1770/1970SERIESQUICKSTEAMER
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for buyinga BISSELLQuickSteamer®
We're glad you purchased a BISSELLQuickSteamer Lightweight deep clean-
er. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construc-
tion of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your QuickSteamer is well made, and we back it with a limited one-
year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated
Consumer Services department, so, should you ever have a problem, you'll
receive fast, considerate assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, BISSELLis
a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality
homecare products like your QuickSteamer .
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Whenus_ganeleckicalappliance,basicprecau-
tionsshouldbeobserved,includingthefollowing:
Readall_instructionsbeforeusingyourQUICKSTEAMERc_
WARNING:Toreducetherisk
of fire, electricshock,or injury:
• Donotimmerse.
• Useonlyonsurfacesmoistenedbycleaningprocess.
• Alwaysconnecttoaproperlygroundedoutlet.
SeeGroundingInstructions.
• Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuseandbefore
conductingmaintenanceortroubleshooting.
• Donotleavemachinewhenit ispluggedin.
• Donotservicemachinewhenitispluggedin.
• Donotusewithdamagedcordor plug.
• Ifapplianceisnotworkingasitshould,hasbeen
dropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater,
haveitrepairedatanauthorizedServiceCenter.
• Donotexposeto rain.Storeindoors.
• Donotpullorcarrybycord,usecordasahandle,close
dooroncord,pullcordaroundsharpcornersoredges,run
applianceovercord,orexposecordtoheatedsurfaces.
• Donotcarrytheappliancewhilein use.
• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Unplugbygrasping
theplug,notthecord.
• Donothandleplugorappliancewithwethands.
• Donotputanyobjectintoapplianceopenings,usewith
blockedopening,orrestictairflow.
• Donotexposehair,looseclothing,fingersor body
partsto openingsormovingparts.
• Donotpickuphotor burningobjects.
• Donotpickupflammableorcombustiblematerials
(lighterfluid,gasoline,kerosene,etc.)or useinthe
presenceofexplosiveliquidsorvapor.
• Donotuseappliancein anenclosedspacefilled
withvaporsgivenoffbyoil basepaint,paintthin-
ner,somemothproofingsubstances,flammable
dust,orotherexplosiveortoxicvapors.
• Donotpickuptoxicmaterial(chlorinebleach,ammonia,
draincleaner,gasoline,etc.).
• Donotmodifythe3-pronggroundedplug.
• Donotallowto beusedasatoy.
• Donotuseforanypurposeotherthandescribedin
thisUser'sGuide.
• Useonlymanufacturer'srecommendedattachments.
• Useonlycleaningproductsformulatedby
BISSELLfor useinthisappliancetoprevent
internalcomponentdamage.SeetheCleaning
Fluidsectionofthisguide.
• Keepopeningsfreeofdust,lint,hair,etc.
• Keepapplianceonalevelsurface.
• Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
• Beextracarefulwhencleaningstairs.
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• Closeattentionisnecessarywhenusedby
or nearchildren.
WARNING:ThePowerCordonthisproductcontains
lead,achemicalknowntotheStateofCaliforniato
causebirthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.
WASHHANDSAFTERHANDLING.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
THISMODELISFORHOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.
Commercialuseofthisunitvoidsthe
manufacturer'swarranty.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
Thisappliancemustbeconnectedto agrounded
wiringsystem.If it shouldmalfunctionor break
down,groundingprovidesasafepathofleast
resistanceforelectricalcurrent,reducingthe riskof
electricalshock.Thecordfor thisappliancehasan
equipment-groundingconductoranda grounding
plug.It mustonlybe pluggedintoanoutletthat is
properlyinstalledandgroundedin accordancewith
alllocal codes and ordinances.
