Bissell 1725 User manual

Series 1720 & 1725

Little Green*

Portable Deep Cleaner

• Assembly

• Operation

• Safety

•Storage

We're glad you purchased a BISSELLLittleGreen*

Portable Deep Cleaner. Everything we know about floor care

went into the design and construction ofthis handy, high-tech

home cleaning system.

Your LittleGreen is well made. and we back it with a

full one-year warranty. Wealso stand behind it with a

knowledgeable, dedicated Customer Service department, so,

should you ever have a problem, you'll receive fast,

considerate assistance.

Mygreat-grandfatherinventedthe floorsweeperin 1876.

Today.BISSELLisa globalleaderin the design,manufacture,

and serviceofhigil quails' homecareproductslikeyour

LittleGreen.

Thanksagain, from all ofus at BISSELL.

MarkJ. Bissell

Presidentand ChiefExecutiveOfficer

• Easyto fill and empty

•Storeready-touse with cleaning

formula

this product while on any type of a

ladder. Do not place the product in

a place where it will be stepped on

or kicked while in use. Do not

place the product on an elevated

surface where it may be pulled off

the surface while in use.

Ak WARNING: DOnot use an

extension cord with this product.

The use of an extension cord may

result in a severe electrical shock,

particularly ff the extension cord

does not have an electrical rating

higher than that of the product, if

the extension cord does not have a

three prong grounding plug and

connector and if the extension

cord is not plugged into a circuit

box with a ground fault circuit

interrupter. Safety precautions

such as keeping all connections

off the ground and dry will not

eliminate the danger.

Vacuum

FlexHose Trigger

Heater Heater Switch

Heat

Indicator

Light

Trigger Tool

On Boar(

Cord Storage

Power Cord

I!l

Collection/Dirty Tank

Solution/Clean Tank

Product features...

TheSolutionTankis thetrauslueenttankat yourfightas

youfacetheLittleGreen.RemovetheTankbygraspingthe

indentedhandleandpullingittowardyou,thentiltingout.

U Open the SolutionTank by pulling up on the round cap.

AddBISSELLLittleGreenFormula to the FORMULAfill line

(8-oz.)onSolutionTank.NOTE:YourLittleGreenisshipped

withan 8oz.starterbottleofformula.

Fillthe Solution Tank with hot (NOTboiling) tap waterto

theWATERfill line.

Replacethecap beforeplacing theSolution Tankback into

the unit.

ReplacetheSolutionTankbyplacingitbottomfirstintothe

cavity,thentiltingit,pressinggentlyat topuntilitsnapsclosed.

_Li /Water

/Fill

Formula Fill Line

E The CollectionTank isthe translucent tank at yourleft as

you face the LittleGreen. It is removedand replacedon the

unit just like the Solution Tank. Empty the Collection Tank

after each use, when dirty water reaches the indicated

maximum fill line, or as instructed in this User's Guide.

Storein theOn BoardHoseStorageon the backof the Little

Green.Cleaning toolsattach to the Grip/TriggerUnit.

NOTE:UnwrapFlexHosecompletely before operating unit.

WARNING: Use

only BISSELLLittle Green

formula in your cleaner.

Use of cleaning formulas

which contain lemon or

pine oil may damage this

appliance and void win'rarity.

Chemical spot cleaners or

solvent-based soil removers

should not be used. These

t_roducts may react with

e plastic materials used

in your cleaner, causing

cracking or pitting.

_2]] Depending on which model you

purchased, your Ltttle Green may

be equipped with one or more

of these tools: _.

• 4" wide Cleaning Tool (included

with all models)- Forcleaning

carpet, upholsteryand spot cleaning

• Spraying CreviceTool

-For cleaning in tight areas

• 6" wideCleaning Tool

-For larger areas

• TurboBrush_ Cleaning Tool- Rotating

brush for extra cleaning

action for small areas,

upholsteryand stairs

Not included with all models.

