Bissell Models 5207 W User Guide

							SPOTCLEAN 
USER GUIDE
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To reduce The risk of fire, 
elecTric shock, or injury:
»   C\bnnect t\b a pr\bperly gr\bunded 
\butlet \bnly. See gr\bunding   
instructi\bns. D\b n\bt m\bdify the 
3-pr\bng gr\bunded plug.
»    D\b n\bt leave appliance when   
it is plugged in. Unplug fr\bm   
\butlet when n\bt in use and   
bef\bre servicing.
»    D\b n\bt exp\bse t\b rain.   
St\bre ind\b\brs.
»    D\b n\bt all\bw t\b be used as a t\by. 
Cl\bse attenti\bn is necessary when 
used by \br near children.
»    D\b n\bt use f\br any purp\bse \bther 
than described in this User’s 
Guide. Use \bnly manufacturer’s 
rec\bmmended attachments.
»    D\b n\bt use with damaged c\brd \br 
plug.  if appliance is n\bt w\brking as 
it sh\buld, has been dr\bpped, dam-
aged, left \butd\b\brs, \br dr\bpped 
int\b water, have it repaired at an 
auth\brized service center. »   
Always install fl\bat bef\bre any   
wet pick-up \bperati\bn.
»    D\b n\bt pull \br carry by c\brd, use 
c\brd as a handle, cl\bse a d\b\br \bn 
c\brd, \br pull c\brd ar\bund sharp 
edges \br c\brners. D\b n\bt run 
appliance \bver c\brd. Keep c\brd 
away fr\bm heated surfaces.
»    D\b n\bt unplug by pulling \bn   
c\brd. T\b unplug, grasp the plug, 
n\bt the c\brd. 
»    D\b n\bt handle plug \br appliance 
with wet hands.
»    D\b n\bt put any \bbject int\b   
\bpenings. D\b n\bt use with any 
\bpening bl\bcked; keep \bpenings 
free \bf dust, lint, hair, and   
anything that may reduce air fl\bw.
»    Keep hair, l\b\bse cl\bthing, fingers, 
and all parts \bf b\bdy away fr\bm 
\bpenings and m\bving parts.
»    Turn \bff all c\bntr\bls bef\bre plug-
ging \br unplugging appliance.
»    Use extra care when cleaning   
\bn stairs. »   
D\b n\bt use t\b pick up flammable 
\br c\bmbustible materials (lighter 
fluid, gas\bline, ker\bsine, etc.)   
\br use in areas where they may   
be present.
»    D\b n\bt use appliance in an 
encl\bsed space filled with vap\brs 
given \bff by \bil base paint, paint 
thinner, s\bme m\bth pr\b\bfing   
substances, flammable dust, \br 
\bther expl\bsive \br t\bxic vap\brs.
»    D\b n\bt use t\b pick up t\bxic   
material (chl\brine bleach,   
amm\bnia, drain cleaner, etc.).
»    D\b n\bt pick up anything that   
is burning \br sm\bking, such as   
cigarettes, matches, \br h\bt ashes.
»    Use \bnly BiSSELL cleaning pr\bd-
ucts intended f\br use with this 
appliance t\b prevent internal c\bm-
p\bnent damage. See the Cleaning 
Fluid secti\bn \bf this guide. 
»    Keep appliance \bn a level surface.
»    D\b n\bt carry the appliance while   
in use.
REaD all  InStRUctIonS \fEfoRE  USInG yoUR poRta\flE DEEp  clEanER.  
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: 
This model is for household use only.  Commercial use of this unit voids the manufacturer’s warranty.
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Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can 
result in a risk of electrical shock.  Check with a qualified electrician 
or service person if you aren’t sure if the outlet is properly grounded. 
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper 
outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is designed 
for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding attachment 
plug that looks like the plug in the illustration. Make certain that the 
appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as 
the plug. No plug adapter should be used with this appliance.GRoUnDInG InS tRUctIonSThis appliance must be connected to a grounded wiring system. If it 
should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a safe path 
of least resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical 
shock. The cord for this appliance has   
an equipment-grounding conductor   
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.
Grounded 
Outlets
Grounding Pin  
						

							Quick Start Guide
1.  
\fold t\be tool 1 inc\b above soiled surface and spray 
trigger to apply cleaning formula.
2.    Gently scrub t\be area wit\b brus\b on tool.
3.   
Apply downward pressure to t\be tool and pull it 
toward you to suction up t\be dirt and cleaning   
formula. Continue until no more dirt can be removed. 
\buick  prep Steps
assembly
1.    
Unwrap \bose and select desired tool.   
Tool easily snaps onto \bose.
2.   
 
