Bissell powerforce 300 vacuum

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Thanks or buying a BISSELL vacuum

Were glad you purchased a BiSSELL vacuum. Everythng we

know about floor care went nto the desgn and constructon of

ths complete, hgh-tech home cleanng system.

Your BiSSELL vacuum s well made, and we back t wth a lmtedtwo-year guarantee. We also stand behnd t wth a knowledgeable,

dedcated Consumer Care department, so, should you ever have a

problem, youll receve fast, consderate assstance.

My great-grandfather nvented the floor sweeper n 1876. Today,

BiSSELL s a global leader n the desgn, manufacture, and servce

of hgh-qualty homecare products lke your BiSSELL vacuum.

Thanks agan, from all of us at BiSSELL.

Mark J. BssellCharman & CEO

Symbol Defnitions

WArNiNG An Action or Attention is needed tothis AreA in order to reduce the risk

of electric shock, fire, or injury

TiP note or hint which is not essentiAlbut mAy improve usAbility

GUide reAd user guide for completesAfety And user instructions

Weee do not throw the AppliAnce AwAywith the normAl houshold wAste

At the end of its life, but hAnd it in

At An officiAl collection point for

recycling. by doing this you will

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imPorTANT sAfeTy iNsTrUcTioNs

reAd All iNsTrUcTioNsbefore UsiNG yoUr VAcUUm.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should beobserved, including the ollowing:

WArNiNGto reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury:

Do not leave applance when plugged n.

Unplug from electrcal socket when not n use andbefore servcng.

Do not allow to be used as a toy.

Not ntended for use by persons (ncludng chldren)wth reduced physcal, sensory or mental capabltes,or lack of experence and knowledge, unless they havebeen gven supervson or nstructon concernng use ofthe applance by a person responsble for ther safety.

Use only as descrbed n ths user gude.

Use only manufacturers recommended attachments.

Do not use wth damaged cable or plug.

if supply cable s damaged, t must be replaced bythe manufacturer or ts servce agent n order to avoda hazard.

Do not mmerse n water or lqud. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

Close attenton s necessary when used by ornear chldren.

if applance s not workng as t should, has beendropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped ntowater; do not attempt to operate t and return tto a servce center.

Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable as a handle,close door on cable, or pull cable around sharp edgesor corners.

Do not run applance over cable. Keep cable away from heated surfaces.

Do not unplug by pullng on cable.

To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable.

Unplug from socket before connectngTurboBrush Tool

Do not handle plug or applance wth wet hands.

Do not put any object nto openngs. Do not use wth any openng blocked; keep free of

dust, lnt, har, and anythng that may reduce ar flow.

Keep har, loose clothng, fngers, and all parts ofbody away from openngs and movng parts.

Turn off all controls before unpluggng.

Use extra care when cleanng on stars.

Do not use to pck up flammable or combustblelquds, such as petrol, or use n areas where theymay be present.

Do not pck up toxc materal (chlorne bleach,ammona, dran cleaner, etc.)

Do not use applance n an enclosed space flled wthvapours gven off by ol base pant, pant thnner, somemothproofng substances, flammable dust, or otherexplosve or toxc vapours.

Do not pck up hard or sharp objects such as glass,nals, screws, cons, etc.

Use only on dry, ndoor surfaces.

Keep applance on a level surface.

Do not pck up anythng that s burnng or smokng,

such as cgarettes, matches, or hot ashes. Do not use wthout dust bag and/or flters n place.

if your applance s ftted wth a nonrewreable BS1363 plug t must not be used unless a 13 amp(ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse s ftted n thecarrer contaned n the plug. (Spares may be obtanedfrom your BiSSELL suppler). if for any reason the plugs cut off, t must be dsposed of, as t s an electrcshock hazard should t be nserted nto a mans socket.

Ths applance s provded wth double nsulaton.Use only dentcal replacement parts.

sAVe THese iNsTrUcTioNsfor fUTUre UseimPorTANT: for oPerATioN oN A 220-240 VolTA.c. 50/60 Hz PoWer sUPPly oNly.

This model is or household use only.

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Handle Position

Cleaning Inner Cyclone Filter

CleaningPost Motor Filter

ReplacingDrive Belt

Clearing Clogs

Checking Brush & Drive Belt

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Beore using your vacuum, make sure that the dirttank is in the locked position and that both lters(pre-motor and post-motor) are in place. Do not

operate your vacuum without these lters.

The rotating oor brush continues to rotate whiletools are in use. To reduce the risk o inury rommoving parts, always move the cleaner with the

carrying handle at the back o the cleaner. Always place vacuum

cleaner on oor with handle in upright position when using tools.Never place your ngers under the cleaner when it is running.Never place poweroot on urniture or uneven suraces. Do notplace vacuum cleaner close enough to obects to pull them intorotating brush.

