Bissell 9400u Manual

Features / Operations 
ProHeat 2X
® 
USER’S GUIDE
8920, 9200, 9300, 9400 SERIES
Safety Instructions3
Product view / Accessories4
Assembly5
6-17
Maintenance17-18
Troubleshooting19-20
Warranty 24
Replacement Parts22-23
Consumer Services 21 

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  Thanks for buying a BISSELL ProHeat 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 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...

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  IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■   Use only cleaning products formulated by  
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 before unplugging
■  Unplug before attaching the Turbo Brush™
■  Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
■   Close attention is necessary...

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Heater Switch
Flex Hose
Upper Handle
Easy Carry 
Handle
Lower 
Base Detent Pedal
2-in-1 
Water Tank Heat Indicator 
Light
Tank Carry 
Handle
ReadyTools
™ 
Dial
Edge Sweep 
Brushes Easy To 
Remove NozzleSpray Trigger
Power Switch
4
 These items are available for purchase with your model. To order replacement parts or additional tools or formulas, please refer to page 22-23.
Bare Floor Attachment
TurboBrush™
Spraying Crevice Tool6” Wide Stair Tool
Optional Accessories:
Scotchgard protector...

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16 oz. BISSELL
Fiber Cleansing 
Formula
™ with 
Scotchgard™ 
Protection
16 oz. 
Tough Stain 
PreCleaner
™
8 oz. 
Hard Floor 
Solutions
™
Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL 
Advanced Cleaning Formulas on 
hand so you can clean whenever 
it fits your schedule. Always use 
genuine BISSELL deep cleaning 
formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning 
solutions may harm the machine 
and void the warranty.
5
8 oz. 
Scotchgard 
protector 
Cartridge
Formula Tank Upper
Handle
Detent Pedal
Spray Trigger
TurboBrush® 
Storage...

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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 2X. 
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....

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Special Features of Your BISSELL ProHeat 2X
Your BISSELL ProHeat 2X Deep Cleaner is a home 
cleaning system that uses the power of heat and 
brushes to get the deep down dirt for a maximum 
clean. Not only does it come with a lot of unique 
features, it has been designed with you, the customer, 
in mind.
BISSELL ProHeat models all feature a patented built-in 
heater which will heat the hot tap water you put in up 
to 25 degrees hotter to safely optimize cleaning 
effectiveness. The heater will never...

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Carpet protection applied at the mill typically wears 
down with heavy foot traffic over time and with 
everyday cleaning, including deep cleaning. To help 
restore this important protection, BISSELL offers deep 
cleaning formulas with Scotchgard protector and a 
post-applicator to apply Scotchgard protector with the 
same materials used by carpet mills. This offers extra 
protection against dirt and tough stains to keep your 
carpets looking good longer. 
Until now, to maintain your Scotchgard 5-year...

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Plan activities to give your carpet time to dry
Move furniture to another area if cleaning an 
entire room (optional)
Vacuum area with a dry vacuum cleaner 
thoroughly before deep cleaning
Pretreating (optional)
Pretreating is recommended to improve cleaning 
effectiveness for heavily soiled carpet in high 
traffic areas such as entryways and hallways. 
A. Spray the BISSELL Tough Stain 
Pre-treat formula onto heavy traffic 
areas, soiled areas, or stains.
B.  Allow to penetrate for at least 
3...

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Fill the Formula Tank. Fill up the Formula Tank 
by first unscrewing the Cap and Insert. Always 
use genuine BISSELL formulas to maximize 
cleaning and for the safety of your machine. Fill 
formula up to the line and replace the Cap and 
Insert. Place Formula Tank into the slot in the 
back of the machine for a snug fit.
Set Custom Clean Dial. Simply choose one of 
the 4 settings (Heavy Traffic, Normal Clean, Light 
Clean, or Rinse) and the ProHeat 2X will adjust 
the right amount of cleaning solution...