Grounded
Outlets
WARNING:Improper
connectionofthe equipment-grounding
conductorcan result in a risk of electrical
shock. Checkwith a qualified electrician or
servicepersonif you aren't sure if the
outletis properlygrounded.DONOTMODIFY
THE PLUG.If it will not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Thisappliance is designedfor
useon a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has
a groundingattachment plugthat looks
like the plug in the drawing above. Make
certain that the appliance is connectedto
an outlet havingthe same configuration as
the plug. No plugadapter shouldbe used
with this appliance.
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Quick Release--____
Cord WrapTM
PowerCord-----___
CleanWater/
SolutionTank
LowerCord
Wrap
LargeEasy
RollingWheels
Power Detent
Switch Lever
CollectionTankLatch-/
--Handle
Assembly
UpperBody
-_--Lower Body
VentCover
FoamFilter)
Tank
BISSELLFormulas: RemovableNozzle
Theseitems areavailablefor purchasewith your model. Toorder replacementparts or additionaltools or
formulas, pleaserefer to page11.
48 oz.Fiber 48 oz,Multi
C4eansngFormulaTM AllergenRemovalTM
withScotohgardTM FormulaTM with
Protector ScotohgardTM
Protector
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48 oz.PetOdor 48 oz,BISSELL 22 oz, 32oz,
and%ilRemovalTM NaturalOrange ToughStain HardFloor
Formulawith ExtractFormulaw_th PreCleanerTM SolutionsTM
ScotohgardTM Sootc/TgardTM Protector
Protector
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to Use this Guide
This User's Guidehas been designedto help you
get the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL
QuickSteamer Lightweight Deep Cleaner. You'll
find assembly and operating instructions, safety
precautions, as well as maintenance and
troubleshooting instructions. Please read this
Guidethoroughly before assembling your
Deep Cleaner.
Payparticularattentiontotheproductdiagram,assembly
instructions,andpartnames.Locateand organizeallparts
beforeassembly.Familiarizeyourselfwith thepartsand
wheretheygo.FollowingthisUser's6uidewill greatly
enhanceyourabilitytogetthemostperformancefromyour
BISSELLQuickSteamerfor manyyears.
YourQuickSteamercomesin three,easyto
assemblecomponents:
Handleassembly
UpperHandleassembly
Clean/SolutionTank
3 Screws
Theonlything you will need toassembleyourcleaneris
a Phillipshead_ screwdriver.
gYourQuickSteamer
1. SlideUpperBodyintoLowerBody.
2. Securewith Screws.
3. SlideStrainRelieverHandledownintoUpper
Bodyuntilit willgonofurther.
4. Securewith Screw.
5. PlaceClean/SolutionTankonbackofunit.
Features
Clean/SoluUonTank- holds1/2-gallonofhot
waterandcleaningsolution.
CollectionTank- holds1/2-gallonofdirtywater.
PowerCord- for storage,wrapPowerCord
aroundUpperand LowerCordWraps,andsecure
plugtoCordwithmoldedclip.
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to UseYourBISSELLQuickSteamer
BeforeYouClean
1. Planactivities togive carpettime todry.
2. Removeeasilymovedfurniture (chairs,lamps,
coffee/cocktailtables, etc.) from roomif needed.
3. Vacuumcarpetthoroughly.
4. Decidewhere tobegin-- andend-- your job.
Cleanin3' X 4' sections,startingin areasfarthest
from exit.Planto leavea path open toempty
soiledwater andrefill cleaner.
5. Carpetingwill dry in threetofour hours,depending
oncarpetstyleandair circulationinroom.A floor
fanspeedsdrying.
6. Replacefurnitureondamp carpetingby placing
waxedpaperunderlegsuntilfloordriescompletely.
Fill the Tank
1. RemovetheClean/SolutionTankby lifting it
straight up,thenaway from the LowerBody.
2. Unscrewthe black cap at thebottom of the
Clean/SolutionTank.
