Bissell 21K3 manual

22C1 / 21K3 SERIES 3 Safety Instructions Product View Assembly Operation Maintenance and Care T roubleshooting Consumer Services 4 5 6-8 8-12 13 14 Replacement Parts 15 Cleanview Helix Warranty Accessories 16 14 TM ® USER’S GUIDE[...]

2 T hanks for buying a BISSELL Cleanview ® Helix ™ 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. By purchasing this product you are helping BISSELL with our commitment to reducing our impact [...]

3 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be obser ved, including the following: READ AL L IN STRUCT IONS 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 con - du[...]

P roduct view 4 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 W ARNING: Plastic film can be dangerous. T o avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children. C AUTION: Do not plu g i n yo ur v ac uu m cleaner until you are familiar with all instructions an d operating procedures. Carry Handle Crevice T ool Handle Quick Release ® Cord Wrap Handle Rel[...]

5 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 The only tool you’ll need to assemble your vacu - um cleaner is a Philips head screwdriver . Attach handle to vacuum 1. Locate the vacuum handle and remove the screw packet taped to the base of the handle. 2. Stand the vacuum upright and slide the base of the handle firmly into the grooves at the top of the vacuum [...]

6 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Handle position Press the handle release pedal with your foot to place your Cleanview Helix into one of three cleaning positions. 1. Upright For storage and above floor cleaning with tools. 2. Normal cleaning Press handle release pedal once. Use for most household floor cleaning tasks. 3. Low cleaning With the vacuum[...]

O peration 7 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Air flow indicator (select models only) Th e a i r f lo w i n di ca t or te l ls yo u w h en ai rf l ow in th e v ac u um is re d uc ed du e to a c log in th e ho se . The in d ic at o r w il l r e ma in gr e en until the airflow is reduced. When it is fully red, the airflow is significantly reduced or blo[...]

8 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Power cord storage When you have finished using your BISSELL Cl ea n vi e w H el ix , ret u rn it to th e up ri gh t po si t io n and store the power cord. 1. T urn vacuum cleaner off. 2. Unplug po wer cord by grasping the polarized plug (NOT the cord) and disconnect from outlet. 3. Loop po wer cord around cord wraps[...]

9 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Empty Dirt Container The dirt container needs to be emptied when th e d i rt re ac h es th e “F ul l ” l in e on th e s id e of th e container . 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Slide the Lock ‘n Seal lever to the "Unlock" position. 3. Grasp dirt cup portion handle an[...]

10 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Cleaning the pre-motor filter 1. Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. The pre-motor filter protects the motor from debris. I t is l o c a te d u n de r n e at h t h e fi lt er c up i n th e c e nt er of the round part of the Lock ‘n Seal lever . 3. Remove the small round filter and a[...]

11 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Checking rotating floor brush and drive belt Y o u s h o u l d c h e c k y ou r v a c u u m c l e an e r ’ s r o t at i n g floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or d a m a g e . Y o u s h o u ld a l s o c le a n t h e b r u s h a nd b r u sh e n d s o f s t r in g s , h ai r , a n d [...]

12 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Cleaning a clog Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in th e v ac uu m c le a ne r . If yo u no ti c e a ch an g e in the sound of the motor or a reduction in the spinning action, check for clogs. 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Empty dirt container . 3. Check upper tank[...]

13 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 T roubleshooting Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1. Incorrect height adjustment 1. Adjust po werfoot to corre[...]

2 14 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 A ccessories B ISSELL Consumer Services For information about repairs or replacement parts , or questions about your warranty , call: BISSELL Consumer Ser vices 1-800-237-7691 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. — 10 p .m. EST Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p .m. EST Or write: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids MI 49501 A[...]

2 15 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 R eplacement parts Y ou may purchase replacement parts from your retailer , by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by vis - iting our website. T o loca te a retailer near you, or to place an order using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express, call BISSELL Consumer Ser vices 1-800-237-769 1 Monday - Friday[...]

16 www .bissell.com W arranty - BISSELL Cleanview Helix Vacuum 22C1-2 & 21K3 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 cover , please con- tact BISSELL Consumer Ser vice[...]