Bissell 1699 N Manual

							Safety Instructions
Product view / Accessories
Assembly
Features / Operations 
ProHeat
™ 
ClearView
®
USER’S GUIDE
1699 SERIES - 120V
8905 SERIES - 120V
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4
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6-17
Routine Maintenance18-20
Troubleshooting21-22
Warranty 24
Replacement Parts23
Consumer Services 22 
						

							Thanks for buying a BISSELL ProHeat™ClearView®
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL ProHeat ClearView heated 
formula deep cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the
design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your ProHeat ClearView 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 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 ProHeat Clearview.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
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.
Do not point attachment nozzle at people 
or animals.
Keep appliance on a level surface
Turn off all controls before unplugging
Unplug before attaching the Turbo Brush™

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 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 cer-
tain that the appliance is connected to an 
outlet having the same configuration as
the plug. No plug adapter should be used
When using an electricalappliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
Read all
instructions beforeusing your 
PROHEAT™CLEARVIEW.™
WARNING:To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury:
Do not immerse.
Use only on surfaces moistened by 
cleaning process.
Always connect to a properly grounded outlet.
See Grounding Instructions.
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
If appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, have it repaired at an
Authorized Service Center.
Do not expose to rain, store indoors 
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
Unplug by grasping the plug, not the cord
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 vapor
Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled
with vapors given off by oil base paint, paint 
thinner, some moth proofing sub stances, flam-
mable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors
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
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin 
						

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SmartMix®
Tank
DirtLifter
®
PowerBrush
Floor Nozzle Window SmartTemp
™
Ready Light
ReadyTools
™
DialLower
Handle
Belt Access DoorFlow Indicator
(Filter Inside)
SmartMix
®
Switch
Flex HosePower Cord
Quick Release Tool Caddy
SmartTemp
™
Switch
Tank-in-
Tank
™
Power 
SwitchTrigger
Upper
Handle
4” Upholstery
Tool Storage
Handle
Release
Tough Stain 
Brush Storage
Hex Nuts
Crevice Tool
Storage
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2.
3.
4.
5.
*All items may not be included with your model. 
More tools are available. To order replacement parts or
tools please refer to page 23.
Bare Floor Attachment(Available on select models only.)Spraying Crevice Tool
(Available on select models only.)
16 oz. BISSELL
Fiber Cleansing
Formula
™ with
Scotchgard™
Protection
16 oz.
Tough Stain
PreCleaner
™
16 oz.
Floor 
Cleansing
Formula
™
Tough Stain Brush
TurboBrush™
(Available on select
models only.)
PreTreat Wand(Available on select
models only.)
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TRIAL SIZE
Floor 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
®
TOUGHSTAINPRECLEANER™PenetratesandLoosensToughStains&EmbeddedDirtbeforeDeepCleaning
Accessories
Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Advanced
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.
16 oz. BISSELL
Multi-Allergen
Formula
™with
Scotchgard™
Protection
4” Upholstery Tool(Available on select 
models only.)
TurboBrush®
Storage 
(Select Models) 
						

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How To Put It Together
How to Use this Guide
This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get
the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL ProHeat
ClearView. You’ll find assembly and operating 
instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance
and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this Guide
thoroughly before assembling your Deep Cleaner.
Pay particular attention to the product diagram, assem-
bly instructions, and part names. Locate and organize all
parts before assembly. Familiarize yourself with the parts
and where they go. Following this User’s Guide will
greatly enhance your ability to get the most performance
from your BISSELL ProHeat ClearView for many years.
Your ProHeat ClearView comes in three,
easy to assemble components.
Upper Handle
Lower Handle
Tool Caddy
The only thing you will need to assemble your cleaner is
a Phillips head        screwdriver.
Refer to Assembly Diagram on page 4
Slide Upper Handle onto Lower Handle.
Feed bundled power cord through Tool Caddy
from caddy’s flat side.
Align Upper 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
the hex nut until snug. Do not over tighten.
Repeat for the second bolt and hex nut.
Insert 2 screws into lower 2 holes.Turn until snug.
Snap tools into Storage on the Tool Caddy as
shown in figure 6.
Wrap Power Cord and Flex Hose as shown in
figure 7.
ProHeat ClearView assembly is 
now complete.
WARNING: 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.
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Special Features of Your BISSELL ProHeat™ClearView®
The BISSELL SmartClean®System
The ProHeat ClearView is a home cleaning system that
automatically mixes hot tap water with the BISSELL
advanced cleaning formula and heats the solution as 
it is applied to the carpet. The combination of heated
cleaning solution, powered brush and suction provide a
safe & effective method of cleaning.
Temperature control automatically heats the cleaning
solution as it is being applied to the carpet (*) to safely
optimize cleaning effectiveness.
The Power Switch controls power to the machine; both
switches must be ON for SmartTemp to work.
The SmartTemp Switch is found on the back of the handle
next to the Power Switch. You may choose not to use the
SmartTemp feature if you are cleaning delicate wool or 
oriental rugs.
*SmartTemp heats the cleaning solution for carpet
and bare floor application only. It does not heat
solution sprayed through the accessory tools.
The SmartTemp Ready Light indicates when the heater 
is ON. The heater should be turned on two minutes before
cleaning, to become fully warmed up and ready to clean.
The Smart Temp Ready Light is found on the front of the
handle where itis easy to see while you clean
SmartTemp increases the water temperature 25° and will
not allow it to exceed 180°.
Provides custom control for each cleaning job.
Lift the SmartMix concentrate bottle up and out of the
machine base.
Turn the bottle over so that the valve cap is in an upward
position. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the bottle to the
mark with BISSELL Deep Cleaning Formula.
Replace the valve cap turning until snug.
SmartTemp®
1.
2.
3.
4.
SmartMix 
bottle
SmartMix®
1.
2.
3.
ONOFF
Power Switch
SmartTemp
Switch
ONOFF
SmartTemp Ready Light 
						

