Bissell AIRRAM 2167 Series User manual

AIRRAM™
Vacuum
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USER GUIDE
2167 SERIES

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IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Do not use in rain or leave outdoors while raining.
WARNING: Basic safety precautions should always be
observed when using an electrical appliance, including the
following to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury:
Personal Safety:
• Store indoors in a dry place out of the
reach of children.
• Always use responsibly. This appliance
can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
• Don’t let children play with the
appliance; supervise children using or
maintaining the appliance.
• Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments as described in this
manual; misuse or use of any accessory
or attachment other than those
recommended, may present a risk of
personal injury.
• Take extra care when cleaning stairs.
• Keep the appliance and accessories
away from hot surfaces.
• Do not block the appliances openings
or hinder air flow; keep openings free of
any objects including dust, lint, clothing,
fingers (and all parts of the body).
• Particularly keep hair away from
openings and moving parts.
Electrical Safety:
• Only use batteries and chargers
supplied by BISSELL.
• Never modify the charger in any way.
• The charger has been designed for a
specific voltage. Always check that the
main’s voltage is the same as that stated
on the rating plate.
• A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack;
never use the charger with another
appliance or attempt to charge this
product with another charger.
• Before use, check the charger cable for
signs of damage or aging. A damaged
or entangled charger cable increases
the risk of fire and electric shock.
• Do not abuse the charger cable.
• Never carry the charger by the cable.
• Do not pull the cable to disconnect from
a socket; grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.
• Don’t wrap the cable around the
charger when storing.
• Keep the charger cable away from hot
surfaces and sharp edges.
• The supply cable cannot be replaced.
If the cable is damaged the charger
should be discarded and replaced.
• Do not handle the charger or the
appliance with wet hands.
• Do not store or charge the appliance
outdoors.
• The charger must be removed from the
socket before removing the battery,
cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Battery Safety:
• This appliance includes Li-Ion batteries;
do not incinerate batteries or expose
to high temperatures, as they may
explode.
• Liquid ejected from the battery may
cause irritation or burns.
• In an emergency situation contact
professional help immediately!
• Leaks from the battery cells can
occur under extreme conditions. Do
not touch any liquid that leaks from
the battery. If the liquid gets on the
skin wash immediately with soap and
water. If the liquid gets into the eyes,
flush them immediately with clean
water for a minimum of 10 minutes and
seek medical attention. Wear gloves
to handle the battery and dispose of
immediately in accordance with local
regulations.
• Shorting the battery terminals may
cause burns or fire.
• When the battery pack is not in use,
keep it away from paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects that could make a connection
from one terminal to another.
• When you dispose of the appliance
remove the battery and dispose of the
battery safely in accordance with local
regulations.
Service:
• Before using the appliance and after
any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
• Repairs should be carried out
by a service agent or a suitably
qualified person in accordance with
relevant safety regulations. Repairs
by unqualified persons could be
dangerous.
• Never modify the appliance in any way
as this may increase the risk of personal
injury.
• Only use replacement parts or
accessories provided or recommended
b y B I S S E L L® .
• If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return
it to a service center.
Intended Use:
• This appliance has been designed for
domestic dry vacuum cleaning only.
• Do not pick up liquids or use on wet
surfaces.
• Do not pick up anything that is
flammable, burning or smoking.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Don’t use on concrete, tarmacadam or
other rough surfaces.
• The brush bar may damage certain floor
surfaces. Before vacuuming flooring,
rugs or carpets, check the flooring
manufacturer’s recommended cleaning
instructions.
• May damage delicate fabrics or
upholstery. Care should be taken on
loose-weave carpets and coverings
or where there are loose threads. If in
doubt please test on an inconspicuous
area first.
• The BISSELL AirRam™ has been
designed to clean a wide variety of floor
surfaces without the need to change
settings. However some surfaces such
as delicate loose-pile rugs or carpets,
tasselled rug edges or damaged carpets
with exposed threads are not suitable
for cleaning with a rotary brush. The
AirRam can still be used to clean such
surfaces by removing the brush bar as
shown on page 11 and using the supplied
plug in the brush bar hole. This setting
should also be used to give the best
performance on hard floors with deep
crevices.
WARNING:
• Do not use water, solvents or polishes
to clean the outside of the appliance;
wipe clean with a dry cloth.
• Never immerse the unit in water and do
not clean in a dishwasher.
• Never use the appliance without the
filter fitted.

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL® vacuum!
We love to clean and we’re excited to share one of our innovative products
with you. We want to make sure your vacuum works as well in two years as
it does today, so this guide has tips on using, maintaining, and if there is a
problem, troubleshooting.
In just a few simple assembly steps, you’ll be ready to vacuum. Let’s get started!
What’s in the Box
5
2
1 1
3
4
5
6
7
8
Head
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Battery
Charger
Dirt Bin
Washable Filter
Brush Bar
Hole Plug
4
(Filter and bin are
already in place)
2
3
6
8
7
NOTE: The Brush Bar Hole Plug is provided to you for situations for cleaning
delicate loose-pile rugs or carpets, rugs with tasseled edges or damaged
carpets with exposed threads that are not suitable for cleaning with the
rotary Brush Roll. Please refer to instructions on how to remove Brush Roll
and plug the Brush Bar Hole.

