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VACUUM
USER’S GUIDE
50C9 SERIES
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 Heavy Duty 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 five-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 ■ T urn 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 InSt RUCt Ion S ■ 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 V aCUUM. ■ Do not pi
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Product view Power Switch Upper Handle 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 Filter Tray (foam Hose filter inside) Wand Height Wand Base Adjustment Dial Hose Collar Diverter Brush Window Furniture Protection Telescoping Guard Extension Wand Brush Upholstery Brush Handle Release Pedal Foot Hose Lower Hose Clip 4 www.bissell.com
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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 Height adjustment attEntIon: Some berber carpets have a there are seven height settings available for tendency to fuzz with wear. various floor surfaces. turn the dial on the foot of the cleaner to the desired setting. Repeated strokes in the same area may aggravate this lowest setting – for bare floors. condition. Consider setting your Medium settings – for short and medium pile cleaner on a higher than normal carpets. setting for this type of carpet. high setting – for pl
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att Ent Ion : Operation always place the vacuum cleaner on the floor in its fully Using the tools upright position when using tools. placing the vacuum in 1 Make sure the cleaner is in the upright this position automatically position. stops the rotating brush. 2. Remove the hose wand from the wand base. This automatically diverts the suction to the hose. Unwind the hose from the cleaner. 2 note: to help prevent the machine from tipping, the hose should remain in the bottom hose c
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Ca Ut Ion : Make sure vacuum cleaner Operation has been switched off and unplugged before removing Emptying the dirt container dirt container. Empty the dirt container as soon as the dirt 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 #1 – hold the dirt container over trash can and push the emptying button to 2a open the bottom (2a). Close the botto
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Maintenance and care Wa Rn In G: 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
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Maintenance and care Replacing the hEpa media filter cartridge the hEpa media 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. 1. To remove the HEPA media filter 1 cartridge, push down on the filter door latch and pull door away from the cleaner. 2. Lift the tab at the top of the HEPA media filter cartridge and pull cartridge away from t
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Maintenance and care W a Rn In G: 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, follo
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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 on page 12. 2. Check the foot hose for clogs (2a
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Maintenance and care Brush reset If something becomes lodged in the foot and the Ca Ut Ion : brush shuts off, turn the cleaner off and unplug to reduce the risk of injury from the outlet. Remove the obstruction. t he 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 t he rotating brush should be checked regularly for accumulating debris th
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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 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 t he turbobrush should be checked regularly for clogs or debris wrapping around the brush. 1. Remove tool from hose or front of vac
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Troubleshooting W a Rn In G: 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 4. Handle not fully attached 4. Remove ha
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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 foam filter for correct installation 3. HEPA media filter cartridge missing or not 3. Check HEPA media filter cartridge for installe
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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
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Replacement parts - BISSELL Heavy Duty 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 28C2 HEPA Filter Cartridge 2 203-1374 Foam Filter 3 203-1362 TurboBrush ® 4 203-1372 Turbo
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Warranty - BISSELL Heavy Duty 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 five year Warranty Subject to the *EXCEptIonS anD EXClUSIonS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL Homecare, Inc
