Bissell 1725 User manual

Series 1720 & 1725
Little Green*
Portable Deep Cleaner
• Assembly
• Operation
• Safety
•Storage
We're glad you purchased a BISSELLLittleGreen*
Portable Deep Cleaner. Everything we know about floor care
went into the design and construction ofthis handy, high-tech
home cleaning system.
Your LittleGreen is well made. and we back it with a
full one-year warranty. Wealso stand behind it with a
knowledgeable, dedicated Customer Service department, so,
should you ever have a problem, you'll receive fast,
considerate assistance.
Mygreat-grandfatherinventedthe floorsweeperin 1876.
Today.BISSELLisa globalleaderin the design,manufacture,
and serviceofhigil quails' homecareproductslikeyour
LittleGreen.
Thanksagain, from all ofus at BISSELL.
MarkJ. Bissell
Presidentand ChiefExecutiveOfficer
• Easyto fill and empty
•Storeready-touse with cleaning
formula

this product while on any type of a
ladder. Do not place the product in
a place where it will be stepped on
or kicked while in use. Do not
place the product on an elevated
surface where it may be pulled off
the surface while in use.
Ak WARNING: DOnot use an
extension cord with this product.
The use of an extension cord may
result in a severe electrical shock,
particularly ff the extension cord
does not have an electrical rating
higher than that of the product, if
the extension cord does not have a
three prong grounding plug and
connector and if the extension
cord is not plugged into a circuit
box with a ground fault circuit
interrupter. Safety precautions
such as keeping all connections
off the ground and dry will not
eliminate the danger.
Vacuum
FlexHose Trigger
Heater Heater Switch
Heat
Indicator
Light
Trigger Tool
On Boar(
Cord Storage
Power Cord
I!l
Collection/Dirty Tank
Solution/Clean Tank

Product features...
TheSolutionTankis thetrauslueenttankat yourfightas
youfacetheLittleGreen.RemovetheTankbygraspingthe
indentedhandleandpullingittowardyou,thentiltingout.
U Open the SolutionTank by pulling up on the round cap.
AddBISSELLLittleGreenFormula to the FORMULAfill line
(8-oz.)onSolutionTank.NOTE:YourLittleGreenisshipped
withan 8oz.starterbottleofformula.
Fillthe Solution Tank with hot (NOTboiling) tap waterto
theWATERfill line.
Replacethecap beforeplacing theSolution Tankback into
the unit.
ReplacetheSolutionTankbyplacingitbottomfirstintothe
cavity,thentiltingit,pressinggentlyat topuntilitsnapsclosed.
_Li /Water
/Fill
ne
Formula Fill Line
E The CollectionTank isthe translucent tank at yourleft as
you face the LittleGreen. It is removedand replacedon the
unit just like the Solution Tank. Empty the Collection Tank
after each use, when dirty water reaches the indicated
maximum fill line, or as instructed in this User's Guide.
Storein theOn BoardHoseStorageon the backof the Little
Green.Cleaning toolsattach to the Grip/TriggerUnit.
NOTE:UnwrapFlexHosecompletely before operating unit.
WARNING: Use
only BISSELLLittle Green
formula in your cleaner.
Use of cleaning formulas
which contain lemon or
pine oil may damage this
appliance and void win'rarity.
Chemical spot cleaners or
solvent-based soil removers
should not be used. These
t_roducts may react with
e plastic materials used
in your cleaner, causing
cracking or pitting.
_2]] Depending on which model you
purchased, your Ltttle Green may
be equipped with one or more
of these tools: _.
• 4" wide Cleaning Tool (included
with all models)- Forcleaning
carpet, upholsteryand spot cleaning
• Spraying CreviceTool
-For cleaning in tight areas
• 6" wideCleaning Tool
-For larger areas
• TurboBrush_ Cleaning Tool- Rotating
brush for extra cleaning
action for small areas,
upholsteryand stairs
Not included with all models.
Toorderoptional too s not originallyincluded with your LittleGreen see "'Part Numbers and Descriptions," page 9.

