Bissell Vacuum Cleaner 80Q2 User Manual

USER'S GUIDE  
80Q2 SERIES  
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Thank You  
Safety Instructions  
Product View  
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Assembly  
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Operations  
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Maintenance and Care  
Troubleshooting  
Replacement Parts  
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Warranty  
Consumer Services  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using an electrical appliance,  
basic precautions should be observed,  
including the following:  
Young children should be supervised to ensure  
that they do not play with the appliance.  
Remove plug from electrical outlet before  
cleaning or maintaining the appliance.  
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be  
replaced by the manufacturer or its service  
agent in order to avoid a hazard.  
Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine  
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).  
Do not use for any purpose other than  
described in this Users Guide.  
REAd ALL  
INSTRUCTIONS  
BEFORE USINg YOUR  
CANISTER VACUUM.  
WARNINg: To  
Use only manufacturers recommended  
attachments.  
reduce the risk of fire,  
Do not use with any opening blocked; keep  
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that  
may reduce air flow. Do not put any object  
into the opening.  
Keep appliance on a level surface.  
Turn off all controls before unplugging.  
Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.  
Do not use without the dirt cup or a dust  
bag and filters in place.  
Do not allow to be used as a toy.  
electric shock, or injury:  
Unplug from outlet when not in use.  
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.  
Use indoors only.  
For dry pick up only.  
Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.  
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.  
If appliance is not working as it should, has  
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or  
dropped into water, return it to a service agent.  
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a  
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around  
sharp corners or edges or run appliance over  
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug  
by grasping plug.  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR FUTURE USE  
Do not run appliance over cord.  
This model is for household use only.  
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.  
Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel.  
Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.  
Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers  
or body parts to openings or moving parts.  
Do not pick up hot or burning objects such  
as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.  
Do not pick up flammable or combustible  
materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene,  
etc.) or use in the presence of explosive  
liquids or vapor.  
THIS APPLIANCE  
HAS A  
POLARIZED  
PLUG.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this  
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade  
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in  
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug  
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the  
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified  
electrician to install a proper outlet. Do not  
change the plug in any way.  
Not intended for use by persons (including  
children) with reduced physical, sensory  
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience  
and knowledge, unless they have been  
given supervision or instruction concerning  
use of the appliance by a person  
responsible for their safety.  
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Product view  
Handle  
Air Flow Regulator  
Flex Hose  
Tool Storage Caddy  
Telescoping  
Extension Wand  
Power Switch  
Easy Empty™  
Dirt Container  
Multi-Surface  
Floor Nozzle  
Hose Connector  
Brush Switch  
CAUTION:  
Do not plug in your  
vacuum until you  
are familiar with all  
instructions and  
Upholstery Tool  
Crevice Tool  
Dusting Brush  
operating procedures.  
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Assembly  
1. Connect the hose to the vacuum by  
inserting the hose connector into the  
suction opening on the bottom front  
of the vacuum. Push in until it clicks  
into the locked position.  
WARNING:  
Plastic film can be  
dangerous. To avoid danger  
of suffocation, keep away  
from babies and children.  
2. Connect the telescoping extension  
wand to the handle end of the hose.  
3. Connect the floor nozzle foot onto  
the telescoping extension wand.  
2.  
1.  
3.  
4. Attach the tool holder onto the top  
portion of the extension wand.  
Place the tools onto the tool holder  
for storage.  
5. To extend the telescoping extension  
wand, push the black release button  
and then pull the bottom of the wand  
to the desired length.  
4.  
6. Once assembled, you can store your  
vacuum by inserting the storage clip  
(located on the back of the floor  
nozzle) into the storage slot on the  
rear of the vacuum.  
NOTE: Shorten the length of the  
telescoping extension wand for  
storage.  
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Operations  
Power cord  
The power cord is located at the rear  
of the vacuum. Gently pull out the  
power cord, watching for the yellow  
line. Stop pulling the power cord once  
the yellow line is visible. There is also  
a red line, which indicates the end of  
the usable cord. Do not pull the power  
cord out beyond the red line.  
