Bisell Healthy Home Vacuum 61Z4 User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
61Z4 SERIES
Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operations
Maintenance and Care
TroubleshootingReplacement Parts3
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6-9
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Warranty
Consumer Services19
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum™ 
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know 
about floor care went into the design and construction of this com-
plete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL Healthy Home vacuum is well made, and we back it with 
a limited two year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledge-
able, 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 Healthy 
Home upright vacuum.
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   
upRight V acuuM. 
 
  WaRning: to  
reduce the risk of fire, 
electric shock, or injury:
 ■  Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
■ Do not leave machine when it is plugged in.
■ Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
■ If appliance is not working as it should, 
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to 
a service agent.
■  Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a 
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around 
sharp corners or edges, run appliance over 
cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces.
■  Do not unplug by pulling on cord. unplug 
by grasping plug.
■  Do not handle plug or appliance with wet 
hands.
■  Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers 
or body parts to openings or moving parts.
■  Do not pick up hot or burning 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 vapour.
■  Do not use appliance in an enclosed 
space filled with vapours given off by 
oil base paint, paint thinner, some moth 
proofing substances, flammable dust, or 
other explosive or toxic vapours.
■  Not intended for use by persons (including   
children) with reduced physical, sensory 
or mental capabilities, or lack of experi-
ence and knowledge, unless they have 
been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance by a person 
responsible for their safety
■  Young children should be supervised to ensure 
that they do not play with the appliance.
■  Remove plug from electrical outlet before 
cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
■  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be 
replaced by the manufacturer or its ser -
vice agent in order to avoid a hazard.
■  Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, 
ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.).
■  Do not allow to be used as a toy.
■ Do not use for any purpose other than 
described in this User’s Guide.
■  Use only manufacturer’s recommended 
attachments.
■  Do not use with any opening blocked; 
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything 
that may reduce air flow.
■  Keep appliance on a level surface.
■ Turn off all controls before plugging or 
unplugging.
■  Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■ This appliance is provided with double  
insulation. Use only identical replace-
ment parts.
■  Do not use without debris tank and/or 
filters in place.
■  Pay close attention when working  
around children.
■  Unplug before attaching TurboBrush™.
■ Do not pick up hard or sharp objects 
such as glass, nails, screws, coins,etc. 
sa Ve these   
instRuctions  
foR futuRe use
This model is for hoUsehold Use only.
iMpoRtant  
for oPerATion on A 220-240 Vol T A.C. 
50/60 hz PoWer sUPPly only . 
FOR RESIDENTS OF THE  
UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
if your appliance is fitted with a nonrewire-
able Bs 1363 plug it must not be used unless 
a 13 amp (AsTA approved to Bs 1362) fuse 
is fitted in the carrier contained in the plug. 
(spares may be obtained from your Bissell  
supplier). if for any reason the plug is cut 
off, it must be disposed of, as it is an electric 
shock hazard should it be inserted into a 
mains socket.    
						

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Product view
Long 
Reach 
Hose
TurboBrush™  
Tool
Crevice Tool
Telescoping 
Extension 
Wand
Telescoping 
 
Extension   
Wand
Dirt 
Container
Headlight
Height   
Adjustment   
Dial
AireTight
™ 
HEPA Filter
BrushFurniture 
Protection Guard
Dirt Container 
Release Button
Carrying 
Handle
Brush 
Window
Fingertip Power 
Control
Fingertip Brush 
On/Off
Combination   
Brush
Handle Release 
Pedal
Quick   
Release™   
Cord Wrap
Diverter
Foot Hose
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Assembly 
tool required: phillips screwdriver
1. Slide upper handle into lower handle by 
pushing forward. Insert two long screws 
into the holes marked with arrows and 
tighten both until snug.
2a. Attach hose rack by placing the rack 
over the center back portion of the 
vacuum. Be sure to feed the power cord 
through the opening in the center of the 
rack. 
2b. Line up both screw holes and use the 
two smaller screws to attach. Tighten 
both until snug.
3. Attach hose by placing the tabbed end 
into the lower left opening on corded 
side of the vacuum. Make sure the tab 
on the hose cuff and the hole in the 
vacuum line up. Place the working end 
of the hose into the hole on the side with 
the extension wand guides.
 Arrange the 
hose so it lays between the vacuum and 
the rack.
4. Store the TurboBrush Tool on the front of 
the handle by aligning the slot on the bot-
tom with the tab on the handle. Snap into 
place.
5. Store the Combination Brush in the slot 
shown.
6. Make sure the crevice tool is inside the   
extension wand. Store tools on vacuum as 
shown.
1. 2a.
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caution:  Do not plug in your vacuum 
cleaner until you are familiar  
with all instructions and  
operating procedures.
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Operations
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transporting your vacuum
use the handle on the front to carry 
the vacuum or place the vacuum in the 
upright position and tip back to roll on 
the rear wheels.
Releasing the power cord
the upper and lower cord wraps rotate 
to allow for quick and easy removal of 
the power cord.
fingertip power switch
the power button is located at the top 
of the vacuum handle. 
to turn vacuum on, press     button once. 
t o turn vacuum off , press     button again.
note: the rotating brush will not turn 
on unless the vacuum is in the reclined 
position and the brush switch is on.
handle positions
use your foot to pull the handle release 
pedal back to recline the  vacuum cleaner.
height adjustment
there are seven height settings available for  
various floor surfaces. t urn the dial on the  
foot of the vacuum to the desired setting.
lowest setting – for low pile carpet or 
bare floors. t o pick up debris it may be 
necessary to move up one setting.
Medium settings – for medium pile carpet.
h igh setting –  for high pile and most   
             shag/frieze carpet.
note: for optimal carpet cleaning  
performance, adjust to the lowest 
practical setting. if your vacuum is 
difficult to push, adjust to the next 
higher setting.
if the dial is difficult to turn, tilt the   
vacuum back slightly to take the weight 
off the foot while turning.
attention:   Some Berber carpets have a 
tendency to fuzz with wear. 
Repeated strokes in the same 
area may aggravate this   
condition. Consider setting 
your VACUUM on a higher 
than normal setting for this type 
of carpet.  
						

