Bissell 89q94 Manual

USER’S GUIDE89Q9/18Z6 SERIES
3Safety Instructions
4Product View
5-6 Assembly
6-9
Operations 
10-15 Maintenance and Care
16-17Troubleshooting
18Consumer Services
18
19Additional Accessories
Replacement Parts
20Warranty 

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Thank you for buying a BISSELL Multi Cyclonic vacuum 
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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know about floor 
care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home 
cleaning system.  By purchasing this product you are helping BISSELL with our 
commitment to reducing our impact on the environment through an expanding 
range of sustainable design efforts.
Your carpet cleaner is well made, and we back it with a limited one-year...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic  
precautions should be observed, including   
the following: 
R EAD  ALL  In STRUCTIO nS 
BEfORE  USInG yOUR  
UPRIGhT 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 or extension cord....

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 CAUTIOn:  Do not plug in your vacuum 
cleaner until  you are familiar 
with  all instructions  and  
operating procedures.
Product view
Power Switch Pet TurboBrush
®
Handle
Release Switch
Dirt Container Pre-Motor 
Filter
Headlight
Height 
Adjustment 
Knob PowerfootBrush On/Off Switch
Lock 'n 
Seal
® Lever
Furniture 
Protection 
Guard Dusting Brush/ 
Upholstery Tool
Hose Clip
Twist n' 
Snap Hose 
Connection
Crevice Tool
HEPA Media 
Post-Motor Filter
Handle Release...

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How to use this guide
Assembly
 
WARnInG:   Plastic film can be   
dangerous. To avoid   
danger of suffocation, 
keep away from babies 
and children.
This user’s guide has been designed to help you 
get the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL   
vacuum.  you’ll find assembly and operating 
instructions, safety precautions, as well as   
maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. 
Please read this guide thoroughly before   
assembling your vacuum cleaner. 
Pay...

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Attach vacuum hose and tools continued
3. Snap the telescoping extension wand,   
crevice tool, and combination tool into   
storage clips as shown.
4.  The Pet TurboBrush snaps on to the holder 
on the front of the handle.
  Place the Pet TurboBrush in the holder by 
hooking the bottom onto the tab and pushing 
the top of the TurboBrush into place.
Power switch/brush switch
The power switch is located just below the handle 
on the front of the detachable canister. Push the...

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Power height adjustment
The powerfoot on your vacuum can be  
adjusted to clean several floor surfaces.
nOTE:  for optimal cleaning performance, 
adjust to the lowest practical setting. If 
your cleaner is difficult to push, adjust to 
the next higher setting.
1.  Place handle in upright position.
2.  Turn height adjustment knob to desired setting. 
Lowest Setting  – For bare floors.
Medium Settings  – For short and medium  
   pile carpets.
highest Setting  – For plush...

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Special tools continued
Pet TurboBrush®:
Use for removing dirt and pet hair from stairs, 
upholstery, area rugs, and other small areas. Pull 
towards you in a raking motion. 
note: Pet TurboBrush is designed to remove pet 
hair from upholstered or carpeted surfaces. It 
should not be used on pets.
Stair cleaning tool (
select models only):
Use for stairs, area rugs, and other small carpeted 
areas. This tool can also be used for  bare floors.
note: The stair cleaning tool does not   
store on...

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Cleaning with the detachable canister
The detachable canister feature makes it 
possible to easily take the powerful cleaning 
action of your BISSELL Lift-Off Multi Cyclonic 
Pet to stairways, auto interiors, and other 
hard-to-reach areas of your home.
Before detaching the canister, your vacuum must 
be in its fully upright position. you do not need to 
turn off the power first. 
1.  Press the release button at the top of the   
canister handle and lift the canister to...

To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the  
following maintenance steps must be performed:
1.  Empty the dirt container when the dirt 
reaches the “Full” line on the front.
2.  Check the pre-motor filter at least once a 
month and clean and replace as needed.
3.  Replace the HEPA media post-motor filter 
every six months.
nOTE: More frequent filter cleaning may be   
necessary if you are vacuuming new carpet, 
fine dust, or have allergy concerns. 
follow the instructions on the following pages 
to...