Bissell 9300-b Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
8920, 8930, 8960, \e9200,  
9300, 9400 SERIES
Safe\fy Ins\fru\b\fions
Produ\b\f View
Assembly
Opera\fions
Main\fenan\be and Care
Troubleshoo\fingConsumer Servi\bes3
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Thanks fo\f buy\bng a BISSELL P\oROheat 2X® 
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PROheat 2X 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 BISSELL PROheat 2X 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 PROheat 2X.
Thanks again, from all  of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell 
Chairman, Presiden\f & CEO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions 
should be obser\fed, including the following: 
\bead all inst \buctions befo \be using 
you \b P \boHeat 2X®.   
   WARNING: 
To reduce the ri\fk of fire, 
e\bectric \fhock, or injury:
 ■  Do not immerse. 
■ Use only on surfaces moistened \fy cleaning process. ■ Al\bays connect to a properly grounded outlet.■ See Grounding Instructions.■ Unplug from outlet \bhen not in use and \fefore conducting 
maintenance or trou\fleshooting. 
■ Do not leave machine \bhen it is plugged in.■ Do not service machine \bhen it is plugged in.■ Do not use \bith damaged cord or plug.■ If appliance is not \borking as it should, has \feen dropped, 
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into \bater, have it repaired at 
an authorized Service Center.
■ Use indoors only. ■ Do not pull or carry \fy 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.
■ Unplug \fy grasping the plug, not the cord.■ Do not handle plug or appliance \bith \bet hands.■ Do not put any o\fject into appliance openings, use \bith \flocked opening, or 
restrict air flo\b.
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or \fody parts to 
openings or moving parts.
■ Do not pick up hot or \furning o\fjects.■ Do not pick up flamma\fle or com\fusti\fle materials (lighter fluid, gaso -
line, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
■  Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled \bith vapors 
given off \fy oil \fase paint, paint thinner, some moth proofing 
su\fstances, flamma\fle dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine \fleach, ammonia, drain 
cleaner, gasoline, etc.).
■ Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug.■ Do not allo\b to \fe used as a toy.■ Do not use for any purpose other than descri\fed in this User’s Guide.■ Do not unplug \fy pulling on the cord.■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.■ Use only cleaning products formulated \fy BISSELL for use in this 
appliance to prevent internal component damage. See the cleaning 
fluid section of this guide.
■ 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 \fefore unplugging.■ Unplug \fefore attaching the Tur\foBrush®.■ Be extra careful \bhen cleaning stairs.
■ Close attention is necessary \bhen used \fy or near children.
■ Al\bays install float \fefore any \bet pick up operation.
SAVE THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS.
tHis model is fo\b  HouseHold use 
only.
GROUNDING 
INSTRUCTIONS
this appliance must be connected to 
a grounded wiring system.  if it should 
malfunction or break down, grounding 
pro\fides a safe path of least resistance 
for electrical current, reducing the risk of 
electrical shock.  the cord for this appli-
ance has an equipment-grounding\d con-
ductor 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 ser\fice person if you aren’t 
sure if the outlet is properly grounded. 
do  not  modify  t H e P lug . if it will 
not fit the outlet, ha\fe a proper outlet 
installed by a qualified electrician.  this 
appliance is designed for use on a nomi -
nal 120-\folt circuit, and has a grounding 
attachment plug that looks like the plug in 
the drawing abo\fe.  make certain that the 
appliance is connected to an outlet ha\f -
ing the same configuration as the plug. 
n o plug adapter should be used with this 
appliance.
Grounded Outlets
Grounding Pin  
						

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Extra Long 
Power Cord
Heat   
Indicator Lig\ft Easy Carry 
Handle
\bank Carry 
Handle
Upper Handle
Ready\bools™ 
Dial
Flex Hose
Heater Switc\f
Easy \bo Remove 
Nozzle
Edge Sweep
™ 
Brus\fes Lower Base 2-in-1 
Water \bank
P\foduct v\bew
Spray \brigger
Power Switc\f  
						

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Upper Hose 
Rack
Crevice \bool   
Holder (select models only) Hose secure 
Latc\f
Lower Hose 
Rack
Detent Pedal
Formula \bank
P\foduct v\bew
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C\beaning f\buid 
Keep plenty of genuine bissell 2X formula on hand so you can clean and protect whene\fer 
it fits your schedule.  always use genuine  bissell deep cleaning formulas.  non- bissell   
cleaning solutions may harm the machine and will \foid the warranty.
bissell   
2X  fiber 
c leansing 
formula with 
scotchgard
™ 
Protection
bissell   
2X  allergen 
cleansing 
formulabissell   
2X Pet  stain 
and  odor 
formula with 
scotchgard
™ 
Protection
bissell 
t ough 
stain 
Pre cleaner
bissell 
 
2X Hard 
floor 
solutions 
formulabissell    
2X 
Professional 
d eep 
c leaning 
f ormula with 
s cotchgard
™ 
Protection
WARNING: t o reduce the risk of fire 
and electric shock due to 
internal component   
damage, use only  bissell 
cleaning fluids intended 
for use with the deep 
cleaner .
