ProHeat TM USER'S GUIDE 7901 SERIES 8910 SERIES 3 Safety Instructions 4 Product View/Accessories 5 Assembly 6-17 Features / Operations 17-19 Routine Maintenance 20-21 Troubleshooting 22 Consumer Services 23 Replacement Parts 24 Warranty Thanks for buying a BISSELL ProHeat ® We're glad you purchased a BISSELL ProHeat® 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 ProHeat 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 receive fast, considerate assistance. My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, BISSELL is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality homecare products like your ProHeat. Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL. Mark J. Bissell President and Chief Executive Officer 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use only cleaning products formulated by BISSELL for use in this appliance. I Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc. I Do not point attachment nozzle at people or animals. I Keep appliance on a level surface. reduce the risk of I Turn off all controls before unplugging. fire, electric shock, or injury: TM I Unplug before attaching the Turbo Brush. I Do not immerse. I Be extra careful when cleaning stairs. I Use only on surfaces moistened by I Close attention is necessary when used by cleaning process. or near children. I Always connect to a properly grounded outlet. I WARNING: The Power Cord on this product I See Grounding Instructions. contains lead, a chemical known to the State I Unplug from outlet when not in use and before of California to cause birth defects or other conducting maintenance or troubleshooting. reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER I Do not leave machine when it is plugged in. HANDLING. I Do not service machine when it is plugged in. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. I Do not use with damaged cord or plug. I If appliance is not working as it should, has THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or Commercial use of this unit voids the dropped in to water, have it repaired at an manufacturer's warranty. authorized Service Center. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I Use indoors only. I Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a This appliance must be connected to a grounded wiring system. If it should malfunction or break handle, close door on cord, pull cord around down, grounding provides a safe path of least sharp corners or edges, run appliance over resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk cord, or expose cord to heated surfaces. of electrical shock. The cord for this appliance I Do not carry the appliance while in use. has an equipment-grounding conductor and a I Do not unplug by pulling on cord. Unplug by grounding plug. It must only be plugged into an grasping the plug, not the cord. outlet that is properly installed and grounded in I Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands. accordance with all local codes and ordinances. I Do not put any object into appliance openings, Grounded use with blocked opening, or restrict air flow. Outlets I Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body parts to openings or moving parts. I Do not pick up hot or burning objects. Grounding Pin I Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials Improper connection (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the of the equipment-grounding conductor presence of explosive liquids or vapor. can result in a risk of electrical shock. I Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, Check with a qualified electrician or some moth proofing sub stances, flammable dust, service person if you aren't sure if the outlet is properly grounded. DO NOT or other explosive or toxic vapors. MODIFY THE PLUG. If it will not fit the I Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a ammonia, drain cleaner, gasoline, etc.). qualified electrician. This appliance is I Do not modify the 3-prong grounded plug. designed for use on a nominal 120-volt I Do not allow to be used as a toy. circuit, and has a grounding attachment I Do not use for any purpose other than plug that looks like the plug in the described in this User's Guide. drawing above. Make certain that the I Do not operate the appliance unless the belt door appliance is connected to an outlet having is securely assembled in the location provided. the same configuration as the plug. I Use only manufacturer's recommended No plug adapter should be used with attachments. this appliance. I When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: Read all instructions before using your PROHEAT® WARNING:To WARNING: 3 Trigger Keep plenty of genuine BISSELL Fiber Cleansing FormulaTM and ScotchgardTM Protector Cartridges on hand so you can clean and protect whenever it fits your schedule. Always use genuine BISSELL deep cleaning formulas. Non-BISSELL cleaning solutions may harm the machine and void the warranty. Upper Handle 3. Power Switch SmartTemp® Switch Crevice Tool Storage Tool Caddy Power Cord Quick Release Tough Stain Brush Storage 2. Tank-inTankTM 4. Hex Nuts TurboBrush® Storage (select models only) Handle Release SmartTemp® Ready Light SmartMix® Switch SmartMix® Tank 5. 1. Flex Hose Lower Handle Flow Indicator (Filter Inside) ReadyToolsTM Dial Applicator Tool Storage Accessories *All items may not be included with your model. More tools are available. To order replacement parts or tools please refer to page 23. 