Bissell 2080 4 User Guide

							
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1970 SERIES QUICKWASH 220-240V 
2080 SERIES PETWASH POWERBRUSH 220-240V
3Safety Instructions
Product View
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance and Care
Troubleshooting
Consumer Services
Replacement Parts
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Warranty12
U S E R ’ S   G U I D E 
						

							
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Thank you for buying a BISSELL Lightweight Deep Cleaner 
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We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL lightweight deep cleaner. Everything  
we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this  
complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your BISSELL deep cleaner is well made, and we back it with a limited two 
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 BISSELL deep cleaner.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL. 
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer 
						

							
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 When using an electrical appliance, basic  precautions should be observed, including the following: 
READ  A ll  In STRUCTIO nS 
BE fORE  USI nG y OUR  DEEP 
Cl EA nER . 
Always connect to a properly Earthed Outlet. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting. 
     WAR nIn G: To reduce the risk 
of fire, electric shock, or injury:
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  Use indoors only
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  Do not immerse
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  Use only on surfaces moistened by  cleaning process■
  Do not leave machine when it is plugged in
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  Do not service machine when it is plugged in
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  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a hazard■
  Do not use machine if it has been dropped, dam-aged, left outdoors or dropped into water■
  Do not expose to rain, store indoors 
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  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
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  Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by grasping plug not the cord■
  Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands
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  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
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  Do not pick up flammable or combustible materi-als (lighter fluid, petrol, 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
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 Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance■
 Not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision■
 Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance■
 Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)■
 Do not modify the Earthed plug
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 Do not allow to be used as a toy
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 Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide■
 Use only manufacturer’s recommended  attachments■
 Use only cleaning products formulated by  BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent inter-nal component damage■
 Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
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 Keep appliance on a level surface
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 Turn off all controls before unplugging
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 Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
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 Pay close attention when working  around children 
SAVE THESE 
I n STRUCTIO nS.
ThIS mODEL  IS fOR hOUSEhOLD  USE ONLY .
 WAR nIn G: This appliance must be earthed.
IMPORTA nT fOR OPERATION ON A 
220/240 VOLT A.C. 50/60  hz POWER  SUPPLY ONLY. 
If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable BS 1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13 amp (ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in the carrier contained in the plug. Spares may be obtained from your BISSELL supplier. If for any reason the plug is cut off, it must be disposed of, as it is an electric shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13 amp socket.  
						

							
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Product view
BISSEll formulas:
These items are available for purchase. To order replacement parts, additional tools or formulas, please refer to page 19.
Removable  
Nozzle
Collection 
Tank
Collection 
Tank Latch
Lower Cord 
Wrap
Strain Reliever 
Handle
Handle 
Assembly
Lower Body
Large Easy 
Rolling Wheels
Power 
Switch
Clean 
Water/
Solution 
Tank
Detent 
Lever
Quick Release 
Cord Wrap™
Spray 
Trigger
Spray Bar
Vent Cover 
(Containing 
Foam Filter)
Upper Body
Power Cord
1.42 L  Fibre Cleansing Formula™ with Scotchgard™ 
protector
1.42 L  Multi- Allergen Removal™ Formula 
with Scotchgard™ 
protector
1.42 L  Pet Odor and Soil Removal™ Formula with Scotchgard™ 
protector
1.42 L  Natural Orange Extract Formula with Scotchgard™ protector
1.42 L   Lavender Essence Formula with Scotchgard™ 
protector
32 oz.  Hard Floor Solutions™
Formula 
						

