Bissell 50C9 manual

USER’S GUIDE 50C9 SERIES 3 Safety Instructions 4 Product View 5 Assembly 6-9 Operation 10-15 Maintenance and Care 16-17 T roubleshooting 18 Consumer Services 19 Replacement Parts 20 Warranty V ACUUM[...]

2 T hank you for buying a BISSELL Heavy Duty Vacuum 2 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. W e trust that it will bring you many years of satisfaction. It is backed with a limited five-year warranty . We also stand behind it with a k[...]

3 I MPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: READ ALL INST R UCTI ONS BEFORE USING YOUR UPRIGHT V ACUUM. Always connect to a polarized outlet (one slot is wider than the other). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance. W ARNING: T o[...]

4 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Upper Handle Hose T urboBrush ® Crevice T ool T elescoping Extension W and Dirt Container Headlight Height Adjustment Dial Brush Furniture Protection Guard Release Button Carrying Handle Filter Door Latch Screen HEP A Filter Cartridge (inside) Filter T ray (foam filter inside) Brush Window Power Switch Brush Switch [...]

5 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 T ool required: Phillips screwdriver 1. Slide upper handle onto lower handle. Insert one screw into hole marked with an arrow and tighten until snug. 2. Attach hose by lining up the tabs on the collar with the corresponding notches on the back of the vacuum as sho wn. T urn clockwise to lock the hose into place. 3. W[...]

T ransporting your cleaner Us e th e ha ndl e on the fro nt t o ca rry t he c le ane r or pla ce t he c le ane r in the upr igh t po sit ion and tip back to roll on the rear wheels. Releasing the power cord Th e up per and low er c ord wra ps r ota te t o al low for quick and easy removal of the power cord. Fingertip power switch The power button i[...]

Height adjustment There are seven height settings available for various floor surfaces. T urn the dial on the foot of the cleaner to the desired setting. Lowest setting – For bare floors. Medium settings – For short and medium pile carpets. High setting – For plush carpet. Note: For optimal cleaning performance, adjust to the lowest practical[...]

Using the tools 1 Make sure the cleaner is in the upright position. 2. Remove the hose wand from the wand base. This automatically diverts the suction to the hose. Unwind the hose from the cleaner . Note: T o help prevent the machine from tipping, the hose should remain in the bottom hose clip. 3. Use the hose and wand alone or attach any of the to[...]

Emptying the dirt container E mp ty th e d ir t co nt ai ne r a s s oo n a s t he d ir t reaches the “Full” line on the side of the container . 1. Press the release button on top of the carrying handle to remove the dirt container . 2. Choose an emptying method. Method #1 – hold the dirt container over trash can and push the emptying button t[...]

Cleaning the dirt container Additional steps can be taken to clean the dirt container as necessar y . 1. Ensure the dirt container has been emptied. 2. Remove the lower portion by pressing the front and back latches on the upper portion as sho wn. 3. Clean the screen with a cloth or soft brush to remove dust or debris. 4. If desired, the lower dirt[...]

Replacing the HEP A media filter cartridge The HEP A media filter cartridge should be replaced ever y six months or if suction is declining. More or less frequent replacing may be required based on individual vacuuming habits and types of debris picked up. 1. T o remove the HEP A media filter cartridge, push down on the filter door latch and pull d[...]

Clearing clogs Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a clog in the vacuum cleaner . If you notice a change in the sound of the motor or a reduction in the spinning action in the dirt container , check for a clog. I f t he r e i s no su c ti on o r i f su ct io n is r ed uc ed a t t he h os e, fo ll o w t he s e s te p s t o ch ec k fo r and clea[...]

Clearing clogs continued If suction is normal at the hose, follow these steps to check for and clear the clog for floor cleaning: 1. Ch eck div ert er a rea at b ac k of mac hin e fo r di ver ter pos iti on an d c log s. Whe n th e ho se wand is inserted in the base, the diverter should be down. If a clog is visible near the diverter , the plastic [...]

14 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 M aintenance and care Brush reset If something becomes lodged in the foot and the br ush shu ts o ff, tur n th e c lea ner off and unp lug fr om t he o utl et. Rem ove th e ob str uct ion . The brush will automatically reset when the cleaner is plugged in and turned back on. Brush maintenance Th e ro tat ing bru sh [...]

15 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Changing the light bulb 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Recline handle for easier access to light bulb and remove screw to lift off lens. 3. Remove the bulb by grasping bulb and pull- ing straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb by pushing gently into the socket until the bulb snaps into place. [...]

16 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 3. Thermal protector activated 3. Al low c lea ne r to c ool for 30 mi nut es, se e pg. 13 4. Handle not fully attached 4[...]

T roubleshooting 17 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push Possible causes Remedies 1 . Incorrect height setting 1. T urn dial to higher setting Visible dust escaping from cleaner Possible causes Remedies 1. Filter tray missing or not installed properly 1. Ch eck fil ter t ray to ma ke s ure it is fully inserted 2. Foam f[...]

18 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 For inf ormation about repairs or replacement parts, or questions a bout your warranty , call: BISSELL Consumer Services 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 TTN: Consumer Services Or visit the BISSELL[...]

19 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 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 note, all attachments may not store on bo[...]

20 www .bissell.com 800.237.7691 W arranty - BISSELL Heavy Duty Vacuum 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 contact BISSELL Consumer Services by E-mail, te[...]