Remove tank from tool side of unit. Pull on 
t\be black tab to remove rubber stopper and 
reveal tank opening.
3.    Your tank is marked for a large stain or a small 
stain.  based on your cleaning need, fill wit\b \bot 
tap water to t\be water fill line. Add  bissell 2X 
formula to t\be formula fill line.
4.     
Replace rubber stopper, t\ben replace t\be tank 
on t\be mac\bine.
5.    Twist t\be quick release cord wrap to release 
t\be cord, plug in, and you’re ready to spot 
clean!
Guidelines to Spot  clean
1.   slide flex \bose clip into t\be opening on t\be 
front of t\be mac\bine until you \bear a “snap.” 
2.    snap t\be \bose grip bracket into t\be back of 
mac\bine on t\be clean tank side. Wrap flex \bose 
around unit and snap \bose grip into bracket.  
3.    Attac\b cord wrap by snapping it into place   
on t\be dirty water tank side of t\be mac\bine. 
Wrap power cord around cord wrap.
cleaning  formula 
››    Always use genuine  bissell portable deep cleaning 
formulas. Non-bissell cleaning solutions may \barm 
t\be mac\bine and will void t\be warranty.
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							Thanks for buying a BISSELL portable deep cleaner
We’re glad y\bu purchased a 
BiSSELL Sp\btClean deep cleaner. 
Everything we kn\bw ab\but fl\b\br 
care went int\b the design and  
c\bnstructi\bn \bf this c\bmplete,   
high-tech h\bme cleaning system.
Y\bur BiSSELL Sp\btClean deep cleaner 
is well made, and we back it with a 
limited tw\b year warranty. We als\b 
stand behind it with a kn\bwledgeable, 
dedicated C\bnsumer Care   
department, s\b, sh\buld y\bu ever  
have a pr\bblem, y\bu’ll receive fast, 
c\bnsiderate assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the 
fl\b\br sweeper in 187\f. T\bday, BiSSELL 
is a gl\bbal leader in the design,  
manufacture, and service \bf high 
quality h\bmecare pr\bducts like y\bur 
BiSSELL Sp\btClean deep cleaner.
Thanks again, fr\bm all \bf us at 
BiSSELL.
Mark J. Bissell  
Chairman & CEOSafety instructi\bns ...........2
Quick Start Guide ............3
Pr\bduct View ................ 5
Assembly ..................\8. \f
Operati\bns ................ \f-7
Maintenance & Care ......... 8
Tr\bublesh\b\bting .............9
Access\bries ................ 10
Warranty ..................\8.. 11
C\bnsumer Care ..............11
Pr\bduct r egistrati\bn ........12
»  Deep cleaning stairs and high-traffic areas on a regular 
basis helps prolong carpet life. 
»   Check upholstery stuffing before cleaning. Colored 
stuffing may bleed through the fabric when it 
becomes wet. »  
Before turning off the machine, suction up clean 
water to thoroughly rinse out the interior of the flex 
hose. Then, lift the cleaning tool and point it upwards 
to drain any remaining water into the dirty water/
collection tank.
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							1 Clean Water/Solution Tank
2  Power Button
3  Dirty Water Tank
4  Flex Hose Clip
5  Flex Hose 
6  Power Cord 7 
Quick Release™ Cord Wrap
8    Second Tool Storage Location  
(select models)
9    Tough Stain Brush™ Brush Block  
Made of 100% Recycled Plastic
10  Hose Grip
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To 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. 
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cleaning fluid 
Keep plenty of genuine 
bissell Cleaning 
solution on \band so you can clean w\benever   
it fits your sc\bedule. Always use genuine 
bissell deep cleaning formulas. Non-bissell  
cleaning solutions may \barm t\be mac\bine and 
will void t\be warranty. bissell 2X 
Portable Mac\bine  spot &  s tain 
Formula
bissell 2X  Portable Mac\bine 
Pet  stain 
& Odor 
Formula
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Use only BISSELL portable machine  formula 
in your cleaner. Use of cleaning formulas 
which contain lemon or pine oil may   
damage this appliance and void the 
warranty. Chemical spot cleaners or solvent-
based soil removers also should not be used. 
These products may react with the plastic 
materials used in your cleaner, causing 
cracking or pitting. 
						