							the rotating brush is turned on or off 
using the push button switch located 
below the power button switch on the 
top of the handle. the brush will start 
rotating when the unit is reclined. the 
brush should be on for most carpeted 
floors. you may want to turn the 
brush off for bare floor cleaning or 
other delicate surfaces.
t o turn the brush on, press     button 
once.
t o turn the brush off , press     button 
again.
brush auto shut-off feature
When your vacuum is in the upright 
position, the brush will not rotate. 
the brush will rotate only when the 
vacuum is in the reclined position and 
the brush switch is on.
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Operations
Brush ON/OFF 
Control
fingertip brush on/off control  
						

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Operations
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using the tools
1. Make sure the vacuum is in the upright 
position.
2.  Remove the hose wand from the wand 
base. This automatically diverts the  
suction to the hose. Unwrap the hose from 
the vacuum.
3.  Use the hose and wand alone or attach 
any of the tools to the end of the hose 
wand.
turbobrush™ t ool
use rotating brush action for small 
areas such as stairs and upholstery.
note: press gently when using the 
turbobrush to gain maximum  
cleaning. t oo much pressure could 
cause the brush to stop rotating.
combination brush
use longer soft bristles for dusting.
Remove long bristle portion and use 
shorter stiff bristles when agitation is 
needed to remove debris.
crevice tool
use in tight narrow spaces
t elescoping extension wand
use with desired attachment for a   
longer reach.  t o extend the wand, 
twist the collar to “unlock” and push 
away from you.  t wist the collar to 
“lock” into place.  t o retract, twist to 
unlock, pull toward you and twist to 
relock.
attention:   Always place the vacuum 
vacuum on the floor in its fully 
upright position when using 
tools. Placing the vacuum in 
this position automatically 
stops the rotating brush.
caution:  To avoid personal injury 
and to prevent the cleaner 
from falling when cleaning 
stairs, always place it at 
the bottom of the stairs.
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Operations 
emptying the dirt container
empty the dirt container as soon as the 
dirt reaches the “full” line on the side of 
the container.
1. Press the release button on top of the  
carrying handle to remove the dirt  
container.
2.  Choose an emptying method. Method #2 
is recommended for allergy sufferers.
2a.  Method #1 – hold the dirt container over 
trash can and push the emptying button 
to open the bottom (2a). Close the bottom 
after the dirt empties.
2b.  Method #2 – place a plastic bag over the 
bottom of the dirt container. Push the empty-
ing button through the plastic to open the 
bottom (2b). After the dust settles, close the 
bottom and remove the bag to discard.
3.  Replace dirt container on vacuum by 
aligning the bottom and pushing back 
until it snaps into place.caution:   Make sure vacuum has 
been switched off and 
unplugged before remov-
ing dirt container. 
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Maintenance and care
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cleaning the dirt container
additional steps can be taken to clean 
the dirt container as necessary.
1. Ensure the dirt container has been  
emptied.
2.  Remove the lower portion by pressing the 
front latch on the upper portion as shown.
3.  Clean the screen with a cloth or soft brush 
to remove dust or debris.
4.  If desired, the lower dirt container may be 
washed in warm water. Make sure it is  
completely dry before reassembling.  
do not put in dishwasher.
5.  To reassemble, hold the carry handle and 
place the upper portion into the lower  
portion, lining up the front and back 
latches. Push down until both latches click 
into place. Make sure the dirt container is 
securely assembled before replacing it on 
machine. 
cleaning the pre-motor filter
the pre-motor filter should be checked 
monthly and washed as needed to 
maintain performance. More or less   
frequent cleaning may be required 
based on individual vacuuming habits 
and types of debris picked up .
1.  The filter is located in the door labeled 
"Filter" behind the dirt container. Push the 
tab at the top and swing the door down 
to access.
2.  Remove foam filter and hold under  
running water to wash. Mild detergent 
may also be used if desired. Wring 
excess water from filter.  
allow filter to air dry completely 
before replacing. 
 
  WARNING:   Do not operate the vacuum with 
a damp or wet filter or without 
all the filters in place.
WaRning:   To reduce the risk of  
electric shock, turn power 
switch OFF and disconnect 
polarized plug from electri-
cal outlet before performing 
maintenance or  
troubleshooting checks.
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