Bissell Proheat Model 7901-r Manual

Safety Instructions
Product View/Accessories
Assembly
Features / Operations
ProHeat
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Pro-Tech
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USER’S GUIDE
7920 / 7901 SERIES
8915 / 8910 SERIES
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4
5
6-17
Routine Maintenance17-19
Troubleshooting20-21
Warranty 24
Replacement Parts23
Consumer Services 22 

Thanks for buying a BISSELL ProHeat® Pro-Tech®
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL ProHeat Pro-Tech 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 Pro-Tech is well made, and we back it with a limited 
two-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
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 when used by 
or  near children
WARNING:The Power Cord on this product
contains lead, a chemical known to the...

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SmartMix®
Tank
DirtLifter
®
PowerBrush
Floor Nozzle Window SmartTemp
®
Ready Light
ReadyTools
™
Dial Lower Handle
Belt Access DoorFlow Indicator
(Filter Inside) SmartMix
®
Switch
Flex HosePower Cord
Quick Release Tool Caddy
SmartTemp
®
Switch
Tank-in-
Tank
™
Power 
SwitchTrigger
Upper
Handle
Cartridge Storage
Handle
Release
Tough Stain 
Brush Storage
Hex
Nuts
Belt
Storage
Crevice Tool
Storage
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
*All items may not be included with your model. 
More tools are available. To order replacement...

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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 Pro-Tech. 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. Familiarize...

SmartMix 
bottle
ONOFF
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Special Features of your BISSELL ProHeat®Pro-Tech®
The ProHeat Pro-Tech is a home cleaning system that automatically
mixes hot tap water with Fiber Cleansing Formula and heats the 
solution as it is applied to the carpet. The combination of heated
cleaning solution, powered brush and suction provide a safe and 
effective method of cleaning.
Temperature control automatically heats the cleaning solution 
as it is being applied to the carpet (*) to safely optimize 
cleaning...

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SmartMix 
Replace SmartMix concentrate bottle.
Note: If bottle leaks, check for proper 
positioning of o-ring and straw.
Choose the SmartMix setting that fits the cleaning job.
Water Rinse / Carpet Protector- use for gentle
cleaning or for the final rinse after cleaning. This
setting must also be used when applying the carpet
protectant through the applicator, to prevent the
pump from temporarily losing its prime.
Normal- automatically provides the best mix of
water and concentrate for most cleaning...

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Tank-in-Tank Continued
Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle. The handle locks the 
lid in place.
Carry it like a bucket to fill at the sink.
Note: You may notice hair and debris deposits on
the carpet that were loosened by the
brushing action (especially with newer
carpets that have never been deep cleaned
before). This debris should be picked up
and thrown away. Debris that deposits in
the Brush Belt should be cleaned between
uses to keep the Belts running free.
Set the tank down and rotate the handle forward...

Remove Tank Lid by rotating handle forward to unlatch
lid and lifting lid off tank.
Pour out dirty water.
After each use, remove and rinse the lint screen located
on the tank lid.
A.Remove tank assembly from unit.
B.Remove tank lid.
C.Remove any debris caught in lint screen.
D.Reinsert lint screen on tank lid. The screen will
click into place
E.Replace tank lid.
F.Reinsert tank assembly into unit.
Refill with clean tap water as above, steps 5 through 9
on page 8, and refill the SmartMix bottle with...

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Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.
Remove easily moved furniture from the room (chairs,
lamps, coffee tables, etc).
Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair
before using the ProHeat Pro-Tech.
Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It is best
to begin cleaning in the corner farthest from your exit.
Set up the machine following instructions in 
The Features section, pages 6-9.
Use Fiber Cleansing Formula in the SmartMix tank when
cleaning carpets, stairs or upholstery....