							Assembling your portable mac\bine is a  
simple process. 
1.  slide t\be flex \bose clip into t\be opening on 
t\be front of t\be mac\bine. You will \bear a “snap” 
w\ben it is locked into place.
2.  snap t\be \bose grip bracket into t\be back of t\be 
mac\bine on t\be clean tank side. Wrap t\be flex \bose 
around t\be unit and snap \bose grip into bracket.  
3.  Attac\b t\be cord wrap by snapping it into   
place on t\be collection tank side of t\be mac\bine. 
Wrap t\be power cord around t\be cord wrap. 
snap t\be second tool storage (select models) 
into t\be back of t\be mac\bine between t\be cord 
wrap and \bose grip bracket.
Getting ready
1.  To fill t\be clean water/solution tank 
    a. Remove t\be tank by lifting it straig\bt up 
and away from t\be unit.
   b .   Pull on t\be black tab to reveal tank opening. 
T\be plug rotates out of t\be way for easy filling.
    c. Your tank is marked for a large stain or a 
small stain.  based on your cleaning need, fill 
wit\b \bot tap water to t\be water fill line. Add 
bissell 2X formula to t\be formula fill line. 
Do  not  \foIl  oR mIcRo WaVE W atER.
    d. Replace t\be plug by rotating into place 
and pressing gently onto tank.
   e .   Replace t\be tank by lining up tank bottom 
wit\b indentations on mac\bine. Press down 
firmly on tank to secure in position. 
2.  Release t\be flex \bose from t\be \bose grip bracket. 
Unwrap flex \bose completely from around t\be unit.
3.  select desired tool for spot cleaning.  insert 
tool on end of \bose until it clicks into place. 
4.  Twist t\be Quick Release™ cord wrap clockwise 
to unwrap t\be power cord completely.
pre-treating
Cleaning effectiveness will be en\banced if you 
pre-treat \beavily stained or \big\bly soiled areas. 
\fere’s \bow to do it:
1.  \fold t\be cleaning tool just above t\be surface 
of t\be carpet or up\bolstery to be cleaned. W\ben 
using t\be Deep Reac\b Tool (select models),   
keep t\be tool in contact wit\b t\be carpet w\bile 
spraying. Press t\be trigger to release a spray of 
cleaning solution directly onto t\be soiled area. 
2.  Wait 3-5 minutes before cleaning. 
Assembly
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Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until 
you are familiar with all instructions and 
operating procedures.
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Operations
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1e.
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4.
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2. 
						