3. Addoneof the BISSELLAdvancedCleaningformu-
lasfor DeepCleaningmachinesto theformula fill
lineon the Clean/Solutiontank. Fillthe rest of the
tankwith hot (not boiling)tapwater to thewater
fill line.Replaceandtightenthe black cap.
4. PlaceClean/SolutionTankon LowerBody.
5. RotateQuickReleaseCordWrapTM to releasethe
PowerCordand plug into anoutlet.
Pre-treat stubborn stains and highly soiled
carpet in hallways and other high-traffic areas.
1. UsingBISSELLToughStainpre-cleaner,generously
sprayevenlyoversoiledarea,donot overwetcarpet.
2. Wait3 -5 minutesbeforedeep cleaning.
WARNING:
Toreducetheriskd fire.
useonlyBISSELLCleaning
FormulasforDeepCleaning
Machines.Useofcleaning
formulasthatcontainlemon
or pineoil maydamagethis
applianceandvoidwarranty.
Chemicalspotcleanersor
solvent-basedsoilremovers
shouldnotbeused.These
productsmayreactwiththe
plasticmaterialsusedinyour
QuickSteamer,causing
crackingor pitting.
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1. Withyour foot, pressthered PowerSwitch
[located in foot ofunit] ON.
2. Withfoot, pressthe DetentLeveronright sideof
Lower Body.
3. DepressSprayTriggerto spraycleaningsolution.
Do notoverwet.
4. Tosuctionu_water,repeatmotionover same
areawithout depressingTrigger.
5. RepeatSteps3 and4 until nomoredirt can
be removed.
6. Continueto cleanentire carpet,working in
3' x 4' sections.
7. Emptythe CollectionTankwhendirtywater reaches
thefull line,orwhenthe Clean/SolutionTank is
empty.Seepage8 for instructions.
8. If FloorNozzlestopsspraying,turn PowerSwitch
OFFandcheckwater andcleaningsolution levels.
Refillif needed.
1. AttachHardFloorToolto Unit.
2. Removethe CollectionTank(referto #3aand bin
the RoutineMaintenancesectionon page 8)
A. For1770/1970 seriesit is necessaryto
removethe CrossAction Brushfirst.
Usingyour thumbssqueezethe 2 greytabs
towards theoutsideof the unit. Pushdown
at the sametime andreleasethe Cross
Action Brush.
3. Attachthe HardFloorToolby hookingit intothe
front of theremovablenozzleandswinging it
downuntil the tabs popinto place.
4. ReplacetheCollectionTank.Besureto attachthe
2 latches.
5. Fill Clean/SolutionTankwith BISSELLHardFloor
SolutionsTM to FORMULAfill line.
6. Fill Clean/SolutionTankwith hot(not boiling)tap
water to theWATERfill line.
7. Followsteps1-8 in DeepCleaningsectionabove.
2080/2090 series
1770/1790series
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ianing Fluid Section
KeepplentyofgenuineBISSELLFiberCleansing
FormulaTM onhandsoyoucancleanandprotect
wheneveritfitsyourschedule.Alwaysuse
genuineBISSELLdeepcleaningformulas.
A WARNING:
ToReducethe RiskofFire
and ElectricShockdueto
internalcomponentdamage,
useonlyBISSELLcleaning
fluids intendedfor usewith
the deep cleaner.Non-
BISSELLcleaningsolutions
may harm the machineand
voidthe warranty.
48oz,BBSELL 48 oz,BBSELL 48 oz BBSELL
FiberGeansing MultiAllergen PetOdorandSoil
FormulaTM with RemovalTM Formula RemovalTM Formula
ScotchgardTM wiXScotchgardTM withScotchgardTM
Protector Protector Protector
item# 0710A item # 0720A item # 0730A
48 oz.BBSELL 32 oz,BBSELL
NaturalOrange HardFloorSolutions
ExtractFormulawith item # 0484
ScotchgardTM Protector
item# 0740
Maintenance
WhenYou'reDone
_F.