The foor brush will continue to rotate while you useyour vacuum or above foor cleaning. To preventcarpet damage, do not lean on the vacuum or let thepoweroot tilt orward.

While vacuuming, certain carpets and low humidity conditions maygenerate small static discharges. The discharges are entirely harm-less and are not associated in any way with the main power supply.

A Product View

1 Handle2 TurboBrush Tool

(select models only)3 Tank Release Button4 Carry Handle5 Lid Release Button6 Cyclonic Filter Separator

& Dust Screen7 Bottom Easy Empty

Dirt Tank

8 Post-Motor Filter9 Height Adustment Knob10 Furniture Protection Guard11 Poweroot12 Cable Clip13 Upper Hose Wrap14 Dusting Brush15 Stretch Hose

16 Quick ReleaseCable Wrap

17 Crevice Tool18 Extension Wand19 Extension Wand Clip20 Power Switch21 Power Cable22 Handle Release Pedal23 Hose Wand24 Hose Wand Base

25 Foot Hose26 Crevice Tool27 Dusting Brush28 Extension Wand29 TurboBrush Tool

(select models only)30 Post Motor Febreze Filter*

(Select models only)

b2-Attah vauu h,p & t1. Attach the extension wand clip by insert-ing the clip into the back of the vacuum baseand twisting clockwise. Mount the extensionwand (with crevice tool inside) on the backof the vacuum.

2. nap the upper cable wrap into the socketlocated above the extension wand clip. Wrapthe power cable around the cable wrap clips.

3. Attach the Twist n nap hose by liningup the tabs on the cuff with the correspond-ing notches on the back of the vacuum.Twist the Twist n nap hose clockwise tolock the hose into place.

4. lide the end of the hose wand into thehose wand base, and fold the hose over theupper hose wrap.

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5. lide the dusting brush into the openingbelow the upper hose wrap.

6. The Turborush Tool (for select models)secures to the back of the handle in themount above the Upper Hose Wrap.

B AssemblyThe only tool youll need to assembleyour vacuum cleaner is a Phillips headscrewdriver.

b1-Attah han t vauu1. ocate the vacuum handle and remove thescrew packet taped to the handle. The screwpacket contains two screws of equal length.

2. tand the vacuum upright and slide the

base of the handle firmly into the openingat the top of the vacuum body.

3. Check to be sure the handle is fitted tothe vacuum body. f there are any gapsbetween the handle and the vacuum base,continue to push the handle firmly into thebase until the handle is flush.

4. nsert the two screws from the screwpacket into the existing holes. Push eachscrew firmly into the hole before beginningto secure the screw with a Phillips head

screwdriver. f the handle is aligned properlyon the vacuum base, you should be able topush the screw almost entirely into the holeuntil only the screw head is visible. Tightenthe screw with a Phillips head screwdriverby rotating the screw clockwise.

Do not plug in your cleaner until you havecompletely assembled it per the ollowinginstructions and are amiliar with all instructionsand operating procedures.

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*Febreze and related trademarks are owned by The Procter & GambleCompany, Cincinnati, Ohio and used under license by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.


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C OperationsPw wthThe Power switch is located on the left sideof the vacuum. Push the rocker switch ON() to vacuum, and OFF (O) when cleaningis complete.

c1-Han ptnPress the handle release pedal with yourfoot to place your vacuum into one of threecleaning positions.

1.Upright For storage and above floorcleaning with tools.

2.Normal cleaning Press handle releasehousehold floor cleaning tasks.

3.Low cleaning With the vacuum in

normal cleaning position, press handlerelease pedal again, use for reaching underlow furniture such as tables, chairs or beds.

c2-Hght ajutntThere are five height settings available forvarious floor surfaces. Turn the dial on thefoot of the cleaner to the desired setting.

Lowest setting For low pile carpet or barefloors. To pick up debris, it may be necessaryto move up one setting.

Medium setting For medium pile carpet.

Highest setting For high pile and mostshag carpet.

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f the dial is difficult to turn, tilt the cleanerback slightly to take the weight off the foot

while turning.

Tanptng an1. To move your cleaner from room toroom, put the handle in the upright position,tilt the cleaner back on its rear wheels andpush forward.

2. The cleaner can also be moved by usingthe carrying handle.

spa tYour vacuum is not only a powerfulcarpet and rug vacuum cleaner, its alsoa versatile above floor vacuum cleaner whenyou select one of the special tools.

1. Raise handle to upright position.

2. Grasp the hose wand and separate fromthe hose wand base.

3. Attach tools by firmly pushing ontovacuum hose or extension wand

Crevice tool Use in tight narrow spaces.

Dusting Brush Use brush to dustfurniture, blinds, books, lamps, shelves andbaseboards.