							
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This user’s guide has been designed to help you 
get the most satisfaction from your BISSEll 
lightweight deep cleaner.  you’ll find assembly 
and operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this user’s guide  thoroughly before assembling your deep cleaner. 
Pay particular attention to the product diagram, 
assembly instructions, and part names.  locate 
and organize all parts before assembly.  familiarize 
yourself with the parts and where they go. 
f ollowing this user’s guide will greatly enhance 
your ability to get the most performance from your 
BISSE ll deep cleaner for many years.
y our deep cleaner assembles quickly and 
 easily. The only tool you will need to assemble your deep cleaner is a Phillips Head         screwdriver.
your deep cleaner is packaged with the following 
items:
Handle assemblyUpper body
l ower body with collection tank
Clean water/solution tank3 Screws
1. 	 Slide	 upper	body	into	lower	 body.	
2.	 Secure	 with	screws.
3.	 Slide	 strain	reliever	 handle	down	into	upper	
body	 until	it	will	 go	no	further.
4.	 Secure	 with	screw.
5.	 Place 	clean 	water/solution 	tank 	on 	back 	of 	unit.
Other components
Clean water/solution tank - holds approximately 2 
l itres of hand hot tap water and cleaning solution.
Collection tank  - holds approximately 2  litres of dirty water.
Power cord - for storage, wrap power cord around upper and lower cord wraps. Secure plug to cord with molded clip.
How to put it together
Assembly
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Before you clean
1.	 Plan	 activities	 to	give	 carpet	 time	to	dry.
2.	 Remove	 easily	moved	 furniture	 (chairs,	
lamps, 	coffee/cocktail	 tables,	etc.)	 from	
room	 if	needed.
3.	 Vacuum	 carpet	thoroughly.
4.	 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.
5.	 Carpeting	 will	dry	in	three	 to	four	 hours, 	
depending	 on	carpet	 style	and	air	circulation	
in	 room. 	A	 floor	 fan	speeds	 drying.
6.	 Replace	 furniture	on	damp	 carpeting	 by	
placing	 waxed	paper	under	 legs	until	 floor	
dries	 completely.
Fill the tank
1.	 Remove 	the 	clean 	water/solution 	tank 	by 	lifting	
it 	straight 	up, 	then 	away 	from 	the 	lower 	body.
2. 	 Unscrew	 the	black	 cap	at	the	 bottom	 of	the		
clean	 water/solution	 tank.
3.	 Add	 one	of	the	 BISSELL	 cleaning	 formulas	
for	 deep	 cleaning	 machines	 to	the	 formula	
fill	 line	 on	the	 clean	 water/solution	 tank.	
	
Fill	 the	 rest	 of	the	 tank	 with	hand	 hot	(not	
boiling)	 tap	water	 to	the	 water	 fill	line. 	
Replace	 and	tighten	 the	black	 cap.		
4.	 Place	 clean	water/solution	 tank	on		
lower	 body.
5.	 Rotate 	Quick 	Release 	Cord 	Wrap™ 	to 	release	
the 	power 	cord 	and 	plug 	into 	an 	outlet.
Operation
Tip:
Always vacuum thoroughly 
before you deep clean. If pos-
sible, move large furniture to an 
area you will not be cleaning.
W AR nIn G:
To 	reduce 	the 	risk 	of 	fire, 	
use 	only 	BISSELL 	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	
deep 	cleaner, 	causing	
	
