Bissell Powerlifter Series User manual

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We're glad you purchased a BISSELLPowerlifler<_'
deep cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into
the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home
cleaning system.
YourPowerlifleris well made, and we back it with a
flfllone-year warranty. Wealso stand behind it with a
knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Servicesdepartment,
so, should you ever have a problem, you'll receive
fast, considerate assistance.
Mygreat-grandfather invented the floor sweeper
in 1876. Today,BISSELLis a global leader in the design,
manufacture, and service of high quality
homecare products like
your Powerlifier.
Thank you once again,
from all of us at BISSELL.
MarkJ.Bissell
Presidentand ChiefExecutiveOfficer
Powerlifter _
Powerlifter®Plus Series
•Assembly
•Operation
• Safety
• Storage
• More powerful suction than
upright deep cleaners
• Lightweight wand easily
maneuvers under and around
furniture

LargeVacuum
FlexHoseClips
VacuumFlexHose
Hosewith
Threaded
Connectors
Grip/Trigger
WandSolutionTube/_ _ _I_
topPower Unit _ \ \ _mi;_lWand
M_otorFilte_r____ lau_n_nUm
Ball Ca
Measurin
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Tank Unit
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Ball
Tank Siphon Tube
Casters
Floor Nozzle

ThisUser'sGuidehasbeendesignedtohelpyou
gettheutmostsatisfactionfromyourPowerlifler
DeepCleaner.You'llfindassemblyinstructionsforall
cleaningtasks,safetyprecautions,pre-cleaningtips,
andmaintenanceandtroubleshootinginstructions.
PleasereadthisGuidethoroughlybeforeassembling
yourPowerlifiei:
Payparticularattentiontotheassemblydiagram,
assemblyinstructions,and partnames.Locateand
organizeall partsbeforeassembly.Familiarize
yourselfwiththepartsandwheretheygo.Following
the Guidewillgreatlyenhanceyourabilitytoget
thebestperformancefromyourPowerliflerfor
manyyears.
How to put it together
Casters. Locate 4 casters inside plastic packaging in
collection tank. Turn tank unit upside down. Insert
four casters and push until they snap into place.
Ball. Placeballon raisedareaof
recoverytankbottom.[NOTE:Ball
mayhavean unusualcolordueto
recycledhighdensitypolyethylene
(HDPE)usedinitsmanufacture].
Ball Cage. Position ball cage over
ball and press cage firmly onto
raised area.
MotorFilter.Locatemotorfilter
andinsertitintocavityonthe
undersideofthetoppowerunit.
Motorfiltermustbein placeat
alltimes.
Ball Cage ,,
Tank
Top Power Unit
Motor F@
Tank Unit. Flip carrying handle
down over filling cavity on tank unit.
Top Power Unit. Placetop powerunit on tank unit.
Twist top power unit until in drops into
place on tank unit. Flipup carryinghandle to
lockunits.
Aluminum Wands. Fit bottom wand section into top
aluminum wand section. [NOTE:Wands are identical
and interchangeable. Buttons must be on upper end
ofwands fbr proper assembly. Aluminum wands fit
together snugly.[ Latch button pops through hole to
lock sections together.
Floor Nozzle. Fit floor nozzle over bottom wand and
lock with latch button.

Grip/TriggerUnit. Fitgrip/trigger
unitintotopwandlockwithlatch
button. Wand SolutionTube
i
Vacnum Flex Hose
WandSolutionTube. Connect
wandsolutiontubetospraytip
onfloornozzleand towand
solutiontipongrip/triggerunit.
SmallWandClips. Securetube
towandwithtwosmall
aluminumwandclips.
Hose with Threaded Connectors
[ XX_, _.. Gtip/Tligger
Cap v_A
Vacuum Flex Hose. Connect vacuum flex hose to grip/
trigger unit and lock with latch buttons. Insert vacuum
flex hose into inlet on top power unit and lock in place.
HosewithThreadedConnectors. Attachhosewith
threadedconnectorstothreadedoutletongrip/triggerunit.
Fingertightenonly.Presshoseintomoldedslotunder
grip/triggerunit.Attachotherendtothreadedoutleton
powerunit.Fingertightenonly.
Vacuum Flex Hose Clips. Hold vacuum flex hose and hose
with threaded connectors together. Snap three large vacuum
flex hose clips in place at three clip bands on flex hose.
Tank Siphon Tube. Pull up tank
siphon tube next to filling cavity
on tank unit. Insert firmly into
opening on power unit.
Power Unit
Safetyinstmctions .......... 2
Productview .............. 3
Howto put ittogether ....... 4
Specialattachments ......... 5
Index .................... 5
Howto begin .............. 6
Deepcleaning carpet........ 7
Cleaningupholstery
&small areas ............. 8
Cleaningbare floors ........ 9
Wetvacuuming ........... 10
Putting it away ............ 11
Troubleshooting........... 12
Parts ................... 13
Warranty ................ 14
Consumerservice.......... 14
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Assembly is now complete.
Make sure the power and tank
units are properly aligned and
locked with the carrying handle
before pullingup siphon tube
assemblyand inserting it into
power unit.
Special attachments for easy clean-up
Seeindividualsectionsfor properusageofall accessories
For Wet/Deep Cleaning _,-_
..,r Ba_ Fl_r Attachment (included with
PLUSSeries)
SmallArea CleaningFiiiill Ozzle_

