Bissell Vacuum Cleaner 88D6 User Manual

U S E R ’ S G U I D E  
88D6 SERIES 220-240V  
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Safety Instructions  
4-5 Product View  
6-7 Special features  
7-10 Operation  
11 Maintenance and Care  
12-13 Troubleshooting  
14 Consumer Services  
Replacement Parts  
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Additional Accessories  
16 Warranty  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using an electrical appliance, basic  
precautions should be observed, including  
the following:  
Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning  
or maintaining the appliance  
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 instruc-  
tion concerning use of the appliance by a person  
responsible for their safety  
Young children should be supervised to ensure  
that they do not play with the appliance  
Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,  
ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)  
READ All INSTRUCTIONS  
bEFORE USING YOUR  
SPOTbOT.  
Always connect to a properly Earthed  
outlet. Unplug from outlet when not in  
use and before conducting  
Do not modify the Earthed plug  
Do not use for any purpose other than described  
in this User’s Guide  
maintenance or troubleshooting.  
Use only manufacturer’s recommended  
attachments  
Use only cleaning products formulated by  
BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent  
internal component damage  
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.  
Keep appliance on a level surface  
Turn off all controls before unplugging  
Be extra careful when cleaning stairs  
WARNING:  
Use indoors only  
Do not use with damaged cord or plug  
Do not service machine when it is plugged in  
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 use machine if it has been dropped,  
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water  
To reduce the  
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:  
Pay close attention when working  
around children  
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a  
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around sharp  
corners or edges, run appliance over cord, or  
expose cord to heated surfaces  
Do not carry the appliance while in use  
Do not unplug by pulling on cord; unplug by  
grasping plug not the cord  
SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
ThIS moDEL IS foR hoUSEhoLD USE oNLY.  
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands  
WARNING:  
This appliance must  
Do not put any object into appliance openings, use  
be Earthed  
.
with blocked opening or restrict air flow  
Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body  
parts to openings or moving parts  
Do not pick up hot or burning objects  
Do not pick up flammable or combustible  
materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use  
in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours  
Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with  
vapours given off by oil base paint, paint  
thinner, some moth proofing substances,  
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours  
IMPORTANT  
foR oPERATIoN oN  
A 220-240 VoLT A.C. 50/60 hz PoWER  
SUPPLY oNLY.  
If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable  
BS 1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13  
amp (ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in  
the carrier contained in the plug. Spares may be  
obtained from your BISSELL supplier. If for any  
reason the plug is cut off, it must be disposed  
of, as it is an electric shock hazard should it be  
inserted into a 13 amp socket.  
Do not use without tanks in place  
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Product view  
Automatic Smart System™  
Control Panel  
Front View  
Clean/Solution Tank  
Dirty/Collection Tank  
Flex Hose Clip  
Vacuum Flex  
Hose  
Spray Trigger  
Tough Stain  
Brush™  
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Product view  
Underside View  
Vacuum  
Suction Nozzles  
hands free  
Cleaning Brush  
Spray Tip  
back View  
Cord Wrap  
Power Cord  
Hands Free  
Cleaning Window  
Tough Stain  
BrushStorage  
Keep plenty of genuine  
bISSEll Advanced Cleaning  
Formulas on hand so you  
can clean whenever it fits  
your schedule. Always  
use genuine bISSEll deep  
cleaning formulas. Non-  
bISSEll cleaning formulas  
may harm the machine and  
void the warranty.  
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Special features  
Front view  
Clean/solution tank  
Located to the right of the unit when you are  
facing the unit. Holds the clean water and  
formula.  
Automatic Smart System control paneI  
Located in the center of the unit. This is  
where you will begin selection of the smart  
cleaning cycle you would like to use  
(detailed instructions on page 8).  
Dirty/collection tank  
Located to the left of the unit when you are  
facing the unit. Holds the dirty water that is  
suctioned up.  
Vacuum flex hose  
Wraps around the center of the unit. Serves  
as the travel path for dirty water that is  
suctioned up into the dirty/collection tank.  