tit The Cord, with a three-prong grounded plug, stores in the On
Board Cord Storage at the bottom of the Little Green.
NOTE:tnwrap PowerCordcompletelybefore
operatingunit
Assembly for wet cleaning is now complete.
Not included with all models.
WiththeLittleGreenProHeat'"youhavetileabiliD'to turnon,
or leaveoff,tilebuilt-inheater,basedonyourcleaningneeds.
The LittleGreenProHeats'' built-in heaterwill raise thewater
temperature for improvedcleaning perfomaance. Touse Little
Greens' built-in heater,first turnthe PowerSwitchONand
then turn the HeaterSwitchON,Within 30 seconds,the Heat
Indicator Lightwill illuminate,
HeaterSwitch indicatingthe heater has reached
thecorrect temperature.
Power Sv,itch Heat Indicator
J
Beginusingbydepressingthe
SprayTrigger.Wait5-10seconds
fornon-heatedwaterand
solutionmixturetotravel
throughthe FlexHose.After
5-10seconds,theheatedwater
andsolutionmixtureisreadyto
beappliedtocarpetorupholstery.
Seepage 6 forcleaning instructions.
How to begin...
1. Intilecaseofspills,removeasmuchsurfacematerialas
possiblebeforeusingyourLittleGreen.
Safetyinstructions .......... 2
Productview .............. 3
Productfeatures .......... 4-5
Index .................... 5
Howto begi[_.............. 5
Howto deepclean
carpet orupholstery ....... 6-7
Putting it away ............ 7
Troubleshooting ........... 8
Parts ..................... 9
Warranty,................ 10
CustomerService .......... 10
1. Checkmanufacturers tagbeforecleaning. *W or 'WS" on
the tag means you can use your LittleGreen. If tag is coded
with an "S" (withdiagonal strike-through), or says"Dry
CleanOnly/' do not proceed
2. If manufacturer's lag ism*ssingor not coded,check with
yourfurniture deale_:
3. If possible,check upholsterystuffing. Coloredstuffing may
bleedthrough fabric whenwet.

Gettingready
1. RemoveVacuumFlexHosecompletelyfromOnBoard
HoseStorage.
2. Attach4" Tool, 6" Tool,*"IhrboBrush*or CreviceTool*to
GripTriggerUnitby pressingTool onto Grip/TriggerUnit -'-"_. _W'v'"_
firmly,until button snaps into hole. Makecertain _ _"=
Toolissecurelyattached.
3. UnwrapPowerCordcompletelyfromOn Board
CordStorageand plug into 120Volt,60 Hzgrounded
outlet asdescribedin Important SafetyInstructions,page 2.
4. Ifcleaner starts when first plugged in, switchcleaner off
until readyfor use.
5. MovePowerswitch to ONposition.
6. Ifyour Httle Greenhas a built-in heater, referto instructions
on page 5.
7. press and hold SprayTriggeron Grip/Triggerunit. Spray
willstart in a fewseconds.
8. Raisethe toolslightly to check for spray.If spraydoesnot
start, pressfirmlyon the frontof the Solution Tankwhile
depressingSprayTrigger.
*OptionalonsomeLiMeGreenmodels.Toorderoptionalpartsnotoriginally
includedinyourLittleGreenmodel,callBISSELLConsumerServicmat
the telephonenumber listedon page 9.
Pre-treating
1. Pre-treatstained or highly soiled areas: Hold the tool
4"- 6" abovecarpetor upholstery,,and pull triggerto
spray cleaning solution.
2. Wait3-5 minutes beforecleaning.
Deep cleaning
1. Place the tool directlyon soiledsurface at arms length.
Applydownwardpressureon the tool and pull towardyou,
whilepulling trigger to spray cleaning solution.
NOTE:Ifusing the TurboBrush. tile s_itch should be in the "'BRUSH"
position. Thisac'tiva_ the brush onl,v
2. Repeat,keepingthe toolfirmly against the surface.
Continue until no more dirt can be removed.
Do not overwet.
NOTE:If using theTurboBrush, move theswitch to the "SUCTION"
position. This activates thestiction to remo_ethedirt and cleaning
solution. Movethe _itch back to the "BRUSH"position for additional
brushing action.
DO not overwet.
3. Releasespray trigge_Vacuum area until no more
cleaning solution can be removed.
NOTE:Ifusing the TurboBrush. movethe switch tothe "SUCTION"
position.Thisactivat_thesuctiontoremovethedirtandcleaningsolution.
4. Ifthe toolstopsspraying, tuna OFFPowerSwitchandcheck
cleaningsolutionlevel.Refillffneeded.Neverrun dry.

Whenyou're done
TIP: Before turning off Little Green, vacuum up clean water
to thoroughly rinse the VacuumHose. Then, lift the tool
and point upwards. This allows any water still in the Hose
to flow into the Collection Tank.
1. Tom Power Switch to OFFposition.
2. Unplug Power Cord from outlet. Wrap the cord around the
Onboard Cord Storage at the base of Little Green.
3. Remove and rinse Solution Tank, then replace.
NOTE:Ifa significant amount of Little Greenformula/water remains,
you may leaveit in the Solution Tank for your next cleaning task.
4. Remove Collection Tank, fillwith clean water, rinse
thomughly and discard.
5. Replace Collection Tank.
6. Disconnect the tool from Grip/Trigger unit by pushing down
on button lock and pulling straight off.
(Do NOT twist tools to remove them).
7. Once removed from the Vacuum/Flex Hose, the tools can
be cleaned:
a. 4", 6", or Crevice tool - Rinse under clean
running water.
b. 'rurboBrush tool - Switch must be in "SUCTION"
position. Rinse under clean running water.
8. Check Spray Nozzle for accumulated dirt or debris.
If necessary, clean with soft bristle brush.
9. See "Putting It Away" on page 7.
Putting it away
I. Afterdeep cleaning ofcarpet orupholstery,follow
instructions in "When You're Done:' above.
2. Wipeall surfaceswith a softcloth.
3. WrapPowerCordaround On BoardCordStorage
at thebottom of LittleGreen.
4. WrapVacut:mFlexHosearound Onboard
HoseStorageand secureGrip/Trigger.
5. StoreCleaner in a protected,dryarea, at
room temperature (40°to ll0°F).
NOTE: For Little Green TurboBrush* Models,
on-board storage for the TurboBmsh ®Tool
has been provided on the back of the unit.
Attach the TurboBrush ®to the unit by
pressing tool onto holder firmly until
button snaps into hole.
Cord S_rage
1720-1
1720-2
_e Green
TurboBrush
CordStoragei
1720-5
1720-6
_tfle Green
TarboBrush
Built-in
Heater
TurboBmsh
Cord Storage i
1725
1725-1
Little Green
ProHeat
TarboBrush