How to begin...
1. Vacuumcarpet.
2. Decidewhereto begin-- and end-- yourjob.Cleanin
3' X4' sections,startingin areasfarthestfromexit.Planto
leavea pathopentoemptycollectiontankand replenish
fillingcavity.
3. Carpetwilldryintwotofourhours,dependingoncarpet
styleand aircirculationin room.Afloorfanspeedsdrying.
4. Planactivitiestogivecarpettimetodry.
5. Replacefurnitureondampcarpetbyplacingwaxedpaper
underlegsuntilfloordriescompletely.
Alwaysvacuum before you clean.
If possible, move larger furniture
aside. But if it's not possible to
move your furniture, don't worry
- your Powerlifler features a
cleaning wand that easily
maneuvers under and around
furniture.
1. Checkmanufacturer'stagbeforecleaning."W"or "WS"on
thetagmeansyoucanuseyourPowerlifter.Iftagiscoded
withan "S" (withdiagonalstrike-through),orsays"Dry
CleanOnly,"donotproceed.
2. Ifmanufacturer'stagismissingornot coded,checkwith
yourfurnituredeaM:
3. Ifpossible,checkupholsterystuffing.Coloredstuffingmay
bleedthroughfabricwhenwet.
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2.
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4.
5.
6.
ThePowerliflerisnot recommendedforcleaningwoodfloors.
UseonlyBissellFloorCleansingFormulaF,''onno-waxfloors.
Neverusea BissellFiberCleansingFormula'"or othercarpet
cleanersonbarefloors.
Sweepbeforestarting.
Removeoldwaxbeforecleaning.
Leaveanexitpath.
Allowat least1/2hourdryingtime.

RemoveMeasLuingCup
From FillingCavity
Vacuum!suction switch
ump spra} swltc
Getting ready
1. Remove formula measuring cup from filling cavity on side
of tank unit.
2. Pour two gallons of hot tap water (temperature should not
exceed 120° F/48 ° C) into filling cavity until level
reaches bottom of three vertical lines in tank unit.
3. Shake bottle of Fiber Cleansing Formula. Fill measuring
cup to fill line (10 ounces). Empty measuring cup into
filling cavity and replace measuring cup.
4. Plug power cord into approved grounded outlet.
Pre-treating
1. Pre-treat highly soiled areas: Press on pump/spray switch,
hold floor nozzle 4"- 6" above soiled carpet, and pull
trigger to spray cleaning solution.
2. Wait 3-5 minutes. Scrub tough stains with floor
nozzle brush.
Deep cleaning
1. Press on pump/spray and vacuum/suction switches. Place
floor nozzle directly on carpet at arm's length. Pull trigger
to spray cleaning solution while pulling wand toward you.
2. Repeat, keeping floor nozzle firmly against carpet surface.
Continue until no more dirt can be removed.
Do not overwet.
3. Release spray trigger. Suction area until no more
cleaning solution can be removed.
4. Continue to clean entire carpet, working in 3' x 4' sections.
5. If the machine loses suction, or motor noise rises in pitch,
empty the tank [see WHENYOU'RE DONE, below].
Failure to empty tank will damage unit.
6. If floor nozzle stops spraying, turn off pump immediately
and check cleaning solution level. Never run pump dry.
When you're done
1. Press off pump/spray and vacuum/suction switches.
Unplug fl'om outlet.
2. Remove tank siphon tube, flip down carrying handle and
lift top power unit %m tank unit.
3. Carry tank unit to a toilet or sink to empty. With carrying
handle in one hand, place other hand in gripping slot
under filling cavity on tank unit. Lift and pour to empty.
4. Make sure ball and ball cage are firmly seated on
raised area. Replace power unit and lock in place with
carry handle.
5. See PUTTING ITAWAYon page 11.