Automatic Cord  
Rewind Button  
Automatic cord rewind  
Your vacuum is equipped with an  
automatic cord rewind. When cleaning  
is finished, press the power button  
OFF ( )and grasp the plug to  
disconnect from the electrical outlet.  
Hold the plug and press the  
automatic cord rewind button to  
rewind the cord automatically.  
CAUTION:  
Be careful to avoid injury as  
cord retracts very quickly.  
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Operations  
Power  
Button  
Power button  
Turn the power ON or OFF by pressing  
lightly downward on the power button  
( ).  
Variable suction power control  
The variable suction power control is  
located on the back of the vacuum.  
Turn the control toward the larger  
dots for maximum suction. Turn the  
control toward the smaller dots to  
minimize suction for lightly soiled  
areas or delicate fabrics.  
Variable Suction  
Control  
Air flow regulator  
Open the air flow regulator by  
sliding the regulator back towards  
the handle to an open position.  
This will reduce the suction power  
for vacuuming delicate fabrics.  
Tip:  
For full suction power, close the air  
flow regulator by sliding the regulator  
forward to the closed position.  
Use the variable  
suction power  
control and the  
air flow regulator  
to reduce air flow  
as needed when  
using the tools.  
CAUTION:  
Before using your vacuum,  
make sure that the dirt  
container and all filters  
(pre-motor and post-motor)  
are in place. Do not operate  
your vacuum without the dirt  
container and filters.  
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Operations  
Special tools  
Your BISSELL PowerGroom Multi  
Cyclonic is not only a powerful  
carpet and rug vacuum cleaner,  
its also a versatile bare floor and  
above floor vacuum cleaner when  
you select one of the special tools.  
Brush Up  
1.  
2.  
Floor nozzle:  
Use to vacuum carpets, rugs and bare  
floors. Swivel head turns to get into  
tight spaces and fits under cabinets.  
Brush Down  
1. To vacuum carpets and rugs, push the  
brush switch to the carpet position  
This will pull the brushes up into the  
floor nozzle.  
.
2. To vacuum bare floors, push the brush  
switch to the bare floor position  
.
This will extend the brushes down from  
the floor nozzle.  
Upholstery tool:  
Use the upholstery tool to clean  
curtains, draperies, cushions and  
fabrics.  
Crevice tool:  
Use the crevice tool in tight, narrow  
spaces.  
Dusting brush:  
Use the dusting brush to dust  
furniture, blinds, books, lamps,  
shelves and baseboards.  
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Maintenance and care  
Emptying the dirt container  
Empty the dirt container as soon as  
the dirt reached the “FULL” lines on  
the sides of the dirt container.  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of electric shock,  
turn power switch OFF and  
1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical  
disconnect plug from electrical outlet  
before performing maintenance or  
troubleshooting checks.  
outlet.  
2. Press the dirt container release button  
located on the back of the carry handle  
and lift up to remove.  
3. Choose an emptying method. Method  
Dirt Container  
Release Button  
#2 is recommended for allergy sufferers.  
Method #1 – Hold the dirt container over  
a trash can and push the emptying  
button located on the back bottom of  
the dirt container to open the bottom.  
Close the bottom after the dirt empties  
and make sure it clicks back into the  
locked position.  
Method #2 – Place a plastic bag over the  
bottom of the dirt container. Push the  
emptying button, located on the back  
bottom of the dirt container, through  
the plastic to open the bottom. After  
the dust settles, remove the plastic  
bag to discard. Close the bottom  
and make sure it clicks back into the  
locked position.  
Emptying  
Button  
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Maintenance and care  
Cleaning the inner cyclone & screen  
Filters protect the motor from  
dirt and dust particles. Use only  
BISSELL replacement filters in your  
PowerGroom Multi Cyclonic  
1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet.  
3.  
2. Remove the dirt container from the vacuum  
and make sure it is empty.  
3. Remove the top portion of the dirt  
container by grasping the carry handle  
and turning counter clockwise and pulling  
up and out of the dirt container.  
4. Remove the inner cyclone by grasping the  
bottom of the cyclone and turning counter  
clockwise to unlock. Pull straight down to  
remove. Clean with a cloth to remove dust  
and debris  
4.  