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Assembling Your AirRam™
Insert the Battery by sliding it down
until it “clicks” into place.
To extend the Upper Handle, hold
down the button on the left hand
side and pull it up until it “clicks” into
place.
Attach the Lower Handle onto the
Head of the AirRam.
Press the button at the top of the
Upper Handle and slide it into the
Lower Handle until it “clicks” into
place.
“click”
“click”
“click”

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Using Your AirRam™
Without pressing the power button,
place your foot on the left side of
the AirRam Head and pull the handle
back.
Press the button with your foot to
turn the AirRam on.
The power button is located on the
left hand side of the AirRam Head.

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Storing Your AirRam™
To stow the Upper Handle, simply
press the button on the left hand side
and push the handle down.
The handle will now be fully retracted
and the AirRam can be conveniently
stored.

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Charging the Battery
When the charge indicator starts to
flash one green LED, recharge the
Battery.
Plug the Charger in and connect it to
the Battery.
The Battery can be charged from
flat in 4 hours. The state of charge
indicator will show 4 green lights
when it is charged. It is OK to charge
for 1 hour for a burst of cleaning.
The Battery can be charged on or o
the machine. To remove the Battery,
squeeze the latch underneath and
pull up.
5
hours

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Firmly hold the AirRam™ with one
hand and pull the Dirt Bin handle and
lift out of the AirRam.
Hold the Dirt Bin over a waste basket
and push the green lever towards the
open lid to empty.
Pull the green lever back towards the
bottom of the Dirt Bin. Close the Dirt
Bin lid and reinsert into the AirRam.
NOTE: The green lever must be back
in its original position to properly
close the lid and insert into the
AirRam.
Release the latch with the green
arrow, to pull open the bin lid.
Emptying the Dirt Bin

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Cleaning the Filters
Firmly hold the AirRam™ with one
hand and pull the Dirt Bin handle and
lift it out of the AirRam.
Firmly hold the filter and with the
other hand grasp the separator cap.
Gently pull the filter and separator
cap apart. (Gently twisting and
pulling will help separate the two
parts.)
You may gently wash the filter under
warm water. Do not use detergents or
soaps. The filter must be completely
dry before reassembling your
machine.
Pull the filter out of the Dirt Bin. Tap
the dirt from the filter and tip any dirt
from the filter housing. Wash the filter
if necessary.
NOTE: Clean the filters at least once a month. More frequent filter cleaning
may be necessary depending on your usage and environment

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Replacing the Filters
Slide the filter onto the separator. Slide the filter back into the Dirt Bin.
If the brush bar jams during use,
the AirRam™ will stop and the LEDs
will turn red. Before checking for a
blockage, remove the Battery.
Rest the AirRam on its side and
locate the Brush Roll release button.
Press and hold the button and pull
out the Brush Roll.
Removing and Cleaning the Brush Roll
NOTE: The Brush Roll should be pulled first from the side near the release
button.

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Removing and Cleaning the Brush Roll (Cont.)
Remove the Brush Roll starting at the
button end.
Clean the Brush Roll as needed.
Re-insert the Brush Roll, starting by
locating the end farthest away from
the button. Push the Brush Roll into
the AirRam™ until it “clicks” into
place.
Replace the Battery by sliding it
down. It will click into place.
“click”

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Removing and Cleaning the Brush Roll (Cont.)
If the Brush Roll jams during use, the
AirRam™ will stop working and the
LEDs will appear red. You will need
to remove the Battery first, and then
remove the Brush Roll to clean it.
The AirRam will not re-start until the
red LED lights go out. It should take
approximately 10 seconds for the red
lights to turn o after the Brush Roll
has been removed, cleaned and the
jam is cleared.
10
seconds

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Product Care
Your BISSELL AirRam doesn’t need much maintenance: keep the filters clean,
keep the brush bar tangle-free and charge the battery. Wipe it with a dry
cloth if it gets dirty, including under the bin. Never wash it with liquid, run it
under a tap or use it without the filter.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from electrical
outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem Possible causes Remedies
AirRam
stopped or
won’t work
Battery isn’t fully charged Charge Battery following
instructions on page 8
Brush Roll obstruction Clear debris from the brush
bar
AirRam is
not cleaning
well
Dirt Bin is full Empty Dirt Bin
Dirt Bin is not installed
properly
Position bin correctly and
snap firmly into place
Filters need cleaning Follow filter cleaning
instructions on page 10
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to order replacement filters
Clog or obstruction Clean the holes in the filter
housing and check for
blockages
Battery will
not charge
Connection failure Check the plug and charger
connections
Troubleshooting

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Guarantee
This guarantee gives you specific legal
rights, in addition to rights you may
have under the Australian Consumer
Law. If you need additional instruction
regarding this guarantee or have
questions regarding what it may cover,
please contact your local BISSELL
Consumer Care on the details set out
below.
BISSELL® Two Year Guarantee
Subject to the *conditions identified
below, BISSELL will repair or replace
(with new, refurbished, lightly used,
or remanufactured components or
products), at BISSELL’s option, free of
charge from the date of purchase by
the original purchaser, for two years any
defective or malfunctioning part due
to manufacturer defect. This guarantee
applies to product used for personal
purposes, and not commercial or
rental service. This guarantee does not
apply to fans or routine maintenance
or consumable components such as
filters, belts, Brush Rolls, etc., damage
or malfunction caused by negligence,
abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, or
any other use not in accordance with the
user guide. BISSELL recommends that
the original packaging be kept for the
duration of the guarantee period in case
such need arises within the guarantee
period that the item needs re-packing
and transportation.
*Conditions of Guarantee
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reasonably foreseeable, BISSELL and its
in-country distributors are not liable for
incidental or consequential damages of
any nature associated with the use of
this product.
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