How to clean upholstery and small areas/
1. Disconnect wand solution tube and aluminum wands fl'om
grip/trigger unit.
..k_._._%_ll_ >2. Moisten O-ring at base of cap valve with soapy water.
b
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4.
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5.
Toclean upholstery, disconnect
wandsolution tube and aluminum
wandfrom grip/trigger unit.
MoistenO-ring at base ofcap
valvewithsoapy water. Alignthe
Small Area Cleaning Nozzle
with the cap valveand vacuum
tube on grip/trigger unit, then
press latch button on vacuum
tube and slide together until latch
button locks in place.
Align small area cleaning nozzle with cap valve and
vacuum tube on grip/trigger unit.
Press latch button on vacuum tube and slide small area
cleaning nozzle on until latch button locks in place.
Check manufacturer's tag and/or test fabric in an
inconspicuous place.
Vacuum/suction switch
ump spra} swltc
1. Pressonvacuum/suctionandpump/sprayswitches.
2. Depresstriggerand pullsmallarea cleaningnozzle
towardyou.
3. Releasetriggerand repeatactionto extractexcessmoisture.
4. Repeatuntilareaisclean.
5. SeeWHENYOU'REDONE,page7and PUTTINGITAWAY,
page11.

Getting ready
Note: The bare floor attachment is included with the PLUSSeries
only. It may be ordered as an additional accessory by contacting
Consumer Services.
1. Attach bare floor attachment to bottom of floor nozzle with
rubber and brush strips facing out. Align fl'ont edges and
snap together.
2. Fill [brmula measuring cup twice with Floor Cleansing
Formula and empty into filling cavity.
3. Pour two gallons of hot tap watei, not to exceed 120°F/48°C,
into filling cavity. Water level should reach the bottom
of three vertical lines in tank unit. Vacumn/suction switch
Cleaning
1. Press vacuum/suction and
pump/sprayswitcheson. ,rapspraysw_tc
2. Depresstriggerandpull floornozzletowardyou.
3. Releasetriggerandrepeatactiontoextractexcessmoisture.
4. Disconnectbarefloorattachment.Turnoffmachine,
holdfloornozzleawayfromyou,pushbarefloortooloff
withthumbs.
5. SeeWHENYOU'REDONE,page7 andPUTTINGITAWAY,
page11.
_r Nozzle
i''2_'7_'_are Floor
Attachment
Toclean bare floors, attach
Bare Floor Attachment to
bottom ofFloor Nozzlewith
the rubber and brush strips
facingout. Alignfront edges
and snap together.

