Bisell BISSELL LiftOff with HeatWave Technology 11908 User Manual

							Operations
cleaning with Deep Reach™ tool (select models only)
1.  set tool o\f soiled surfaces a\fd press the   
spra\b trigger to spra\b solutio\f o\fto the soiled 
area to be clea\fed. 
2.  slowl\b move the tool back a\fd forth over the 
soiled surface, keepi\fg the tool i\f co\ftact with 
the carpet. 
Release spra\b trigger a\fd move tool   
slowl\b over the soiled area to suctio\f up   
water a\fd dirt. 
\b. Co\fti\fue to clea\f the area, worki\fg i\f small 
sectio\fs, u\ftil \fo more dirt ca\f be removed.
Empty dirty tank
Follow the i\fstructio\fs u\fder  empt\b dirt\b  
ta\fk sectio\f o\f page 8 of the Upright clea\fi\fg 
mode sectio\f. 
cleaning portable machine 1.  before tur\fi\fg off the machi\fe, suctio\f up 
clea\f water from a bowl to ri\fse out the i\fterior 
of the hose. The\f, lift the clea\fi\fg tool a\fd   
poi\ft it upwards to drai\f a\f\b remai\fi\fg water 
i\fto the ta\fk. 
2.  Remove a\fd ri\fse the tools i\f clea\f,   
ru\f\fi\fg water. Dr\b a\fd replace i\f the tool   
storage provided.
3.  Coil flex hose arou\fd the hose wrap a\fd 
secure with latch.
\b.  Check suctio\f gate a\fd if it appears dirt\b,   
follow steps 1-4 u\fder Clea\fi\fg  suctio\f Gate  
o\f page 12. 
Replacing portable machine on base1. Alig\f the product as the graphic shows,   
with the cord side o\f the left a\fd hose side   
o\f the right. 
2. Push dow\f the portable spot clea\fer u\ftil   
\bou hear it click securel\b i\fto place. Test the   
fit b\b pulli\fg up o\f the carr\b ha\fdle to make 
sure it is secure.
   
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							machine care (check regularly)
cleaning suction gateThe suctio\f gate automaticall\b diverts air whe\f 
the portable deep clea\fer is detached. This 
should be checked a\fd clea\fed regularl\b for  
a\f\b dirt a\fd debris.
1.  step o\f the pedal a\fd remove the portable 
spot clea\fer. Remove dirt\b ta\fk.
2.  Remove two screws a\fd pull off suctio\f   
gate door.
3.  Wipe suctio\f gate clea\f a\fd ri\fse suctio\f 
gate door.
\b.  Replace suctio\f gate door a\fd two screws.
cleaning spray tips1. step o\f the pedal a\fd remove the portable 
spot clea\fer.  
2.  To remove black spra\b tip, u\flatch tab o\f   
fro\ft portio\f of spra\b tip from base of machi\fe 
a\fd pull up a\fd out of red receiver.
3.  Clea\f b\b ri\fsi\fg u\fder water. 
\b.  Replace black spra\b tip b\b i\fserti\fg back   
i\fto red receiver a\fd latchi\fg tab back dow\f 
i\fto base of machi\fe.
5.  Repeat steps o\f seco\fd spra\b tip.
Small belt removal and replacement (as needed)
Occasio\fal replaceme\ft of o\fe or both belts 
ma\b become \fecessar\b.  if that is \feeded, please 
follow the i\fstructio\fs below.
1.  Tur\f off the machi\fe, a\fd u\fplug it from   
the outlet. Remove portable spot clea\fer.
2.  Remove the \fozzle assembl\b from the 
machi\fe. Refer to step 2 o\f page 9.
3.  Tur\f the machi\fe o\f its side. 
ImpoRt ANt: with portable spot cleaning pedal 
facing down.
\b.  Remove e\fd cap b\b u\fscrewi\fg the 3 screws. 
Take care \fot to drop the screws i\fto the u\fit.
5.  Remove 1 silver screw from the pivot arm.
6.  Remove pivot arm b\b ge\ftl\b lifti\fg up.
7.   Remove small brush belt.
8.  Replace small brush belt, a\fd reverse   
steps above.
9.  Ma\fuall\b rotate brushes b\b ha\fd to make   
sure the\b move freel\b. You ma\b \fotice a slight 
resista\fce from the motor.
Maintenance & Care
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch 
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
suctio\f 
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							\frush removal and large belt replacement (as needed) 
brushes ca\f be removed for clea\fi\fg or  
replaceme\ft as \feeded. 
1.  Follow small belt removal  i\fstructio\fs o\f  
page 12 steps 1-7.
2.  Remove brush rolls b\b pulli\fg them off of 
the metal rods.  Be careful not to lose the small 
washer at each end of the brush rolls.
3.  Re-attach the large belt to the grooves o\f the 
e\fd of the \few or clea\fed brush rolls.  if the belt 
is damaged, replace with a \few belt.
\b.  Place clea\fed or \few brush rolls back o\fto 
the rods. Make sure o\fe washer is o\f each e\fd 
of the rollers prior to slidi\fg o\fto the rod.  be 
sure the brush is seated completel\b o\f the rod.
5.  Replace small belt over grooves i\f back roller 
a\fd metal cog.
6.  Replace pivot arm a\fd secure with   
silver screw.
7.   Re-attach e\fd cap b\b tighte\fi\fg with the   
(3) black screws.
8.  Replace the \fozzle assembl\b back o\fto the 
machi\fe. Refer to step 2 o\f page 9.
if \bou have a\f\b questio\fs or are havi\fg trouble 
i\fstalli\fg or replaci\fg \bour belt(s) or brushes, 
please call  BISSeLL Consumer Care.
Maintenance & Care
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch 
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
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TroubleshootingWARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch 
off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before 
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
problem possible causes Remedies
Upright clean-
ing mode 
indicator light 
does not  
illuminate The power is \fot tur\fed ON 
The power must be ON to activate 
the i\fdicator light
The portable spot clea\fer is \fot 
attached completel\b Make sure the portable spot clea\fer is 
attached. Push dow\f firml\b to check.
Reduced 
Spray or   
No Spray Formula & water ta\fk ma\b be empt\b
Refill ta\fk
Formula & water ta\fk ma\b \fot be 
seated completel\b Tur\f power OFF. Remove a\fd 
 
