Bissell Hard Floor Expert Deluxe Canister Vacuum 1161 User Guide - Page 5

A Product View C Special Features Do not plug in your cleaner until you have completely assembled it per the following instructions and are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures. a. Variable Suction The Hard Floor Expert is equipped with variable suction to easily go from cleaning carpets and hard floors to delicate surfaces like drapes and upholstery. 1 Hose Connector 11 Carpet Tool 2 Front Cover 12 Hard Floor Tool 3 Dust Bin (beneath cover) 13 Telescopic Wand 4 Big Wheel 14 Tool Clip 5 Variable Suction Indicator 15 Crevice Tool 6 Cord Rewind Button 16 Dusting Brush 7 Power Button 17 Handle 8 Carry Handle 18 Hose 9 Power Cord 19 2 AAA Batteries 10 Post Motor Filter B Assembly You do not need any tools to assemble your vacuum cleaner. 1. Connect the hose to the canister body. Once it snaps, it is in place. a. To disconnect the hose, squeeze the snaps located on the side of the hose connection and pull out 2. Connect the handle to the telescopic wand by aligning the insert and securing it in place. Once it snaps, it is in place. 3. Connect the desired floor brush to the end of the telescopic wand by aligning the insert and securing in place. 3a. To remove, press the snap located on the front of the hard floor tool and pull apart 4. Snap the tool holder in place, under the handle. a. Dusting tool b. Crevice tool 5. Located on the top of the handle, pop open the battery cover and place the two AAA batteries in the correct location. CAUTION : RISK OF FIRE. Only replace with 2 AAA Alkaline 1.5VDC Batteries Before using your vacuum, make sure that the dirt cup and all filters are in place. Do not operate your vacuum without the dirt cup and filters. 1. Power Button Once the vacuum is plugged in, press the main power button to activate the remote control (section A #5). a. Located on the handle is the remote control power button. Use this to place the unit on standby (off). NOTE: If the remote is not working, check the placement of the batteries in the handle. 2. Increase Button "+" Press to increase suction power. 3. Reduce Button "-" Press to decrease suction power for use on delicate surfaces. NOTE: the lights on the base of the canister will indicate the level of suction power (section A #5). 4. When using the remote control, do not cover the infrared emitter or block the infrared receiver on the body to ensure efficient communication between emitter and receiver. b. Hard Floor Tool The hard floor tool is equipped to clean hard floor surfaces such as wood, tile, and laminate. This tool is ideal for removing fine dirt and debris on hard flooring. Note: The roller brush will only rotate on hard floor surfaces. It can be used to clean carpet, but the brush will not rotate. c. Carpet Tool 1. Multi-surface brush switch has retractable brushes to clean both carpet and hardwood floor surfaces. Vacuum Carpeted Areas Set the multi-surface brush switch to the carpet position (brushes should retract). Vacuum Hard Surfaces Set the multi-surface brush switch to the hard floor position (brushes should be visible). d. Storage There are two storage options for your Hard Floor Expert: Be careful to avoid injury as cord retracts very quickly. 1. Locate the groove behind by the post motor filter (section A #10) and connect the floor tool to the base Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep away from babies and children. Or 2. Locate the groove underneath of the canister and connect the telescopic wand. www.BISSELL.com 5