Bissell SUPREME 36U3 User manual

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USER'S GUIDE
36U3 SERIES 220-240V
Safety instructions
Product view
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and care
Troubleshooting
Replacement parts
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Warranty
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Supreme Sweep Compact ™
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Supreme Sweep Compact .
Everything we know about floor care went into the design and con-
struction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL Supreme Sweep Compact is well made, and we back
it with a limited one year warranty. We also stand behind it with a
knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Services department, so,
should you ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate
assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today,
BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and
service of high quality homecare products like your BISSELL
Supreme Sweep Compact .
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
Chairman, President & CEO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR BISSELL
SUPREME SWEEP COMPACT.
WARNING -
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or
injury:
■ Store indoors.
■ Do not expose to rain.
■ Do not immerse.
■ Do not handle with wet hands.
■ Do not use Supreme Sweep Compact if it
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors
or dropped into water, have it repaired at
an Authorized Service Center.
■ Do not use with damaged cord or plug
on the charger.
■ Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord.
■ Do not damage the charger cord. Never
carry or pull the charger unit by the cord,
use cord as a handle, close door on cord,
or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
■ Do not use an extension cord. Charger
should plug directly into electrical outlet.
■ Do not put any object into appliance
openings, use with blocked opening, or
restrict air flow.
■ Do not use with any opening blocked.
■ Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers
or body parts to openings or moving parts.
■ Do not pick up hot, burning or smoking objects
such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
■ Do not pick up flammable or combustible
materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene,
etc.) or use in the presence of explosive
liquids or vapours.
■ Do not use appliance in an enclosed
space filled with vapors given off by oil
base paint, paint thinner, some moth
proofing substances, flammable dust, or
other explosive or toxic vapours.
■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)
■ Do not allow to be used as a toy.
■ Not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision.
■ Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
■ Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this User’s Guide
■ Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments - use of attachments not
provided or sold by BISSELL may cause
fire, electric shock or injury.
■ Use only the charger supplied by
BISSELL (packaged with your appliance)
to recharge your Easy Sweep.
■ Use charger unit only in standard
electrical outlet (230-240V~50Hz.).
■ Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■ Unplug charger unit from outlet before
maintenance or cleaning.
■ Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord.
■ Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■ Turn off all controls when finished cleaning.
■ Do not charge the unit outdoors.
Your Easy Sweep contains rechargeable nickel
metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Do not inciner-
ate batteries or they can explode when exposed
to high temperatures.
Battery cell leaks can occur under extreme
conditions. If battery cell contents comes in
contact with the skin:
■ Flush immediately with warm water for
at least 15 minutes, then wash with
soap and water.
If battery cell contents comes in contact with
the skin:
■ Flush immediately with clean water for a
minimum of 15 minutes
■ Seek medical attention.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY.
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Assembly
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Product view
Dirt Container Release
Power Switch
Charging Indicator Light
Swivel Connector
Metal Extension
Handle Assembly
Non-Slip
Handle Grip
Charging Port
Handle Assembly
DC Adapter
The Supreme Sweep Compact requires
very little assembly. Remove it from the
box and check it against the illustration to
familiarize yourself with the components
listed. The exploded view diagram with
part names will also be helpful if you
should need to order a part at a later time.
1. Assemble the handle by taking the section
with the non-slip grip (1) and the middle
section which has grey connector pieces on
each end (2). Insert the middle section (2)
into the grip section (1) and twist to tighten
into place. Next, take this assembled section
and insert into the bottom section with a hole
(3). Twist to tighten into place.
2. Take the assembled handle and line up the bot-
tom hole with the button on the swivel connec-
tor on top of the Supreme Sweep Compact.
Push the button on the swivel connector down
while pushing the assembled handle over the
button, locking the handle into place.
3. The Supreme Sweep Compact must be
fully charged before using. To charge the
unit, plug the charger into a standard
electrical outlet (230-240v-50hz); plug
the opposite end into the charging port
on the back side of your Supreme Sweep
Compact . The charging indicator light will
illuminate when properly connected and
will not turn off when fully charged. The
Supreme Sweep Compact is now charging.
Note: The Power Switch must be in
the OFF position when
charging.
WARNING:
Electric/electronic appliances
should not be subjected to extreme
temperatures or high humidity.
Do not store the Supreme Sweep
Compact in bathing areas or close
to stoves, furnaces or radiators.
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Charging Port
Handle Assembly
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Assembly
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Charging the battery
1. When completely charged, the Supreme
Sweep Compact provides up to 45 min-
utes of cleaning time.
2. When charging for the first time, allow
to charge uninterrupted for at least 16
hours. Thereafter, charge at least 16
hours to fully renew the Supreme Sweep
Compact battery. The charging indica-
tor light will illuminate when properly
connected and will not turn off when
fully charged.
Note: The Power Switch must be in
the OFF position when charging.
3. Decreased operating time may indicate
the battery has built up a resistance. To
recharge, first completely exhaust the bat-
tery, recharge it, and then exhaust it again
before recharging a second time. This pro-
cedure may be required more than once.
4. When charging is complete, be sure to
unplug the Supreme Sweep Compact
from the charger.
The Supreme Sweep Compact is a
quick and easy way to clean your
bare floors, low pile rugs and carpet.
1. Tip back the handle into typical use posi-
tion and gently tap the power switch on
the sweeper with your foot.
Note: The unit will continue to run
even if the dirt container door is
not closed.