Extension wand Use with desiredattachment for a longer reach.

TurboBrush Tool (select models only) Use rotating brush action for small flatareas such as stairs and cushions. Pressgently down and pull toward you in araking motion; too much pressure willcause the brush to stop rotating.

ftYour vacuum comes with two postmotor filters, one Febreze scented and theother fragrance free. The fragrance freefilter is located in the filter tray under thedirt container (see page 7, D2 #2). Forscented cleaning, remove the filter from

the filter tray and insert the Febreze filter.For optimal cleaning performance, checkthe pre-motor filter at least once a monthand clean or replace as needed.

The inner cyclone filter is located in the dirtcontainer. Follow instructions on page 7 formaintenance and care.

Hair, string and small obects can block the vacuum hoseor tools. Check them occasionally or obstructions.

Beore cleaning under low urniture, check area irstor obects that might harm the unit or block thevacuum hose.

Your vacuum eatures a Quick Release cable wrap.To remove the power cable quickly and easily, rotatethe upper cable wrap toward the loor and slip thepower cable o the upper and lower cable wraps.

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Pw a tagWhen you have finished using your vacuum, return it to the upright position andstore the power cable.

1. Turn vacuum cleaner off.

2. Unplug power cable by grasping thepolarized plug (NOT the cable) anddisconnect from socket.

3. Wrap power cable around cable wrapslocated on the back of the vacuum.

4. Clip molded plug to power cable tosecure.

c3-ept t tankThe dirt tank needs to be emptied whenthe dirt reaches the Full line on the sideof the tank.

1. Unplug cleaner from electrical socket.2. Remove the asy mpty dirt tank fromthe vacuum base by pushing the tankrelease button.

3. Hold the dirt tank over a garbage contain-er. Press the bottom lid release button on theback of the dirt tank to empty dirt.

4. Mount the asy mpty dirt tank back onthe vacuum base.

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D Care & StorageTo maintain maximum cleaning performance,the following maintenance steps must beperformed:

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n tCheck the inner cyclone filter after everyuse for build up or clogs. For optimalperformance, it is recommend to cleanthe inner cyclone filter after every use.

Use only genuine replacementfilters in your vacuum.

1. Unplug the cleaner from electrical socket.

2. Remove the asy mpty dirt tank.

3. With the bottom of asy mpty dirttank open, reach up into the dirt cup andgrasp the cyclone. Twist the filter cycloneclockwise to unlock and pull straight down

to remove.

4. ocate the snaps on the top of the filtercyclone. queeze the clips and pull up toremove from the handle.

5. eparate the cyclone from the filter bypulling them apart.

6. Remove the filter screen, brush off anylarge debris and rinse under water. Make surethe screen is dry before replacing.

7. The filter is washable and can be rinsed

under water. t is best to tap off large debrisprior to rinsing under water. Make sure thefilter is dry before replacing.

8. Replace the filter cyclone following thesesteps.

a. Replace screen on filter

b. Fit together the filter and the uppercyclone by setting it in place

c. lide the filter onto the tool handleand make sure it clips into place

d. ine up the arrow on the back of thedirt container to the arrow on the filtercyclone and slide the filter cyclone intothe tank

e. Twist counterclockwise to lockinto place

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To reduce the risk o electric shock, turn power switch

of and disconnect plug rom electrical socketbeore perorming maintenance or care.

Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet ltersor without all lters in place.

When replacing the inner iltercyclone ater cleaning, open

the lid to help guide the innercyclone into the grooves at thetop o the tank.

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d2-rpang thpt-t tUse only a genuine replacementpost-motor filter in your vacuum.

1. Unplug the cleaner from electrical socket.

2. To access the post-motor filter, removethe filter tray located below the asy mpty

dirt tank.3. When the filter becomes dirty, remove thefilter from the bottom of the tray and cleanor replace the filter. (Tip: flip the filter trayover to access the filter).

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d3-chkng tatng uh an v tYou should check your vacuum cleanersrotating floor brush and drive belt regularlyfor wear or damage. You should also cleanthe brush and brush ends of strings, hair andcarpet fibers. These can wrap around thebrush and hamper its ability to effectively

clean your carpet. Also remove any debristhat has accumulated under the brush cover.

1. Unplug cleaner from electrical socket.

2. Place handle in low position and turnvacuum cleaner over so bottom side is up.

3. Remove the seven screws with a Phillipshead screwdriver. ift the brush cover off.

4. Grasp rotating floor brush at both endsand lift straight out of the vacuum foot. lipoff the belt.

5. Clean strings, hair and other debris fromrotating floor brush, paying particularattention to brush ends.

6. Clean strings, hair and other debris frommotor pulley and drive belt areas.

7. Check drive belt carefully for wear, cuts orstressed areas, and replace if necessary (seeinstructions on following page).

