User’s Guide
Models 1691 and 1696
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Assembly
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Operation
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Safety
Storage
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Handle
Assembly
Bolt and Nut
(2)
Lower
Chassis
Upper
Cord
Holder
Power
Cord
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Lower
Cord
Holder
Back View
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How to use this guide
This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get
Pay particular attention to the assembly diagram,
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maximum satisfaction from your POWERSTEAMER
assembly instructions, and part names. Locate and
organize all parts before assembly. Familiarize
yourself with the parts and where they go.
Following the Guide will greatly enhance your
ability to get top performance from your cleaner
for many years.
Upright Deep Cleaner. You’ll find assembly
instructions for all cleaning tasks, safety
precautions, pre-cleaning tips, and maintenance
and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this
Guide thoroughly before assembling your cleaner.
How to put it together
The only thing you will need to assemble your cleaner
is a Phillips head screwdriver.
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Your POWERSTEAMER is packaged as two
primary components–the Lower Chassis and the
Handle Assembly.
Handle Assembly. Slide Handle Assembly down
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onto Lower Chassis until it will go no further. Secure
by placing two (2) Phillips Head
bolts into front
of Handle Assembly and into hex nuts at back of
Lower Chassis unit, as shown.
Power Cord. Wrap Power Cord around upper and
lower Cord Holders, and secure Plug to Cord with
molded clip.
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NOTE: Your POWERSTEAMER features a Cord
Quick-Release. To easily release Power Cord, rotate
upper Cord Holder and remove Cord. Use clip at
back of Handle Assembly to secure Power Cord
when using cleaner.
Assembly is now complete.
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Index
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . .2
Product view . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to put it together . . . . . . .4
How to begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Deep cleaning carpet . . . . . . . .6
How to begin...
Deep cleaning carpet
1. Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.
2. Remove easily moved furniture (chairs, lamps, coffee/
cocktail tables, etc.) from room.
3. Vacuum carpet thoroughly.
4. Decide where to begin–and end–your job. Clean in 3’x 4’
sections, starting in areas farthest from exit. Plan to leave a
path open to empty soiled water and refill cleaner.
5. Carpeting will dry in three to four hours, depending on carpet
style and air circulation in room. A floor fan speeds drying.
6. Replace furniture on damp carpeting by placing waxed
paper under furniture legs until floor dries completely.
Cleaning upholstery
& small areas . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Putting it away . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .8
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Consumer services . . . . . . . . .10
Deep cleaning upholstery
1. Check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS” on
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the tag means you can use your POWERSTEAMER. If tag is
coded with an “X” or “S” (with diagonal strike-through), or
says “Dry Clean Only,” do not proceed. Do not use on velvet
or silk.
2. If manufacturer’s tag is missing or not coded, check with
your furniture dealer.
3. Check for colorfastness in an inconspicuous place.
4. If possible, check upholstery stuffing. Colored stuffing may
bleed through fabric when wet.
Always vacuum thoroughly before
you deep clean. If possible, move
Tip:
CAUTION:
Use
larger furniture to an area you
only BISSELL Fiber
will not be cleaning.
Deep cleaning
carpeting and
upholstery
Cleansing Formula™ in
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your POWERSTEAMER.
Use of cleaning formulas
which contain lemon
or pine oil may damage
this appliance and void
warranty. Chemical spot
cleaners or solvent-
based soil removers
should not be used.
These products may
regularly can
reduce dust and
allergens in
your home.
react with the plastic
materials used in your
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POWERSTEAMER, causing
cracking or pitting.
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How to deep clean carpet
Tip:
Deep cleaning
stairs and high
traffic areas on
a regular basis
can prolong
Getting ready
1. Unfasten the Clean Water Tank Latch Assembly by lifting
from the bottom with your fingers.
2. Remove Clean Water Tank Assembly by sliding it up the
carpet life.
Handle Assembly until it comes free.
3. Take Clean Water Tank to sink area, remove Clean Water
Tank Cap and fill Tank with hot (NOT boiling) tap water
to fill line.
4. Fill Tank Cap to fill line with Fiber Cleansing Formula and
pour into Clean Water Tank. Replace Cap securely.
5. Replace Clean Water Tank Assembly by sliding Tank down
the front of the Handle Assembly until it fits snugly against
top of Lower Chassis. Secure with Clean Water Tank
Latch Assembly.