Flex hose clip  
Located on the end of the unit near the  
clean/solution tank. It is a guide for wrapping  
the vacuum flex hose.  
Tough Stain brush  
Attach to the end of the hose for cleaning in  
manual mode or store in the storage area for  
handsfree cleaning.  
Spray trigger  
When cleaning in the manual mode, press  
the spray trigger to release water and  
formula onto the area to be cleaned.  
Underside view  
Handsfree cleaning brushes  
Provides cleaning action when using the surface  
stain or set-in handsfree cleaning cycles.  
Spray tip  
Water and formula are dispensed here when  
cleaning in the handsfree mode.  
Vacuum suction nozzles  
Provides a suction path for the dirty water  
when using the handsfree cleaning cycles.  
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Special features  
Back view  
Handsfree cleaning window  
Provides an area to see the handsfree  
cleaning action.  
Tough Stain brush storage  
Use for convenient on board storage of the Tough  
Stain Brush when using handsfree cleaning.  
Power cord  
Stores on the back of the unit around the oval  
cord wrap.  
NOTE: Unwrap the power cord completely  
before operating the unit.  
Cord wrap  
Serves as a guide for the power cord storage. The  
cord wrap can be gently pushed in during use.  
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Operation  
Getting ready  
1. To fill the clean/solution tank:  
A. Remove the clean/solution tank by lifting it  
straight up and then away from the unit.  
b. Unscrew the cap/insert at the bottom of  
the clean/solution tank.  
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There are 2 ways you can fill and use the clean/  
solution tank:  
2. For common stains such as dirt, grime, pet,  
or oily stains, use the fill lines on the left  
side of the tank and fill with Little Green™  
for Compacts formula (trial size included)  
and water.  
WARNING:  
Do not use without  
tanks in place.  
3. For dye based stains such as coffee, fruit  
juices, cola and red wine, use the fill lines on  
the right hand side of the unit and fill with  
Little Green for Compacts and Oxy GEN2  
formulas (trial size included) and water.  
To begin cleaning  
1. Plug your SpotBot in. The Power light will  
illuminate instructing you that there is power  
to the unit and it is ready to go.  
Tip:  
Before spot cleaning with  
the SpotBot's handsfree  
feature, dry vacuum the  
area first.  
2. Place the filled Clean/Solution tank onto the  
unit.  
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Operation  
Automatic Smart System  
Your new Spotbot features an Automatic Smart  
System that takes the guesswork out of spot  
and stain cleaning. With the touch of a button,  
you can select the cleaning cycle to use your  
preferred method of cleaning.  
1. Surface Stain Cycle This cycle has been  
designed for stains that are on the surface of  
your carpeting and have not had time to  
penetrate deep in to your carpet fibers. This  
cycle will run for approximately 3 minutes.  
2. Set-In Stain Cycle Use on stains that have  
had a period of time to set-in and penetrate  
deep into your carpet fibers. These are typically  
the most difficult stain types to remove. This  
cycle runs for approximately 6 minutes.  
Tip:  
Some spots and spills  
require that you pick up the  
chunky debris with a rag  
or towel before you begin  
cleaning in the handsfree or  
manual cycles.  
3. Manual / Hose By selecting this option you can  
clean spots and stains manually on surfaces  
such as upholstery, car interiors, stairs or  
wherever you have a need to clean manually.  
NOTE: You will need to use the hose with  
the Tough Stain brush attached to it to  
clean in manual mode.  
4. Pause/Resume Use to check the status of  
a cleaning cycle (surface stain or set-in  
stain). If you hit the pause button once, it  
pauses the cleaning cycle it is currently in.  
By pressing it one more time to resume, you  
will pick up in the cleaning cycle where you  
left off.  
5. Stop By depressing the stop button, you  
will stop your SpotBot in either the surface  
stain or set-in stain cycle. To begin cleaning  
again, you will need to select one of the  
cleaning cycles again.  
