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USER’S GUIDE
5770/5990/6100/6405 SERIES
3 Safety Instructions
4 Product View
Assembly
5
6-9 Operations
10-15 Maintenance and Care
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 swee
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic ■ Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging precautions should be observed, including vacuum cleaner. the following: ■ Use extra care when cleaning stairs. ■ Unplug before attaching the TurboBrush. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not pick up flammable materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of BEFORE USING YOUR explosive liquids or vapors. UPRIGHT VACUUM. ■ Do not pick up t
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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 Crevice Tool Dirt Container Headlight Hose Wand Filter Tray (foam Height filter inside) Wand Base Adjustment Dial Hose Collar Diverter Brush Window Telescoping Furniture Protection Extension Wand Guard Brush Combination Brush Handle Release Pedal Foot Hose Lower Hose Clip www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 4 ug203
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C AUTION: Assembling your vacuum 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
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Using your vacuum cleaner 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 The 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 rot
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Using your vacuum continued Fingertip brush switch The rotating brush is turned on or off using the switch at the side of the top of the handle. The 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 uprig
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A TTENTION: Using the tools Always place the vacuum cleaner on the floor in its fully 1 Make sure the cleaner is in the upright upright position when using position. tools. Placing the vacuum in this position automatically 2. Remove the hose wand from the wand stops the rotating brush. base. This automatically diverts the suction to the hose. Unwind the hose from the cleaner. Note: To help prevent the machine from 2 tipping, the hose should remain in the bottom hose clip. 3. Use th
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C AUTION: Make sure vacuum cleaner Emptying the dirt container has been switched off and unplugged before removing Empty the dirt container as soon as the dirt dirt container. reaches the “Full” line on the side of the container. 1. Press the release button on top of the carrying handle to remove the dirt container. 1 2. Choose an emptying method. Method #2 is recommended for allergy sufferers. Method #1 – hold the dirt container over trash can and push the emptying button to open the
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Maintenance and care W ARNING: Cleaning the dirt container To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power Additional steps can be taken to clean the dirt switch OFF and disconnect container as necessary. polarized plug from electri- 1. Ensure the dirt container has been emptied. cal outlet before perform- ing maintenance or 2. Remove the lower portion by pressing the troubleshooting checks. front and back latches on the upper portion as shown. 2 3. Clean the screen with a cloth or soft
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Maintenance and care continued Replacing the HEPA filter cartridge The HEPA 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 ™ Airtight HEPA System, you must use the BISSELL HEPA filter cartridge. 1. To remove the HEPA filter cartridge, push down on the filter door latch and pull door away from the cleaner
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Maintenance and care continued W ARNING: To reduce the risk of Clearing clogs electric shock, turn power switch off and discon- Low suction or poor pickup may be due to nect polarized plug from a clog in the vacuum cleaner. If you notice electrical outlet before a change in the sound of the motor or a performing maintenance or reduction in the spinning action in the dirt troubleshooting checks. container, check for a clog. If there is no suction or if suction is reduced at the hose,
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Maintenance and care continued 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 above. 2. Check the foot hose for c
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Maintenance and care continued Brush reset If something becomes lodged in the foot and the C AUTION: brush shuts off, turn the cleaner off and unplug To reduce the risk of injury from the outlet. Remove the obstruction. The from moving parts, turn off brush will automatically reset when the cleaner the vacuum cleaner and is plugged in and turned back on. disconnect power plug from electrical outlet. Brush maintenance The rotating brush should be checked regularly for accumulating debri
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Maintenance and care continued 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 pull- 3 ing straight out of the socket. Install the new bulb by pushing gently into the socket until the bulb snaps into place. TurboBrush maintenance The TurboBrush should be checked regularly for clogs or debris wrapping around the brush. 1. Remove tool from hose or fro
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Troubleshooting W ARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and discon- nect polarized 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. Blown fuse/tripped breaker 2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker. 3. Thermal protector activated 3. Allow cleaner to cool for 30 minutes, see pg. 13. Brush not rotating Possible causes Remedies
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Troubleshooting continued 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 foam filter for correct installation 3. HEPA filter cartridge missing or not installed properly 3. Check HEPA filter cartridge
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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. — 10 p.m. EST Saturday 9 a.m. — 8 p.m. EST Or write: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC PO Box 3606 Grand Rapids MI 49501 ATTN: Consumer Services Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com When contacting BISSELL, have model number of cleaner available. Please record your Model Number: ___________________ Please record y
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Replacement parts - BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum™ You may purchase parts from your retailer, by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by visiting our website. 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 2 203-1374 Foam Filter 3 203-1362 TurboBrush 4 203-1364 Telesc
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Warranty - BISSELL Healthy Home Vacuum™ This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by E-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below. Limited Two Year Warranty Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL Homecare, I
