Bissell 1697m Manual

							1697 POWERSTEAMER®
PROTMSERIES
■Assembly
■Operation
■Safety
■Storage
SmartClean
®System pre-treats,
loosens, and lifts out dirt.
■DirtLifter®PowerBrush lifts deep 
down dirt, grooms carpet
■SmartMix®auto-adjusts
formula for every cleaning job
■Tank-in-Tank™is easy to use - 
saves trips to empty and refill
■ReadyTools™instantly converts 
from floor cleaning to tools
User’s Guide
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL POWERSTEAMER®
PRO™Deep Cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went 
into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech 
home cleaning system.
Your POWERSTEAMER
®PRO™is well made, and we 
back it with a full one-year warranty. We also stand 
behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Customer 
Service 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 
yourPOWERSTEAMER
®PRO.™
Thanks again, from
all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Thanks for buying a POWERSTEAMER®PRO™Deep Cleaner. 
						

							■Use only cleaning products formulated by 
BISSELL for use in this appliance
■Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
■Use only commercially available floor cleaners
and waxes intended for machine application
■Keep appliance on a level surface
■Turn off all controls before unplugging
■Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord
■Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
■Pay close attention when working around children
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Commercial use of this unit voids the manufacturer’s
warranty.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a grounded
wiring system. If it should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a safe path of least 
resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of 
electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. It must only be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING:Improper connection
of the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electrical shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service person
if you aren’t sure if the outlet is properly
grounded. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG. 
If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is designed for use on a
nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a
grounding attachment plug that looks like
the plug in the drawing above. Make certain
that the appliance is connected to an 
outlet having the same configuration as
the plug. No plug adapter should be used
with this appliance.
WARNING:When using an electrical
appliance, basic precautions should be
observed, including the following:Read
all
instructions beforeusing your POWERSTEAMER®
PRO.™To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury, use indoors only. Do not immerse. Use only
on surfaces moistened by cleaning process. Always
connect to a properly grounded outlet. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and before conducting
maintenance or troubleshooting. 
■Do not leave machine when it is plugged in
■Do not service machine when it is plugged in
■Do not use with damaged cord or plug
■Do not use machine if it has been dropped, 
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water
■Do not expose to rain, store indoors 
■Do not handle unit with wet hands
■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 carry the appliance while in use
■Do not unplug by pulling on cord-unplug by
grasping plug
■Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands
■Do not put any object into appliance openings,
use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow
■Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or
body parts to openings or moving parts
■Do not pick up hot or burning objects
■Do not pick up flammable or combustible 
materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, 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
■Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, 
ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.)
■Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug
■Do not allow to be used as a toy
■Do not use for any purpose other than described
in this User’s Guide
■Do not operate the appliance unless the belt door
is securely assembled in the location provided
■Use only manufacturer’s recommended 
attachments
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin 
						