4" Upholstery Tool Tough Stain Brush (Available on select models only.) PreTreat Wand (Available on select models only.) Bare Floor Attachment DirtLifter® PowerBrush (Available on select models only.) Spraying Crevice Tool (Available on select models only.) Belt Access Door Floor Nozzle Window TRIAL SIZE ® ON CTI SU H US BR Floor Cleansing Formula FOR DEEP CLEANING MACHINES REM TM TOUGH STAIN PRECLEANER TM Penetrates and Loosens Tough Stains & Embedded Dirt before Deep Cleaning OV ES DEEP DO WN Safely Deep Cleans and Revitalizes No-Wax Floors T AND STA NS I DI TO THE EYES. CAUTION: MAY BE IRRITATINGCAREFULLY READ BACK PANEL R 32 FL.OZ. (946 mL) Applicator Tool 4 ScotchgardTM protector TurboBrush® (Available on select models only.) 16 oz. BISSELL Multi-Allergen FormulaTM with ScotchgardTM Protection 16 oz. BISSELL Fiber Cleansing FormulaTM with ScotchgardTM Protection 16 oz. 16 oz. Tough Stain Floor Cleansing PreCleanerTM FormulaTM How to use this guide WARNING: cleaner Do Not plug in your This User's Guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your BISSELL ProHeat. You'll find assembly and operating instructions, safety precautions, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions. Please read this Guide thoroughly before assembling your deep cleaner. Pay particular attention to the product diagram, assembly instructions, and part names. Locate and organize all parts before assembly. Familiarize yourself with the parts and where they go. Following this User's Guide will greatly enhance your ability to get the most performance from your BISSELL ProHeat for many years. Your ProHeat comes in 3, easy to assemble components. The only tool you will need to assemble your cleaner is a Phillips head screwdriver. Upper Handle Lower Handle Tool Caddy until you have completely assembled it per the following instructions and are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures. 2 How To Put It Together 4 Refer to Assembly Diagram on page 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Slide upper handle onto lower handle. Feed bundled power cord through Tool Caddy from caddy's flat side. 5 Align upper handle holes and Tool Caddy holes. Place hex nut into back of Tool Caddy and hold in place. Insert bolt from front to back turning into the hex nut until snug. Do not over tighten. Repeat for the second bolt and hex nut. Insert 2 screws into lower 2 holes. Turn until snug. Snap tools into Storage on the Tool Caddy as shown in figure 6. Wrap Power Cord and Flex Hose as shown in figure 7. ProHeat assembly is now complete. 7 ON OFF 6 ON OFF 5 Special Features of your BISSELL ProHeat The BISSELL SmartClean® System The ProHeat is a home cleaning system that automatically mixes hot tap water with Fiber Cleansing Formula and heats the solution as it is applied to the carpet. The combination of heated cleaning solution, powered brush and suction provide a safe and effective method of cleaning. SmartTemp® Temperature control automatically heats the cleaning solution as it is being applied to the carpet (*) to safely optimize cleaning effectiveness. SmartTemp Ready Light 1. 2. 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. You may choose not to use the SmartTemp feature if you are cleaning delicate wool or oriental rugs. *SmartTemp heats the cleaning solution for carpet and bare floor application only. It does not heat solution sprayed through the accessory tools. ON OFF Power Switch SmartTemp Switch ON OFF 3. The SmartTemp Ready Light indicates when the heater is ON. The heater should be turned on two minutes before cleaning, to become fully warmed up and ready for cleaning. It is found on the front of the handle where it is easy to see while you clean. SmartTemp increases the water temperature approximately 25° and will not allow it to exceed 180.° SmartMix bottle 4. SmartMix® Provides custom control for each cleaning job. 1. 2. 3. 6 Lift the SmartMix concentrate bottle up and out of the machine base. Turn the bottle over so that the valve cap is in an upward position. Unscrew the valve cap and fill the bottle to the mark with BISSELL Fiber Cleansing Formula. Replace the valve cap turning until snug. SmartMix 4. 5. Replace SmartMix concentrate bottle. Choose the SmartMix setting that fits the cleaning job. Water Rinse / Carpet Protector -This setting must also be used when applying the carpet protectant through the applicator, to prevent the pump from temporarily losing its prime. Normal- automatically provides the best mix of water and concentrate for most cleaning jobs. High Traffic- automatically mixes the right amount of water and concentrate to dissolve tough grime and heavy soil. Note: Residual cleaning materials left in carpet from other products may cause excessive foaming when picked up. If foam is overflowing tank, move SmartMix dial to "Water Only" position until the condition stops. Note: Both the SmartMix Bottle and the clean water tank must have liquid in them in order for the machine to spray. If one tank is empty, the machine will temporarily lose its prime and not apply either cleaning solution or water only. H TR IG AFH N W OR FI CA M C PR AR TE AL O PE R R TE T I N C TO SE / R SmartMix Dial Tip: Deep Cleaning stairs and high traffic areas on a regular basis and using the carpet protectant can prolong carpet life. 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 handle is in the fully upright position, Carpet SaverTM automatically raises the brush off the carpet. WARNING: fire, To reduce the risk of use only BISSELL Deep Cleaning Formula for full size machines in your ProHeat. 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 plastic materials used in your ProHeat, causing cracking or pitting. Tank-in-TankTM Our Tank-in-Tank system is designed with a bladder inside for clean water. As you clean, the bladder will empty. Dirty water collects in the tank outside the bladder. Step on handle release to lay the machine handle down out of the way. 1. 7 Tank-in-Tank Continued 2. 3. Lift the Tank-in-Tank handle. The handle locks the lid in place. Carry it like a bucket to fill at the sink. Note: You may notice hair and debris deposits on the carpet that were loosened by the brushing action (especially with newer carpets that have never been deep cleaned before). This debris should be picked up and thrown away. Debris that deposits in the Brush Belt should be cleaned between uses to keep the Belts running free. Lift and Carry 3 4. 5. Set the tank down and rotate the handle forward to unlatch the lid. Lift off and set the lid aside. ...