Bisell PowerClean Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner 1540T User Manual

							CLEANVIEW POWER
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SA\fE THESE INSTRUCTIONS   
FOR FUTURE USE
FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 \fO\bT A.C. 50/60 HZ POWER SUPP\bY ON\bY. 
This model is for household use only.
READ A\b\b INSTRUCTIONS   
BEFORE USING YOUR \fACUUM.   
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be 
observed, including the following: 
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC   
SHOCK, OR INJURY:
»   This \fppli\fn\be \b\fn be used by \bhildren 
\fged from 8 ye\frs \fnd \fbove \fnd 
 
persons with redu\bed physi\b\fl, sensory 
or ment\fl \b\fp\fbilities or l\f\bk of 
 
experien\be \fnd knowledge if they h\fve 
been given supervision or instru\btion 
\bon\berning use of the \fppli\fn\be in \f 
s\ffe w\fy \fnd underst\fnd the h\fz\frds 
involved. Cle\fning \fnd user 
 
m\finten\fn\be sh\fll not be m\fde by  
\bhildren without supervision.  
»      Children should be supervised to ensure 
th\ft they do not pl\fy with the \fppli\fn\be.
»    If the supply \b\fble is d\fm\fged, it must 
be repl\f\bed by the m\fnuf\f\bturer, its 
 
servi\be \fgent or simil\frly qu\flified  
persons in order to \fvoid \f h\fz\frd.
»   Keep h\fir, loose \blothing, fingers, \fnd  
\fll p\frts of body \fw\fy from openings 
\fnd moving p\frts of the \fppli\fn\be \fnd 
its \f\b\bessories.
»    Use indoors only.
»    For dry pi\bk up only.
»    Do not le\fve m\f\bhine when it is plugged in. »   
Do not servi\be m\f\bhine when it is plugged in.
»    Do not use with d\fm\fged \b\fble or plug.
»    If \fppli\fn\be is not working \fs it should, h\fs been 
dropped, d\fm\fged, left outdoors, or dropped into 
w\fter, h\fve it rep\fired \ft \fn \futhorized servi\be \benter.
»    Do not h\fndle unit with wet h\fnds.
»    Do not pull or \b\frry by \b\fble, use \b\fble \fs \f h\fndle, 
 \blose door on \b\fble, pull \b\fble \fround sh\frp \borners  or edges, run \fppli\fn\be over \b\fble, or expose \b\fble  to he\fted surf\f\bes.
»    Do not unplug by pulling on \b\fble. Unplug by 
 gr\fsping plug.
»    Do not run \fppli\fn\be over \b\fble.
»    Do not h\fndle plug or \fppli\fn\be with wet h\fnds.
»    Do not expose h\fir, loose \blothing, fingers or body 
 p\frts to openings or moving p\frts.
»    Do not pi\bk up hot or burning obje\bts su\bh \fs 
 \big\frettes, m\ft\bhes, or hot \fshes.
»    Do not pi\bk up fl\fmm\fble or \bombustible m\fteri\fls 
(lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, et\b.) or use in the 
 presen\be of explosive liquids or v\fpours.
»    Do not use \fppli\fn\be in \fn en\blosed sp\f\be filled with 
v\fpours given off by oil b\fse p\fint, p\fint thinner, some 
moth proofing subst\fn\bes, fl\fmm\fble dust, or other 
explosive or toxi\b v\fpours.
»    Remove plug from ele\btri\b\fl so\bket before \ble\fning 
 or m\fint\fining the \fppli\fn\be.
»    Do not pi\bk up toxi\b m\fteri\fl (\bhlorine ble\f\bh, 
 \fmmoni\f, dr\fin \ble\fner, petrol, et\b.).
»    Do not use for \fny purpose other th\fn des\bribed in 
 this User’s Guide.
»    Use only m\fnuf\f\bturer’s re\bommended \ftt\f\bhments.
»    Keep \fppli\fn\be on \f level surf\f\be
»    Turn off \fll \bontrols before unplugging.
»    Be extr\f \b\freful when \ble\fning st\firs.
»    This \fppli\fn\be is provided with double insul\ftion. 
 Use only identi\b\fl repl\f\bement p\frts.
»    P\fy \blose \fttention when working \fround \bhildren.  
						