							ONOFF
3
4
1.2.3.4.
5.6.7.
Slide upper handle onto lower handle.
Feed bundled power cord through tool caddy from
caddy’s flat side.
Align handle holes and tool caddy holes.
Place hex nut into back of tool caddy and hold in
place. Insert bolt from front to back turning into hex
nut until snug. Do not overtighten. Repeat steps 3 and
4 for second bolt and hex nut.Insert 2 screws into lower two holes. 
Turn until snug.
Snap tools into storage on the 
tool caddy.
Wrap power cord and flex hose 
as shown.
*All items may not be included with your model. 
More tools are available. To order replacement parts
or tools please refer to page 17.
Flex
HosePower Cord
Quick Release
1.
2.
Tool Caddy
SmartMix
®
Tank
DirtLifter
®
PowerBrush
™
Floor Nozzle
WindowReadyTools
™
Switch
Tank-in-Tank
™
Belt Access DoorFlow Indicator
(Filter Inside)
SmartMix
®
DialPower
SwitchTrigger
Handle
Handle
Release
CAUTION:POWERSTEAMER
®
PRO
™uses water
and must not 
be stored where 
there is danger of 
freezing. Freezing
will damageinternal
components.
Bare Floor Attachment Spraying Crevice Tool
Crevice
Tool
Storage
4” Upholstery
Tool Storage
4” Upholstery Tool
16oz.
Fiber
Cleansing
Formula
™
16oz.
Tough Stain
PreCleaner
™
16oz.
Floor
Cleansing
Formula
™
Tough Stain Brush
Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL
cleaning formulas on hand so
you can clean whenever it fits
your schedule. Always use
genuine BISSELL deep cleaning
formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning
solutions may harm the machine
and void the warranty.
3.
The only thing you will need to assemble your cleaner
is a Phillips head         screwdriver.
Putting it together
What comes with your POWERSTEAMER
®PRO
™:*
upholsteryDeepCleansandRevitalizes
CarpetandUpholstery
DIRTANDSTAINSREMOVESDEEPDOWNTRIAL SIZEFiber Cleansing Formula
FOR DEEP 
CLEANING MACHINES
™
TRIAL SIZEFloor Cleansing Formula
FOR DEEP 
CLEANING MACHINES
™32 FL.OZ.(946 mL)
CAUTION:MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES.
                                                 READ BACK PANEL CAREFULLYSafely Deep Cleans and
Revitalizes No-Wax FloorsDIRTANDSTAINSREMOVESDEEPDOWN®
4.
WARNING:
Use only 
BISSELL cleaning formulas in your
POWERSTEAMER
®. PRO.
™
Use of cleaning formulas which 
contain lemon or pine oil 
may damage this appliance and 
void warranty. Chemical spot 
cleaners or solvent-based soil
removers should not be used. 
These products may react with the 
plastic materials used in your 
POWERSTEAMER
®PRO
™
causing cracking or pitting.
ONOF
F
Tough Stain
Brush Storage
TOUGHSTAIN
PRECLEANER™
PenetratesandLoosensToughStains
&EmbeddedDirtbeforeDeepCleaning 
						

							The Power Switch controls power 
to the machine.
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Index
Safety instructions  . . . . . . . . . .2
Product view  . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Putting it together  . . . . . . . . . .4
What comes with your 
POWERSTEAMER
®PRO™ . . . . .4 
The basics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Index  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cleaning carpets  . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cleaning upholstery 
& small areas  . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cleaning bare floors  . . . . .12-13
Maintenance/
Putting it away  . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . .15-16
Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Customer Service  . . . . . . . . . .18
The Basics: How it works
O
NOFF
Power Switch
The BISSELL SmartClean®System
POWERSTEAMER®PRO™is a home cleaning system that 
automatically mixes hot tap water with cleaning solution. The
combination of warm cleaning solution, powered brush and
suction provide a safe and effective method of cleaning.
ON
OFF
Tip:
Deep cleaning 
carpeting and
upholstery
regularly can
reduce dust and
allergens in 
your home. 
						

							SmartMix®
Provides custom control for each cleaning job.
1. Lift the SmartMix®concentrate bottle up out of the 
machine base.
2. Flip the bottle over so that the valve cap is in an 
upward position.
3. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the bottle to the mark with
BISSELL cleaning solution.
4. Replace the valve cap turning until snug.
5. Replace SmartMix
®concentrate bottle.
6. Choose the SmartMix
®setting that fits the cleaning job.
•Water Only– use for gentle cleaning or for the final
rinse after cleaning.
•Normal– automatically provides the best mix of 
water and concentrate for most cleaning jobs.
•High Traffic– automatically mixes the right amounts
of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime and
heavy soil.
6
SmartMix®Bottle
SmartMix®
Switch
HIGH
TRAFFIC
WATER
ONLYNORMAL
When filling bottle or 
storing unit, set
dial to:  
Tip:
Deep cleaning
stairs and high
traffic areas on 
a regular basis
can prolong 
carpet life.
The Basics - continued
WARNING:Be extra careful when 
cleaning stairs.
HIGH
TRAFFIC
NORMAL
WATER
ONLY 
						