5. Remove the screen by pulling straight  
down. Clean with a cloth or a soft brush  
to remove dust and debris.  
6. The tank may also be wiped clean with  
a damp cloth. Make sure the tank is  
completely dry before reassembling.  
7. To reassemble, hold the carry handle and  
place the screen back onto the top portion  
of the dirt container. Be sure to align the  
notch on the top with the insert on the flat  
edge of the screen. Then place the inner  
cyclone back into the screen by aligning  
the notches at the top of the inner cyclone  
with the inserts inside the screen and  
5.  
turning clockwise to lock into place.  
8. Place the top portion back onto the dirt  
container by grasping the carry handle  
and turning clockwise to lock into place.  
Be sure that the dirt container release  
button is aligned with the emptying button  
when locked into place.  
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Maintenance and care  
Cleaning the pre-motor filter  
NOTICE:  
The pre-motor filter protects the  
motor from dirt and dust particles.  
Use only BISSELL replacement filters  
in your PowerGroom Multi Cyclonic.  
This product is intended for household  
use only and not for commercial or  
industrial use. Vacuuming of dust  
from products like plaster, concrete  
or ashes will damage the motor and  
void the warranty.  
1. Turn the power OFF. Unplug the  
vacuum from the electrical outlet.  
2. Remove the dirt container from  
the vacuum.  
3. The pre-motor filter is located behind  
the door labeled “FILTER” on the main  
body of the vacuum. Open the door by  
pushing up on the tab at the bottom of  
the door and pulling out to remove.  
4.  
4. Remove the filter tray by pulling up  
on the tab of the tray. Remove the  
pre-motor filter and set aside. Tap the  
tray gently over a trash can to remove  
any dirt or debris.  
5. The pre-motor filter can be washed in  
cold water with a mild detergent. Rinse  
well and air dry thoroughly before  
placing back into the tray.  
Pre-Motor Filter  
4.  
6. Place the tray back into the vacuum  
and replace the filter door by inserting  
the tabs at the top of the door and  
pushing down until it clicks into the  
locked position.  
Filter Tray  
Tip:  
For maximum cleaning  
performance, check the  
filters often and clean or  
replace if necessary.  
WARNING:  
Do not operate cleaner with  
damp or wet filters or  
without all filters in place.  
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Maintenance and care  
Replacing the Post-motor HEPA Media Filter*  
The post-motor HEPA Media Filter*  
assists in the filtration process to  
return clean air to the room. Use only  
BISSELL replacement filters in your  
PowerGroom Multi Cyclonic.  
1. Turn the power OFF. Unplug the vacuum  
from the electrical outlet.  
3.  
2. The post-motor filter is located behind  
the door labeled “FILTER” on the rear of  
the vacuum. Open the door by pushing  
down on the tab of the door and pulling  
out to remove.  
3. Remove the post-motor HEPA Media  
Filter* by grasping the handle on the  
filter and pulling out to remove.  
4.  
4. Replace the post-motor HEPA Media  
Post-Motor HEPA  
Media Filter*  
Filter* with a new filter.  
NOTE: The post-motor filter is a  
white, pleated HEPA Media Filter*.  
This filter is NOT washable and must  
be replaced when it becomes dirty.  
5. Replace the filter door by inserting the two  
tabs at the bottom of the filter door. Then  
push down on the tab on the door and  
push it back into the vacuum. Release the  
tab on the door to lock into place.  
*The filter media, not the vacuum as a whole,  
complies with the IEST-RP-CC001.5 or the  
EN-1822-1:2009 HEPA standard.  
Thermal protector  
An internal thermal protector has been  
designed into your vacuum to protect  
it from overheating. When the thermal  
protector activates, the vacuum motor  
will stop operating. If this happens:  
1. Turn the cleaner OFF (O) and unplug  
from electrical outlet.  
2. Empty dirt container, check filters and  
air passages for dirt accumulation.  
3. The thermal protector automatically  
resets after approximately 2 hours.  
If the thermal protector does not reset,  
call BISSELL Consumer Services or visit  
the website.  
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Troubleshooting  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of electric  
shock, turn power OFF and  
disconnect plug from electrical  
outlet before performing  
maintenance or troubleshooting.  