6. Status Indicators Much like the  
dishwasher in your kitchen, the status  
Indicators will instruct you regarding  
status within a cleaning cycle. You will  
hear changes in the sound of the machine  
at different points in a cycle. When your  
selected cleaning cycle is complete, the  
finish light will illuminate and you will  
hear a beep every five seconds until you  
depress the stop button.  
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Operation  
Handsfree cleaning  
1. Place the unit directly over the spot or stain,  
making sure the stain is in the center of the  
handsfree cleaning area.  
2. Select which cleaning cycle (surface stain or  
set-in stain) you would like to begin with.  
Your SpotBot will begin spraying, brushing  
and suctioning up the spots and stains in  
its pre-programmed cycle. Both cycles have  
been tested and proven to deliver superior  
cleaning results, taking the guesswork out of  
cleaning for you.  
3. When the cleaning cycle you have selected  
is complete, the SpotBot will beep. The beep  
will continue every five seconds until you  
depress the stop button.  
Tip:  
If the unit accidentally tips  
or is tilted, the handsfree  
cleaning brushes will stop.  
4. Pick up the unit and check the area that  
was cleaned.  
5. If you have used Oxy GEN2, this chemical  
will continue to work for the next six to eight  
hours, cleaning your spots and stains all the  
way to the backing of the carpet.  
Tip:  
Some difficult stains may  
require that you run the  
cleaning cycle a second  
time.  
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Operation  
Manual/hose cleaning  
1. Remove the hose from the unit by  
depressing the release button.  
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2. Remove the Tough Stain Brush from the  
back of the unit by depressing the release  
button. Attach the Tough Stain Brush onto  
the grip of the flex hose.  
3. Select the manual/hose button on the  
2a  
2b  
control panel to start the SpotBot.  
NOTE: In manual mode, the Spotbot will not  
turn on until the hose is removed from the  
unit. If it is not removed within 30 seconds of  
pushing the start button, the unit will shut off.  
4. If your unit has a built in heater (not  
standard on all models) press the heater  
button to turn on the heat feature. Begin  
cleaning by holding the tool no more than six  
inches above the soiled surface. Depress the  
spray trigger for about five seconds to apply  
the cleaning solution to the soiled area then  
release the spray trigger. Be careful not to  
over wet.  
5. Using the brush on the tool, gently scrub the  
soiled area for about 30 seconds or until the  
soiled area appears to be clean.  
Tip:  
one of the effective stain  
removing ingredients in oxy  
GEN2 is hydrogen Peroxide.  
Certain people may be  
6. To suction up the dirt and cleaning solution,  
position the suction nozzle over the cleaned  
area, apply downward pressure on the tool,  
and pull nozzle toward you. You should see the  
dirty water pass through the nozzle. Continue  
until no more water can be removed. Normally,  
this step will require no more than one minute  
of back and forth passes.  
affected by the formula  
when it comes into contact  
with their skin; it may turn  
the skin white and/or cause  
tingling. Washing your hands  
after use and applying hand  
lotion will remove any  
NOTE: In manual mode, the Spotbot is  
equipped with a safety feature which will  
shut the unit off after 30 minutes. Press  
start to resume cleaning.  
possible white discoloration.  
7. If the stain is still visible, repeat steps 4-6  
as necessary.  
8. When the cleaning is complete, lightly drag  
the suction nozzle across the stain for about  
two minutes to further aid in drying the  
cleaned area.  
Tip:  
Check upholstery stuffing  
before cleaning. Colored  
stuffing may bleed through  
the fabric when it becomes  
wet.  
9. Press the manual/hose button to turn off  
the SpotBot.  
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Maintenance and care  
Hose cleaning  
1. Before turning off the SpotBot, suction  
up clean water to thoroughly rinse out  
the inside of the hose. Then, lift the hose  
upwards to drain any remaining water into  
the dirty tank.  
2. Disconnect the cleaning tool from the  
hose by pushing down on the release button  
and pulling straight off (do not twist tools to  
remove them).  