2. UnplugPowerCordfrom outlet.
3. RemoveandemptyCollectionTank.
WARNING:
4.
5.
6.
7.
a. ReleaseCollectionTanklatches[1eachside]by
pullingupfrom bottomof latchandthenout.
b. Carefullylift CollectionTankfrom LowerBody.
c. CarryCollectionTanktoatoiletorsink.To byhandb
emouroutcontentsusinoenintokofTnk
d. RinseCollectionTankthoroughly.
e. Removelintandhairfrom RedGasketin base
ofunit.(Donotremovegasket)
CleanNozzleWindowbyliftinglatchand
from machine.Rinseunderrunning water.When
finishedreplaceNozzleand securewith latch.
ReplaceCollectionTankon LowerBodyand
securewith latches.
WrapPowerCordaroundQuickReleaseCord
WrapTM on sideof QUICKSTEAMER®.
Wipeall surfaceswith a soft cloth.Storecleaner
upright in a protected,dry area.
NOTE:You may have cleaning solution
remaining in the Clean/Solution Tank. You
may store your QuickSteamer this way
for the next cleaning task, but never keep
soiled solution in the Collection Tank.
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Toreducetheriskofinjury
frommovingparts and/or
electricalshock,turnPower
Switch OFFanddisconnect
plugfrom electricaloutlet
boforeperformingmaintenance
ortroubleshootingchecks.
A CAUTION:
Donot store unit
where freezing may
occur.Damageto
internal components
may result.
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To Install the Re lacement Brush Belt
*QuickSteamer PowerBrush models only
|. TLrnthe machineoff and unplugfrom wall outlet.
2. RemoveClean/SolutionandCollectionTanks.
3. Lie machinedown toaccessthe bottomof
the machine.
4. Witha Phillipshead screwdriver,(_ unscrewthe
BrushCoverand remove.
5. Removethe BrushEndCapandremovebelt
from brush.
6. Brushcan now beremoved.
7. Beltcan beremovedbyslidingoff theMotorPulley.
8. Cleanor replacebelt. Attachbelt to Motorpulley
andbrush, insert brushinto right sideEndCap.
9. Reattachthe left EndCapandslide brushback
into place.
10. Replacethebrush coverand screw into place.
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iubleshooting
ReducedSpray Or No Spray.
PossibleCauses
1. CleanTankempty
DeepCleaner Not Picking UpCleaningSolution.
PossibleCauses
1. CollectionTanknot aligned/secured
2. DirtyTankfull
3. RemoveableNozzleinstalledimproperly
Remedies
1. RefillTankwithwater
andformula
Remedies
1. CheckTankproperalignment
andsecurewith side latches
2. EmptyTank
3. Alignfour "hooks" into bottom
first, thensnap into placeontop
Thankyoufor selectinga BISSELLproduct.
Ifyoushouldhappentoneedassistanceduringassemblyoroperations,call1-800-237-7691
Pleasedonotreturnthisproducttothestore
;SELLConsumerServices
For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call:
BISSELLConsumerServices
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 10 p.m. EST
Saturday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. EST
Orwrite:
BISSELLHOMECARE,INC
POBox3606
GrandRapidsMI49501
ATrN: ConsumerServices
Orvisitthe BISSELLwebsite- www,bissell,com
WhencontactingBISSELL,havemodelnumberof unitavailable.
PleaserecordyourModelNumber:
PleaserecordyourPurchaseDate:
NOTE:Pleasekeepyouroriginalsalesreceipt.It providesproofofdateof purchaseintheevent
ofawarrantyclaim.See"Warranty" onpage12 fordetails.
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RB
placement parts - BISSELL QuickSteamer
Belowislistofcommonreplacementparts*.Whilenotallofthesepartsmayhavecome
withyourspecificmachine,allareavailabletoyouforpurchase,ifdesired.
