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    USER’S GUIDE 6390/3910 SERIES 3 Safety Instructions Product View Assembly Operation Maintenance and Care T roubleshooting Consumer Services Replacement Parts 4 5-6 6-9 10-16 17-18 18 19 Warranty 20 Power T rak ® Cyclonic/Momentum ® BAGLESS V ACUUM ug603-2310_6390-3910_807.indd 1 ug603-2310_6390-3910_807.indd 1 8/13/07 10:06:17 AM 8/13/07 10:06:[...]

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    2 T hanks for buying a BISSELL vacuum 2 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 W e’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. Y our BISSELL vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited one year warranty . W e also stand behind it [...]

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    3 I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, inc luding the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Y OUR UPRIGHT V ACUUM. Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is wider than right). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance. W ARNING: T o red[...]

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    4 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Handle T urboBrush ® Power Switch Clean Filter Indicator (Select Models Only) Easy Empty ™ Dirt Container Headlight Height Adjustment Knob Foot Window W ashable Pre-Motor Filter Scuff Resistant Bumper Carrying Handle Lock ‘n Seal ® Lever HEP A Media Post Motor Filter Wide Cleaning Foot Upper T ank Power Cord Qu[...]

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    5 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 The only tool you’ll need to assemble your vacuum c leaner is a Phillips screwdriver . Attach handle to vacuum 1 . Locate the handle and cord wrap. Remove the screw packet taped to the handle. 2. Stand the vacuum upright and from the rear of the unit, slide the base of the handle firmly into the grooves at the top [...]

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    Attach vacuum hose and tools 1. Line up the tabs on the base of the T wist ‘n Snap hose with the corresponding notches on the hose collar as shown. 2. T urn the T wist ‘n Snap hose to the left to lock the hose into place. 3. Connect the curved hose wand to the hose. Grasping the curved hose wand, slide the end of the curved hose wand onto the h[...]

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    Handle positions Press the handle release pedal, located on the lower left side of the vacuum, with your foot to place your vacuum into one of three c leaning positions. 1. Upright – For storage and above floor cleaning with tools. 2. Normal Cleaning – Press handle release pedal once. Position used for most household floor cleaning tasks. 3. Lo[...]

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    Clean filter indicator Select Models Only The clean filter indicator tells you when the air flow in your vacuum is reduced due to dirty filters or a clog in the hose. The clean filter indicator will remain green while the unit is running until the airflow is reduced by a clog or dirty filter . At tha t time, it begins to change to red or black. Whe[...]

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    Crevice T ool: Use in tight narro w spaces. Extension Wand: Use with desired attachment for a longer reach. Curved Hose Wand: Use with desired attachment for a longer reach or for cleaning hard to reach places. T urboBrush ® : Use rota ting brush action for small areas such as stairs and upholstery . NOTE: Press gently when using the T urboBrush t[...]

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    T o maximize your cleaning performance and extend the life of your vacuum, it is very important that you empty your dirt container and check and clean your filters frequently . Perform the following maintenance steps: 1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt reaches the “Full” line on the container , or more frequently to prevent overfills. Fo[...]

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    1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. The pre-motor filter protects the motor from dirt particles. It is located in the slide out tray underneath the dirt container . If the filter becomes dirty , pull out the tray , lift out the foam filter pad and clean it. NOTE: The pre-motor filter may be hand washed in cold water with mild detergent.[...]

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    4 1 2 3 Check rotating floor brush and drive belt Y ou should check your vacuum c leaner’ s rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or damage. Y ou should also clean the brush and brush ends of strings, hair and carpet fibers. This type of debris can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet. Als[...]

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    13 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Replace drive belt 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. With rotating floor brush removed from vacuum cleaner (Steps 1-4 of check rotating floor brush and drive belt), grasp old drive belt and remove from motor pulley . Discard the old drive belt. 3. Place new drive belt over motor p[...]

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    14 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Maintaining T urboBrush The T urboBrush should be checked regularly for clogs or debris wrapping around the brush. 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. If a clog is present or debris is visible, unscrew the two screws on the back of the T urboBrush to remove the faceplate and clear a[...]

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    15 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Clearing clogs Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in the vacuum c leaner . If you notice a change in the sound of the motor , check for c logs. 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. Empty dirt container . 3. Check upper tank for build up or clogs. 4. If you notice a clog [...]

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    16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Cleaning the upper tank 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. Remove the dirt container as instructed in "Empty Dirt Container" on page 10. 3. Flip separa tor plate down. 4. Remove debris barrier by pulling straight down. 5. Wipe out the inside of the upper tank and the sepa[...]

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    17 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 T roubleshooting Vacuum c leaner won’t run Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker in home 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker . Vacuum c leaner and tools won’t pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Incorrect height adjustment 1. Adjust p[...]

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    18 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty , call: BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p.m. ET Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET Or write: BISSELL Homecare , Inc . PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids MI 49501 A TTN: Consumer Services Or visit the BISSELL [...]

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    16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 19 R eplacement parts - BISSELL Vacuum Y ou may purchase parts from your retailer , by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by visiting our website. Below is a list of common replacement parts. While not all of these parts may have come with your specific model, they are available for purchase if desired. Please not[...]

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    16 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 20 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 W arranty - BISSELL PowerT rak ® Cyclonic and Momentum ® V acuums This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may[...]