cracking 	or 	pitting.
Tip:
Deep cleaning spots, 
spills and high traffic 
areas on a regular basis 
can prolong carpet life.
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Carpet cleaning
1.	 With	 your	foot,	press	 the	red	 power	 switch	
[located	 in	foot	 of	unit]	 ON.
2.	 With	 your	foot,	press	 the	Detent	 Lever	on	
right	 side	of	Lower	 Body.
3.	 Depress 	spray 	trigger 	to 	spray 	cleaning 	solution. 	Do not overwet.
4.	 To 	suction 	up 	water, 	repeat 	motion 	over 	same	
area 	without 	depressing 	the 	spray 	trigger.
5. 	 Repeat	 Steps	3	and	 4	until	 no	more	 dirt	can	
be	 removed.
6.	 Continue	 to	clean	 entire	 carpet, 	working	 in		
3’	 x	4’	 sections.
7.	 Empty	 the	collection	 tank	when	 dirty	water		
reaches	 the	full	line, 	or	 when	 the	clean	
water/solution	 tank	is	empty. 	See	 page	 8	for	
instructions.
8.	 If	 floor	nozzle	 stops	spraying, 	turn	 power	
switch	 OFF	and	check	 water	and	cleaning	
solution	 levels.	Refill	 if	needed.
Cleaning solution section
Keep plenty of genuine BISSE ll cleaning  formulas for deep cleaning machines on hand so you can clean and protect whenever it fits 
your schedule. Always use genuine BISSE ll 
cleaning formulas for deep cleaning machines. 
nOn -BISSE ll cleaning formulas may harm the 
machine and void the warranty.
Operation
WAR nIn G:  To reduce the risk  of fire and electric shock due to internal damage, 
use only BISSE ll cleaning formulas intended for use with deep cleaning machines.
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Tip:
It is recommended that 
every time your clean 
water/solution tank is 
emptied of solution that 
you empty the contents 
of the collection tank. If 
the collection 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 collection tank.
1.42 L  Fibre Cleansing Formula™ with Scotchgard™ 
protector
1.42 L  Multi- Allergen Removal™ Formula 
with Scotchgard™ 
protector
1.42 L  Pet Odor and Soil Removal™ Formula with Scotchgard™ 
protector
1.42 L  Natural Orange Extract Formula with Scotchgard™ protector
1.42 L   Lavender Essence Formula with Scotchgard™ 
protector
32 oz.  Hard Floor Solutions™
Formula 
						

