Bissell 9400u Manual

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Emptying and Re-filling the Tanks. Remove 
the Water Tank from the base using the Tank 
Carry Handle. Carry the Tank like a bucket to a 
utility sink or outside where you will dispose of 
the collection water.  Unlatch the top of the Tank 
from the bottom by lifting the Tank Latch.  Taking 
the bottom portion of the Tank, pour out toward 
the sink from the triangular shaped opening in 
the bottom of the tank.
Note: You may notice hair & debris 
deposits on the carpet or in the Tank that 
were loosened...

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Turn Power and Heater switches OFF (O).  Unplug 
the machine and wrap the power cord.
After emptying the Water Tank, rinse it out at a fau-
cet with running hot tap water, taking care to clean 
underneath the Heavy Duty Bladder, and all around it.  
The top half of the Tank can be rinsed clean through 
the nozzle area. Also, pop out the Red filter under-
neath the top half of the Tank and rinse that out. 
Replace before putting the top and bottom halves of 
the tank together.
Before you place the...

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Purge the hose to eliminate cleaning solution from 
the tube by spraying clean water through the hose 
without attachments into a sink for 15-30 seconds.
Attach Scotchgard post-applicator cartridge to the 
Applicator Tool, following the instructions on the 
cartridge. Attach the combined Tool/Cartridge to 
the hose. The water from the 2-in-1 Tank will 
automatically mix with the concentrated Scotchgard 
post-treatment formula contained in the cartridge.
Turn the Custom Clean Dial to the 
Rinse/Protect...

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Your ProHeat 2X machine comes equipped with 
a hose and at least 1 attachment for cleaning 
stairs, upholstery, and more.
Important!  If using to clean Upholstery, check 
Upholstery Tags. 
A. Check manufacturer’s tag before 
cleaning. “W” or “WS” on the tag means 
you can use your ProHeat 2X. If the tag 
is coded with an “X” or an “S” (with a 
diagonal stripe through it), or says “Dry 
Clean Only”, do not proceed with any 
deep cleaning machine. Do not use on 
Velvet or Silk. If manufacturer’s tag is...

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Empty Water Tank and rinse out, following the 
instructions on page 11.  
Return Ready Tools Dial to Floor Setting.
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.
Do Not Delay!  Attending to an accident soon 
after it occurs ensures the most optimal clean.  
Leaving it for an extended period of time may 
cause it to set and become...

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Be sure to test any spot removal formulas in an 
inconspicuous area first. This is important as 
some dyes and materials could be damaged or 
discolored by cleaning solvents. If such a change 
should occur, try a different solution or call 
a professional.
If cleaning on Berber carpeting, gently run your 
machine over a hidden area. If no fuzzing occurs, 
continue cleaning in soiled area.
Using the BISSELL Tough Stain PreCleaner, 
spray evenly over soiled area. Do not overwet. 
Wait 3-5 minutes....

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Bare Floor Cleaning (Continued)
Slowly move the machine forward and back over 
bare floor surface one time while depressing 
trigger. Caution: Do not overwet.
Repeat the motion without pressing the trigger 
using the Bare Floor tool to squeegee and 
suction up the dirty water.
Allow approximately 30 minutes for floors to dry.
Remove Bare Floor tool and rinse and dry to store.
If any formula remains in the Formula Tank, pour 
it back into the Hard Floor Solutions bottle for 
use the next time.
Rinse...

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Brushes can be removed for cleaning or 
replacement as desired. 
Follow Belt Removal Instructions on page 17.
Remove Brush Rolls by pulling them off of the 
metal rods.
Place Cleaned or New Brush Rolls back onto the 
rods. Make sure one washer is on each end of 
the rollers prior to sliding onto the rod. Be sure 
to let the rod slide through the bushing to insure 
proper fit.
Re-attach the long belt on the bottom to the 
cogs of the small roller brushes.
Place small belt over back roller and metal...

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Troubleshooting 
Built-in Heater Ready Light does not illuminate.
Possible Causes:  Remedies:
The Heater Switch is not turned ON ( I )  Turn the Heater Switch ON ( I ).
The Power Switch is not turned ON ( I )  Both switches must be ON
 ( I ) to 
  activate the Heater Ready Light.
Reduced Spray or No Spray.
Possible Causes:  Remedies:
Water Tank may be empty  Fill Heavy Duty Bladder with hot 
 tap water.
Formula Tank may be empty  Fill Formula Tank with BISSELL Fiber
  Cleansing Formula for cleaning....

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Troubleshooting (Continued) 
Cleaner not picking up solution  
Possible Causes:  Remedies:
Ready Tools Dial may be at wrong setting  Set Ready Tools Dial to either Floor
  Cleaning or Hose Attachments Setting.
Tank may not be seated properly  Pick up both the Water Tank and 
  Formula Tank and reseat them so 
  they fit snugly on the unit.
Solution or Water Tank is Empty  Check fluid levels in Heavy Duty 
  Bladder and Formula Tank.
2-in-1 Tank has picked up maximum  Empty 2-in-1 Tank and Refill with...