Cleaner won't run.
Possible Causes
PowerUnitnotpluggedin
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
Reduced spray or no spray.
Possible Causes
SprayNozzleclogged
Solution Tankempty
Solution Tank outlet clogged
Pump needspriming
Vacuum won't pick up cleaning solution.
Possible Causes
Poor Upholstery/Carpet Tool
position
CollectionTank is full
Upholstery/CarpetToolBrush
worn
Excesssolution in Vacuum
FlexHose
Incorrect switch position
on 'l_rboBrush
Remedies
Checkelectricalplug
Replacehousehold fuse or
Resetbreaker
CallBISSELLConsumer Services
Remedies
CleanSpray Nozzle
Check/RefillTank
Cleanoutlet at bottomof Solution Tank
Push firmlyon Solution Tank front
whiledepressingSprayTrigger
Remedies
RepositionUpholstery/CarpetToolon
surface,followrecommendedcleaning
procedures
Empty Collection Tank
Replacewith newBrush
LiftTool and point upwards to allow
water in Hose to flow into the
Collection Tank
Reposition switch to "Suction" position
Excessive Foam in the Collection Tank.
Possible Causes
Residueleft in carpet or fabric
from prior cleaning
Incorrect cleaning formula
TurboBrusb attachment oBrush will not turn.
Possible Causes
Incorrect switch position
on _rboBrush
Remedies
Flushcarpet by using clear waterin
Solution Tank
CheckTank often and empty
asnecessary,
UseBISSELLLittleGreenformula only
Remedies
Repositionswitchto "Brush" position

Item Part No. Part Name
1 603-0983 4" Upholstery/CarpetI'oolw/Brush
2 603-0961 4" Window
3 603-0984 4" RemovableBrush
4 603-0985 , 6" Upholstery/CarpetToolw/Brush
5 603-0962 6" Window
6 603-0986/6" RemovableBrush
7 603-0987 SprayingCreviceToo[
8 010-1183/TurboBrush
Solution/Clean Tank
9 603-1200 LittleGreen
10 603-1224 LittleGreen'lhrboBrush
11 603-1209./- LittleGreenProHeat
12 603-1210/Little G_en ProHeatTurboBrush
Collection/Dirty Tank
13 603-120l/White
NOTE:Toorderreplacementparts or toorderpartsnotoriginally
incudedinyourLittleGreenmodel,call
B1SSELL 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 web site at www.bissell.com
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About your warranty
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveotherrightswhich
mayvaryfromstatetostate.Ifyouneedadditionalinstructionregardingthiswarrang,
orhavequestionsregardingwhatitmaycover,callBISSELLConsumerServices.
OneYearWarranty
BISSELLInc.,uponreceiptoftheproduct,willrepairor replace,freeofcharge,any
partwhichisdefectiveormalfunctioningwithinoneyearofpurchasetotheoriginal
purchaser,providedtheproductisusedforpersonal,andnotcommercialor
rentalservice.
Damagesormalfunctionscausedbynegligence,abuse,orusenot in accordancewith
theUser'sGuidewillnotbecovered.Thiswarranty,doesnotcoverpartsoftheunitthat
requirereplacementundernormaluse.
Underthiswarranty,ifitisBISSELL'sconclusionthatyourunitcannotberepaired,
BISSELLwillreplacetheproduct.
Ifyour BISSELLproduct should require service:
CallBISSELLConsumer Services at 1-800-237-7691 and we will give
you the name and address of an authorized B1SSELLService Center in
your area. If there is not an authorized BISSELLService Centerin
your area, one of our Service Representatives will be happy to assist
you. Youcan also visit the BISSELLwebsite -www.bisselLcom to locate
a Service Center near you.
For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions
about your warranty,call:
BISSELLConsumer Services
1-800-237-7691
Monday- Friday 8 a.m. -- 7 p.m. EST
Saturday 9 a.m -- 2p.m. EST
www.bissell.com
Orwrite:
BISSELLINC
POBox 3606
Grand Rapids MI 49501
ATTN:Consumer Services
WhencontactingBISSELL,havemodelnumberof unit available.
PleaserecordyourModelNumber:
PleaserecordyourPurchaseDate:
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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