Item PartNo. PartName
QuickSteamer - 1770/1970 Series
1
2
3
4
5
203-5519 HandleAssembly
203-5545 CrossAction Brush
203-5537 Clean/SolutionTank
203-5522 CollectionTank
203-5547 HardFloorTool
QuickSteamer PowerBrush- 2080/2090 Series
1 203-5520 HandleAssembly
3 203-5540 Clean/SolutionTank
4 203-5523 CollectionTank
6 203-5546 DirtLifter PowerBrush
7 203-5549 Belt
8 203-5548 HardFloorTool
9 0710A FiberCleansingFormulaTM 48 oz
10 0720A Multi-AllergenRemovalTM Formula48 oz
11 222-0400 ToughStainPreCleanerTM
12 0730A PetOdorandSoil RemovalFormula48 oz.
13 0484 HardFloorSolutions
* Not all parts includedwith everymodel.
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- BISSELLQuickSteamer
Thiswarranty givesyou specificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveotner rtcqts wntcn mayvary from state
to state. Ifyou needadditionalinstruction regarding thiswarranty or nave auesttonsregardingwhat it may
cover,pleasecontact BISSELLConsumerServicesby E-mail,telephone,or regular mal as describec below.
LimitedOneYearWarranty
Subjectto the *EXCEPTIONSAND EXCLUSIONSidentified below,uponreceipt ofthe product BISSELL
Homecare,Inc.will repair or replace(with newor remanufacturedcomponents or products),at BISSELL's
option,free of charge from the date of purchaseby the original purchaser,for one year any defectiveor
malfunctioning part.
See information belowon "If yourBISSELLproduct should requireservice".
Thiswarrantyappliesto productusedfor personal,andnotcommercialor rentalservice.Thiswarrantydoesnot
applytofansor routinemaintenancecomponentssuchasfilters, belts,orbrushes.Damageormalfunctioncaused
by negligence,abuse,neglect,unauthorizedrepair,or anyotherusenotin accordancewith theUser'sGuideisnot
covered.
IfyourBISSELLproductshouldrequireservice:
Contact BISSELLConsumer Services to locate a BISSELLAuthorized Service Center inyour area.
If you need informationabout repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about your warranty,
contact BISSELLConsumer Services.
Website or E-mail:
www.bissell.com
Usethe "Customer Services" tab.
OrCall:
BISSELLConsumerServices
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday8 a.rn. - 10 p.m. ET
Saturday9 a.rn. - 8 p.m.ET
Orwrite:
BlSSELLHomecare Inc.
POBox 3606
Grand RapidsM149501
ATTN:ConsumerServices
BISSELLHOMECARE,INC,IS NOTLIABLEFORINCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESOFANYNATUREASSOCIATEDWITHTHE
USEOFTHISPRODUCT,BISSELL'SLIABILITYWILLNOTEXCEEDTHE
PURCHASEPRICEOFTHEPRODUCT,
Somestatesdo notallow the exclusionor limitationof incidentalor consequentialdamages,sothe above
limitationor exclusionmaynot applyto you.
*EXCEPTIONSAND EXCLUSIONSFROMTHETERMSOFTHELIMITEDWARRANTY
THISWARRANTYISEXCLUSIVEANDINLIEUOFANYOTHERWARRANTIESEITHER
ORALORWRITTEN,ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTIESWHICHMAYARISEBYOPERATION
OFLAW,INCLUDINGTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYAND
FITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE,ARELIMITEDTOTHEONEYEARDURATION
FROMTHEDATEOFPURCHASEASDESCRIBEDABOVE,
Somestatesdonot allowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,
so the abovelimitationmaynotapplytoyou,
NOTE:Pleasekeepyouroriginalsales receipt.
It isyourwarranty.
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@2006 BISSELLHomecare,Inc
Grand Rapids,Michigan
All rightsreserved.Printedin China
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Rev 02/06
Visitour website at:
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Scotchgard is a trademark of 3M
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