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©2012 bissell homecare, inc

grand Rapids, Michigan

all rights reserved. printed in Vietnam

part number 110-4532

Rev 2/12

Visit our website at:

www.bissell.com

For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call:

BISSELL Consumer Care 

1-800-237-7691

 

Monday - Friday  8 am — 10 pm ET
Saturday 

  9 am —   8 pm ET

Or write:

BISSELL Homecare, Inc.

PO Box 3606

Grand Rapids  MI 49501
ATTN: Consumer Care

 

Or visit the BISSELL website -

 

www.bissell.com

When contacting BISSELL, have model number of cleaner available.
Please record your Model Number: ___________________
Please record your Purchase Date:  ___________________

NOTE: Please keep your original sales receipt.  

It provides proof of purchase date in the event  

of a warranty claim. See Warranty on pages  

18-19 for details.  

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Summary of Contents for Total Floors 61C5 Series

Page 1: ...ons Product View Assembly Operations Maintenance and Care Warranty Troubleshooting Product Registration Consumer Care 3 4 5 7 7 9 10 15 18 19 16 20 20 Replacement Parts Accessories 17 18 Earn BISSELL Rewards Register your product today See details on back page ...

Page 2: ...otal Floors vacuum is well made and we back it with a limited warranty We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable dedicated Consumer Care 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 T...

Page 3: ...handle vacuum cleaner or plug with wet hands Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep openings free of dust lint hair and anything that may reduce air flow Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner Use extra care when cleaning stairs Do not pick up...

Page 4: ...r Lifter select models Brush On Off Pedal Carry Handle Stretch Hose Suction Power Indicator Power Switch Extension Handle Crevice Tool Combination Dusting Brush Upholstery Tool Quick Release Cord Wrap Cord Clip Hose Wand Base Foot Hose Recline Pedal Select models include a Febreze post motor filter For ordering information turn to page 17 Select models may include Pet Hair Fabric Tool or Long Reac...

Page 5: ...y with a Phillips screwdriver Attach the vacuum hose tools 1 Attach the 3 hose tool storage pieces to the back of the unit a Attach the TurboBrush Pet TurboEraser holder to the back of the handle by snapping the piece into the unit as shown Push piece straight in until it snaps into place b Attach the hose clip to the left side of the back of the vacuum Insert tab at a 45 degree angle and turn clo...

Page 6: ...rned on for most carpeted floors To turn the brush roll off disengage the pedal by pressing on it with your foot We recommend turning off the brush roll for bare floor cleaning to prevent scatter or for other delicate surfaces Edge Suction To make edge cleaning more conve nient remove the hose from the base and attach the crevice tool Insert the crevice tool into the port on the foot of the vacuum...

Page 7: ...es Turn the dial on the foot of the cleaner to the desired setting Lowest setting for low pile carpeting or bare floors To pick up debris it may be necessary to move up one setting Medium settings for medium pile carpet High setting for high pile and most shag frieze carpet Note For optimal carpet cleaning performance adjust to the lowest practical setting If your cleaner is difficult to push adju...

Page 8: ...y detects reductions in airflow when the vacuum power is on On board Tools Your vacuum is not only a powerful carpet and rug cleaner it is also a ver satile above floor vacuum cleaner when you select one of the special tools 1 Raise the handle to the upright position 2 Remove the hose wand handle from the wand base This automatically diverts the suction to the hose 3 Use the hose alone or attach a...

Page 9: ...ing dirt and pet hair from stairs upholstery area rugs and other small areas Pull the tool towards you in a raking motion Note The Pet TurboEraser Tool is designed to remove pet hair from upholstered or carpeted surfaces It should not be used on pets Emptying the dirt container Empty the dirt container as soon as the dirt reaches the fill line on the front of the cup 1 Unplug the vacuum from the e...

Page 10: ...e the motor and void your warranty 3 Use the hose alone or attach any tool by firmly pushing onto the vacuum hose hose wand or extension wand They are a friction fit so be sure the hose and tool fit snuggly together NOTE Be sure to clean or replace your filters anytime the clean filter indicator begins to turn red NOTE More frequent filter clean ing may be necessary if you are vacuuming new carpet...