reseat ta\fk
Pump ma\b have lost prime i\f   
portable spot clea\fi\fg mode Hold e\fd of hose below water level 
 
i\f ta\fk to prime
The portable spot clea\fer is \fot 
attached completel\b Push dow\f firml\b to check co\f\fectio\f
Dirtlifter™ 
p
ower\frush 
does not turn The portable spot clea\fer is \fot 
attached completel\b
Make sure the portable spot clea\fer 
is attached. Push dow\f firml\b to check
The u\fit is i\f the upright positio\f brushes o\fl\b rotate whe\f u\fit is 
recli\fed usi\fg the recli\fe pedal
Circuit breaker o\f machi\fe   
(if equipped) ma\b have trippedTur\f the machi\fe OFF a\fd u\fplug from 
outlet. Check to see if foreig\f object 
is caught i\f brush roll. Remove object. 
Plug machi\fe i\f to reset circuit breaker
The belt is off or broke\f Tur\f power OFF a\fd u\fplug u\fit 
from outlet. Follow i\fstructio\fs o\f 
pages 12 a\fd 13
loss of   
suction   
power Ta\fks ma\b \fot be seated properl\b
Pick up both ta\fks a\fd reseat them 
so the\b fit s\fugl\b o\f the u\fit 
Nozzles ma\b \fot be assembled 
properl\b U\fplug the u\fit. Check to make sure 
the "lip" of the \fozzle is securel\b 
hooked i\fto the groove o\f bottom of 
the machi\fe (see page 9)
The portable spot clea\fer is \fot 
attached completel\b Make sure the portable spot clea\fer 
is attached. Push dow\f firml\b to check
Dirt\b ta\fk has picked up   
maximum amou\ft of dirt\b water 
a\fd has reached full li\fe empt\b dirt\b ta\fk 
Formula & water ta\fk is empt\b
Check fluid levels i\f formula & water ta\fk 
suctio\f gate is ope\f Check to make sure the suctio\f gate 
is closed. Follow “Clea\fi\fg suctio\f 
gate” i\fstructio\fs o\f page 12
Other mai\fte\fa\fce or service \fot i\fcluded i\f the ma\fual should   
be performed b\b a\f authorized service represe\ftative.
Tha\fk \bou for selecti\fg a  bissell product.
please do 
not return 
this product 
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							Accessories
These items are available for your BI\f\fELL dee\b cleaner. Visit www.BI\f\fELL.com   
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pArt # pArt nAme pArt #pArt nAme
203-6651 3” Tough Stain Tool
203-6652 Powered TurboBrush™   
Hand Tool
203-6653 4” Upholstery Tool203-6654 6” Stair Tool
203-7885Spraying Crevice Tool203-7412 Deep Reach™ Tool
210-3040Mesh Bag
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cleaning  formula: Refer to bottom of page 5 of this guide for a full selection of cleaning 
formula available for purchase.
Replacement Parts
These items are available for your BI\f\fELL dee\b cleaner. Visit www.BI\f\fELL.com
pArt # pArt nAme pArt #pArt nAme
160-0188 Formula & Water Tank Assembly 
(includes cap and insert)
203-2287 Cap and Insert for Formula   
& Water Tank
160-0189 Dirty Tank Assembly   
(includes entire tank)203-7904 Cord Wrap
203-7896End Caps with Edge Brushes   
(2 pack, includes screws)203-7897 Spray Tips Assembly   
(includes two spray tips)
160-0190 Nozzle Cover Assembly   
(includes gasket, nozzle cover, 
and front nozzle cover)160-0191 Front Nozzle 
203-8256Brush Assembly (includes   
2 brush rolls, 2 axles, and   
2 swivel arms)203-8257 Brush Single Pack (includes   
1 brush roll, and 1 axle)
203-6688 Small Brush Belt203-6804 Large Brush Belt
203-6689Hose Secure Latch 203-7918 Dirty Tank Gasket Assembly 
(include both gaskets)
203-7917Diverter Cover Assembly 
(includes cover and screws)*Not all parts are included with every model.
*Not all parts are included with every model. 
						

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