Spray \brigger
Custom Clean
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Assembly 
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Your PROheat 2X come\f in three, ea\fy 
to  a\f\femb\be component\f: 
  Upper Hand\be 
  Lower Hand\be 
  Too\b Caddy 
The on\by thing you wi\b\b need to   
a\f\femb\be your c\beaner i\f a Phi\b\bip\f 
head \fcrewdriver.
1.  slide upper handle onto lower handle. 
2.  	screw 3 screws into the marked holes.
3.  	Place upper hose rack onto back of 
upper handle, and secure with screw.
4.  	Place lower hose rack onto back of 
upper handle by pushing in and sliding 
down until it snaps into place.
5.  	snap tools into the tool caddy.
6.  Wrap power cord and flex hose.
7.  	Keep flex hose snugly in place by using 
the hose secure latch.
  PROheat 2X a\f\femb\by i\f now 
comp\bete.
Specia\b feature\f 
Your BISSELL PROheat 2X deep c\beaner 
i\f a home c\beaning \fy\ftem that u\fe\f the 
power of heat, bru\fhe\f and c\beaning 
formu\ba to get the deep down dirt for a 
maximum c\bean. Not on\by doe\f it with 
come \fevera\b unique feature\f, it ha\f 
been de\figned with you, the cu\ftomer, 
in mind.
Bui\bt-in-heater feature 
BISSELL PROheat 2X mode\b\f a\b\b feature 
a patented bui\bt-in heater which wi\b\b 
heat the hot tap water you put in up 
to 25 degree\f hotter to \fafe\by optimize 
c\beaning effectivene\f\f. The heater wi\b\b 
never a\b\bow the temperature to exceed 
190 degree\f. The heater \fwitch on the 
front of the machine contro\b\f the heater 
\fo you have the option to turn off the 
heat if you are c\beaning de\bicate woo\b 
or orienta\b rug\f.  Hose Secure Latc\f
1.
3.
2.
4.
7.
Warning: Do not plug in your   
cleaner until you have   
completely  assem\fled it 
per the a\fove   instructions 
and are familiar  with all 
instructions and operat\b
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Cu\ftom C\bean™
The Cu\ftom C\bean feature automatica\b\by 
mixe\f hot tap water with the BISSELL 
formu\ba. Simp\by choo\fe one of the 4  
\fetting\f (heavy traffic, norma\b c\bean, 
\bight c\bean, or water rin\fe) and the 
PROheat 2X wi\b\b adju\ft the right 
amount of c\beaning \fo\bution to mix with 
the heated water to fit your c\beaning 
need.
Thi\f feature i\f avai\bab\be on a\b\b PROheat 
2X mode\b\f, either behind the 2-in-1 
water tank or on the upper hand\be. 
Having a \feparate \fo\bution tank from 
the water tank a\b\fo a\b\bow\f no wa\fte of 
formu\ba. Becau\fe the water and \fo\bu -
tion are \ftored \feparate\by, they are not 
mixed unti\b you are ready to c\bean. 
When your c\beaning job i\f fini\fhed, the 
formu\ba can be \ftored ready to u\fe in 
your machine for the next time!
Dua\b DirtLifter® PowerBru\fhe\f
The two DirtLifter PowerBru\fh ro\b\b\f are 
de\figned to enhance c\beaning perfor-
mance. The bri\ft\be pattern \fafe\by \bift\f 
out the deep down dirt whi\be gent\by 
grooming carpet fiber\f. The f\boating 
\fu\fpen\fion \fe\bf-adju\ft\f to a\b\b carpet 
height\f and protect\f your carpet if you 
\beave the power \fwitch ON ( I ). Once 
the product i\f in the upright po\fition, 
the bru\fhe\f automatica\b\by \ftop \fpin-
ning. The detent peda\b wi\b\b activate the 
bru\fhe\f when f\boor c\beaning.
F\bow indicator (\fe\bect mode\b\f on\by) 
The f\bow indicator i\f \bocated on the rear 
cover of your unit. When the unit run\f 
out of water or \fo\bution the f\bow indica -
tor wi\b\b in\ftant\by \bet you know. Flow Indicator
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2-in-1 water tank
Our 2-in-1 water tank fu\b\b capacity \fy\ftem 
i\f de\figned with a heavy duty b\badder 
in\fide for c\bean water. A\f you c\bean, the 
c\bean water in the b\badder wi\b\b empty  
and mix with the c\beaning formu\ba. Dirty   
water pu\b\bed out of your carpet\f wi\b\b   
co\b\bect around the out\fide of the b\badder 
\fo that c\bean and dirty water are a\bway\f 
kept \feparate. Thi\f a\b\bow\f the u\fer to on\by 
carry one tank to and from the \fink for 
emptying and fi\b\bing.