2. The handle swivels for easy maneuvering
to clean your bare floors, low pile rugs
and carpet.
3. When done, turn off the unit by gently
tapping the power switch with your foot
and store for the next use.
Operations
WARNING:
Supreme Sweep Compact will
not pick up crayons, marbles, and
other large or hard objects.
ATTENTION:
If your battery still fails to
recharge or does not hold a
charge of normal duration, call:
BISSELL Consumer Services
Listed on page 8
Or visit our website at
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Using your Supreme Sweep Compact

Maintenance and care
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Emptying dirt cup
The Dirt Cup should be emptied after
each use.
1. Make sure the Supreme Sweep Compact
is in the “OFF” position.
2. Hold the base of the unit over a waste
can to empty.
3. Press the dirt container release button and
empty the contents into the waste can.
Note: The dirt container opens from
the bottom of the Supreme Sweep
Compact .
4. Push the dirt container door gently back
into place.
5. Clean exterior surfaces with a soft cloth
dampened with water only. Do not use
a strong detergent or other cleaner – this
may damage the finish. Always unplug
the Supreme Sweep Compact from the
charger before cleaning the surface
Battery Removal and disposal
Note: It is required that the bat-
tery be removed from the Supreme
Sweep Compact before it is
disposed of.
1. Important: Unplug charger.
2. Remove handle, dirt cup and then pry
four wheels from bottom of sweeper.
3. Remove (6) Phillips head screws on the
bottom cover as shown in picture.
4. Separate top and bottom cover.
5. Remove wire connectors from the battery
pack.
6. Keep battery pack together – DO NOT
separate individual batteries. For specific
disposal instructions, please contact your
local authorities for requirements and
regulations on safe disposal or recycling
facilities in your area.
7. Discard remainder of product.
6 Screws
WARNING:
This product contains a
rechargeable nickel metal
hydride battery (sometimes
referred to as a “NiMH”
battery) pack. The average life of
a NiMH battery is 5 to 7 years,
depending on frequency of use.
Proper removal and disposal of
NiMH batteries is required.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, turn power switch
OFF and disconnect charger
from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or
troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting
No power
Possible causes Remedies
1. Supreme Sweep Compact is not charged thoroughly 1. Make sure Supreme Sweep Compact has been properly
plugged into an outlet for the recommended amount of time.
See “Charging the Battery” on page 5
Operating but not picking up mess
Possible causes Remedies
1. The dirt container may be full 1. Empty out the dirt container (see Maintenance and
Care on page 6)
2. Debris may be lodged in the Supreme Sweep Compact or may 2. Empty out the dirt container (see Maintenance and Care on
be too heavy for the sweeper to pick up page 6) or avoid picking up large items with the Supreme Sweep
Compact
Dirt Container door won’t open
Possible causes Remedies
1. A dirt jam gap between the dirt container door 1. Clean the gap thoroughly so the dirt container door can
and the bottom cover drop smoothly
Dirt Container Release button won’t function
Possible causes Remedies
1. Dirt build-up in the dirt container 1. Push the dirt container release door on the bottom of the unit and
the release button on the top of the unit at the same time
Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be
performed by an authorized service representative.
Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product.
Please do not return this product to the store.
Replacement parts - BISSELL Supreme Sweep Compact
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You may purchase replacement parts by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by
visiting our website. See page 8 for contact information.
Item Part No. Part Name
1. 203-1090 Handle Assembly
2. 203-7583 Charger plug / cord -3 pin UK plug
3. 203-7584 Charger plug / cord -2 pin Australian plug
4. 203-7585 Charger plug / cord -2 pin European plug
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Warranty- BISSELL Supreme Sweep Compact
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary
from country to country. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions
regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by E-mail, telephone, regular
post as described below, or contact your local in country distributor.
Limited One Year Warranty
Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, BISSELL Homecare, Inc. will repair
or replace (with new or remanufactured components or products), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge
from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, for one year any defective or malfunctioning
part due to manufacturer defect.
See "BISSELL Consumer Services" information below.
This warranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial or rental service. This warranty
does not apply to fans or routine maintenance components such as filters, belts, or brushes. Damage or
malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, or any other use not in
accordance with the User's Guide is not covered.
BISSELL Consumer Service:
If your BISSELL product should require service of if you need information about repairs, authorized service
centers in your area, replacement parts or your warranty, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services, as
indicated below, or contact your local in country distributor.
BISSELL HOMECARE, INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT. BISSELL’S LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
*EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE
LIMITED WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES
EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY
ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE
AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
For UK inquiries:
Monday - Thursday 9 am — 5 pm
Friday 9 am — 4 pm
BISSELL Homecare (Overseas) Inc.
Ground Floor
226 Berwick Avenue
Slough
Berkshire, SL1 4QT
United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone] For Middle East & Africa inquiries:
Sunday - Thursday 8 am — 5 pm
BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
PO Box 61286
Jebel Ali Free Zone
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Telephone: [phone]
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Monday - Friday 9 am — 5 pm
Parex Industries Ltd.
5 Tolich Place
Henderson 0610
Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone: [phone] For all other inquiries:
Monday - Friday 8 am — 4 pm
BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
PO Box 1888
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49501 USA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
For Australian inquiries:
Monday - Friday 9 am — 5 pm
BISSELL AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
42 Rocco Drive
Scoresby 3179
Victoria
Australia
Telephone: [phone]
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