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Manufac turer’s Tag

Tip:

Deep c leaning 
c arpeting and
upholstery 
regularly c an
reduc e dust and
allergens in 
your home.

Important - Chec k Upholstery Tags:

1. Check m anufacturer’s tag before cleaning. “W” or “WS”

on the tag m eans you can use your POWERSTEAMER

®

PROHEAT

PLUS. If the tag is coded with “X” or “S” ( with a

diagonal strike through) , or says “Dry Clean Only,” do not

proceed. Do not use on velvet or silk. If m anufacturer’s tag

is m issing or not coded, check with your furniture dealer. 

2. Check for colorfastness in an inconspicuous place.

3. If possible, check upholstery stuffing. Colored stuffing

m ay bleed through fabric when wet.

4. Plan activities to give upholstery tim e to dry.

5. Vacuum  thoroughly to pick up loose debris and pet hair.

Use a vacuum  with a brush attachm ent and a crevice tool

to clean in fabric folds and tufts.

Mac hine Preparation:

6. Set up the m achine following instructions in 

The Basic s

section, pages 5-9.

7. Use Fiber Cleansing Form ula

in the Sm artMix

®

tank.

8. Set the ReadyTools

switch on 

Tools an d PreTreat.

*  Sm a rtTem p

hea ts the clea n in g solu tion  for ca rpet

a n d  b a refloor a pplica tion  on ly. It d oes n ot hea t 
solu tion  spra yed  throu gh the a ccessory tools.

9. Set Sm artMix

®

to 

Norm al.

Cleaning Tec hnique

1 0. Choose the 4” Sm all Area Tool, the Tough Stain Brush, or

the Spraying Crevice Tool and connect to the flex hose.

1 1. Plug into a proper outlet and turn the Power switch ON.

1 2. While pressing the trigger, slowly m ove the spraying tool

back and forth over the soiled surface. Release the trigger

to vacuum  soiled water.

1 3. Continue to clean soiled area, working in sm all sections,

until no m ore dirt can be rem oved.

Cau tion : Do n ot overwet.

1 4. When the cleaning job is com plete refer to the 

Putting 

it Away 

section for m achine cleanup and storage 

instructions, page 14.

Tip:

Try pre-treating

stairs or entry
ways with 
BISSELL Tough
Stain PreCleaner.

Then deep 
c lean with the
SmartMix

®

dial set on 

High Traffic.

Summary of Contents for POWERSTEAMER PROHEAT PLUS 16981 Series

Page 1: ...SSELLPOWERSTEA MER PROHEA T PLUS Heated Formula Deep Cleaner Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete high tech home cleaning system Your POWERSTEA MER PROHEA T PLUS is well made and we back it with a full one year warranty We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable dedicated Consumer Services department so should you ever have a problem you ll r...

Page 2: ...g Read all instructions before using your POWERSTEA MER PROHEA T PLUS To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury use indoors only Do not immerse Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process Always connect to a properly grounded outlet Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance or troubleshooting Do not leave machine when it is plugged in Do not service mach...

Page 3: ...be stored where there is danger of freezing Freezing will damage internal components TurboBrush Storage 3 WARNING Use only BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula in your POWERSTEAMER PROHEA T PLUS Use of cleaning formulas which contain lemon or pine oil may damage this appliance and void warranty Chemical spot cleaners or solvent based soil removers should not be used These products may react with the pl...

Page 4: ...ols are available To order replacement parts or tools please refer to page 17 Flex Hose Power Cord Quick Release Tool Caddy TurboBrush Bare Floor Attachment Spraying Crevice Tool Crevice Tool Storage 4 Upholstery Tool Storage 4 Upholstery Tool 16oz Fiber Cleansing Formula 16oz Tough Stain PreCleaner 16oz Floor Cleansing Formula Tough Stain Brush Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formu...

Page 5: ...It is found on the front of the handle where it is easy to see while you clean The Power Switch controls power to the machine both switches must be ON for SmartTemp to work The SmartTemp Switch is found on the back of the handle next to the Power Switch It illuminates in the ON position You may choose not to use the SmartTemp feature if you are cleaning delicate wool or oriental rugs Sm a rtTem p ...

Page 6: ... concentrate bottle 6 Choose the SmartMix setting that fits the cleaning job Water Only use for gentle cleaning or for the final rinse after cleaning Normal automatically provides the best mix of water and concentrate for most cleaning jobs High Traffic automatically mixes the right amounts of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime and heavy soil SmartMix Bottle 6 SmartMix Switch Tip Deep c...