							7
NOTE: Both the SmartMix®Bottle and
the clean water tank must have liquid in
them in order for the machine to spray. 
If one tank is empty the machine will not
apply either cleaning solution or water
only. If you’re using the WATER ONLY 
setting, fill the SmartMix
®Bottle with
water also.
Tilt Handle
Back
Handle Release
Lift and
Carry
WARNING:Use only 
BISSELL cleaning formulas in your
POWERSTEAMER
®PRO.™
Use of cleaning formulas which 
contain lemon or pine oil may 
damage this appliance and void
warranty. Chemical spot cleaners 
or solvent-based soil removers
should not be used. These products
may react with the plastic materials
used in your POWERSTEAMER
®
PRO,™causing cracking or pitting.
DirtLifter®PowerBrush
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 fibres. 
The floating suspension self-adjusts to all carpet heights and
protects your carpet if you leave the power switch ON. When the
machine handle is in the fully upright position, CarpetSaver
™
automatically raises the brush off the carpet.
Tank-in-Tank™is easy to use
It is designed with a bladder inside for clean water. As you
clean, the bladder will empty. Dirty water collects in the tank
outside the bladder.
1. Step on handle release to lay the machine handle down 
out of the way.
2. Lift the Tank-in-Tank
™handle. The handle locks the  
lid in place.
3. Carry it like a bucket to fill at the sink. 
						

							Tighten
Release
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4. Set the tank down and rotate the handle forward to
unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside.
5. Find the mouth of the bladder and fill to the bottom of the
neck with hottap water.
NOTE: Fill the Bladder with water only.
6. Replace the tank lid matching the lid and tank edges.
Handle must be in forward position to reinstall.
7. Rotate the handle to the carrying position to re-latch 
the lid.
8. Replace tank in machine base, seating firmly in place.
9. Rotate handle back down to the latched position.
When it’s time to empty the Tank-in-Tank™
10. Remove the Tank-in-Tank™– follow steps 1and2
on page 7.
11. Carry the Tank-in-Tank,
™like a bucket, to the sink where
you will dispose of the dirty water.
12. Place in or at edge of sink, turn the Tank Drain Cap and
remove to release the dirty water.
13. Replace Drain Cap.
14. Refill with clean tap water as 
above, steps 5through9,
and refill the SmartMix
®Bottle
with BISSELL cleaning solution,
as necessary.
15. If the cleaning job is complete, rinse out the Tank-in-Tank
™
by rinsing clean water between the bladder and tank.
16. Replace the Tank Drain Cap and return the Tank-in-Tank™
to the machine, following steps 6through9above.
17. Refer to the Putting it Awaysection,page 14, for the 
final cleanup.
Rotate Handle
to Unlatch
Fill Bladder only with
clean tap water.
Latched
Tank Drain Cap
When filling bottle or 
storing unit, set
dial to:  
The Basics - continued 
						

							9
Tip:
A special red
float device in
the tank will
cause the 
cleaner to 
stop removing
solution from
the carpet and
the motor sound
will rise in pitch
to let you know
the dirty water
tank is full.
The Flow Indicator
This is located on the machine base. It spins when the trigger
is pressed to indicate that the machine is applying cleaning
solution to the floor. It will stop spinning to indicate that the
SmartMix
®Bottle or bladder needs to be refilled, or when 
the trigger is released.
ReadyTools™Switch
This provides above floor cleaning with the flip of a switch. 
Just choose the cleaning tool, attach to the flex hose and 
POWERSTEAMER
®PRO™is ready to clean upholstery 
and more.*
* Set the switch to Floor Cleaningwhen cleaning carpets
or bare floors or set it to Tools/PreTreatwhen using the
flex hose attachments or for pre-treating floors.
TOOLS
PRETREAT FLOOR
CLEANING
Flow Indicator
ReadyTools™Switch
Tip:
Try pre-treating
stairs or entry
ways with 
BISSELL
PROStrength
Tough Stain
PreCleaner.
™
Then deep 
clean with the
SmartMix
®
dial set on 
High Traffic. 
						