							
Hard floor cleaning
1.	Attach	hard	floor	tool	to	unit. 
2.	Remove	 the	collection	 tank	(refer	 to	steps	 3a	
and	 b	in	 the	 Maintenance	 and	care	 section	
below)
A.	for 1970 series it is necessary to remove the cross action brush first.
	 Using	 your	thumbs	 squeeze	 the	2	
grey	 tabs	towards	 the	outside	 of	the	
unit. 	Push	 down	 at	the	 same	 time	and	
release	 the	cross	 action	 brush.
3.	Attach	the 	hard 	floor 	tool 	by 	hooking 	it 	into 	the	
front 	of 	the 	removable 	nozzle 	and 	swinging 	it	
down 	until 	the 	tabs 	pop 	into 	place.
4.	Replace	 the	collection	 tank.	Be	 sure	 to	
attach	 the	2	latches.
5.	Fill	 solution	 tank	with	BISSELL	 Hard	Floor	
Solutions™	 to	FORMULA	 fill	line.
6.	Fill	 solution	 tank	with	hot	(not	 boiling)	 tap	
water	 to	the	 WATER	 fill	line.
7.	Follow	 steps	1-8	in	Carpet	 cleaning	 section	
on	 page	 7.
When your done
1.	 Turn	 power	switch	 OFF.
2.	 Unplug	 power	cord	from	 outlet.
3.	 Remove	 and	empty	 collection	 tank.
a.	 Release 	collection 	tank 	latches 	(1 	each	
side) 	by 	pulling 	up 	from 	bottom 	of 	latch	
and 	then 	out. 	
b.	 Carefully 	lift 	collection 	tank 	from 	lower 	body. 	
c.	 Carry	 collection	 tank	to	a	toilet	 or	sink. 	
To	 empty, 	pour	 out	contents	 using	
opening	 at	back	 of	tank.
d.	 Rinse	 collection	 tank	thoroughly. 	
e.	 Remove 	lint 	and 	hair 	from 	red 	gasket 	in	
base 	of 	unit. 	(Do not remove gasket)
3.	 Clean 	nozzle 	window 	by 	lifting 	latch 	and 	removing	
from 	machine. 	Rinse 	under 	running 	water. 	When	
finished 	replace 	nozzle 	and 	secure 	with 	latch.
4. 	 Replace	 collection	tank	on	lower	 body	and	
secure	 with	latches.
Maintenance and care
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CLEANAFTER EACH USE
Dirty 
lift by handle
Operation
WARnInG:  To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and/or electrical shock, turn power 
switch O ff and disconnect 
plug from electrical outlet before performing  maintenance or  troubleshooting checks.
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2080/2090  Series1970 series
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When your done continued
5.	 Wrap	 power	cord	around	 Quick	Release	 Cord	Wrap™	on	 side	 of	deep	 cleaner.
6.	 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/solution tank. 
you may store your deep cleaner this way 
for the next cleaning task, but never keep soiled solution in the collection tank.
Install the replacement brush belt
*PetWash PowerBrush (2080 series) only
1. 	 Turn	 the	power	 switch	 OFF	and	unplug	 from		
wall	 outlet.
2.	 Remove	 clean	water/solution	 and		
collection	 tanks.
3.	 Lie	 machine	 down	to	access	 the	bottom	 of	
the	 machine.
4.	 With	 a	Phillips	 head	screwdriver					 ,	
unscrew	 the	brush	 cover	and	remove.
5.	 Remove	 the	brush	 end	cap	and	 remove	 belt	
from	 brush.
6.	 Brush	 can	now	 be	removed.
7.	 Belt	 can	be	removed	 by	sliding	 off	the		
motor	 pulley.
8.	 Clean	 or	replace	 belt,	attach	 belt	to	motor	
pulley	 and	brush	 and	insert	 brush	 into	right	
side	 end	cap.
9.	 Reattach	 the	left	end	 cap	and	 slide	 brush	
back	 into	place.
10.	 Replace	 the	brush	 cover	and	screw		
into	 place. 			
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CAUTIOn:  Do not store unit where freezing may occur. Damage to internal components  may result.
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BISSELL Consumer Services
If your BISSEll product should require service:
 In the UK, Australia or New Zealand, call BISSELL Consumer Services at the numbers below and we will give you 
the location of a BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your area.  for all other countries, contact your local in 
country distributor for questions, service, or repair. 
If you have questions about your warranty or need replacement parts please contact the numbers below.
Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com
When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available.
Please record your model Number: ___________________
Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________
note: Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event of a 
 warranty claim. See Warranty on page 12 for details. 
Please do not return this product to the store.
for UK inquiries:
monday - Thursday  9 am — 5 pm  
  friday  9 am — 4 pm 
BISSEll Homecare (Overseas) Inc.
The Boat Yard  105 Straight Road  Old Windsor  Berkshire, SL4 2SE United Kingdom  Telephone: 0870-225-0109  for Australian inquiries:
monday - 
friday 9 am — 5 pm
BISSEll AUSTRAlIA PTy  lIMITED
Unit 35 15 Ricketts Road 
mount Waverley, Victoria 3149 Australia Telephone: 1-800-811-183 
for all other inquiries: monday -  friday    8 am — 4 pm 
BISSEll Homecare, Inc.
PO Box 1888
Grand Rapids,  mI 49501 USA
Telephone: 01-616-453-4451  
fax: 01-616-453-1383
for 
new Zealand inquiries:
monday -  friday    9 am — 5 pm 
Parex  Industries  ltd.103 Central Park Drive 
henderson Auckland New Zealand Telephone: 0800-247-735 
Troubleshooting
Reduce spray or no spray.
Possible causes   Remedies
1.	 Clean 	water/solution 	tank 	empty	1. 	 Refill 	tank 	with 	water 	and 	formula
Deep cleaner not picking up cleaning solution.
Possible causes   Remedies
1.	 Collection	 tank	not	aligned/secured	 1.  Check	 tank	for	proper	 alignment	 and		
		 	 refill	tank 	with 	cleaning 	solution 	and 	water
2. 	 Collection	 tank	full	 2.  Empty	 tank
3.	 Removable	 nozzle	installed	 improperly	 3.  Align	 four	"hooks"	 into	bottom	 first,	then	
		 	 snap	into	place	 on	top
Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an  authorized service representative.
Thank you for selecting a BISSE ll product.
Please do not return this product to the store.             
WAR nIn G:  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, unplug machine from outlet before servicing.