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USER’S GUIDE
6100 SERIES 220-240V
3 Safety Instructions
4 Product View
5 Assembly
6-9 Operation
Maintenance and Care
10-15
16-17 Troubleshooting
18 Consumer Services
19 Replacement Parts
20 Warranty
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Thank you for buying a BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum™ Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. We trust that it will bring you many years of satisfaction. It is backed with a limited two-year warranty. We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer Services department, so, should you ever have a question, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance. My great-grandfather invented the floor sw
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ When using an electrical appliance, Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning or basic precautions should be observed, maintaining the appliance. including the following: ■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a REaD all InStRUctIonS hazard. ■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, bEfoRE USInG yoUR ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.). UPRIGHt V acUUM. ■ Do
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Product view Upper Handle Power Switch Hose ™ TurboBrush Release Button Carrying Handle Brush Switch Filter Door Latch HEPA Filter Cartridge (inside) Quick Release Screen Cord Wraps Power Cord EasyEmpty™ Crevice Tool Dirt Container Headlight Hose Wand Filter Tray (foam Height filter inside) Wand Base Adjustment Dial Hose Collar Diverter Brush Window Deluxe Metal Furniture Protection Telescoping Guard Brush Combination Brush Wand Handle Release Pedal Foot Hose Lower Hose Clip 4
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caUtIon: Assembly Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until tool required: Phillips screwdriver you are familiar with 1. Slide upper handle onto lower handle. Insert all instructions and one screw into hole marked with an arrow operating procedures. and tighten until snug. 2. Attach hose by lining up the tabs on the collar with the corresponding notches on 2 1 the back of the vacuum as shown. Turn clockwise to lock the hose into place. 3. Wrap the hose by routing it down and into
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Operation Transporting your cleaner Use the handle on the front to carry the cleaner or place the cleaner in the upright position and tip back to roll on the rear wheels. Releasing the power cord t he upper and lower cord wraps rotate to allow for quick and easy removal of the power cord. Fingertip power switch the power button is located at the top of the vacuum handle. to turn cleaner on, press button once. to turn cleaner off , press button again. note: the rotating brush wi
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Operation Fingertip brush switch t he rotating brush is turned on or off using the switch at the side of the top of the handle. t he brush will start rotating when the unit is reclined. the brush should be on for most carpeted floors. you may want to turn the brush off for bare floor cleaning or other delicate surfaces. to turn the brush on, press button once. to turn the brush off , press button again. Brush auto shut-off feature When your cleaner is in the upright position, th
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Operation TurboBrush Use rotating brush action for small areas such as stairs and upholstery. note: Press gently when using the turbobrush to gain maximum cleaning. too much pressure could cause the brush to stop rotating. Combination brush Use longer soft bristles for dusting. Remove long bristle portion and use shorter stiff bristles when agitation is needed to remove debris. Crevice tool Use in tight narrow spaces Metal telescoping wand Use with desired attachment for a longer reach. to
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Operation Emptying the dirt container Empty the dirt container as soon as the dirt c a Ut Ion : reaches the “full” line on the side of the container. Make sure vacuum cleaner 1. Press the release button on top of the has been switched off and carrying handle to remove the dirt container. unplugged before removing dirt container. 2. Choose an emptying method. Method #2 is recommended for allergy sufferers. Method #1 – hold the dirt container over 1 trash can and push the emptying bu
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Maintenance and care Wa Rn In G: Cleaning the dirt container to reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch additional steps can be taken to clean the dirt off and disconnect plug container as necessary. from electrical outlet before 1. Ensure the dirt container has been emptied. performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. 2. Remove the lower portion by pressing the front and back latches on the upper portion as shown. 2 3. Clean the screen with a cloth or soft brush to
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Maintenance and care Replacing the HEPa filter cartridge the HEP a filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or if suction is declining. More or less frequent replacing may be required based on individual vacuuming habits and types of debris picked up. note: to have the benefits of the 1 ™ airetight HEPa System, you must use the bISSEll HEP a filter cartridge. 1. To remove the HEPA filter cartridge, push down on the filter door latch and pull door away from the cleaner. 2.
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Maintenance and care Wa Rn In G: to reduce the risk of electric clearing clogs shock, turn power switch off and disconnect plug low suction or poor pickup may be due to from electrical outlet before a clog in the vacuum cleaner. If you notice performing maintenance or a change in the sound of the motor or a troubleshooting checks. reduction in the spinning action in the dirt container, check for a clog. If there is no suction or if suction is reduced at the hose, follow these steps t
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Maintenance and care clearing clogs continued 1 If suction is normal at the hose, follow these steps to check for and clear the clog for floor cleaning: 1. Check diverter area at back of machine for diverter position and clogs. When the hose wand is inserted in the base, the diverter should be down. If a clog is visible near the diverter, the plastic cover may be removed to clear the clog by removing the 7 screws as 2a shown in illustration 8b on page 12. 2. Check the foot hose for clogs
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Maintenance and care Brush reset If something becomes lodged in the foot and ca Ut Ion : the brush shuts off, turn the cleaner off and to reduce the risk of injury unplug from the electrical outlet. Remove the from moving parts, turn obstruction. the brush will automatically reset power switch off and when the cleaner is plugged in and turned disconnect power plug back on. from electrical outlet. Brush maintenance t he rotating brush should be checked regularly for accumulating de
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Maintenance and care Changing the light bulb 2 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Recline handle for easier access to light bulb and remove screw to lift off lens. 3. Remove the bulb by grasping bulb and pulling 3 straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb by pushing gently into the socket until the bulb snaps into place. TurboBrush maintenance t he turbobrush should be checked regularly for clogs or debris wrapping around the brush. 1. Remove tool from hose or front of vacu
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Troubleshooting W a Rn In G: to reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on Possible causes Remedies 1. Power cord not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Thermal protector activated 2. Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see page. 13 3. Handle not fully attached 3. Remove handle and reinstall brush not rotating Possible causes Remedies 1. Brush
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Troubleshooting Vacuum cleaner is difficult to push Possible causes Remedies 1. Incorrect height setting 1. Turn dial to higher setting Visible dust escaping from cleaner Possible causes Remedies 1. Filter tray missing or not installed properly 1. Check filter tray to make sure it is fully inserted 2. Foam filter missing or not installed properly 2. Check for foam filter and correct installation 3. HEPA filter cartridge missing or not installed properly 3. Check for HEPA filter cartridge
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BISSELL Consumer Services If your bISSEll product should require service: In the UK, Australia or New Zealand, call BIssell Consumer services at the numbers below and we will give you the location of a BIssell Authorized service Center in your area. for all other countries, contact your local in country distributor for questions, service, or repair. If you have questions about your warranty or need replacement parts please contact the numbers below. for UK inquiries: for australian inquirie
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Replacement parts - BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum™ below is a list of common replacement parts. While not all of these parts may have come with your specific model, they are available for purchase if desired. Please note, all attachments may not store on board your vacuum. Item Part no. Part name 1 3282 hePA filter Cartridge for australian inquiries: 2 203-1374 foam filter monday - friday 9 am — 5 pm 3 203-1362 TurboBrush bISSEll aUStRalIa Pty lIMItED 4 203-1381 Wide TurboBrush Unit 35 5
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Warranty - Healthy Home Vacuum™ This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from country to country. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may cover, please contact BIssell Consumer services by telephone, or regular post as described below, or contact your local in country distributor. limited two year Warranty subject to the *eXCePTIoNs AND eXClUsIoNs identified below, BIssell ho
