HIGH 
TRAFFIC
WATER RINSE/
CARPET
PROTECTOR NORMAL  
						

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Tank-in-Tank Continued
Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle. The handle locks the 
lid in place.
Carry it like a bucket to fill at the sink.
Note: You may notice hair and debris deposits on
the carpet that were loosened by the
brushing action (especially with newer
carpets that have never been deep cleaned
before). This debris should be picked up
and thrown away. Debris that deposits in
the Brush Belt should be cleaned between
uses to keep the Belts running free.
Set the tank down and rotate the handle forward to
unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside.
Find the mouth of the Bladder and fill to the bottom of
the neck with clean hot tap water.*Do not boil or
microwave water as it can destroy the Bladder.
Note: Fill the Bladder with clean hot tap water only.
Replace the tank lid matching the lid and tank edges.
Handle must be in the forward position to reinstall.
Rotate the handle to the carrying position to re-latch 
the lid.
Replace tank in machine base, seating firmly in place.
Rotate handle back down to the latched position.
Note: Both the SmartMix Bottle and the clean
water tank must have liquid in them in
order for the machine to spray. If one tank
is empty the machine will not apply either
cleaning solution or water only.
Important: If you are using the WATER RINSE /
CARPET PROTECTANTsetting, fill the Smart
Mix bottle with water also!
Remove the Tank-in-Tank – follow steps 1 and 2 
on page 7 and 8.
Carry the Tank-in-Tank, like a bucket, to the sink where
you will dispose of the dirty water.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Lift and Carry
Fill bladder only with
clean hot tap water Rotate Handle to
Unlatch
When It’s Time to Empty Tank-in-Tank
1.
2.
Latched
3
4
5
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							Remove Tank Lid by rotating handle forward to unlatch
lid and lifting lid off tank.
Pour out dirty water.
After each use, remove and rinse the lint screen located
on the tank lid.
A.Remove tank assembly from unit.
B.Remove tank lid.
C.Remove any debris caught in lint screen.
D.Reinsert lint screen on tank lid. The screen will
click into place
E.Replace tank lid.
F.Reinsert tank assembly into unit.
Refill with clean tap water as above, steps 5 through 9
on page 8, and refill the SmartMix bottle with BISSELL
Cleansing Formula as necessary.
When the cleaning job is complete, rinse out the 
Tank-in-Tank by rinsing clean water between the bladder
and tank.
Return Tank-in-Tank to the machine, following steps 6
through 9 on page 8.
Refer to the Maintenance section, pg. 17 for the 
final cleanup.
The Flow Indicator is located on the machine base. It spins when
the trigger is pressed to indicate that the machine is applying 
cleaning solution to the floor. It will stop spinning to indicate that the
SmartMix bottle or bladder needs to be refilled, or when the trigger
is released. Flow Indicator does not spin when set to Tool setting.
This provides above floor cleaning with the flip of a switch.
Just choose the cleaning tool or protector applicator, attach 
to the flex hose and ProHeat Pro-Tech is ready to clean 
upholstery, stairs or apply extra protection against dirt and
tough stains when using the Scotchgard protector applicator.*
*Set the dial to Floor Cleaning when cleaning
carpets or bare floors or set it to Tools/PreTreat
when using the flex hose attachments or for 
pre-treating floors, or when applying the
Scotchgard protector applicator.
*SmartTemp heats the cleaning solution for carpet
and bare floor application only. It does not heat
solution sprayed through the accessory tools.
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When It’s Time to Empty Tank-in-Tank Continued
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
3
5DRotate Handle to
Unlatch
Tip:
Thorough 
vacuuming 
before deep
cleaning will 
prevent early 
clogging of 
lint trap.
Tip:
A special red
float device 
in the tank will
cause the cleaner
to stopremoving
solution from the
carpet and the
motor sound will
rise in pitch to let
you know the
dirty water tank is
full.
Fill bladder
only with clean
hot tap water
The Flow Indicator
ReadyTools Dial
TOOLS
PRETREAT FLO
OR
CLEANING
Flow Indicator
ReadyTools Dial
5CLint Screen
Pour out
dirty water4
63
Latched
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Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.
Remove easily moved furniture from the room (chairs,
lamps, coffee tables, etc).
Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair
before using the ProHeat Pro-Tech.
Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It is best
to begin cleaning in the corner farthest from your exit.
Set up the machine following instructions in 
The Features section, pages 6-9.
Use Fiber Cleansing Formula in the SmartMix tank when
cleaning carpets, stairs or upholstery. Use clean water in
the SmartMix tank for gentle cleaning, rinsing, or when
applying carpet protectant.
Choose the SmartMix setting to match the 
cleaning job.
Set the ReadyTools switch to either Tools/PreTreator
Floor Cleaning.
Pretreating is recommended to improve cleaning 
effectiveness for heavily soiled carpet, high traffic 
areas such as entryways and hallways, or stairs.
Set the SmartMix dial to High Traffic.
Set ReadyTools dial to PreTreat.
Plug into a proper outlet and turn ON both the Power
and SmartTemp switches.
While pressing the trigger, slowly make several passes
over the area to be cleaned.Caution: Do not overwet.
Turn the machine Power switches OFF and let BISSELL
Deep Cleaning Formula dissolve the tough soil for 1-2
minutes before continuing.
1.
2.
Operations
3.
4.
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2.
3.
4.
1.
Machine Preparation
PreTreating 
2
4’
1
3
3’
4
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EXIT
START 
HERE
Tip:
Try pre-treating
stairs or entry
ways with 
BISSELL Tough
Stain PreCleaner
™.
Then deep 
clean with the
SmartMix
®
dial set on 
High Traffic.TOUGHSTAINPRECLEANER™PenetratesandLoosensToughStains&EmbeddedDirtbeforeDeepCleaning
2.
3.
4.
5.
Before You Clean Carpets