Toorderoptional too s not originallyincluded with your LittleGreen see "'Part Numbers and Descriptions," page 9.

tit The Cord, with a three-prong grounded plug, stores in the On

Board Cord Storage at the bottom of the Little Green.

NOTE:tnwrap PowerCordcompletelybefore

operatingunit

Assembly for wet cleaning is now complete.

Not included with all models.

WiththeLittleGreenProHeat'"youhavetileabiliD'to turnon,

or leaveoff,tilebuilt-inheater,basedonyourcleaningneeds.

The LittleGreenProHeats'' built-in heaterwill raise thewater

temperature for improvedcleaning perfomaance. Touse Little

Greens' built-in heater,first turnthe PowerSwitchONand

then turn the HeaterSwitchON,Within 30 seconds,the Heat

Indicator Lightwill illuminate,

HeaterSwitch indicatingthe heater has reached

thecorrect temperature.

Power Sv,itch Heat Indicator

Beginusingbydepressingthe

SprayTrigger.Wait5-10seconds

fornon-heatedwaterand

solutionmixturetotravel

throughthe FlexHose.After

5-10seconds,theheatedwater

andsolutionmixtureisreadyto

beappliedtocarpetorupholstery.

Seepage 6 forcleaning instructions.

How to begin...

1. Intilecaseofspills,removeasmuchsurfacematerialas

possiblebeforeusingyourLittleGreen.

Safetyinstructions .......... 2

Productview .............. 3

Productfeatures .......... 4-5

Index .................... 5

Howto begi[_.............. 5

Howto deepclean

carpet orupholstery ....... 6-7

Putting it away ............ 7

Troubleshooting ........... 8

Parts ..................... 9

Warranty,................ 10

CustomerService .......... 10

1. Checkmanufacturers tagbeforecleaning. *W or 'WS" on

the tag means you can use your LittleGreen. If tag is coded

with an "S" (withdiagonal strike-through), or says"Dry

CleanOnly/' do not proceed

2. If manufacturer's lag ism*ssingor not coded,check with

yourfurniture deale_:

3. If possible,check upholsterystuffing. Coloredstuffing may

bleedthrough fabric whenwet.

Gettingready

1. RemoveVacuumFlexHosecompletelyfromOnBoard

HoseStorage.

2. Attach4" Tool, 6" Tool,*"IhrboBrush*or CreviceTool*to

GripTriggerUnitby pressingTool onto Grip/TriggerUnit -'-"_. _W'v'"_

firmly,until button snaps into hole. Makecertain _ _"=

Toolissecurelyattached.

3. UnwrapPowerCordcompletelyfromOn Board

CordStorageand plug into 120Volt,60 Hzgrounded

outlet asdescribedin Important SafetyInstructions,page 2.

4. Ifcleaner starts when first plugged in, switchcleaner off

until readyfor use.

5. MovePowerswitch to ONposition.

6. Ifyour Httle Greenhas a built-in heater, referto instructions

on page 5.

7. press and hold SprayTriggeron Grip/Triggerunit. Spray

willstart in a fewseconds.

8. Raisethe toolslightly to check for spray.If spraydoesnot

start, pressfirmlyon the frontof the Solution Tankwhile

depressingSprayTrigger.

*OptionalonsomeLiMeGreenmodels.Toorderoptionalpartsnotoriginally

includedinyourLittleGreenmodel,callBISSELLConsumerServicmat

the telephonenumber listedon page 9.

Pre-treating

1. Pre-treatstained or highly soiled areas: Hold the tool

4"- 6" abovecarpetor upholstery,,and pull triggerto

spray cleaning solution.

2. Wait3-5 minutes beforecleaning.

Deep cleaning

1. Place the tool directlyon soiledsurface at arms length.

Applydownwardpressureon the tool and pull towardyou,

whilepulling trigger to spray cleaning solution.