8. Check air passageway for obstructions.Remove debris from this area.

d4-rpa v tUse only a genuine style 9replacement belt (#203-1093) in your vacuum.

1. Unplug cleaner from electrical socket.

2. With rotating floor brush removed fromvacuum cleaner (steps 1-4 of Check rotatingfloor brush and drive belt), grasp old drivebelt and remove from motor pulley. Discardold drive belt.

3. Place new drive belt over motor pulleyand stretch other end over rotating floorbrush in the space between the bristles.

4. Place ends of rotating floor brush downinto slots on sides as shown.

5. Turn rotating floor brush by hand severaltimes in the direction of motor pulley. fproperly installed, drive belt will center itself

on rotating brush.6. Reposition the brush cover and screw allseven screws back into place.

d5-cang a gow suction or poor pickup may be due toa clog in the vacuum cleaner. f you noticea change in the sound of the motor or areduction in the spinning action, check forclogs.

1. Unplug cleaner from electrical socket.2. Remove asy mpty dirt tank from vacu-um base and empty dirt and debris.

3. Remove inner cyclone filter from asympty dirt tank (see page 9) and check fordebris build-up or clogs in the upper tank.

4. Check the suction inlet for a clog.

5. Grasp the hose wand to separate fromthe hose wand base. Check for a clog in thebase, the wand or within the hose.

6. Remove the screw attaching the hosewand base to the vacuum. traighten thehose wand base and check for clogs with along, narrow object such as a broom stick.Do not use sharp objects like a clotheshanger, as these may puncture the hose.

7. f the clog persists, follow the instructionsfor Checking the rotating floor brush onpage 10 and inspect the air passageway forobstructions.

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Power cable not plugged in Check electrical plug

lown fuse/tripped breaker Check/replace fuse or reset breaker

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ncorrect height adjustment Adjust powerfoot to correct height setting

Hose not attached to suctionopening

Grasp the hose wand and firmlypush into the hose wand base

Crack or hole in hose Check hose and replace if needed

roken or worn drive belt Replace drive belt, see page 11

Rotating floor brush bristles worn Replace brush

Rotating floor brush jammed Remove brush and clean debris frombrush ends, see page 10

Clog in vacuum Follow instructions on page 12 forclearing clogs

Dirt tank full mpty dirt tank

Dirt tank or upper tank notinstalled properly

Position correctly and lock in place

Filters are dirty Check and clean or replace pre-motorand post-motor filters, see pages 9, 10

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Crack or hole in hose Check hose and replace if needed

Clog in vacuum Follow instructions on page 12 forclearing clogs


Dirt tank or upper tank not

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Position correctly and lock in place

Filters are dirty Check and clean or replace pre-motorand inner filter cyclone see pages 8 & 9

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Filters missing or installed

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Check inner filter cyclone and post-

motor filters for correct installation

Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should beperformed by an authorized service representative.

Thank you for selecting a product.

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Troubleshooting WArNiNGTo reduce the risk o electric shock, turn power switch ofand disconnect polarized plug rom electrical socket beoreperorming maintenance or troubleshooting checks.

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Replacement Parts

Accessories

These items are available for purchase as accessories for your BISSELL vacuum:To purchase visit www.BISSELL.com.

These items are available for purchase as accessories for your BISSELL vacuum:To purchase visit www.BISSELL.com.

pArt # pArt nAme pArt # pArt nAme

203-1093 Style 9 Drive Belt

(2-Pack)

160-1219 Hose Assembly

1111E Filter pack(includes two post-motorFebreze ilters)

160-1220 Filter Cyclone(includes screen)

160-1218 Post motor (non-scented)

pArt # pArt nAme pArt # pArt nAme

203-1748 TurboBrush Pet Tool 203-1056 Crevice Tool

203-2666 Extension Wand 203-1527 Dusting Brush

160-0064 6-inch TurboBrush Tool

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*Not all parts are included with every model


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This Guarantee is provided by BISSELL. It gives you speciic rights.It is oered as an additional beneit to your rights under law. Youalso have other rights under law which may vary rom countryto country. You can ind out about your legal rights and remediesby contacting your local consumer advice service. Nothing in thisGuarantee will replace or lessen any o your legal rights or remedies.I you need additional instruction regarding this Guarantee or havequestions regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELLConsumer Care or contact your local distributor.

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BISSELL recommends that the original packaging and evidence othe date o purchase be kept or the duration o the Guaranteeperiod in case the need arises within the period to claim on theGuarantee. Keeping the original packaging will assist with anynecessary re-packaging and transportation but is not a condition

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*eXcePTioNs ANd eXclUsioNs fromTHe Terms of THe GUArANTee

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