6. Unwrap Power Cord from Cord Holder and plug into
120 Volt, 60 Hz grounded outlet as described in Important
Safety Instructions, page 2. If cleaner starts when first
plugged in, switch cleaner OFF ( O ) until ready for use.
CAUTION:
The Dir ty
Water Tank Assembly holds
approximately one gallon of
soiled liquid. A special float
device in the tank will cause the
cleaner to stop removing solution
from carpet, and the motor
sound to rise in pitch when the
Dirty Water Tank Assembly is
full. Failure to empty full tank
will damage unit.
Deep cleaning
When you’re done
1. Move Power Switch to CLEAN ( II ) position to activate
solution pump and vacuum motor.
1. Turn Power Switch to OFF (O) position.
2. Unplug Power Cord from outlet.
2. Press Release Pedal on left side of Lower Chassis with foot.
3. Slowly move cleaner back and forth over carpet surface
one time while depressing Trigger. Do not overwet.
4. Repeat motion over same area without depressing Trigger.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no more dirt can be removed.
6. Continue to clean entire carpet, working in
3’ x 4’ sections.
7. Empty the Dirty Water Tank Assembly when dirty water
reaches the fill line.
8. If the machine loses suction and/or motor noise rises in
pitch, turn Power Switch to OFF. Check the Dirty Water
Tank Assembly and empty the tank if it is full [see WHEN
YOU’RE DONE, page 6].
3. Remove and empty Clean Water Tank Assembly.
4. Press Release Pedal and tip Handle Assembly
back with Handle Assembly.
5. Release Dirty Water Tank Latch Assembly at
bottom of Lower Chassis.
6. Carefully lift Dirty Water Tank Assembly from
Lower Chassis using Carry Handle Assembly.
7. Carry Tank to a toilet or sink, turn Circular
Cap at back of unit counterclockwise to open,
and pour to empty.
8. Fill Dirty Water Tank Assembly with clean
water. Rinse thoroughly and discard water.
9. Remove Dirty Water Tank Triangle Lid and
flush suction opening with clean water.
Replace cover. Replace Circular Cap by
turning clockwise.
9. If floor nozzle stops spraying, turn Power Switch to OFF and
check water/cleaning solution mixture level. Refill if needed.
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Never run POWERSTEAMER dry.
10. Replace Clean Water Tank Assembly on
Handle Assembly and secure with side latches.
11. Replace Dirty Water Tank Assembly on Lower
Chassis and secure with Clean Water Tank
Latch Assembly.
12. See PUTTING IT AWAY on page 7.
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How to clean upholstery and small areas
Getting ready
CAUTION:
Do
1. Unfasten the Clean Water Tank Assembly by lifting from
the bottom with your fingers.
2. Tip Handle Assembly back by pressing Release Pedal
on left side of Lower Chassis and pulling back on
Handle Assembly.
not lay unit on its
back with Clean
Water Tank Assembly
in place. Do not tip
up foot with Dirty
Water Tank Assembly
in place.
3. Remove Dirty Water Tank Triangle Cap by pulling back on
snap tab with finger.
4. Place triangle-shaped end of Flex Hose Assembly in Dirty
Water Tank Triangle port by placing wide (bottom) end in
first, then pushing latch end in until it snaps into place.
5. Tip Handle Assembly back to its full upright position.
6. Place Solution Tube Connector into the port at the lower
left side of the Handle Assembly. Place tabs on Connector
into notches in port, then turn clockwise to secure. Make
certain Solution Tube is securely fastened to Connector.
7. Attach Cleaning Tool to Flex Hose Assembly using the
“button-in-hole” method.
Tip:
Check upholstery
stuffing before
cleaning.
Colored stuffing
may bleed
through fabric
when wet.
8. Take Clean Water Tank to sink area, remove Clean Water
Tank Cap and fill Tank with hot (NOT boiling) tap water
to fill line. Fill Tank Cap to fill line with Fiber Cleansing
Formula and pour into Clean Water Tank. Replace
Cap securely.
9. Replace Clean Water Tank Assembly. Slide Tank down front
of Handle Assembly until it fits snugly against top of Lower
Chassis. Secure with Clean Water Tank Latch Assembly.
10. Unwrap Power Cord from Cord Holder and plug into
120 Volt, 60 Hz grounded outlet as described in Important
Safety Instructions, page 2. If cleaner starts when first
plugged in, switch off until ready for use.
