Bissell Style 7 Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
1398, 71Y7 SERIES
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
WarrantyFebreze® Freshness
Product Registration
Consumer Care3
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8-11
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Replacement Parts Troubleshooting
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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know  
about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, 
high-tech home cleaning system.  
Your carpet cleaner is well made, and we back it with a limited   
one year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, 
dedicated Consumer Care 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...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, basic 
precautions should be observed, including 
the following:
 
Read all instRuctions befoRe 
using  upRight V acuuM
Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is 
wider than right). Unplug from outlet when not in 
use and before conducting maintenance. 
    W aRning:   
to reduce the risk of fire,   
electric shock, or injury:
■  Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a 
non-polarized outlet or...

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WaRning: Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner 
until you are familiar with all instruc-
tions and operating procedures.
Crevice 
Tool
Combination  
Upholstery/
Dusting Brush 
To o l 
Quick 
Reach
® 
Handle
Hose ClipExtension 
Wand
Power 
Switch
Post motor 
Filter 
Handle
Handle 
Release  
Pedal
Powerfoot Power Cord
Furniture 
Protection Guard
Height 
Adjustment 
KnobQuick 
Release™ 
 
Cord Wrap
Quick Reach 
Handle
Hose Wand 
Mount
Stretch 
Hose 
Cord Clip
Tool...

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Assembly 
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the only tool you’ll need to  
assemble your vacuum cleaner   
is a phillips head screwdriver.
attach handle to vacuum
1.  Stand the vacuum upright and slide 
the base of the handle firmly into the 
grooves at the top of the vacuum body.
2.  Check to be sure the handle is fitted 
to the vacuum body. If there is a gap 
in front, continue to push firmly until 
the handle is flush.
3.  Insert one screw from the assembly 
packet into the existing hole in the 
back of...

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Operations 
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handle position
Press the handle release pedal with your foot 
to place your BISSELL PowerForce into one of 
three cleaning positions.
1. upright: For storage and above floor   cleaning with special tools.
2.  normal cleaning: Press handle  release pedal once. Use for most  
household floor cleaning tasks.
3.  low cleaning: With the vacuum in  normal cleaning position press handle 
release pedal again. Use for reach-
ing under low furniture such as tables,...

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Operations
special tools
Your BISSELL PowerForce is not only a  
powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it’s 
also a versatile above floor vacuum cleaner 
when you select one of the special tools.
1.  Raise handle to upright position.
2.  Grasp the quick reach handle and lift up 
to separate from suction intake opening.
3.  Attach tools by firmly pushing onto hose 
wand or extension wand. 
 a.  combination upholstery/  
dusting brush tool: Two types of 
cleaning tools are...

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Maintenance and care
To maintain maximum performance from 
your BISSELL PowerForce, perform these 
simple maintenance checks.
Replace dust bag
Never reuse a dust bag. Use only BISSELL 
Style 7 Dust Bags in your BISSELL PowerForce. ■Style 7 Febreze® (17F9)
■  Style 7 EnviroFresh® Micro 
Filtration Dust Bags (30861) 
■ Style 7 Dust Bags (32120).
1.  Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.  Pull the bag door outward to open. 
Set bag door aside.
3.  Grasp dust...

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Maintenance and care
Post Motor 
Filter
Pre-Motor 
Filter
Brush Cover
3.
4.
cleaning the pre-motor filter
Use only BISSELL Replacement Filters in 
your BISSELL PowerForce.
1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum  
cord from electrical outlet.
2.  The pre-motor filter, located in the  
bottom of the bag compartment,  
protects the motor from dirt particles. 
If filter becomes dirty, lift out filter  
and clean.
3.  Remove the filter and any debris on 
top of it. Rinse under warm...

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Maintenance and care
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check rotating floor brush  
& drive belt (cont)
5.  Clean strings, hair and other debris 
from rotating floor brush, paying  
particular attention to brush ends.
6.  Clean strings, hair and other debris 
from motor pulley and drive belt areas.
7.  Check drive belt carefully for wear, 
cuts or stressed areas. Replace if worn.
8.  Check air passageway for obstruc-
tions. Remove debris from this area.
Replace drive belt
Use only BISSELL Style 7...