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QuickSteamer
®
USER’S GUIDE
1950 SERIES QUICKSTEAMER
2050 SERIES QUICKSTEAMER POWERBRUSH
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Routine Maintenance10
Troubleshooting10
Warranty12
Replacement Parts11
Customer Service11 
						

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Thanks for buying a BISSELL QuickSteamer®
We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL®QuickSteamer®Lightweight
Deep Cleaner. Everything we know about floor care went into the design
and construction of this complete, high-tech deep cleaning system.
Your QuickSteamer
®is well made, and we back it with a limited 
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 your QuickSteamer.
®
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 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.
■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.
■Close attention is necessary when used by
or near children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
This model is for household use only. When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should be observed,
including the following:
Readall
instructions beforeusing your 
QUICKSTEAMER.®
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock 
or injury:
WARNING:
■Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
■Do not leave QUICKSTEAMER®when it is
plugged in.
■Do not service QUICKSTEAMER®when it is
plugged in.
■Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
■Do not use QUICKSTEAMER®if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or
dropped into water, have it repaired at an
Authorized Service Centre.
■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 handle QUICKSTEAMER®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.
■Use only on surfaces moistened by 
cleaning process.
■Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
See Grounding Instructions.
■Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
conducting maintenance or trouble shooting.
Grounded
Outlets
Grounding Pin 
						

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1.
2.
Handle
Assembly Spray Trig-
ger
Power
Switch
Dirty
Water
Tank
Floor
Nozzle Vent Cover
Containing
Foam Filter
Spr
Lower
Body Clean
Water
Tank
Lower
Cord
WrapPhillips
Head
Screw
Quick Release 
Cord Wrap
Power Cord
Large,
Easy
Rolling
WheelsDetent
Lever
Dirty Water
Tank Latch 
						

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This User’s Guide has been designed to help you get the
utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL QuickSteamer Lightweight
Deep Cleaner. You’ll find assembly and operating instructions,
safety precautions, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting
instructions. Please read this Guide thoroughly before assembling
your cleaner.
Pay particular attention to the product diagram, assembly instructions,
and part names. Locate and organize all parts before assembly. Famil-
iarize 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 QuickSteamer for many years.
Your QuickSteamer comes in two, easy toassemble components:
Detachable Handle Assembly 
Lower Body
Your QuickSteamer is packaged as two primary components - the
Lower Body and the Handle Assembly.
Your QuickSteamer assembles
easily in two quick steps.The only tool you’ll need to assemble your
cleaner is a Phillips head screwdriver.
Attach Handle to Lower Body
Slide Handle Assembly (with attached Quick Release Cord
Wrap) down into Lower Body until it will go no further.
Secure with screw
Secure by placing one (1) Phillips head screw (supplied)
into rear of Handle Assembly. Tighten with screwdriver 
until secure.
Clean Water Tank - holds 1/2-gallon of hot water cleaning solution.
Dirty Water Tank - holds 1/2-gallon of dirty water.
Power Cord - for storage, wrap Power Cord around Upper and
Lower Cord Wraps, and secure Plug to Cord with molded clip
Plan activities to give carpet time to dry.
Remove easily moved furniture (chairs, lamps,
coffee/cocktail tables, etc.) from room if needed.
How To Use This Guide
How To Put It Together
1.
2.
1.
2.
Other Components
1.
2.
How to use your BISSELL QuickSteamer
How to begin
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, use
only BISSELL Advanced
Cleaning Formulas for Deep
Cleaning Machines.
Use of cleaning formulas 
that 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 QuickSteamer,
®
causing cracking or pitting. 
						

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Vacuum carpet thoroughly.
Decide where to begin — and end — your job. Clean in 3’ X 4’
sections, starting in areas farthest from exit. Plan to leave a path
open to empty soiled water and refill cleaner.
Carpeting will dry in three to four hours, depending on
carpet style and air circulation in room. A floor fan
speeds drying.
Replace furniture on damp carpeting by placing waxed
paper under legs until floor dries completely.
Remove the Clean Water Tank by lifting it straight up,
then away from the Lower Body.
Using the Formula Measuring Cap, add two (2) capfuls of
BISSELL
®Advanced Cleaning Formulas for Deep Clean-
ing Machines to the Clean Water Tank. Add 1/2-gallon of
hot (NOT boiling) tap water. Fill only to fill line – do not
overfill.
Replace and turn Formula Measuring Cap clockwise 
until secure.
Place Clean Water Tank on Lower Body.
Rotate Quick Release Cord Wrap and plug in.
Turn Power Switch [located on the back of the Lower
Body] to (    ) ON.
If cleaner starts when first plugged in, switch cleaner 
OFF (    ) until ready for use.
Pre-treat stubborn stains and highly soiled carpet in hallways and
other high-traffic areas.
Spray soiled area with BISSELL
®Tough Stain PreCleaner.™
Use a stiff-bristled brush to work formula into carpet pile.
Wait 3 -5 minutes before deep cleaning.
How to begin - Continued
3.
4.
5.
Getting ready
1.
2.
6.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Tip:
Always vacuum
thoroughly before
you deep clean.
If possible, move
larger furniture to
an area you will 
not be cleaning.
Formula
Measuring
Cap
Unscrew to Remove
Power
Switch
1.
6.
Pre-Treating 
1.
2.
3.
Tip:
Deep cleaning
spots, spills 
and high traffic
areas on a 
regular basis can
prolong
carpet life. 
						