Page 7: ...sed in your POWERSTEAMER PROHEA T PLUS causing cracking or pitting DirtLifter PowerBrush The powered brush roll at the floor nozzle is designed to enhance cleaning performance The bristle pattern lifts out the deep down dirt while gently grooming carpet fibers The floating suspension self adjusts to all carpet heights and protects your carpet if you leave the power switch ON When the machine handl...

Page 8: ...ollow steps 1 and 2 on page 7 11 Carry the Tank in Tank like a bucket to the sink where you will dispose of the dirty water 12 Place in or at edge of sink turn the Tank Drain Cap and remove to release the dirty water 13 Replace Drain Cap 14 Refill with clean tap water as above steps 5 through 9 and refill the SmartMix Bottle with BISSELL Cleansing Formula as necessary 15 If the cleaning job is com...

Page 9: ... solution spra yed through the a ccessory tools When You re Done 1 Disconnect the TurboBrush from the vacuum flex hose by pushing down on the button lock and pulling straight off 2 Once removed from the flex hose the TurboBrush can be cleaned 1 Move the switch to the SUCTION position 2 Rinse under running water 3 Check spray nozzle for dirt If necessary clean with soft bristle brush 4 Replace Turb...

Page 10: ...n the machine Power switches OFF and let BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula dissolve the tough soil for 1 2 minutes before continuing Normal Cleaning 14 Plug into a proper outlet and turn the Power and the SmartTemp switches ON 15 While pressing the trigger make one slow forward and back wet pass Let the SmartTemp heated formula and DirtLifter PowerBrush do the work for you Caution Do not overwet 16 ...

Page 11: ...n 6 Set up the machine following instructions in The Basics section pages 5 9 7 Use Fiber Cleansing Formula in the SmartMix tank 8 Set the ReadyTools switch on Tools and PreTreat Sm a rtTem p hea ts the clea ning solution for ca rpet a nd ba refloor a pplica tion only It does not hea t solution spra yed through the a ccessory tools 9 Set SmartMix to Normal Cleaning Technique 10 Choose the 4 Small ...

Page 12: ...m the room chairs tables etc 4 Plan your cleaning route to leave an exit path 5 Plan activities to allow about 30 minutes for the floor to dry completely Attach the Bare Floor Tool 6 Step on the handle release to lay the machine handle down 7 Remove the Tank in Tank from the machine base 8 Lift the machine base to expose the underside of the nozzle 9 Attach Bare Floor Tool to nozzle with long tab ...

Page 13: ...r Tool forward and back over soiled surface one time while pressing the trigger Caution Do not over wet 18 Repeat the motion without pressing the trigger using the Bare Floor Tool to squeegee and suction up the dirty water 19 Repeat steps 1 and 2 backing along the exit path 20 Allow about 30 minutes for the floor to dry completely 21 When the cleaning job is complete refer to the Maintenance Putti...

Page 14: ...ce the Flow Indicator Cap turn until snug do not over tighten 8 To remove the Clear Nozzle for cleaning out remaining dirt and carpet fibers unscrew the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver Rotate the Clear Nozzle up toward the handle and lift out Wipe machine base with a clean damp cloth Rinse nozzle in tap water and replace Catch the two tabs in the notches at the top then rotate down and repl...

Page 15: ...perly Turn power OFF remove and reseat tanks Pump may have lost prime Turn power OFF after 1 minute turn ON and depress trigger The Pump Belt may be broken Turn the machine OFF and unplug from the outlet To check if a Pump Belt has broken you will need a flat head screwdriver Insert the blade end into the lower slot of the Belt Access door to release the lower snap If necessary insert the blade en...

Page 16: ...ices Complete installation instructions will accompany the replacement belt Vacuum not picking up solution Possible Causes Remedies ReadyTools switch may be at the Set ReadyTools switch to either Tools or wrong setting for the cleaning job PreTreat or Floor Cleaning Drain cap may be missing or not Remove Tank in Tank loosen and properly installed at back of re tighten Drain Cap Tank in Tank Tank i...

Page 17: ...6 010 1795 SmartMix Cap Assembly 17 010 1651 Flow Indicator Cap 18 010 6214 Flow Indicator O Ring 19 010 7635 Flow Indicator Rotor 20 010 3510 Flow Indicator Filter 21 014 9860 Floor Nozzle Window and Gasket 22 010 4052 Window Gasket 23 010 0620 Belt Pump 24 010 0621 Belt Brush Part numbers and descriptions NOTE To order replacement parts or to order parts not originally included in your POWERSTEA...

Page 18: ...ou with servicing your unit You can also visit the BISSELL website http www bissell com to locate a Service Center near you BISSELL Consumer Services For 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 2 p m EST Visit our web site at http www bissell com Or write BISSELL INC P...

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