Bissell STEAM `N CLEAN 1860 manual

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    Series 1860 ■ Safety ■ Assembly ■ Operation ■ Storage ■ Maintenance ■ T roubleshooting User’s Guide W e’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Steam ‘n Clean. Everything we know about home care went into the design and construction of this handy, high-tech home cleaning and sanitizing system. Y our Steam ‘n Clean is well made, and we b[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide ■ U se onl y m anuf a cture r’ s rec ommen d ed att ach m ents - us e of a t t ac hm en ts not pr o vid e d or so ld by BIS SE LL may cause fire, electric shock or injury ■ Fill with cool water only — do not add anything except cool wate[...]

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    3 CAUTION: Do not a dd an yt hing exce p t c ool w ate r o r you wil l cau se da ma g e to the hea t i ng e l e m ent an d voi d yo ur w arran ty . CAUTION : T o reduce risk of injury from steam, never point product at people, animals or electrical outlets. 3” 2” 4” W ater Tank Power Cord Handle Indicator Light Steam Switch Safety Lock W ater[...]

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    Water Tank The Water Tank is the translucent tank at the end of the Steam ‘n Clean. 1. Remove the Tank by unscrewing it from the handle in a counter clockwise motion. 2. Remove the Water Fill Cap by unscrewing it from the Water Tank in a counter clockwise motion. 3. Remove the Cap and the attached water tube and siphon. 4. Fill Water Tank complet[...]

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    5 Index Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . .2 Product view . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 How to fill prior to sanitizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 T ools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 S t eam cleani ng har d sur fac es . . 6 Killing dust mites . . . . . . . . . . .7 Steam sanitizing h[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Steam ‘n Clean leaves windows and mirrors sparkling clean. Although glass appears to be a hard, smooth surface, it actually has an uneven surface which traps and holds dirt. Chemical glass cleaners can leave a residue which attracts airborne grease and grime to make windows look dirty faster. Steam ‘n Clean dissolves deep down dirt and leaves[...]

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    7 Kitchen/Bathroom/Nursery The kitchen, bathroom and nursery are the three areas of your home most likely to harbor harmful fungus, bacteria and viruses. Routinely sanitizing the hard surfaces in these areas, particularly the areas you use frequently, can significantly reduce bacteria and odors. Use your Steam ‘n Clean regularly to sanitize sinks[...]

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    Replacing the Water Filter If you fill your steam cleaner with normal tap water, it is essential to check the water filter and replace it when it is no longer effective. Change the filter when the bright green grains turn dark blue. If the filter is not changed at the a pprop r iat e time , calci um de posits wil l accum ulat e on the heating eleme[...]

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    9 T roubleshooting W ater release from safety valve. Possible Causes Remedies Blocked Steam Nozzle T urn off steam cleaner , empty Water Tank and Call BISSELL Consumer Services Reduced steam or no steam. Possible Causes Remedies Water Tank empty Fill tank Depleted Water Filter Replace filter Damage to Heating Element Call BISSELL Consumer Services [...]

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    10 About your warranty BISSELL Consumer Services If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call: BISSELL Consumer Services 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. EST Saturday 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. EST Or write: BISSELL INC PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids MI 49501 A TTN: Consumer Services When conta[...]