Bissell 3120 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. ug010 0291_3120_507 indd 11 5 22 07 5 25 39 PM 12 ug010 0291_3120 507 indd 12 5 22 07 5 25 40 PM Warranty 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 us by E mail telephone or regular mail as described below Limited One Year Warranty Subject to the EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below the Wal Mart Store where this product was purchased will replace with new product or refund the purchase price at Wal Marts discretion free of charge from the date of purchase by the original purchaser for one year based on availability of prod uct Sales receipt is required to determine date and purchase price This warranty applies to product used for personal use only and not intended for commercial or rental service This warranty does not apply to motor fans or routine maintenance components such as filters belts or brushes Damage or malfunction caused by negligence abuse neglect unauthorized repair or any other use not in accordance with the User s Guide is not covered Website or E mail www bissell com Use the Customer Services tab Or Call BISSELL Consumer Services 1 800 237 7691 Monday Friday 8 a m 10 p m ET Saturday 9 a m 8 p m ET Or write BISSELL Homecare Inc PO Box 3606 Gran2. objects passageway in the Clean and replace such as a hanger to rotating floor brush section remove clogs i 10 www bissell com 800 237 7691 ug010 0291_3120 507 indd 10 5 22 07 5 25 36 PM Troubleshooting Vacuum cleaner won t run Possible causes 1 2 Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in Household fuse breaker Vacuum cleaner won t pick up dirt Z WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and or electrical shock turn power switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing troubleshooting checks Remedies 1 Check electrical plug 2 Check replace fuse or reset breaker Possible causes Remedies 1 Dirt cup is full 1 Empty dirt cup 2 Filter dirty 2 Check remove debris or clean 3 Hose not secure 3 Check to be sure hose is snapped into place 4 Dirt cup not in place 4 Make sure dirt cup is fully inserted and dirt cup release handle is pushed in completely 5 Vacuum path clogged 5 Visually check air passageway hose inlet and hose for anything that might be obstructing the vacuum path Carefully remove blockage 6 Rotating power brush drive belt broken 6 Replace drive belt amp 7 Drive belt stretched 7 Check drive belt area and remove obstructions 8 Floor brush bristles worn 8 Replace floor brush 9 Floor brush jammed 9 Remove floor brush and clean debris from brush and ends issell www bissell com 800 237 7691 11
3. the dirt cup release handle then lift dirt cup out Remove the small round pre motor filter located on the base of the vacuum Remove any dust or debris from the filter Rinse well under warm water then air dry thoroughly before replacing Note Always make sure all filters are in place and thoroughly dry before using this vacuum Replace dirt cup and push in dirt cup release handle to lock into place Cleaning the upper tank 8 www bissell com 1 Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical outlet Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup release handle then lift dirt cup out Pull down and twist the primary separator to unlock it Brush off any dirt and rinse off screen with warm water Air dry completely before replacing Check hose inlet for any clogging Reassemble the primary separator by centering the front symbol and twisting toward lock position as shown Replace dirt cup and push in dirt cup release handle N WARNING Do not operate vacuum cleaner with damp or wet filter or without all filters in place Bissell cae WEAN CY ug010 0291_ 3120 507 indd 8 Hose Inlet Primary Separator Lock Position 800 237 7691 5 22 07 5 25 26 PM Maintenance and care Power cord storage When you have finished using your Lightweight Bagless Vacuum store the power cord on the cord wrap 1 Turn off vacuum cleaner and unplug power cord 2 Loop power co
4. www bissell com 800 237 7691 cane MEAN CH ug010 0291_3120 507 indd 4 5 22 07 5 25 14 PM Operations Transporting cleaner e 1 To move your cleaner from room to room put the handle in the upright position tilt the cleaner back on its rear wheels and push forward 2 The cleaner can also be moved by using the carrying handle on the front Using your cleaner 1 Remove the plastic plug guard and dispose 2 Unclip polarized plug from power cord 3 Rotate the Quick Release cord wrap towards floor and slip power cord from upper and lower cord wraps 4 Connect power cord plug to a polarized outlet 5 To keep the power cord out of your way while cleaning place it in the cord hook near the top of the handle Power Switch pedal The power switch pedal is located on the back of the cleaner under the cord wraps 1 Step on the power switch to turn the unit On The rotating floor brush and suction will start 2 Step on the pedal again to tum the vacuum Off Z CAUTION Before using your vacuum make sure the dirt container is locked in place and that all filters inner circular outer circular and pre motor are in place Do not operate your vacuum without these filters Bissell 5 www bissell com Ee 800 237 7691 rare EAN CH ug010 0291_3120 507 indd 5 5 22 07 5 25 16 PM Maintenance and care How to maintain your Vacuum To maintain maximum cleaning