Vacuum cleaner won’t run  
Possible causes  
Remedies  
1. Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in  
2. Power button is not pressed down  
3. Thermal protector activated  
1. Check electrical plug  
2. Press power button down  
3. Allow cleaner to cool for 2 hours. See page 12.  
Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up or low suction  
Possible causes  
Remedies  
1. Tools, hose and/or telescoping extension wands are blocked  
1. Remove each part and check for blockages  
2. Check and clean or replace pre-motor and post-motor filters  
3. Empty dirt container  
2. Filters are dirty  
3. Dirt container is full  
4. Hose not securely attached to suction opening  
4. Make sure hose connector is locked into  
suction opening  
5. Crack or hole in flex hose  
5. Check hose and replace if needed  
6. Air flow regulator or variable suction power  
control is set to open or minimum setting  
6. Change to closed or maximum setting  
Visible dust escaping from vacuum  
Possible causes  
Remedies  
1. Dirt container is full  
1. Empty dirt container  
2. Filters missing or installed incorrectly  
3. Filters are dirty  
2. Check pre-motor and post-motor filter for correct installation  
3. Check and clean or replace pre-motor and post-motor filters  
4. Remove hose and check for blockages  
4. Flex hose is blocked  
5. Hose not securely attached to suction opening  
6. Crack or hole in flex hose  
5. Make sure hose connector is locked into suction opening  
6. Check hose and replace if needed  
Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be  
performed by an authorized service representative.  
Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product.  
Please do not return this product to the store.  
For any questions or concerns, BISSELL is happy to be  
of service. Contact us directly at 1-800-237-7691.  
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Replacement parts - BISSELL vacuum  
Item  
1
Part No.  
203-1578  
Part Name  
Hose  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
203-1579  
203-1536  
203-1583  
203-1581  
203-1580  
203-1582  
203-1575  
203-1569  
203-1557  
Telescoping Extension Wand  
Multi-Surface Floor Nozzle  
Tool Holder  
Upholstery Tool  
Crevice Tool  
Dusting Brush  
Inner Cyclonic Assembly  
Pre-Motor Filter  
Post-Motor HEPA Media Filter*  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
*The filter media, not the vacuum as a whole, complies with the IEST-RP-CC001.5  
or the EN-1822-1:2009 HEPA standard.  
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Warranty - BISSELL Powergroom® Multi Cyclonic Vacuum  
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, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by E-mail,  
telephone, or regular mail as described below.  
Limited One Year Warranty  
Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product  
BISSELL will repair or replace (with new or remanufactured components or products), at BISSELL’s  
option, free of charge from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, for one year any  
defective or malfunctioning part.  
See information below on "If your BISSELL product should require service".  
This warranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial or rental service. This  
warranty does not apply to fans or routine maintenance components such as filters, belts, or  
brushes. Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair,  
or any other use not in accordance with the User's Guide is not covered.  
If your BISSELL product should require service:  
Contact BISSELL Consumer Services to locate a BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your area.  
If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about  
your warranty, contact BISSELL Consumer Services.  
Website or E-mail:  
Use the “Customer Support” tab.  
Or Call:  
BISSELL Consumer Services  
1-800-237-7691  
Monday – Friday 8 am -10 pm ET  
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm ET  
Or Write:  
BISSELL Homecare, Inc.  
PO Box 3606  
Grand Rapids, MI 49501  
ATTN: Consumer Services  
BISSELL IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. BISSELL’S LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE  
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
*EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY  
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER ORAL  
OR WRITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW,  
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATE OF  
PURCHASE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation  
may not apply to you.  
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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 am - 10 pm ET  
Saturday  
9 am - 8 pm ET  
Or write:  
BISSELL Homecare, Inc.  
PO Box 3606  
Grand Rapids MI 49501  
ATTN: Consumer Services  
Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com  
When contacting BISSELL, have model number of cleaner available.  
Please record your Model Number: ___________________  
Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________  
NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt.  
It provides proof of purchase date in the event  
of a warranty claim. See Warranty on page 15  
for details.  
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Grand Rapids, Michigan  
All rights reserved. Printed in China  
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