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SmartMix Continued
Replace SmartMix concentrate bottle.
Note: If bottle leaks, check for proper 
positioning of o-ring and straw.
Choose the SmartMix setting that fits the cleaning job.
Water Rinse - 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 amount
of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime
and heavy soil. Note: Residual cleaning materials left
in carpet from other products may cause excessive
foaming when picked up. If foam is overflowing
tank, move SmartMix dial to “Water Only” position
until the condition stops.
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 
temporarily lose its prime and not apply
either cleaning solution or water only.
Important:
If you are using the WATER RINSE
setting, fill the Smart Mix bottle with
water also!
The pow-
ered
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 handle is
in the fully upright position, CarpetSaver automatically raises
the brush off the carpet.
4.
5.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, be extra careful
when cleaning stairs.
Make sure machine is
secure and level.
O-ring
Position
Tip:
Deep Cleaning
stairs and high
traffic areas on 
a regular basis
can prolong 
carpet life.
SmartMix 
Dial
When filling bottle or 
storing unit, set
               
dial to:  
HIGH 
TRAFFIC
W
ATER RINSE NORMAL 
DirtLifter®PowerBrush
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
use only BISSELL Deep
Cleaning Formula in your
ProHeat ClearView. Use of
cleaning formulas which
contain lemon or pine oil
may damage this appli-
ance 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
ProHeat ClearView, causing
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Tank-in-Tank
Our Tank-in-Tank system 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.
Step on handle release to lay the machine handle 
down out of the way.
Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle. The handle locks the 
lid in place.
Carry it like a bucket to fill at the sink.
Note: You may notice hair and debris deposits on
the carpet that were loosened by the
brushing action (especially with newer
carpets that have never been deep cleaned
before). This debris should be picked up
and thrown away. Debris that deposits in
the Brush Belt should be cleaned between
uses to keep the Belts running free.
Set the tank down and rotate the handle forward to unlatch
the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside.
Find the mouth of the Bladder and fill to the bottom of the
neck with clean hot tap water.*Do not boil or microwave
water as it can destroy the Bladder.
Note: Fill the Bladder with clean hot tap water only.
Replace the Tank Lid matching the lid and tank edges. Handle
must be in the forward position to reinstall.
Rotate the handle to the carrying position to re-latch 
the lid.
Replace tank in machine base, seating firmly in place.
Rotate handle back down to the latched position.
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.
Important: If you are using the WATER RINSE 
setting, fill the SmartMix bottle with 
water also!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Lift and Carry
Fill Bladder only with
clean hot tap water Rotate Handle to
Unlatch
Latched
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4
5
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When It’s Time to Empty Tank-in-Tank
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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9.
Tip:
Thorough 
vacuuming 
before deep
cleaning will 
prevent early 
clogging of 
lint trap.
Tip:
A special red
float device 
in the tank will
cause the cleaner
to stopremoving
solution from the
carpet and the
motor sound will
rise in pitch to let
you know the
dirty water tank is
full.
Remove the Tank-in-Tank – follow steps 1 and 2 
on page 8.
Carry the Tank-in-Tank, like a bucket, to the sink where you
will dispose of the dirty water.
Remove Tank Lid by rotating handle forward to unlatch lid and
lifting lid off tank.
Pour out dirty water.
After each use, remove and rinse the lint screen located on
the Tank Lid.
A.Remove Tank Assembly from unit.
B.Remove Tank Lid.
C.Remove any debris caught in Lint Screen.
D.Reinsert Lint Screen on Tank Lid. The screen will  click
into place
E.Replace Tank Lid.
F.Reinsert Tank Assembly into unit.
Refill with clean tap water as above, steps 5 through 9 on
page 8, and refill the SmartMix bottle with BISSELL Deep
Cleaning Formula as necessary.
When the cleaning job is complete, rinse out the 
Tank-in-Tank by rinsing clean water between the Bladder and
tank.
Return Tank-in-Tank to the machine, following steps 6 through
9 (on page 8).
Refer to the Maintenance section, page 18 for the 
final cleanup.
3
5DRotate Handle to
Unlatch
Fill bladder
only with clean
hot tap water
5CLint Screen
Pour out
dirty water4
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Latched
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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. Flow Indicator does not spin when set to
Tool setting.
This provides above floor cleaning with the flip of a switch. Just
choose the cleaning tool, attach to the flex hose and ProHeat
Clearview is ready to clean upholstery, stairs or more.*
*Set the dial to Floor Cleaning when cleaning carpets
or bare floors or set it to Tools/PreTreat when using
the flex hose attachments or for pre-treating floors.
*SmartTemp heats the cleaning solution for carpet
and bare floor application only. It does not heat
solution sprayed through the accessory tools.
(Available on select models only)
Unplug cleaner from outlet before attaching TurboBrush.
Attach TurboBrush to the flex hose by pressing tool onto the
grip/trigger until button snaps into hole. Make certain tool is
securely in place.
Move the TurboBrush switch to the “BRUSH” position.
This activates the brush.
Place the tool directly on the soiled surface. Apply downward
pressure on the tool and pull towards you while pulling trigger
to spray cleaning solution.
Release the spray trigger and move the switch to the 
“SUCTION” position. Vacuum the area until no more cleaning 
solution can be removed.
Repeat steps 1-3 until no more dirt can be removed.
Caution: Do not overwet.
ReadyTools Dial
TurboBrush®
1.
2.
3.
4.
Flow Indicator
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Use
BRUSH
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ReadyTools
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