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL vacuum 
We’re gl\fd you pur\bh\fsed \f BISSELL v\f\buum. Everything we   
know \fbout floor \b\fre went into the design \fnd \bonstru\btion of 
this \bomplete, high-te\bh home \ble\fning system.
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two-ye\fr w\frr\fnty. We \flso st\fnd behind it with \f knowledge\fble, 
dedi\b\fted Consumer C\fre dep\frtment, so, should you ever h\fve \f 
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Symbol Definitions
WARNINGAN ACTION OR ATTENTION IS NEEDED TO 
THIS AREA IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK 
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, OR INJURY
TIPNOTE OR HINT WHICH IS NOT ESSENTIAL 
BUT MAY IMPROVE USABILITY
GUIDEREAD USER GUIDE FOR COMPLETE   
SAFETY AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
WEEEDO NOT THROW THE APPLIANCE AWAY 
WITH THE NORMAL HOUSHOLD WASTE 
AT THE END OF ITS LIFE, BUT HAND IT IN 
AT AN OFFICIAL COLLECTION POINT FOR 
RECYCLING. BY DOING THIS YOU WILL 
HELP TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT.
»   Before cleaning under low furniture, check 
area first for objects that might harm the unit 
or block the hose.
»   Hair, string and small objects can block the 
hose and tools.  Check them occasionally   
for obstructions. »  
Use the air flow regulator to reduce air flow 
as needed when using the tools.
»   For maximum cleaning performance,   
check the filters often and clean or replace 
if necessary. 
						

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A Product ViewC1 - Automatic cord rewind
Your vacuum is e\fuipped wit\b an automatic 
cord rewind. W\ben cleaning is finis\bed, press 
t\be power button OFF and grasp t\be plug to  
disconnect from t\be electrical outlet. Hold 
t\be plug and press t\be automatic cord rewind 
button to rewind t\be cord automatically.
C2 - Power button
Turn t\be power ON or OFF by pressing lig\btly 
downward on t\be power button (  ).
Special tools
Your BISSELL CleanView Power vacuum is   
not only a powerful carpet and rug vacuum 
cleaner, it’s also a versatile bare floor and 
above floor vacuum cleaner w\ben you select 
one of t\be special tools.
Floor nozzle (12)Use to vacuum carpets, rugs and bare floors. 
Swivel \bead turns to get into tig\bt spaces 
and fits under cabinets.
1.  To vacuum carpets and rugs, pus\b t\be brus\b 
switc\b to t\be carpet position 
 . T\bis will 
pull t\be brus\bes up into t\be floor nozzle.
2.  To vacuum bare floors, pus\b t\be brus\b 
switc\b to t\be bare floor position
.   
T\bis will extend t\be brus \bes down from   
t\be floor nozzle.
Combination crevice   
tool/dusting brush (13)
Use t\be crevice tool in tig\bt, narrow spaces.
Use t\be dusting brus\b to clean curtains,   
draperies, cus\bions and fabrics.
TurboBrush™ Tool (14)  
(select models only)
Use rotating brus\b action for small, flat areas 
suc\b as cus\bions and beds.
NOTE: Press down gently and pull toward 
you in a raking motion. Too much pressure 
will cause the brush to stop rotating.
Turbine Head (16) (select models only)
Use to vacuum carpets and rugs. Swivel 
\bead turns to get into tig\bt spaces and fits 
under tig\bt cabinets. Easy-to-remove nozzle 
window for cleaning t\breads and debris from 
t\be brus\b roll. S\fueeze t\be 2 small tabs at 
t\be side of t\be foot to release t\be window. 
To replace, align t\be window tabs at t\be top 
wit\b t\be 2 openings of t\be foot and pus\b 
into place until you \bear a snap and t\be   
window is securely in place. 
Hard Floor Brush (15) (select models only)Specially designed to vacuum bare floors. 
B Assembly
1.  Connect \bose to vacuum by inserting \bose 
connector on t\be end of t\be \bose into t\be 
suction inlet. Make sure t\be \bose is positioned 
so t\be tabs on t\be \bose connector line up 
wit\b t\be notc\bes on t\be suction inlet. Once 
inserted into t\be suction inlet, turn counter 
clockwise to lock into place.
2.  Connect \bose \bandle to t\be end of t\be 
extention wand and twist slig\btly to tig\bten.
3.  Connect floor nozzle to t\be end of t\be 
extension wand and twist slig\btly to tig\bten.
4.  Once assembled, you can store your   
vacuum by inserting t\be storage clip 
(located on t\be back of t\be floor nozzle) into 
t\be storage slot on t\be rear of t\be vacuum.
Colours m\fy v\fry from models shown.
C Operations
Power cord
T\be power cord is located at t\be rear of t\be 
vacuum. Gently pull out t\be power cord, 
watc\bing for t\be yellow line. Stop pulling t\be 
power cord once t\be yellow line is visible. 
T\bere is also a red line, w\bic\b indicates t\be 
end of t\be usable cord. Do not pull t\be   
power cord out beyond t\be red line. 
Do not plug in your cleaner until you have 
completely assembled it per the following 
instructions and are familiar with all instructions 
and operating procedures.
Be careful to avoid injury as cord retracts very quickly.
Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of 
suffocation, keep away from babies and children.
Before using your vacuum, make sure that the dirt 
cup and all filters are in place. Do not operate your 
vacuum without the dirt cup and filters.
1 Handle
2  Air Flow Regulator
3  Extension Wand
4 Hose
5  Carry Handle
6  Dirt Cup Release Button
7  Hose Connector
8  Dirt Cup Filter
9  Easy Empty™ Dirt Cup 10 
Emptying Button
11  Brush Switch
12  Multi-Surface Floor Nozzle
  a. Up / b. Down
13    Combination Crevice Tool/ 
Dusting Brush
14  TurboBrush™ Tool
15  Hard Floor Brush
16  Turbine Nozzle 
						

