User manual BISSELL 40N8E

[. . . ] 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 handle plug or appliance with wet hands. 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. [. . . ] Power Button caUtIoN: be careful to avoid injury as cord retracts very quickly. caUtIoN: before using your vacuum, make sure that the dirt cup and all filters are in place. Do not operate your vacuum without the dirt cup and filters. 6 www. bissell. com Operations Special tools your bISSEll Easy vac compact is not only a powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it's also a versatile bare floor and above floor vacuum cleaner when you select one of the special tools. Floor nozzle: Usetovacuumcarpets, rugsandbarefloors. Swivelheadturnstogetintotightspaces andfitsundercabinets. Tovacuumcarpetsandrugs, pushthebrush switchtothecarpetposition. This willpullthebrushesupintothefloornozzle. Tovacuumbarefloors, pushthebrush switchtothebarefloorposition. This willextendthebrushesdownfromthefloor nozzle. Tip: Before cleaning under low furniture, check area first for objects that might harm the unit or block the hose. Brush Up 2. 2. Brush Down combination crevice tool/dusting brush: Usethecrevicetoolintight, narrowspaces. Usethedustingbrushtocleancurtains, draperies, cushionsandfabrics. Tip: Hair, string and small objects can block the hose and tools. Check them occasionally for obstructions. www. bissell. com 7 Operations Air flow regulator open the air flow regulator by sliding the regulator down towards the extension wand to an open position. this will reduce the suction power for vacuuming delicate fabrics. For full suction power, close the air flow regulator by sliding the regulator up to the closed position. Tip: Use the air flow regulator to reduce air flow as needed when using the tools. 8 www. bissell. com Maintenance and care Emptying the dirt cup Empty the dirt cup as soon as the dirt reaches the "FUll" lines on the sides of the dirt cup. Removethehosebyturningthehose connectorcounterclockwiseandpullingit outfromthesuctioninlet. Sethoseaside. Pressthedirtcupreleasebuttononthe carryhandleandliftuptoremovethedirt cup. Chooseanemptyingmethod. Method#2is recommendedforallergysuffers. Method #1­Holdthedirtcupoveratrash canandpushtheemptyingbuttontoopen thebottom. Closethebottomafterthedirt empties. Method #2­Placeaplasticbagoverthe bottomofthedirtcup. Pushtheemptying buttonthroughtheplastictoopenthe bottom. Afterthedustsettles, closethe bottomandremovethebagtodiscard. Replacethedirtcupbyplacingitbackintothe vacuumandpushingdownonthecarryhandle untilitsnapsbackintoplace. Emptying Button 2. 3. 3. Dirt Cup Release Button 4. 4. 5. to reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch oFF and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. WaRNING: www. bissell. com 9 Maintenance and care Cleaning the dirt cup filters Use only bISSEll replacement filters in your Easy vac compact. Thedirtcupfilterscanbereachedby removingthedirtcupfromthevacuum, graspingthehandleonthebottomofthe dirtcupfilterassemblyandturningcounter clockwisetounlock. Pullstraightdownto remove. Removethedirtcupfilterscreenbygrasping thebottomofthefilterframebaseand pullingstraightup. Removethedirtcupfilterbygraspingthe bottomofthefilterframebaseandturning thedirtcupfiltercounterclockwiseand pullingstraightup. Thedirtcupfilterscreenanddirtcupfilter canbehandwashedincoldwaterwitha milddetergent. Rinsewellandairdry thoroughlybeforeplacingbackontothefilter framebase. [. . . ] Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the User's Guide is not covered. For UK inquiries: monday - Thursday 9 am -- 5 pm Friday 9 am -- 4 pm bISSEll Homecare (overseas) Inc. The Boat Yard 105 straight Road old Windsor Berkshire, sl4 2se United Kingdom Telephone: 0844-888-6644 For New Zealand inquiries: monday - Friday 9 am -- 5 pm Parex Industries ltd. 5 Tolich Place henderson 0610 Auckland New Zealand Telephone: 0800-247-735 For australian inquiries: monday - Friday 9 am -- 5 pm bISSEll aUStRalIa Pty lIMItED 42 Rocco Drive scoresby 3179 Victoria Australia Telephone: 1-800-811-183 For all other inquiries: monday - Friday 8 am -- 4 pm bISSEll Homecare, Inc. Po Box 1888 Grand Rapids, michigan 49501 UsA Telephone: 01-616-453-4451 Fax: 01-616-453-1383 bISSEll HoMEcaRE INc. [. . . ]