Bissell 82g7h Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
82G7 SERIES
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Consumer ServicesReplacement Parts3
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5-6
6-9
10-16 17
20 18
Warranty
Product Registration19
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plete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited 
three year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, 
basic precautions should be observed, 
including the following: 
REAd ALL   
INSTRUCTIONS  
BEFORE USINg YOUR   
VACUUM. 
 
Always connect to a polarized outlet   
(left slot is wider than right). Unplug 
from outlet when not in use and before 
conducting maintenance. 
   WARNINg: To  
reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, or injury:
 ■  Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a   
non-polarized outlet...

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Handle
TurboBrush®
Power 
Switch
Clean Filter Indicator 
(Select Models Only)
Easy Empty™ 
Dirt Container
Headlight
Height Adjustment 
Knob
Foot Window
Washable   
Pre-Motor 
Filter
Scuff Resistant 
Bumper
Carrying Handle
Lock ‘n Seal® Lever
Post Motor Filter
Wide Cleaning Foot
Upper Tank
Power Cord
Quick Release™   
Cord Wraps
Crevice Tool
Dusting Brush/
Upholstery Tool
Twist ‘n Snap™ Hose
Handle 
Release Pedal
Curved   
Hose   
Wand
Hose   
Wand   
Base...

Assembly 
The only tool you’ll need to assemble 
your vacuum cleaner is a Phillips 
screwdriver.
Attach handle to vacuum
1. Locate the handle and cord wrap. 
Remove the screw packet taped to the 
handle.
2. Stand the vacuum upright and from the  
rear of the unit, slide the base of the 
handle firmly into the grooves at the top 
of the vacuum body. 
3. IMPORTANT – before inserting the 
screws into the handle, slide the cord 
wrap into the handle.
4. Ensure that the handle and cord wrap 
are firmly fit to...

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Assembly 
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Attach vacuum hose and tools
1.  Line up the tabs on the base of the Twist 
‘n Snap hose with the corresponding 
notches on the hose collar as shown.
2.  Turn the Twist ‘n Snap hose to the left   
to lock the hose into place.
3.  Connect the curved hose wand to the 
hose. Grasping the curved hose wand, 
slide the end of the curved hose wand 
onto the hose wand base. Snap the hose 
into the hose clip. 
NOTE: The vacuum will not operate 
effectively unless the...

Handle positions
Press the handle release pedal, 
located on the lower left side of the 
vacuum, with your foot to place your 
vacuum into one of three cleaning 
positions. 
1. Upright – For storage and above floor   
cleaning with tools.
2.  Normal Cleaning – Press handle 
release pedal once. Position used for 
most household floor cleaning tasks. 
3.  Low Cleaning – With the vacuum in 
normal cleaning position, press handle 
release pedal again. Use for reach-
ing under low furniture such as tables,...

Clean 
Filter  
Indicator
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Operations
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Clean filter indicator 
Select Models Only
The clean filter indicator tells you 
when the air flow in your vacuum is 
reduced due to dirty filters or a clog 
in the hose. The clean filter indicator 
will remain green until the airflow 
is reduced. At that time, it begins to 
change to red or black. When it is fully 
red, the airflow is significantly reduced 
or clogged by a dirty filter. Follow the 
steps on page 11 to clean your...

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Operations
Special on-board tools continued
Crevice Tool: Use in tight narrow spaces.  
Extension Wand: Use with desired attach-ment for a longer reach.
Curved Hose Wand: Use with desired  attachment for a longer reach or for 
cleaning hard to reach places.
TurboBrush
®: Use rotating brush action for 
small areas such as stairs and uphol-
stery. 
NOTE: Press gently when using the 
TurboBrush to maximize cleaning.  
Too much pressure will cause the 
brush to stop rotating....

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Maintenance and care
10
To maximize your cleaning  
performance and extend the life of 
your vacuum, it is very important 
that you empty your dirt container 
and check and clean your filters  
frequently. Perform the following 
maintenance steps:
1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt 
reaches the “Full” line on the container,   
or more frequently to prevent overfills. For 
best performance, empty after each use. 
2.  Check the pre-motor filter and  
post-motor filter...