Putting it away
1. Follow instructions in WHEN YOU’RE
DONE, page 6.
2. Disconnect Solution Tube Connector by
turning it counterclockwise and gently
pulling it straight from port.
3. Remove Flex Hose Assembly from Dirty Water
Tank Triangle port.
4. Replace Dirty Water Tank Triangle Cap.
5. Return Attachment Hose to storage rack.
6. Wrap Power Cord around Cord Holder on
Cleaning
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back of POWERSTEAMER.
1. Slowly move Cleaning Tool back and forth over soiled
surface, first using spray only, then spray and vacuum,
finishing with vacuum only.
2. Continue to clean soiled area, working in small sections,
until no more dirt can be removed. Do not overwet.
3. If the machine loses suction and/or motor noise rises in
pitch, turn Power Switch to OFF. Check the Dirty Water
Tank Assembly and empty the tank if it is full [see WHEN
YOU’RE DONE, page 6].
7. Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth.
8. Store cleaner upright in a protected, dry area.
NOTE: Never leave clean water in the Clean Water
Tank Assembly or soiled solution in the Dirty Water
Tank Assembly.
4. If spray tip stops spraying, turn Power Switch to OFF and
check water and cleaning solution level. Refill if needed.
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Never run POWERSTEAMER dry.
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Troubleshooting
Reduced spray or no spray
Possible Causes
Remedies
Clean Water Tank Assembly empty Refill Tank
Spray Nozzle clogged
Clean Spray Nozzle
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock or
injury unplug from
outlet before servicing.
Pump not operating properly
Check electrical plug
Power switch on?
Turn POWERSTEAMER off and hold
Trigger for 10-15 seconds. Turn Power
Switch to“CLEAN” position and hold
trigger for10-15 seconds
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Call BISSELL Consumer Services
Vacuum not picking up cleaning solution
Possible Causes
Loose Triangle Cap
Remedies
Check cap and snap securely into Dirty
Water Tank Assembly
Dirty Water Tank Assembly
not aligned/secured
Check Tank for proper alignment and
secure with side latches
Flex Hose Assembly not secure
Check fit of Hose at Vacuum Port
connections
Poor Tool position
Adjust angle; apply more downward
pressure
Dirty Water Tank Assembly is full
Empty Dirty Water Tank Assembly
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Part numbers and descriptions
Item Part No. Part Name
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010-9201 Cleaning Tool
603-9042 Clean Water Tank
Assembly
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010-1652 Clean Water Tank
Filler Cap
603-1640 Clean Water Tank Cap
and Insert Assembly
014-9025 Dirty Water Tank
Assembly
013-2856 Dirty Water Tank
Triangle Cap
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010-7055 Dirty Water Tank
Drain Cap
603-7075 Bolts and Nuts
(2 each)
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010-9200 Flex Hose Assembly
603-4650 Flex Hose Hanger
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NOTE: To order replacement parts,
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or to order parts not originally included
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in your POWERSTEAMER model, call
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BISSELL Consumer Services
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. EST
Saturday 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. EST
Visit our website at www.bissell.com
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About your warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
may vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty
or have questions regarding what it may cover, call BISSELL Consumer Services.
One Year Warranty
BISSELL Inc., upon receipt of the product, will repair or replace, free of charge, any
part which is defective or malfunctioning within one year of purchase to the original
purchaser, provided the product is used for personal, and not commercial or
rental service.
Damages or malfunctions caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with
the User’s Guide will not be covered. This warranty does not cover parts of the unit that
require replacement under normal use.
Under this warranty, if it is BISSELL’s conclusion that your unit cannot be repaired,
BISSELL will replace the product.
If your BISSELL product should require service:
Call BISSELL Consumer Services at 1-800-237-7691 and we will give
you the name and address of an authorized BISSELL Service Center in
your area. If there is not an authorized BISSELL Service Center in
your area, one of our Service Representatives will be happy to assist
you. You can also visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com to locate
a Service Center near you.
BISSELL Consumer Services
For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions
about your warranty, call:
BISSELL Consumer Services
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. EST
Saturday 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. EST
www.bissell.com
Or write:
BISSELL INC
PO Box 3606
Grand Rapids MI 49501
ATTN: Consumer Services
When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available.
Please record your Model Number: ___________________
Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________
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NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt. It is your warranty.
It is suggested you staple your original sales receipt to the
front of this guide.
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