1.
UPH()LSTERY
CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
BEFORE
BEGINNING
CLEANING
ANY
UPHOLSTERED
FURNITURE,
READ THE
FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS
VERY
CAREFULLY
It
is
essential
that
you
know
the type of fabric
you
are
going
to clean
and if
the fabric
may be cleaned
with
wet
methods.
Most
popular
upholstery fabrics
may
be
cleaned
by wet
methods,
however,
delicate
or
unusual
fabrics
may
be DRY
CLEAN
ONLY.lf
you
are in
doubt
about
the
type of fabric,
check with
the dealer where
the furniture
was
purchased.
Most fabrics
are
WEAR-
CODED
by
the manufacturers
which
details cleaning
methods
for
a
particular
fabric.
Bring in
a cushion
or
arm
cover if
necessary.
CLEANING
U1HOLSTERY
WHICH
/S
NOT
COMPATIBLE
WITH WET METHODS
MAY
RESULT
IN
DAMAGE
TO THE FABRIC.
KNOW
WHAT THE
FABRIC
/S
AND HOW IT
MAY BE
CLEANED
BEFORE
US/NG THE B/SSEtt
EXTRACTION
SYSIEM
ON
UPHOLSIERY.
, Check
the stuffing
material
if
possible.
Look
inside
cushions
and underneath
the furniture. lf filling
is
colored,
it
may
bleed
through and discolor fabric.
Most
modern
stuffing
material is
white
to
light
yellow
-r
and
colorfast.
5.
Test
clean an inconspicuous
area
several hours
before
starting
to clean. Let
test
area
dry completely.
lnspect
for
changes in
color, bleeding,
stretching
or
shrinkage.
TEST
ANOTHER
AREA tF tN DOIJBT.
tf
test area is
satisfactory,
proceed
with
cleaning.
. Vacuum
upholstery
thoroughly. Follow
dilution
directions
on
BISSELL
4 in
1 Extraction
Shampoo
bottle.
Clean
one
section
of upholstery at a
time by
slowly
pulling
upholstery
tool towards
you
while
depressing
the trigger
to release
cleaning solution.
Make
a second
spray
pass
at right
angles to the first.
This
will
eliminate
any
streaking
or uneven
appearance.
To
remove
any
excess moisture, repeat
this
procedure,
but without
spraying
cleaning
solution. The
dirt and
grime
being removed
may be
seen
through
the clean
upholstery
tool.
DO
NOf
OVER WET
FABRIC.
1-4
spray
passes
shoutd be
adequate
for
most
cleaning
jobs.
Over
wetting may
cause
shrinkage,
bleeding, discoloration,
and
other
problems
and
must
be avoided. Heavy
soils and
tough
spots may
require BISSELL
Aerosol Foam
F
Upholstery
Cleaner
to
loosen
soil
prior
to extraction.
O.
Cured,
highly
detailed
or buttoned surfaces,
such as,
chair arms
and
backs and
skirting, may
be easily
cleaned
by holding
upholstery
tool 5-6 inches from
fabriO
and
spraying
surface with cleaning
solution. Do
not
saturate. Vacuum
loose soil and
excess solution
with
upholstery
tool. Repeat
procedure.
. The
upholstery
tool
is
designed
to minimize
over
spray while
cleaning. lt
is
possible
to clean up
to
wood
or
painted
surfaces without
damage. Should
solution
contact wood
or
painted
surfaces,
just
wipe
it
dry with
a
clean
cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE:
Suction
weakens,
or
cleaner
runs hot.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE:
.
Clogged filter.
.
Air
leak.
i
Obstruction in
hose nozzle.
.
Automatic
shut-off
stuck.
REMEDY:
.
Clean
dirt
from vacuum
filter.
.
lf
condition continues,
change
filter.
o
Check
all
fittings
for
tight fit
(nozzles,
hose, etc.)
o
Check that
tank cover is seated
properly.
.
Check extension wands,
hose, etc. for
obstruction and remove if
present.
.
Shut-off
ball should
be on the bottom
of
its
cage.
lf
unit
tips over during use, it is
possible
for
ball
to seat.
Turn
off unit for
30 seconds
to
allow
ball to drop back
into
the bottom
of the
filter frame. lf
ball
seats due to high waste water level,
stop
and
empty tank.
TROUBLE:
Unit
stops
spraying
or stops
injecting
cleaning
solution.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE:
o
No water
pressure.
o
Obstruction in
bottle.
o
Obstruction in
spray nozzle.
.
Obstruction
in injector
unit.
REMEDY:
.
Check faucet
to be sure
you
still
have
water
pressure
supplied
to
the
unit.
.
Check
the solution
tube to be sure
that
the screen is
clean. lf
screen
on
solution
tube
has
come
off, the metering
orifice
will
clog.
lt
is
the small hole at
the other
end of the
tube.
Remove
the tube
and
clean
off the small hole.
AUTOMATIC
SHUT-OFF
This
cleaner is equipped
with
an automatic shut-
off
that operates
when
picking
up liquids.
As
the
level
of
the
liquid rises,
an internal float rises
until it seats itself against
a seal at
the
intake
of the
motor,
shutting off suction.
To
continue,
empty
the
liquid
waste from
the tank.
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