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Turn Power Switch [located on the back of the Lower
Body] to (    ) ON.
With foot, press the Detent Lever on right side of Lower Body.
Depress Spray Trigger to spray cleaning solution.
Do not overwet.
Repeat motion over same area without depressing Trigger.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no more dirt can be removed.
Continue to clean entire carpet, working in 3’ x 4’ sections.
Empty the Dirty Water Tank when dirty water reaches the
full line, or when the Clean Water Tank is empty. See
page 10 for instructions.
If Floor Nozzle stops spraying, turn Power Switch to OFF
(     ) and check water and cleaning solution levels. Refill
if needed.
*Bare Floor Cleaning is only available on select QuickSteamer 
models without the DirtLifter
®PowerBrush. If your QuickSteamer
did not come so equipped, you may order one through BISSELL
Customer Service at 1-800-263-2535. You can also visit the
BISSELL Web Site: www.bissell.com.
NOTE:Your QuickSteamer is not recommended for cleaning wood floors.
• Use only BISSELL
®Floor Cleansing Formula™on no-wax floors.
Never use BISSELL carpet cleaning formulas on bare floors.
• Sweep or vacuum before starting.
• Remove old wax before cleaning.
• Leave an exit path for yourself.
• Allow at least 1/2 hour drying time.
Remove Dirty Water Tank.
Remove Brush by depressing tabs on the Cross Action
Brush
™outward with thumbs until the Brush loosens.
Add Bare Floor Tool underneath the Floor Nozzle by sliding
notches and tabs into the opening until it is secure. Make
sure tabs on the Bare Floor Tool snap over front lip of
Floor Nozzle.
Replace empty Dirty Water Tank.
Attaching the Bare Floor Tool - 1950 Series only
Deep Cleaning
1.
2.
8.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Tip:
It is recommended that
every time your Clean
Water Tank is emptied
of solution that you
empty the contents of
the Dirty Water Tank. If
the Dirty Water Tank
gets too full, you may
begin to see foam 
spitting out of the vent
cover. When this 
happens you will know
it is time to empty the
Dirty Water Tank.
Bare Floor Tool
(select models only)
Dirty Water Tank
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
CAUTION: The Dirty Water Tank
holds approximately 1/2
gallon of soiled liquid.
Filling past the fill line
can damage unit.
Tabs
Floor
nozzle
front lip Vent
Cover 
						

							Empty and rinse Clean Water Tank.
Using the Formula Measuring Cap, add two (2) capfuls of
BISSELL
®Floor Cleansing Formula™to the Clean Water
Tank. Add 1/2-gallon of hot (NOT boiling) tap water. Fill
only to fill line – do not overfill.
Replace and turn the Formula Measuring Cap clockwise
until secure.
Rotate Quick Release Cord Wrap and plug in.
Turn Power Switch located on the back of Lower Body to
(    ) ON.
Slowly move QuickSteamer back and forth over soiled 
surface one time while depressing Trigger. Do not overwet.
Repeat motion over same area without depressing Trigger.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until no more dirt can be removed.
If Floor Nozzle stops spraying, turn Power Switch to 
OFF (     ) and check water and cleaning solution levels.
Refill if needed.
Cleaning Bare Floors
1.
2.
3.
4.
Attaching the Bare Floor Tool Continued
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
CAUTION:Do not lay QuickSteame
on its back with Clean
Water Tank in place. Do
not tip up foot with Dirty
Water Tank in place.
Bare Floor Tool
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*QuickSteamer PowerBrush models only
Turn the machine off and unplug from wall outlet.
Remove clean and dirty water tanks.
Lie machine down to access the bottom of the machine.
Unscrew the brush cover.
Remove the brush end cap and remove belt from brush.
Brush can now be removed.
Belt can be removed by sliding off the motor pulley.
Clean or replace belt. Attach belt to motor pulley and
brush, insert brush into right side end cap, and reattach
belt to brush.
Reattach the left end cap.
Slide brush with the end cap attached back into place.
Replace the brush cover and screw into place.
Belt and Brush Removal - 2050 Series only
8.
3.4.
5.5A.
9.
10.
11.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of
injury from moving parts
and/or electrical shock,
turn Power Switch OFF
and disconnect polarized
plug from electrical 
outlet before performing
troubleshooting checks.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
6.7.
8.9.
10.11. 
						

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When you’re done
Turn Power Switch to OFF (     ) position.
Unplug Power Cord from outlet.
Remove and empty Dirty Water Tank.
a. Press detent Pedal and tip Handle back, laying it 
gently on floor.
b. Release Dirty Water Tank latches [1 each side] by
pulling up from bottom of latch and then out.
c. Carefully lift Dirty Water Tank from Lower Body.
d. Carry Dirty Water Tank to a toilet or sink. To empty,
pour out contents using opening at back of Tank.
e. Fill Dirty Water Tank with clean water through the
Vent Cover and rinse thoroughly. Discard water.
Replace Dirty Water Tank on Lower Body and secure with
latches. Replace Clean Water Tank.
Wrap Power Cord around Quick Release Cord Wrap on
side of QUICKSTEAMER.
Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth. Store cleaner upright
in a protected, dry area.
NOTE: You may have cleaning solution remaining
in the Clean Water Tank. You may store your
QuickSteamer this way for the next cleaning
task, but never keep soiled solution in the Dirty
Water Tank.
CAUTION:Do not store unit where
freezing may occur. Dam-
age to internal 
components may result.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Vent
Cover
e.
Reduced spray or no spray.
Possible Causes Remedies
Clean Water Tank empty Refill Tank with water and formula
Spray Bar clogged Clean Spray Bar
Deep Cleaner not picking up cleaning solution.
Possible Causes Remedies
Dirty Water Tank not aligned/secured Check Tank for proper alignment and secur
with side latches
Dirty Water Tank is full Empty Tank
Trouble Shooting
Routine Maintenance