NOTE:Ifusing the TurboBrush. tile s_itch should be in the "'BRUSH"

position. Thisac'tiva_ the brush onl,v

2. Repeat,keepingthe toolfirmly against the surface.

Continue until no more dirt can be removed.

Do not overwet.

NOTE:If using theTurboBrush, move theswitch to the "SUCTION"

position. This activates thestiction to remo_ethedirt and cleaning

solution. Movethe _itch back to the "BRUSH"position for additional

brushing action.

DO not overwet.

3. Releasespray trigge_Vacuum area until no more

cleaning solution can be removed.

NOTE:Ifusing the TurboBrush. movethe switch tothe "SUCTION"

position.Thisactivat_thesuctiontoremovethedirtandcleaningsolution.

4. Ifthe toolstopsspraying, tuna OFFPowerSwitchandcheck

cleaningsolutionlevel.Refillffneeded.Neverrun dry.

Whenyou're done

TIP: Before turning off Little Green, vacuum up clean water

to thoroughly rinse the VacuumHose. Then, lift the tool

and point upwards. This allows any water still in the Hose

to flow into the Collection Tank.

1. Tom Power Switch to OFFposition.

2. Unplug Power Cord from outlet. Wrap the cord around the

Onboard Cord Storage at the base of Little Green.

3. Remove and rinse Solution Tank, then replace.

NOTE:Ifa significant amount of Little Greenformula/water remains,

you may leaveit in the Solution Tank for your next cleaning task.

4. Remove Collection Tank, fillwith clean water, rinse

thomughly and discard.

5. Replace Collection Tank.

6. Disconnect the tool from Grip/Trigger unit by pushing down

on button lock and pulling straight off.

(Do NOT twist tools to remove them).

7. Once removed from the Vacuum/Flex Hose, the tools can

be cleaned:

a. 4", 6", or Crevice tool - Rinse under clean

running water.

b. 'rurboBrush tool - Switch must be in "SUCTION"

position. Rinse under clean running water.

8. Check Spray Nozzle for accumulated dirt or debris.

If necessary, clean with soft bristle brush.

9. See "Putting It Away" on page 7.

Putting it away

I. Afterdeep cleaning ofcarpet orupholstery,follow

instructions in "When You're Done:' above.

2. Wipeall surfaceswith a softcloth.

3. WrapPowerCordaround On BoardCordStorage

at thebottom of LittleGreen.

4. WrapVacut:mFlexHosearound Onboard

HoseStorageand secureGrip/Trigger.

5. StoreCleaner in a protected,dryarea, at

room temperature (40°to ll0°F).

NOTE: For Little Green TurboBrush* Models,

on-board storage for the TurboBmsh ®Tool

has been provided on the back of the unit.

Attach the TurboBrush ®to the unit by

pressing tool onto holder firmly until

button snaps into hole.

Cord S_rage

1720-1

1720-2

_e Green

TurboBrush

CordStoragei

1720-5

1720-6

_tfle Green

TarboBrush

Built-in

Heater

TurboBmsh

Cord Storage i

1725

1725-1

Little Green

ProHeat

TarboBrush

Cleaner won't run.

Possible Causes

PowerUnitnotpluggedin

Blown fuse/tripped breaker

Reduced spray or no spray.

Possible Causes

SprayNozzleclogged

Solution Tankempty

Solution Tank outlet clogged

Pump needspriming

Vacuum won't pick up cleaning solution.

Possible Causes

Poor Upholstery/Carpet Tool

position

CollectionTank is full

Upholstery/CarpetToolBrush

worn

Excesssolution in Vacuum

FlexHose

Incorrect switch position

on 'l_rboBrush

Remedies

Checkelectricalplug

Replacehousehold fuse or

Resetbreaker

CallBISSELLConsumer Services

Remedies

CleanSpray Nozzle

Check/RefillTank

Cleanoutlet at bottomof Solution Tank

Push firmlyon Solution Tank front

whiledepressingSprayTrigger

Remedies

RepositionUpholstery/CarpetToolon

surface,followrecommendedcleaning

procedures

Empty Collection Tank

Replacewith newBrush

LiftTool and point upwards to allow

water in Hose to flow into the

Collection Tank

Reposition switch to "Suction" position

Excessive Foam in the Collection Tank.