Page 11: ...n the slide out tray underneath the dirt container If the filter becomes dirty pull out the tray lift out the foam filter pad and clean it NOTE The pre motor filter may be hand washed in water with mild detergent Rinse well and air dry thoroughly before replacing NOTE Use of moist parts compo nents in your unit will damage the motor and void your warranty 3 The post motor filter assists in the fil...

Page 12: ...ning port the wand or in the hose NOTE When the indicator reads Red there is a clog in the hose which is diminishing suction power Remove the clog in the hose to restore full suction power 5 Remove the Twist n Snap hose from the vacuum by turning to the right Straighten the hose and unclog with a long narrow object 6 If you notice debris or dirt clogged in the foot hose remove it by pulling it out...

Page 13: ... outlet 2 Remove tool from hose or vacuum 3 If clog is present or debris is visible unscrew the two screws on the back of the Pet TurboEraser Tool to remove the faceplate and clear any obstructions 4 To clean debris remove the paddles from the drive belt and clean debris 5 Reposition the drive belt on the paddle roll Place ends of roll in the slots on sides as shown Reposition faceplate and secure...

Page 14: ...tch off and unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet 2 Place handle in low position and turn the vacuum cleaner over so the bottom side is facing up 3 Unscrew and lift off the brush cover 4 Remove the rotating floor brush 5 Clean strings hair and other debris from the rotating floor brush paying particular attention to brush ends 6 Clean strings hair and other debris from the motor pulley driv...

Page 15: ...g floor brush in the space between the bristles NOTE It is important that you use only genuine BISSELL replacement belts Generic belts many not meet the exact specifications required to keep your vacuum operating at its peak performance The use of unbranded belts could lead to early failure of the vacuum and could void your warranty 4 Place ends of the rotating floor brush down into the slots on t...

Page 16: ... 10 Filters are dirty 10 Check and clean pre motor and post motor filters Tools won t pick up dirt Possible causes Remedies 1 Crack or hole in hose 1 Check hose and replace if needed 2 Clog in vacuum 2 Follow instructions on page 12 for clearing clogs 3 Dirt container full 3 Empty dirt container 4 Dirt container or upper tank not installed properly 4 Position correctly and lock in place 5 Filters ...

Page 17: ...esired Item Part No Part Name 1 203 1730 Drive Belt 2 203 1739 Twist n Snap Hose 3 203 1751 Brush Roll 4 3290 Style 14 Pre Motor Foam Filter 5 32076 Style 7 9 Post Motor HEPA Media Filter 6 27W8 Style 7 9 Post Motor Febreze Filter 7 203 1729 Inner Cyclone Assembly 8 203 1733 Pet Strip Left and Right Not all parts are included with every model 1 5 6 8 2 3 4 7 The filter media not the vacuum as a wh...

Page 18: ... BISSELL Consumer Care by E mail telephone or regular mail as described below Limited Three Year Warranty Subject to the EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified on page 15 upon receipt of the product BISSELL will repair or replace with new or remanufactured components or products at BISSELL s option free of charge from the date of purchase by the original purchaser for three years any defective or ma...

Page 19: ... covered If your BISSELL product should require service Contact BISSELL Consumer Care to locate a BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your area If you need information about repairs or replacement parts or if you have questions about your warranty contact BISSELL Consumer Care Website or E mail www bissell com Or Call BISSELL Consumer Care 1 800 237 7691 Monday Friday 8 am 10 pm ET Saturday 9 am ...

Page 20: ... Grand Rapids Michigan All rights reserved Printed in Vietnam Part Number 110 4532 Rev 2 12 Visit our website at www bissell com For information about repairs or replacement parts or questions about your warranty call BISSELL Consumer Care 1 800 237 7691 Monday Friday 8 am 10 pm ET Saturday 9 am 8 pm ET Or write BISSELL Homecare Inc PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids MI 49501 ATTN Consumer Care Or visit the...

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