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Bissell 3540B manual

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    Model 3540B PowerClean ™ Upright V acuum ■ Assembly ■ Operation ■ Maintenance ■ T roubleshooting ■ Powerful 12.0 amp motor ■ 5 surface height settings ■ 4 specialized tools for all cleaning needs ■ 9’ self-retracting vacuum hose ■ 25’ power cord with Quick Release feature User’ s Guide We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL [...]

  • Page 2

    2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ 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 pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner , gasoline, etc.) ■ Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed space filled with vapours giv[...]

  • Page 3

    3 W ARNING: Do no t plug in your vacuum cleaner until you have completely assembled it per the following instructions and are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures. 1. Powerfoot 2. V acuum Body 4. Handle 5. T ool Caddy V acuum Body Cover Front Stair Handle Furniture Protection Guard Surface Height Adjustment Headlight Self- Retrac[...]

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    4 How to use this guide How to put it together 1. 2. 3. Place Powerfoot on floor with rotating agitator brush on floor surface. Place V acuum Body onto Powerfoot and push down firmly on top corners of V acuum Body while rocking slightly from side to side. Y ou will hear a ‘click’ when raised area on back of Powerfoot enters opening on back of V[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2 Product view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 How to put it together . . . . . . 4-5 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 How to use your BISSELL PowerClean . . . . . . . . 6 Using special tools . . . . . . . . . . 7 Routine maintenance . . . . . 8-10 T roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . .11 R[...]

  • Page 6

    6 How to use your BISSELL PowerClean Power Cord Quick Release The Power Cord is stored at the back of the V acuum Body , looped around two Cord Wraps. A molded clip on the polarized plug allows it to be fastened to the Power Cord during storage. 1. Unclip polarized plug from Power Cord. 2. Rotate the Upper Cord Wrap one-half turn right or left, and[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Y our BISSELL PowerClean is not only a powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner , it’ s also a versatile above floor vacuum cleaner when you select one of the four special tools included. ■ Dusting Brush - For dusting surfaces such as table tops, mantles, lamp shades, drapes, woodwork, etc. ■ Wand - For extra length or reach. ■ Crevice T oo[...]

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    8 T o maintain peak vacuum efficiency , you should check the Dust Bag weekly and replace it when it is no more than half full. Never reuse a paper Dust Bag. 1. Lift Cover Release Latch and Remove V acuum Body cover . 2. Release Collar Retainer by pulling the top toward you. Slide Bag Collar up and out of Retainer . Dispose of Dust Bag. 3. Slide Col[...]

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    Check the Drive Belt and Rotating Floor Brush regularly for wear or damage. Y ou should also remove string, hair , and carpet fibers from the brush and brush ends. These can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet. 1. Press Handle Release Pedal to position cleaner in full recline position. 2. T urn entire clean[...]

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    10 This foam filter is located on the side of the V acuum Body , opposite the V acuum Hose. Check it at the same time you check/change the bag. 1. Use a small, flat blade screwdriver to gently pop the filter cage off the V acuum Body . 2. If the filter is dirty , pull it out and rinse under warm running water . 3. Squeeze to remove excess water , t[...]

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    T roubleshooting V acuum cleaner won’t run Possible Causes Remedies V acuum cleaner is not plugged in Check electrical plug Household fuse/breaker Check/replace fuse - Reset breaker button V acuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt Possible Causes Remedies Dust Bag is full Replace with new bag Rotating Brush Drive Belt broken Replace Drive Belt (See pa[...]

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    12 Replacement part numbers and descriptions Item Part No. Description 1 32028 V acuum Filter Bag (package of 3) 2 32034 Drive Belt (package of 2) 3 0101178 Headlight Bulb 4 0109664 Wand 5 0109157 Crevice T ool 6 0109179 Upholstery Nozzle 7 0101162 Dust Brush 8 0104652 9’ Self-Retracting V acuum Hose 9 0103540 Exhaust (foam) Filter 10 0101164 13?[...]

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    About your warranty BISSELL Customer Service For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty , call: BISSELL Customer Service 1-800-263-2535 Monday - Friday 8 A.M. — 4:30 P .M. Eastern Standard T ime Or write: BISSELL Ltd. Attn: Customer Service Box 1003, Niagara Falls, Ont., L2E 6W2 When contacting BISSELL, h[...]