3. Once the tool is removed from the hose it  
can be cleaned by rinsing under clean  
running water. When thoroughly dried, place  
back into the storage area.  
Storage  
1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Wrap  
power cord around the cord wrap.  
Tip:  
2. Empty and rinse the dirty/collection tank  
after each use, or when dirty water reaches  
the indicated maximum fill line. To remove,  
lift up the tank latch and pull the dirty/  
collection tank out. Dump out the dirty water  
and rinse with clean water. Replace the  
dirty/collection tank back into the unit for  
storage.  
If a significant amount of  
water and formula remain  
in the clean/solution tank,  
your unit can be stored with  
liquid in it. however, if you  
have added oxy GEN2 into  
the clean tank, fresh oxy  
GEN2 should be added prior  
to the next use to  
3. After using the SpotBot’s handsfree feature,  
wipe the window and brushing area with a  
soft cloth.  
optimize performance.  
4. If you were using your SpotBot manually,  
wrap the vacuum flex hose around the unit  
and secure the spray trigger into the storage  
area on the front of the unit.  
5. Store unit indoors at room temperature  
(4° to 43°C).  
Tip:  
Periodically clean out the  
black valve inside of the  
dirty/collection tank.  
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Troubleshooting  
Handsfree Cleaning  
Cleaner will not run  
Possible Causes  
Remedies  
1. Power cord not plugged in.  
1. Check electrical plug.  
2. The unit is not sitting flat on the carpeting.  
2. Remove what is obstructing the  
floors surface.  
3. Vacuum flex hose is not snapped  
3. Check to make sure the vacuum  
into place securely.  
flex hose is snapped into place.  
Unusual or Odd Noise  
Possible Causes  
Remedies  
1. Clean/solution tank is out of fluid.  
1. Fill clean/solution tank.  
Reduced or No Spray  
Possible Causes  
Remedies  
1. Spray tip clogged.  
1. Clean spray tip.  
2. Fill clean/solution tank.  
2. Clean/solution tank is out of fluid.  
3. Clean/solution tank is not inserted  
3. Gently press the clean/solution  
tank until you see “bubbles”  
into the unit securely.  
coming from the base of the tank.  
No Suction  
Possible Causes  
Remedies  
1. Dirty/collection tank is full.  
1. Empty dirty/collection tank.  
2. Dirty/collection tank latch is not down.  
2. Push latch down securely  
into place.  
3. Black valve on the dirty/collection  
3. Replace black valve into dirty/  
tank is missing.  
collection tank.  
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Troubleshooting  
Manual/Hose Cleaning  
Cleaner will not run  
Possible Causes  
Remedies  
1. Power cord not plugged in.  
1. Check electrical plug.  
2. Vacuum flex hose not removed from receiver.  
2. Remove vacuum flex hose.  
Unusual or Odd Noise  
Possible Causes  
Remedies  
1. Clean/solution tank is out of fluid.  
1. Fill clean/solution tank.  
Reduced or No Spray  
Possible Causes  
Remedies  
1. Spray tip clogged on Tough Stain Brush.  
2. Clean/solution tank is out of fluid.  
1. Clean spray tip.  
2. Fill Clean/solution tank.  
3. Clean/solution tank is not inserted  
3. Gently press the clean/solution  
tank until you see “bubbles”  
into the unit securely.  
coming from the base of the tank.  
No Suction  
Possible Causes  
Remedies  
1. Dirty/collection tank is full.  
1. Empty dirty/collection tank.  
2. Dirty/collection tank latch is not down.  
2. Push latch down securely  
into place.  
3. Black valve on the dirty/collection  
3. Replace black valve into dirty/  
tank is missing.  
collection tank.  
Other maintenance or service not included in this 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.  
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BISSELL Consumer Services  
If your bISSEll product should require service:  
In the UK, Australia or New Zealand, call BISSELL Consumer Services at the numbers below and we will give you the  
location of a BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your area. for all other countries, contact your local in country  
distributor for questions, service, or repair.  