							10
1. Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.
2. Remove easily moved furniture from the room (chairs,
lamps, coffee tables, etc).
3. Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair
before using the POWERSTEAMER
®PRO.™
4. Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path. It is best to
begin cleaning in the corner farthest from your exit.
Machine Preparation
5. Set up the machine following instructions in 
The Basicssection, pages 5-9.
6.
Use only BISSELL cleaning formula in the SmartMix®tank.
7. Choose the SmartMix®setting to match the cleaning job.
8. Set the ReadyTools™switch on to either Tools/PreTreat
orFloor Cleaning.
Pre-Treating (Optional)
Improves cleaning effectiveness for heavily soiled carpet 
in high traffic areas such as entryways and hallways:
9. Set the SmartMix
®dial to High Traffic.
10. Set the ReadyTools™switch on PreTreat.
11. Plug into a proper outlet and turn ON the Power switch.
12. While pressing the trigger, slowly make several passes 
over the area to be cleaned.
Caution: Do not overwet.
13. Turn the machine Power switch OFF and let BISSELL
cleaning formula dissolve the tough soil for 
1-2 minutes before continuing. 
Normal Cleaning
14. Plug into a proper outlet and turn the Power switch ON.
15. While pressing the trigger make one slow forward and 
back wet pass. Let the cleaning solution and DirtLifter
®
PowerBrush do the work for you.
Caution: Do not overwet.
16. Release the trigger and make one slow forward and back
pass over the same area to remove any residual dirty water.
17. Repeat cleaning passes until solution being pulled up
appears clean.
18. Continue passes without pressing the trigger until you 
can’t see any more water being pulled up.
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How to clean carpets
When filling bottle or 
storing unit, set
dial to:  
NOTE: Both the SmartMix®and the clean
water tank must have liquid in
them in order for the machine to
spray. If one tank is empty the
machine will not apply either
cleaning solution or water only.
19. After cleaning, you may want to turn the
SmartMix
®toWater Onlyto give your 
carpeting a final rinse. This will insure 
thorough removal of embedded dirt loosened
by the cleaning solution.
BISSELL cleaning formulas contains an
anti-resoiling agent that helps your carpets
repel dirt and keeps them looking clean longer. 
20. When the cleaning job is complete refer to 
theMaintenance/Putting it Awaysection
for machine cleanup and storage 
instructions, page 14. 
						

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How to clean upholstery and small areas
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Manufacturer’s Tag
Tip:
Deep cleaning 
carpeting and
upholstery 
regularly can
reduce dust and
allergens in 
your home.
Tip:
Try pre-treating
stairs or entry
ways with 
BISSELL
PROStrength
Tough Stain
PreCleaner.
™
Then deep 
clean with the
SmartMix
®
dial set on 
High Traffic.
Important - Check Upholstery Tags:
1. Check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS”
on the tag means you can use your POWERSTEAMER®
PRO.™If the tag is coded with “X” or “S” (with a diagonal
strike through), or says “Dry Clean Only,” do not proceed.
Do not use on velvet or silk. If manufacturer’s tag is miss-
ing or not coded, check with your furniture dealer. 
2. Check for colourfastness in an inconspicuous place.
3. If possible, check upholstery stuffing. Coloured stuffing
may bleed through fabric when wet.
4. Plan activities to give upholstery time to dry.
5. Vacuum thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair.
Use a vacuum with a brush attachment and a crevice tool
to clean in fabric folds and tufts.
Machine Preparation:
6. Set up the machine following instructions in The Basics
section, pages 5-9.
7.
Use only BISSELL cleaning formulas in the SmartMix®tank.
8. Set the ReadyTools™switch on Tools or PreTreat.
9. Set SmartMix®to Normal.
Cleaning Technique
10. Choose the 4” Small Area Tool, the Tough Stain Brush, or
the Spraying Crevice Tool and connect to the flex hose.
11. Plug into a proper outlet and turn the Power switch ON.
12. While pressing the trigger, slowly move the spraying tool
back and forth over the soiled surface. Release the trigger
to vacuum soiled water.
13. Continue to clean soiled area, working in small sections,
until no more dirt can be removed.
Caution: Do not overwet.
14. When the cleaning job is complete refer to the Putting 
it Away section for machine cleanup and storage 
instructions, page 14.