Possible Causes

Residueleft in carpet or fabric

from prior cleaning

Incorrect cleaning formula

TurboBrusb attachment oBrush will not turn.

Possible Causes

Incorrect switch position

on _rboBrush

Remedies

Flushcarpet by using clear waterin

Solution Tank

CheckTank often and empty

asnecessary,

UseBISSELLLittleGreenformula only

Remedies

Repositionswitchto "Brush" position

Item Part No. Part Name

1 603-0983 4" Upholstery/CarpetI'oolw/Brush

2 603-0961 4" Window

3 603-0984 4" RemovableBrush

4 603-0985 , 6" Upholstery/CarpetToolw/Brush

5 603-0962 6" Window

6 603-0986/6" RemovableBrush

7 603-0987 SprayingCreviceToo[

8 010-1183/TurboBrush

Solution/Clean Tank

9 603-1200 LittleGreen

10 603-1224 LittleGreen'lhrboBrush

11 603-1209./- LittleGreenProHeat

12 603-1210/Little G_en ProHeatTurboBrush

Collection/Dirty Tank

13 603-120l/White

NOTE:Toorderreplacementparts or toorderpartsnotoriginally

incudedinyourLittleGreenmodel,call

B1SSELL Consumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. -- 7 p.m. EST

Saturday 9 a.m. -- 2 p.m. EST

Visit our web site at www.bissell.com

9-12

About your warranty

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveotherrightswhich

mayvaryfromstatetostate.Ifyouneedadditionalinstructionregardingthiswarrang,

orhavequestionsregardingwhatitmaycover,callBISSELLConsumerServices.

OneYearWarranty

BISSELLInc.,uponreceiptoftheproduct,willrepairor replace,freeofcharge,any

partwhichisdefectiveormalfunctioningwithinoneyearofpurchasetotheoriginal

purchaser,providedtheproductisusedforpersonal,andnotcommercialor

rentalservice.

Damagesormalfunctionscausedbynegligence,abuse,orusenot in accordancewith

theUser'sGuidewillnotbecovered.Thiswarranty,doesnotcoverpartsoftheunitthat

requirereplacementundernormaluse.

Underthiswarranty,ifitisBISSELL'sconclusionthatyourunitcannotberepaired,

BISSELLwillreplacetheproduct.

Ifyour BISSELLproduct should require service:

CallBISSELLConsumer Services at 1-800-237-7691 and we will give

you the name and address of an authorized B1SSELLService Center in

your area. If there is not an authorized BISSELLService Centerin

your area, one of our Service Representatives will be happy to assist

you. Youcan also visit the BISSELLwebsite -www.bisselLcom to locate

a Service Center near you.

For information about repairs or replacement parts, or questions

about your warranty,call:

BISSELLConsumer Services

1-800-237-7691

Monday- Friday 8 a.m. -- 7 p.m. EST

Saturday 9 a.m -- 2p.m. EST

www.bissell.com

Orwrite:

BISSELLINC

POBox 3606

Grand Rapids MI 49501

ATTN:Consumer Services

WhencontactingBISSELL,havemodelnumberof unit available.

PleaserecordyourModelNumber:

PleaserecordyourPurchaseDate:

NOTE:Please keep your original sales receipt. It is your warranty.

It is suggested you staple your original sales receipt to the

front of this guide.

GrandRapids,Michigan

,_1rightsre_erved.PrintedinUSA

Part Number603-5842

Visitourwebsiteat:

wwwbisseii.com

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