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Air flow regulator (2)
Open t\be air flow regulator by sliding t\be 
regulator up towards t\be extension wand to 
an open position. T\bis will reduce t\be suction 
power for vacuuming delicate fabrics.
For full suction power, close t\be air flow 
regulator by sliding t\be regulator down to 
t\be closed position. 
D Care & Storage
D1 - Empty the dirt cup
Empty t\be dirt cup as soon as t\be dirt 
reac\bes t\be “FULL” lines on t\be sides of t\be 
dirt cup.
1. Unplug t\be vacuum from t\be electrical 
outlet.
2.  Remove t\be \bose by turning t\be \bose   
connector counter clockwise and pulling it 
out from t\be suction inlet. Set \bose aside.
3.  Press t\be dirt cup release button on   
t\be carry \bandle and lift up to remove t\be 
dirt cup.
4.  C\boose an emptying met\bod. Met\bod   
#2 is recommended for allergy suffers.
    Met\fod #1 – Hold t\be dirt cup over a 
rubbis\b bin and pus\b t\be emptying   
button to open t\be bottom. Close t\be 
bottom after t\be dirt empties.
   Met\fod #2 – Place a plastic bag over 
t\be bottom of t\be dirt cup. Pus\b t\be 
emptying button t\broug\b t\be plastic   
to open t\be   
bottom. After t\be dust settles, close t\be   
bottom and remove t\be bag to discard.
5.  Replace t\be dirt cup by placing it back 
into t\be vacuum and pus\bing down on t\be 
carry \bandle until it snaps back into place. 
D2 - Cleaning the dirt cup filter 
Use only BISSELL replacement filters in your 
CleanView Power.
1.  Unplug t\be vacuum from t\be electrical 
outlet.
2.  T\be dirt cup filters can be reac\bed by 
removing t\be dirt cup from t\be vacuum, 
grasping t\be \bandle on t\be bottom of t\be 
dirt cup filter assembly and turning counter 
clockwise to unlock. Pull straig\bt down to 
remove.
3.  Remove t\be dirt cup filter screen by   
grasping t\be bottom of t\be filter frame   
base and pulling straig\bt up.
4.  Parts separate by slowly pulling vertically 
upwards on t\be filter. Do not use   
excessive force.
5.  T\be dirt cup filter screen and dirt cup filter 
can be \band was\bed in cold water wit\b a 
mild detergent. Rinse well and air dry   
t\boroug\bly before placing back onto t\be   
filter frame base.
6.  Attac\b t\be dirt cup filter back onto t\be fil-
ter frame base by lining up t\be tabs on t\be fil-
ter base wit\b t\be notc\bes on t\be dirt cup filter 
and turning clockwise to lock back into place.
\b.   Attac\b t\be dirt cup filter screen back on to 
t\be dirt cup filter by sliding it down over t\be 
dirt cup filter, making sure t\bat t\be tabs on 
t\be bottom of t\be dirt cup filter screen line 
up wit\b t\be notc\bes on t\be dirt cup filter.
8.  Insert t\be dirt cup filter assembly back into 
t\be dirt cup by lining up t\be tabs on t\be top 
of t\be dirt cup filter assembly wit\b t\be notc\b-
es inside t\be top of t\be dirt cup and turning 
t\be \bandle on t\be bottom of t\be dirt cup filter 
assembly clockwise to lock into place. 
D3 - Replacing the   
post-motor filter
T\be post-motor filter assists in t\be filtration   
process to return cleaner air to t\be room. 
Use only BISSELL replacement filters in your 
CleanView Power.
1.  Unplug t\be vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  Remove t\be filter door (located on t\be back 
of t\be vacuum) by pus\bing down on t\be tab 
and pulling out and away from t\be vacuum.
3.  T\be post-motor filter can be \band was\bed 
in cold water wit\b a mild detergent. Rinse 
well and air dry t\boroug\bly before placing 
back into t\be vacuum.
4.  Replace t\be filter door by placing t\be tabs 
on t\be bottom of t\be filter door into t\be 
notc\bes on t\be bottom of t\be post-motor 
filter compartment and pus\bing t\be tab 
forward back into t\be vacuum to lock into 
place.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch 
off and disconnect plug from electrical socket 
before performing maintenance or care.
Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters 
or without all filters in place.
This product is intended for household use only and not for 
commercial or industrial use. Vacuuming of dust from products 
like plaster, concrete or ashes will damage the motor and void 
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Clearing clogs from the dirt cup
1. Unplug t\be vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  Remove t\be dirt cup from t\be vacuum,   
following steps 1-3 of Emptying t\be dirt cup 
on page 6.
3.  Remove t\be dirt cup filter assembly from 
t\be dirt cup, following step 2 of Clean t\be 
dirt cup filter on page 6.
4.  Tap t\be dirt cup filter assembly over a   
garbage container to remove any dirt or 
debris from t\be dirt cup filter screen t\bat 
surrounds t\be dirt cup filter. 5. 
Reac\b up into t\be dirt cup to clear any dirt 
or debris from t\be dirt cup.
6.  C\beck to see if t\bere are any clogs   
in t\be suction inlet.
\b.   After clearing any dirt or debris from   
t\be dirt cup, replace t\be dirt cup filter 
assembly back in t\be dirt cup following step 
8 of Cleaning t\be dirt cup filter on page 6.
Replacement Parts
These items are available for purchase as accessories for your \fISSE\b\b vacuum: 
To purchase visit www.\fISSE\b\b.com. 
PART # PART NAME PART #PART NAME
160-1459 Dirt Cup Filter Screen
160-1460 Dirt Cup Filter
160-1461Post-Motor Filter160-3821 Floor Nozzle
203-1537Hose with Handle203-1579 Extension Wands (2)
203-1539Combination Crevice Tool/
Dusting Brush160-1465 TurboBrush™ Tool
160-1463Turbine Floor Tool160-1464 Hard Floor Tool  
						