Getting ready
1. Remove dry filter bag fl'om ball cage.
2. Place ball on raised area on bottom of tank unit.
3. Position ball cage over ball and press firmly onto
raised area.
4. Insert tank siphon tube in tank unit.
5. Attach bare floor tool to floor nozzle.
Cleaning
1. Press on vacuum/suction switch.
Do not press on pump/spray switch
or pump damage may occur.
2. Place Powerlifler in a dry area of
the floor.
3. Suction as usual.
Vacuum/suction switch
4. Ifthemachinelosessuctionand/ormotornoiserisesin
pitch,emptythetank [seeWHENYOU'REDONE].Failure
toemptytankwilldamageunit.
5. SeeWHENYOU'REDONE,page7 andPUTTINGITAWAY,
page11.
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Putting it away
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After deep cleaning/wet vacuuming
1. Rinsefilling cavitywith clean water.Leaveabout 1/2
gallon of clean waterin fillingcavity.
2. Holdfloor nozzle overbucket or sink.
3. Presson pump/spray switch,pull trigger for 30seconds,
and empty powerunit.
4. Emptyfilling cavityof excesswater:
5. Drain solutionhoses.
6. Emptyand rinsecollectiontank.
7. Rinseand drycollectiontank, ball cage,ball, wands,
and tools.
8. Removetank siphon tube from openingon powerunit.
9. Removefilterfrom end oftank siphon tube, clean filter
under running water,then replacefilterin end oftank
siphontube.
10. Replacetank siphon tube in opening in powerunit.
11. Werecommend that you air drybeforeclosingunit
Ibrstorage.
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Weak or no suction/Motor suddenly runs louder/Motor runs hot
I!XWARNING:
To reduce the risk
of fire, electric
shock or injury
unplug from outlet
before servicing.
Possible Causes
Vacuum is not operating
Collection tank unit is full
Dirty filter (s)
Power unit improperly attached
Remedies
Check electrical plug
Vacuum/switch on?
Call BISSELLConsumer Services
(see page 14)
Empty collection tank
See PUTTINGIT AWAY(see page 11)
Reposition top power unit on tank unit
Carrying handle in place to lock
tank unit and top power unit?
Kink/blockage in hoses/tubes Straighten hoses/tubes
Check aluminum wands/vacuum
flex hose/solution hose and tube
for obstructions
Reduced spray or no spray/Leaking connections
Possible Causes Remedies
Tank siphon tube filter clogged See PUTTING IT AWAYSteps 9-11
(see page 11)
Filling cavity empty
Spray tip clogged
Tank siphon tube/Solution hose/
Wand solution tube kinked/
disconnected
Refill filling cavity
See PUTTING IT AWAYStep 8
(see page 11)
Tighten loose connections
Relax kinks in solution tubes/hoses
Pump is not operating
Connections not tight
Check electrical plug
Pump/spray switch on?
Call BISSELLConsumer Services
(see page 14)
Finger tighten all connections
(do not use pliers or other tools)
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Part No. Part Name
010-4706 Vacuumflexhose
013-2477 Largevacuum flex
hoseclips(3)
010-4697 Hosewiththreaded
connectors
016-4181 Grip/triggerunit
603-1659 Capvalveassembly
010-9464 Wandsolutiontube
013-2453 Smallwandclips(2)
015-9151 Smallarea
cleaningnozzle
010-9654 Aluminumwands
(2,interchangeable)
603-2922 Toppowerunit
017-3533 Motorfilter
013-1525 Ballcage
013-3004 Measuringcup
013-0330 Ball
014-9089 Tankunit (includes
(Grey/Blue) fillingcavity,
014-9011 collectiontank,
(Grey/Red) and handle)
603-2669 Tanksiphontube
and filter
011-3529 Tanksiphontubefilter
010-2283 Caster(individual)
015-6150 Spraytip
016-6965 Floornozzle
010-1181 Floornozzlebrush
013-0471 Barefloorattachment
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About your warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which may vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction
regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may cover, call
BISSELLConsumer Services.
One Year Warranty
BISSELLInc., upon receiptofthe product, willrepair or replace,fi'eeof charge,
any part whichis ddective or malfunctioning within one yearofthe purchase
date, providedthat it is used forpersonal and not commercial or rental service.
Ifthe deep cleaner cannot berepaired, BISSELLInc. willreplacethe product or
refund the full price,at youroption.
This warranty does not cover filters.
If
1.
.
yourBISSELLproductshouldrequireservice:
Call BISSELLConsumer Services at 1-800-237-7691 and we will give
you the name of an authorized BISSKLServiceCenterin your area.
If there is not an authorized BISSELLService Center in your
area, a BISSELLConsumer Services Representative will issue you
a Return Authorization Number and a pre-paid mailing label to
return the unit to BISSELLfor warranty repair.
-- The machine should be returned with a photocopy of
your proof of purchase. (Your dated sales receipt is your
warranty -do not send original.)
Ifyou need information about repairs or replacement parts, or
questionsabout yourwarranty, call:
BISSEELConsumerServices
1-800-237-7691
Monday- Friday
Saturday
Orwrite:
BISSELLINC
POBox 3606
Grand Rapids MI 49544
ATTN:Consumer Services
8 a.m.-- 7p.m.EST
9a.m.- 1p.m.EST
OrvisitourWebSite:
http://www.bissell.com
When contacting BISSELL,have model number of unit available.
Please record your ModelNumber:
Please record your Purchase Date:
NOTE:Please keep your original sales receipt. It is your warranty.
Tape or staple here for easy reference.
SSEIr
Life_messy.Cleanitup:
¢c_1998BISSELLInc
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Allrights reserved. Printed in USA
Part Number 010-5910
Rev.2/98
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