If you have questions about your warranty or need replacement parts please contact the numbers below.  
For UK inquiries:  
For Australian inquiries:  
monday - Thursday 9 am — 5 pm  
friday 9 am — 4 pm  
monday - friday 9 am — 5 pm  
bISSEll AUSTRAlIA PTY lIMITED  
42 Rocco Dr.  
bISSEll Homecare (Overseas) Inc.  
The Boat Yard  
Scoresby 3179  
Victoria  
105 Straight Road  
Australia  
old Windsor  
Telephone: 1-800-811-183  
Berkshire, SL4 2SE  
United Kingdom  
Telephone: 0844-888-6644  
For all other inquiries:  
monday - friday 8 am — 4 pm  
For New Zealand inquiries:  
monday - friday 9 am — 5 pm  
Parex Industries ltd.  
5 Tolich Place  
bISSEll Homecare, Inc.  
Po Box 1888  
Grand Rapids, michigan 49501 USA  
Telephone: 01-616-453-4451  
fax: 01-616-453-1383  
henderson 0610  
Auckland  
New Zealand  
Telephone: 0800-247-735  
Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com  
When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available.  
Please record your model Number: ___________________  
Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________  
Note: Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event of a  
warranty claim. See Warranty on page 16 for details.  
Please do not return this product to the store.  
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Replacement parts  
Item  
Part No.  
Part Name  
1
203-6643  
203-6644  
203-6645  
203-6648  
Clean/Solution Tank Assembly (includes Cap/Insert)  
2
3
4
Clean/Solution Tank Cap/Insert  
Dirty/Collection Tank  
Hose Clip  
1
2
3
4
Additional assessories  
Item  
Part No.  
Part Name  
3" Tough Stain Brush  
TurboBrush™  
1
203-6651  
2
203-6652  
3
4
5
6
203-6653  
203-6654  
203-6655  
203-6647  
4” Upholstery Tool  
6” Wide Stair Tool  
Spraying Crevice Tool  
Storage Tray  
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8
9
79B9E  
74R7E  
0801E  
473 mL 2x Little Green for Compacts Formula  
473 mL 2x Pet Stain for Compacts Formula  
946 mL Oxy GEN2™  
3
1
5
2
4
6
7
8
9
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Warranty  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from country  
to country. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may  
cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by telephone, or regular post as described below, or  
contact your local in country distributor.  
limited One Year Warranty  
Subject to the *EXCEPTIoNS AND EXCLUSIoNS identified below, BISSELL homecare, Inc., will replace (with  
new or remanufactured components), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge from the date of purchase by the  
original purchaser, for one year any defective or malfunctioning part do to manufacturers defect.  
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, or use not in accordance with the User’s Guide is not covered.  
For UK inquiries:  
For Australian inquiries:  
monday - Thursday 9 am — 5 pm  
monday - friday 9 am — 5 pm  
friday  
9 am — 4 pm  
bISSEll AUSTRAlIA PTY lIMITED  
42 Rocco Dr.  
Scoresby 3179  
Victoria  
Australia  
Telephone: 1-800-811-183  
bISSEll Homecare (Overseas) Inc.  
The Boat Yard  
105 Straight Road  
old Windsor  
Berkshire, SL4 2SE  
United Kingdom  
Telephone: 0844-888-6644  
For all other inquiries:  
monday - friday 8 am — 4 pm  
For New Zealand inquiries:  
monday - friday 9 am — 5 pm  
Parex Industries ltd.  
5 Tolich Place  
bISSEll Homecare, Inc.  
Po Box 1888  
Grand Rapids, michigan 49501 USA  
Telephone: 01-616-453-4451  
fax: 01-616-453-1383  
henderson 0610  
Auckland  
New Zealand  
Telephone: 0800-247-735  
bISSEll HOMECARE INC. 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.  
*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.  
©2009 BISSELL homecare, Inc  
Grand Rapids, michigan  
All rights reserved. Printed in China  
Part Number 120-4123  
Rev 11/09  
Visit our website at:  
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