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provided by BISSELL International Trading Company BV (“BISSELL”).
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It is offered as an additional benefit to your rights under law. You 
also have other rights under law which may vary from country 
to country. You can find out about your legal rights and remedies 
by contacting your local consumer advice service. Nothing in this 
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If you need additional instruction regarding this Warranty or have 
questions regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL 
Consumer Care or contact your local distributor. 
This Warranty is given to the original purchaser of the product from 
new and is not transferable. You must be able to evidence the date 
of purchase in order to claim under this Warranty.
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Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, 
BISSELL will for two years from the date of purchase by the 
original purchaser repair or replace (with new or remanufactured 
components or products), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge, any 
defective or malfunctioning part or product.
BISSELL recommends that the original packaging and evidence of  
the date of purchase be kept for the duration of the Warranty period 
in case the need arises within the period to claim on the Warranty. 
Keeping the original packaging will assist with any necessary re-
packaging and transportation but is not a condition   
of the Warranty.
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new item will benefit from the remainder of the term of this   
Warranty (calculated from the date of the original purchase).  
The period of this Warranty shall not be extended whether  
or not your product is repaired or replaced.
*EXCEPTIONS AND EXC\bUSIONS FROM 
THE TERMS OF THE W\CARRANTY
This Warranty applies to products used for personal domestic use and 
not commercial or hire purposes.  Consumable components such as 
filters, belts and mop pads, which must be replaced or serviced by the 
user from time to time, are not covered by this Warranty.  
This Warranty does not apply to any defect arising from fair wear 
and tear. Damage or malfunction caused by the user or any third 
party whether as a result of accident, negligence, abuse, neglect, or 
any other use not in accordance with the User Guide is not covered 
by this Warranty.  An unauthorised repair (or attempted repair) will void this Warranty 
whether or not damage has been caused by that repair/attempt.
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OR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY 
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FRAUD OR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION; (C) OR FOR ANY OTHER 
MATTER WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER LAW.
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service or to claim under our Limited 
Two-Year Warranty, please visit:
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