Bissell 1694 W Manual

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PowerSteamer®
USER’S GUIDE
1692 POWERSTEAMER®CLEARVIEW®
1693 POWERSTEAMER®
1694 POWERSTEAMER®DELUXE
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Routine Maintenance13-16
Troubleshooting17-18
Warranty 20
Replacement Parts19
Consumer Services 18 

Thanks for buying a BISSELL PowerSteamer Deep Cleaner
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL PowerSteamer Deep Cleaner.
Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction
of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your PowerSteamer 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...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■Use only manufacturer’s recommended 
attachments.
■Use only cleaning products formulated by 
BISSELL for use in this appliance.
■Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■Keep appliance on a level surface.
■Turn off all controls before unplugging.
■Be extra careful when cleaning stairs.
■Close attention is necessary when used by 
or  near children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Commercial use of this unit voids the 
manufacturer’s...

4DirtLifter
®PowerBrush*
*(select models only) Spray
Trigger
Easy Rolling
Wheels
ReadyTools™
Dial
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire,
use only BISSELL Advanced Deep
Cleaning Formulas in 
your PowerSteamer. Use of clean-
ing formulas that 
contain lemon or pine 
oil may damage this 
appliance and void warranty.
Chemical spot cleaners or sol-
vent-based soil removers should
not be used. These products may
react with the plastic materials
used in your PowerSteamer caus-
ing cracking or pitting.
Power Cord...

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How To Assemble Your PowerSteamer 
How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide is designed to help you get maximum 
satisfaction from your PowerSteamer Deep Cleaner. Enclosed you’ll
find assembly instructions for cleaning tasks, safety precautions,
cleaning tips, maintenance and troubleshooting information. Please
read this guide thoroughly before assembling and using your cleaner.
Pay particular attention to the assembly diagram, assembly instruc-
tions, and part names. Locate and organize all parts...

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The Basics: How Your PowerSteamer Works
Tip:
Deep cleaning 
carpeting and 
upholstery regularly
can reduce dust 
and allergens in 
your home.
Power
The Power Switch controls power to the machine.
The powered brush roll at the Floor Nozzle is designed to enhance
cleaning performance. The bristle pattern lifts out the deep down
dirt while gently grooming carpet fibers. The floating suspension
self-adjusts to all carpet heights and protects your carpet if you
leave the Power Switch ON. When the machine...

This easy-to-use system is designed with a bladder inside to 
hold clean water. As you clean, the bladder will empty. Dirty water
collects in the tank outside the bladder.
NOTE: Make sure to add formula to the tank
before filling it with water.
Depress the Handle Release pedal to tilt back 
the handle.
Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle. The handle locks the lid in
place. Carry the Tank-in-Tank like a bucket to fill at the sink.
Set the Tank down and rotate the handle forward to
unlatch the Lid. Lift off and...

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When It’s Time To Empty The Tank-in-Tank
NOTE: Remove the Tank-in-Tank, following steps 1.
and 2. on page 7.
Carry the Tank-in-Tank, like a bucket, to the sink. Remove
Tank Lid. Pour out dirty water.
After each use, remove and rinse the Lint Screen located
on the Tank Lid.
Remove Tank Lid.
Remove Lint Screen and rinse under faucet.
Remove any debris caught in Lint Screen.
Reinsert Lint Screen on Tank Lid. The screen will
click into place.
Replace Tank Lid.
Refill with cleaning solution and clean tap...

This provides floor or upholstery cleaning with the turn of a dial. For
carpet/floor cleaning make sure the dial is set to FLOOR CLEANING.
For upholstery or fabric cleaning, select your cleaning tool, attach it to
the Flex Hose, switch to Tools Settings and the PowerSteamer is
ready to clean upholstery, fabrics and more*
*Set the switch to FLOOR CLEANING when cleaning 
carpets, or set it to TOOLS/PRETREAT when using 
the Flex Hose attachments.
Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.
Remove easily...

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Normal Cleaning
Plug the PowerSteamer into a proper outlet and turn ON the
Power Switch.
While pressing the Spray Release Trigger, make one slow
forward and back wet pass. Let the BISSELL Advanced
Deep Cleaning Formula and DirtLifter PowerBrush* do the
work for you.
*On select models
Caution: Do not overwet.
Release the Trigger and make one slow forward and back
pass over the same area to remove any residual dirty water.
Repeat cleaning passes without pressing the Trigger until
you can’t see any more...