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USER'S GUIDE
6489 SERIES
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Thank You
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Safety Instructions
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Product View
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Assembly
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Operations
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Maintenance and Care
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Troubleshooting
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Replacement Parts
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Accessories
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Warranty
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Product Registration
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Consumer Care
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL Vacuum We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. Your BISSELL Zing canister vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited one year 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 t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, ■ Do not pick up flammable or combus- basic precautions should be observed, tible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, including the following: kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor. REAd ALL ■ Do not unplug by pulling on cord ■ Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine INSTRUCTIONS bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.). BEFORE USINg ■ Do not use in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off
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Product view Handle Air Flow Regulator Extension Wands Dirt Cup Release Button Carry Handle Dirt Cup Filter Hose Connector Hose Emptying Button Easy ™ Brush Switch Empty Dirt Cup Multi-Surface Floor Nozzle WARNING: Do not plug in your vacuum until you are familiar with all instructions and operating Combination Crevice procedures. Tool/Dusting Brush 4 www.bissell.com 800.237.7691
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Assembly 1. Connect hose to vacuum by inserting hose connector on the end of the hose WARNING: into the suction inlet. Make sure the hose Plastic film can be dangerous. To is positioned so the tabs on the hose avoid danger of suffocation, keep connector line up with the notches on away from babies and children. the suction inlet. Once inserted into the suction inlet, turn clockwise to lock into place. 1. Suction Inlet 2. Attach extension wands section together by inserting into one
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Operations Power cord The power cord is located at the rear Automatic Cord of the vacuum. Gently pull out the Rewind Button power cord, watching for the yellow line. Stop pulling the power cord once the yellow line is visible. There is also a red line, which indicates the end of the usable cord. Do not pull the power cord out beyond the red line. CAUTION: Automatic cord rewind Be careful to avoid injury as cord retracts very quickly. Your vacuum is equipped with an automatic cord rewi
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Operations Special tools Your BISSELL Zing Canister is not only Tip: a powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it’s also a versatile bare floor Before cleaning under low furniture, check and above floor vacuum cleaner when area first for objects that might harm the unit or block the hose. you select one of the special tools. Floor nozzle Use to vacuum carpets, rugs and bare Brush Up 1. floors. Swivel head turns to get into tight spaces and fits under cabinets. Brush Down 2. 1. To
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Maintenance and care Emptying the dirt cup WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric Empty the dirt cup as soon as the dirt reaches the “FULL” lines on the sides shock, turn power switch OFF and disconnect plug from of the dirt cup. electrical outlet before 1. Unplug the vacuum from the performing maintenance or electrical outlet. troubleshooting checks. 2. Remove the hose by turning the hose connector counter clockwise and pulling it 2. out from the suction inlet. Set hose aside. 3.
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Maintenance and care Cleaning the dirt cup filters WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric Use only BISSELL replacement shock, turn power switch OFF filters in your Zing Canister. and disconnect plug from 1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet before electrical outlet. performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. 2. The dirt cup filters can be reached by removing the dirt cup from the vacuum, grasping the handle on the 2. bottom of the dirt cup filter assembly and t
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Maintenance and care Cleaning the dirt cup filters (cont) 6. Attach the dirt cup filter back onto the filter frame base by lining up the tabs on the filter base with the notches on the dirt cup filter and turning clockwise to lock back into place. 7. Attach the dirt cup filter screen back on to the dirt cup filter by sliding it down over the dirt cup filter, making sure that the tabs on the bottom of the dirt cup filter screen line up with the notches on the dirt cup filter. 8. Inse
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Maintenance and care Replacing the post-motor filter The post-motor filter assists in WARNING: the filtration process to return Do not operate cleaner with cleaner air to the room. Use only damp or wet filters or BISSELL replacement filters in without all filters in place. your Zing Canister. 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. 2. Remove the filter door (located on the back of the vacuum) by pushing down on the tab and pulling out and away from the vacuum. 3. The post-mo
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Maintenance and care Clearing clogs from the dirt cup 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 2. Remove the dirt cup from the vacuum, following steps 1-3 of the "Emptying the dirt cup" instructions on page 8. 3. Remove the dirt cup filter assembly from the dirt cup, following step 2 of the "Clean the dirt cup filter" instructions on page 9. 4. Tap the dirt cup filter assembly over a garbage container to remove any dirt or debris from the dirt cup filter screen that surrounds the
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Troubleshooting WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. Vacuum cleaner won’t run Possible causes Remedies 1. Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in 1. Check electrical plug 2. Power button is not pressed down 2. Press power button down Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up or low suction Possible causes Remedies 1. Tools, hose and/or extension wands are blocked 1. Remove each part and check fo
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Replacement parts - BISSELL vacuum Item Part No. Part Name 1 203-1771 Dirt Cup Filter Screen 2 203-1772 Dirt Cup Filter Assembly 3 203-1786 Post-Motor Filter 4 203-1792 Hose with Handle 5 203-1783 Dust Tank Blue 280U 6 203-1780 Bottom Lid Dust Tank Blue 280U 1 2 3 4 5 6 Accessories Item Part No. Part Name 1 203-1773 Floor Nozzle 2 203-1538 Extension Wands (2) 3 203-1539 Combination Crevice Tool/Dusting Brush 1 2 3 14 www.bissell.com 800.237.7691
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® Warranty - BISSELL Zing Canister 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 Care by E-mail, telephone, or regular mail as described below. Limited One Year Warranty Subject to the *EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL will repair
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