5. Lightweight BAGLESS VACUUM USER S GUIDE 3120 SERIES 2 Safety Instructions 3 Product View 4 Assembly 5 Operations Maintenance and Care PN W re 11 Troubleshooting 12 Warranty ug010 0291_3120_507 indd 1 5 22 07 5 25 07 PM 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should be observed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR UPRIGHT VACUUM Always connect to a polarized outlet left slot is wider than right Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance ZA WARNING to reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury W Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a non polarized outlet or extension cord Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when it is plugged in WE Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing W Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces WE Do not allow children to operate vacuum cleaner or use as a toy W Close attention is necessary when used by or near children W Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User s Guide W Use only manufacturer s recommended attachments W Do not use with damaged cord or plug W if appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water have it repaired at an authorized service center W Do not pull or carry by cord use
6. Screws ii 3 800 237 7691 9 5 22 07 5 25 31 PM Maintenance and care Replace drive belt Motor Shaft Motor Shaft 1 Follow steps 1 4 of previous section Clean and replace rotating floor brush 2 Check drive belt carefully for wear cuts and stressed areas If the drive belt appears worn you will need to replace it 3 Grasp old drive belt and remove from motor shaft Discard old drive belt 4 Loop new drive belt over motor shaft and stretch other end over floor brush in the space provided between the bristles 5 Place ends of floor brush down into slots on sides as shown 6 Turn floor brush by hand several times in the as direction of the motor shaft If properly installed al 4 drive belt will align itself on floor brush 7 Reposition brush cover and screws EN Cleaning foot hose 1 Turn off and unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet 2 Place vacuum in the upright position 3 Locate the snap where the hose connects to the back of the vacuum Push in the snap Ai and pull out the hose from the holder gt 4 Look to see if there is any debris in the hose Foot Hose 5 Use a long narrow object such as a broom stick to clean the hose Remove any clogs or r debris Back of Vacuum 6 Replace by snapping hose back into the holder Note If the debris cannot be reached AN through the hose then follow the WA R N l N G z instructions for cleaning the air Do not use sharp
7. TRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way This model is for household use only 800 237 7691 5 22 07 5 25 10 PM Product view Ergonomically Designed Handle ii Cord Hook Carrying Handle Quick Release Cord Wrap Upper Tank L Primary Separator Hi Power Cord Easy Empty Dirt Cup m Inner and Outer D a y ONET Tank Circular Filters S Power Switch Dirt Cup an Release Handle Detent Lever Pedal Hose Holder snap and Lock Foot Hose 3 ealisse EREA ponse Bissell 3 www bissell com Ee 800 237 7691 care MEAN CH ug010 0291_3120 507 indd 3 5 22 07 5 25 11 PM How to use this guide This user s guide has been designed to help you get the utmost satisfaction from your lightweight bagless vacuum You ll find assembly and operating instructions safety precautions as well as maintenance and troubleshooting instructions Please read this guide thoroughly before assembling your vacuum cleaner Pay particular attention to the product diagram assem
8. bly instructions and part names Locate and organize all parts before assembly Familiarize yourself with the parts and where they go Following this user s guide will greatly enhance your ability to get the most performance from your vacuum for many years Z WARNING Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until you have completely assembled it per the following instructions and are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures Your vacuum comes in two easy to assemble components the handle and the base Assembly Handle 1 Position the handle so the lower snap is facing the back of the vacuum 2 Line up the holes on the base with the snap and knob on the handle f Lower Snap 3 Insert the handle into the base and push until you hear it lock into place Note The handle is designed so only the correct snaps will fit comfortably with the holes in the base Do not use excessive force while assembling this vacuum It should fit together with ease Your vacuum assembly is now complete Handle position Press the detent lever with your foot to place your vacuum in one of three positions 1 Upright For storage and transporting 2 Normal Cleaning Press detent lever once Use for most household floor cleaning tasks 3 Low Cleaning With the vacuum in normal cleaning position press detent lever again Use for reaching under low furniture such as tables chairs or beds 4 Bissell