							cleaning with your spot cleaner
1. Plug t\be unit in and turn on by pressing button 
under \bandle. 
2.  \fold t\be tool approximately 1” above t\be 
soiled surface. W\ben using t\be Deep Reac\b Tool 
(select models), keep t\be tool in contact wit\b t\be 
carpet w\bile spraying. Press t\be spray trigger to 
apply t\be cleaning solution to t\be soiled area.
3.  Using t\be brus\b on t\be tool, gently scrub t\be 
area to be cleaned.
4.  For t\boroug\b cleaning, spray additional   
solution w\bile t\be brus\b and suction are in   
contact wit\b t\be surface.
5.  Apply downward pressure on t\be tool and pull 
it toward you. T\be suction will remove t\be dirt 
and cleaning solution. Continue until no more 
dirt can be removed.
6.  As a final step, use “drying strokes” (by not 
pressing t\be spray trigger) to remove as muc\b 
liquid/moisture as possible. Repeat t\bis step as 
often as necessary. 
cleaning with the Stain  trapper tool (select models)
Your deep cleaner may \bave come wit\b a   
s tain Trapper tool. T\bis tool is great for keeping 
messes out of t\be mac\bine’s \bose system.
1.  Attac\b t\be  stain Trapper tool to t\be end   
of t\be \bose.
2.  slowly move t\be tool back and fort\b over t\be 
stain.  be careful not to move t\be tool back and 
fort\b too quickly or soiled water will flow back 
into t\be \bose.
3.  To empty t\be  stain Trapper tool, rotate   
t\be small tank on t\be bottom of t\be tool   
to unlock it. 
notE:  \fe careful to keep the top of the tool 
facing upward or soiled water will spill out of 
the tank, and into the hose.
4.  Dump dirty water into a sink or toilet and 
rinse t\be tank out wit\b clean water. Replace t\be 
tank by lining up t\be locking teet\b wit\b t\beir 
mating slots (make sure t\be two teet\b t\bat are 
closest toget\ber are pointed toward t\be brus\b). 
Turn t\be tank to lock it into place.
5.  Clean t\be front of t\be tool by removing t\be 
plate over t\be suction pat\b. Pull down on t\be 
plate to remove. Run t\be tool and t\be plate 
under clean water to rinse taking care to remove 
all debris. Replace t\be front plate by sliding it 
back into place. 
Operations
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Keep spray away from face. Failure to do   
so may result in personal injury.
ImpoRtant
Check the manufacturer’s tag before 
cleaning upholstery. “W” or “WS” on the tag 
means you can use your SpotClean. If tag 
is coded with an “S” (with diagonal strike-
through), or says “Dry Clean Only,” do not 
proceed. If manufacturer’s tag is missing or 
not coded, check with your furniture dealer.
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fter cleaning
1.  Unplug power cord from outlet.
2.  empty and rinse t\be dirty water tank after 
eac\b use, OR w\ben dirty water reac\bes t\be   
indicated maximum fill line. 
   a. To remove t\be dirty water collection tank, 
simply lift up on t\be tank from t\be base of 
t\be mac\bine.
   b. Pull tab to remove plug from tank
   c. Rinse out dirty tank wit\b clean water   
after emptying.
   d. Disconnect t\be cleaning tool from t\be   
spray trigger by pus\bing down on button 
lock and pulling straig\bt off. (Do NOT twist 
tool to remove it).
   e. T\be front of t\be Toug\b  stain Tool can   
be removed for easy cleaning. Pus\b t\be   
button at t\be top of t\be tool and slide t\be 
front of t\be tool off t\be base. Rinse bot\b 
under water and replace t\be front of t\be tool.
   f.  C\beck spray nozzle for accumulated dirt or  
debris.  if necessary, clean wit\b soft bristle brus\b.
   g. T\be float stack can be removed from t\be 
dirty tank for cleaning. Turn it counter-clock -
wise to remove it. Rinse wit\b water until all 
debris is removed.  Replace t\be float stack in 
t\be dirty tank and turn clockwise to lock. 
machine storage 
1.  Wipe all surfaces wit\b a soft clot\b.
2.  Wrap power cord around t\be cord wrap on 
t\be back of t\be mac\bine.
3.  Wrap flex \bose around t\be base of t\be unit 
and secure t\be spray trigger.
4.  store unit in protected, dry area, at room   
temperature (40° to 110°F).
thermal protector 
An internal t\bermal protector \bas been designed 
into your cleaner to protect it from over\beating. 
W\ben t\be t\bermal protector activates, t\be suction 
motor will stop operating.  if t\bis \bappens,  
proceed as follows:
1.  Turn t\be cleaner OFF (O) and unplug from 
electrical outlet.
2.  C\beck t\be end of t\be \bose and tool for   
blockages and remove if necessary.
3.  C\beck t\be float stack for clogs. Refer to   
cleaning instructions above.
4.  W\ben t\be motor cools for approximately 30 
minutes, t\be t\bermal protector automatically 
resets and cleaning may continue.  if t\be t\bermal 
protector continues to activate after following t\be 
above steps, your cleaner may need servicing. 
Call  bissell Consumer Care or visit t\be website.
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Maintenance & Care
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch  
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.  
						

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch  
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
problem possible causes Remedies
Reduced 
spray or  
no spray spray nozzle clogged
Clean spray nozzle using an unfolded 
paper clip
Clean water/solution tank empty C\beck/fill tank
Clean water/solution tank insert 
clogged Clean insert at bottom of clean water/
solution tank
Pump needs priming Gently lift clean water/solution tank 
w\bile depressing t\be spray trigger 
OR gently squeeze clean tank w\bile 
depressing spray trigger
Spot cleaner 
won’t pick   
up cleaning 
solution Poor up\bolstery/carpet 
 
tool position Reposition up\bolstery/carpet tool  
on surface, follow recommended 
cleaning procedures
Dirty water tank is full empty dirty water tank
Up\bolstery/carpet tool brus\b worn Replace wit\b new brus\b
excess solution in flex \bose lift tool and point upwards to allow 
water in \bose to flow into t\be dirty 
water tank
incorrect cleaning formula Use bissell 2X Portable Mac\bine 
formulas only
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Ot\ber maintenance or service not included in t\be manual s\bould 
 
be performed by an aut\borized service representative.
T\bank you for selecting a  bissell product.
for any questions or concerns,  \fISSEll is happy to 
be of service.  contact us directly at 1-800-237-7691.
please do 
not return 
this product 
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							Accessories
These items are available for your BI\f\fELL \fpot\blean portable deep cleaner.  
\ball 1-800-237-7691 or visit www.BI\f\fELL.com
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T # ParT name ParT # ParT name
160-0055 Tough Stain Brush Tool
160-0057 Stain Trapper Tool
203-7412Deep Reach Pet Tool203-7885 Spraying Crevice Tool
203- 66546” Stair Tool 203-6653 4” Upholstery Tool
cleaning f ormulas
79B9 2X Portable Machine Spot & 
Stain Formula 32oz
74R7 2X Portable Machine Pet Stain 
& Odor 32oz
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