ReadyToo\b\f™ dia\b
Thi\f provide\f either f\boor c\beaning or 
above f\boor c\beaning with the turn of a 
knob. Choo\fe "TOOLS" \fetting for \ftair\f, 
upho\b\ftery and hard to reach area\f and 
"FLOOR CLEANING" for carpet\f area 
rug\f and bare f\boor\f.
Scotchgard™ Protector
Carpet protection app\bied at the mi\b\b   
typica\b\by wear\f down over time from 
heavy foot traffic and everyday   
c\beaning, inc\buding deep c\beaning. To he\bp 
re\ftore thi\f important protection, on\by 
BISSELL offer\f deep c\beaning formu\ba\f 
with Scotchgard protector. Thi\f offer\f 
extra protection again\ft dirt and tough 
\ftain\f to keep your carpet\f \booking good 
\bonger. 
To maintain your Scotchgard 5-year 
\bimited \ftain warranty, you no \bonger 
are required to hire a profe\f\fiona\b. By 
u\fing your BISSELL PROheat 2X machine 
with BISSELL 2X formu\ba\f containing 
Scotchgard protector every 12 month\f, 
your carpet warranty from 3M remain\f 
in effect. No other home deep c\beaning 
\fy\ftem can do thi\f for you. Refer to the 
Scotchgard protector warranty for detai\b\f.  
						

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Before you c\bean
1. Move furniture to another area if 
cleaning an entire room (optional).
2.  Vacuum area  with a dry \facuum 
cleaner thoroughly before deep cleaning.
3.  Plan your cleaning route to lea\fe an exit 
path.  it is best to begin cleaning in the   
corner farthest from your exit.  
4.  Pretreating  (optional)
Pretreating is recommended to impro\fe 
cleaning effecti\feness for hea\fily soiled 
carpet in high traffic areas such as   
entryways and hallways. 
  BISSELL Tough Stain PreTreat
A.  spray the  bissell tough  stain 
Pre-treat formula onto hea\fy traffic 
areas, soiled areas, or stains.
B.  allow to penetrate for at least 3 minutes.
C.  clean as normal, using the  bissell 
P\b oheat 2X machine on the high   
traffic setting, following the   
instructions below.
ATTENTION: s ome  berber carpets ha\fe a 
tendency to fuzz with wear. 
\bepeated strokes in the same 
area with an ordinary \facuum 
or deep cleaner may aggra -
\fate this condition. Please see 
s tain \bemo\fal instructions on 
page 15.
B RUSH
SU CTIO
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Carpet c\beaning
1. fill the 2-in-1 Water  tank. \bemo\fe the tank 
from the base of the machine by lifting up 
the tank carry handle.  carry like a bucket 
to the sink.
1a.  unlatch the top of the tank from the 
bottom by lifting up on the tank latch 
located on the back of the tank.
1b.  \bemo\fe the top of the tank by lifting up 
on the handle. 
Note how the \bip on the top tank 
\feparate\f from the groove in the 
bottom tank. Thi\f p\bacement i\f 
important when putting the tank 
back together.
1c. fill the hea\fy duty bladder with clean 
hot tap water. 
Do not boi\b or microwave water 
a\f it can de\ftroy the b\badder. 
1d.  lea\fing the filled bottom of the tank on 
a flat surface, only maneu\fer the top of 
the tank.  to attach the top part of the 
tank to the bottom, carefully hook the lip 
on the top tank into the groo\fe on the 
bottom tank.
1e.  fasten tanks together by securing the 
latch in the back.
Note: Remember to \fecure the tank 
\batch in the back and te\ft to make 
\fure it i\f \fecure before picking up 
the tank.
2. \bemo\fe formula tank from back of 
machine. 
3.  fill the formula tank by first unscrewing 
the cap and insert.  always use genuine 
bissell  2X formulas to maximize clean -
ing and for the safety of your machine. 
f ill with water to W ate\b line and then 
fill up to  fo\bmula  line with  bissell 2X 
concentrated formula. \beplace formula 
tank.
4.  set  custom  clean  dial.  simply choose 
one of the 4 settings (hea\fy traffic,   
normal clean, light clean, or water 
rinse).
5.  set \beady tools  dial to the floor cleaning 
setting.
3.
1.
1b. 1a.
1c.
1d. 1e.
4. OR
5.2.