9. cord as a handle close a door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run appliance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces W Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord W Do not 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 www bissell com ug010 0291 3120 507 indd 2 Bissell aie WERN CLEAN W Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts W Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner W Use extra care when cleaning stairs E Do not pick up flammable materials lighter fluid gasoline kerosene etc or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapors W Do not pick up toxic material chlorine bleach ammonia drain cleaner etc W Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed space filled with vapors given off by oil base paint paint thinner some moth proofing substances flammable dust or other explosive or toxic vapors W Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass nails Screws coins etc W Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes W Do not use without filters in place W Use only on dry indoor surfaces W Keep appliance on a level surface SAVE THESE INS
10. d Rapids MI 49501 ATTN Consumer Services SUPPLIER IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT SUPPLIER S LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TERMS OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE ONE YEAR DURATION FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Bissell 2007 BISSELL Homecare Inc Grand Rapids Michigan All rights reserved Printed in China Part Number 010 0291 Rev 3 07 Visit our website at Bissell www bissell com www bissell com
11. ock step power switch to OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing troubleshooting checks Upper Tank Dirt Cup Full Line Lower Tank 800 237 7691 5 22 07 5 25 18 PM Maintenance and care Cleaning the lower tank and inner circular filters 1 Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical outlet 2 Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup release handle then lift dirt cup out 3 Grasp the lower tank located at the bottom of the dirt cup and twist to unlock and remove Inner amp Outer Circular Filters 4 Grasp the circular filters and twist to unlock Pull straight up to remove 5 Separate the outer foam and the inner pleated circular filters Wash them by hand in warm water Mild detergent may be used if desired Rinse well then air dry thoroughly before putting back together and replacing in lower tank 6 Reassemble the lower tank with the dirt cup by twisting them together until the arrow is aligned with the lock symbol Lock Position Bissell 7 www bissell com 800 237 7691 care MEAN CH ug010 0291_3120 507 indd 7 5 22 07 5 25 22 PM Maintenance and care Cleaning the pre motor filter The pre motor filter protects the motor from debris It is the small round filter located underneath the dirt cup right above the motor 1 2 Unplug the cleaner from the electrical outlet Remove dirt cup by pulling
12. performance the following maintenance steps must be performed 1 Clean the dirt tank if any visible clogs occur 2 Empty the dirt cup when the dirt reaches the Full line on the side 3 Check the inner and outer circular filters and the pre motor filter at least once a month and clean or replace as needed 4 Check rotating floor brush frequently remove any strings hair or debris that might interfere with the suction power Note More frequent filter cleaning or replacement may be necessary if you are vacuuming new carpet fine dust or have allergy concerns Follow the instructions on the following pages to perform these simple maintenance steps Cleaning the dirt tank You have three parts to your dirt tank upper tank dirt cup and lower tank Emptying the dirt cup The dirt cup needs to be emptied when dirt reaches the Full line 1 Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical outlet N Remove dirt cup by pulling dirt cup release handle then left dirt cup out o Empty dirt into garbage container gt Put the dirt cup back in the vacuum and push in the dirt cup release handle to lock into place Note There are two clips on the base of the vacuum that the cup will fit into to ensure proper placement f Bissell 6 3 www bissell com wae MEAN ug010 0291_ 3120 507 indd 6 Z WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and or electrical sh
13. rd around cord wraps on back of cleaner making certain Quick Release cord wrap is pointed up towards handle 3 Clip molded plug to power cord to secure Clean and replace rotating floor brush You should check your cleaner s rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or damage You should also clean the brush and brush ends by removing string hair and carpet fibers These can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet Also remove any debris that has accumulated under the brush cover 1 Turn off vacuum and unplug from electrical outlet Place vacuum upside down with brush roll facing upwards 3a Remove five screws as shown with a small Phillips screwdriver 3b Lift off brush cover 4 Grasp floor brush at both ends and lift out 5 Clean strings hair and other debris from floor brush motor shaft and drive belt 6 Check floor brush for worn areas and replace if needed 7 Check air passageway for obstructions Remove debris from this area 8 When finished cleaning reposition floor brush R and drive belt Then replace the brush cover and five screws Bissell www bissell com care AEAN CH ug010 0291_ 3120 507 indd 9 ZAWARNING To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and or electrical shock turn power switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing troubleshooting checks Five
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