User manual BISSELL OPTICLEAN

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] This will pull the brushes up into the floor nozzle. To vacuum bare floors, push the brush switch to the bare floor position . This will extend the brushes down from the floor nozzle. Tip: Brush Up Brush Down 2. 2. Upholstery tool: Use the upholstery tool to clean curtains, draperies, cushions and fabrics. Dusting brush attachment: Attach the dusting brush attachment to the upholstery tool to dust furniture, blinds, books, lamps, shelves and baseboards. crevice tool: Use the crevice tool in tight, narrow spaces. Tip: Use the air flow regulator to reduce air flow as needed when using the tools. Tip: Hair, string and small objects can block the hose and tools. Check them occasionally for obstructions. www. bissell. com 7 Operations 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. Air flow regulator open the air flow regulator by sliding the regulator back towards the handle to an open position to reduce suction for delicate fabrics. close the air flow regulator by sliding the regulator down to the closed position for full suction. Bagless or bagged vacuum option the bISSEll opticlean is a unique vacuum that offers the option to vacuum using a bagless dirt cup or a traditional paper bag. to use as a bagless vacuum, simply place the dirt cup inside the vacuum cleaner. to use as a bagged vacuum, attach a dust bag to the dust bag holder and place inside the vacuum cleaner. Clean filter indicator the clean filter indicator is located between the power button and the automatic cord rewind button. It will monitor your air flow and let you know when it is time to clean or replace your filters. If the indicator turns orange while you are vacuuming, your filters need to be cleaned or replaced (if using as a bagged vacuum, the dust bag may need to be replaced). If the indicator remains orange, even after cleaning or replacing your filters (or replacing the dust bag), turn the vacuum off and check for a clog in the hose or tools. note: the indicator may turn orange when using the tools due to the restricted airflow. this does not necessarily mean that the filters need to be cleaned or replaced (or the dust bag is full). If the indicator does not turn off once the tool is removed, check for a clog in the hose/tools or clean or replace your filters (or replace the dust bag). Clean Filter Indicator 8 www. bissell. com Maintenance and care Emptying the dirt cup 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. Open the dirt cup/dust bag compartment by lifting up on the latch on the door on the front of the vacuum. Lift the dirt cup assembly out from the vacuum. Remove the top cover from the dirt cup assembly by unfastening the latch, raising the front edge and removing the top cover off of the rear hinges. Empty the dirt into a garbage container. To reattach the top cover on the dirt cup, align the slots on the top cover with the hinges on the dirt cup and rotate the front cover down to the closed position. [. . . ] Crack or hole in flex hose Air flow regulator or variable suction power control is set to open or minimum setting Remedies 6. Change to closed or maximum setting visible dust escaping from vacuum Possible causes 1. Filters missing or installed incorrectly 4. Swivel hose not securely attached to suction opening 7. [. . . ]