USER'S GUIDE 1273, 4490 Series 220-240v 2 Thank You 3 Safety Instructions 4 Product View 5 Assembly 5-6 Operations 6-9 Maintenance and Care 10 Troubleshooting 11 Replacement Parts 11 Consumer Care
Thanks for buying a BISSELL Compact Bagless Cylinder vacuum We’re glad you purchased a BISSELL Compact bagless cylinder vacuum. Everything we know about floor care went into the design and construction of this complete, high-tech home cleaning system. Your BISSELL Compact bagless cylinder vacuum is well made, and we back it with a limited one year warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following: ■ Young children should be supervised Read all instructions before using your VACUUM. ■ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Use indoors only. For dry pick up only. Do not leave machine when it is plugged in. Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
Product view Handle Air Flow Regulator 2-Piece Extension Wand Hose Dirt Cup Release Button Automatic Cord Rewind Carry Handle Hose Connector colours may vary from models shown Emptying Button Easy Empty™ Dirt Cup Dirt Cup Filter Multi-Surface Floor Nozzle Brush Switch WARNING: Do not plug in your vacuum until Combination Crevice Tool/Dusting Brush 4 w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m you are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures.
Assembly 1. Connect hose to vacuum by inserting hose connector on the end of the hose into the suction inlet. Make sure the hose is positioned so the tabs on the hose connector line up with the notches on the suction inlet. Once inserted into the suction inlet, turn to lock into place. 2. Attach extension wands section together by inserting into one another and twisting slightly to tighten. 3. Connect hose handle to the end of the extension wand and twist slightly to tighten. 4.
0perations Special tools Your BISSELL Compact cylinder vacuum is not only a powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it’s also a versatile bare floor and above floor vacuum cleaner when you select one of the special tools. Floor nozzle: Use to vacuum carpets, rugs and bare floors. Swivel head turns to get into tight spaces and fits under cabinets. 1. To vacuum carpets and rugs, push the brush switch to the carpet position . This will pull the brushes up into the floor nozzle.
Maintenance and care Empty the dirt cup continued 4. Choose an emptying method. Method #2 is recommended for allergy suffers. 4. Method #1 – Hold the dirt cup over a rubbish bin and push the emptying button to open the bottom. Close the bottom after the dirt empties. Emptying Button colours may vary from models shown Method #2 – Place a plastic bag over the bottom of the dirt cup. Push the emptying button through the plastic to open the bottom.
Maintenance and care Cleaning the dirt cup filter continued 7. Insert the dirt cup filter assembly back into the dirt cup by lining up the tabs on the top of the dirt cup filter assembly with the notches inside the top of the dirt cup and turning the handle on the bottom of the dirt cup filter assembly clockwise to lock into place. Replacing the post-motor filter NOTICE: This product is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
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 Emptying the dirt cup on page 6. 3. Remove the dirt cup filter assembly from the dirt cup, following step 2 of Clean the dirt cup filter on page 7. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting. 4.
Troubleshooting Vacuum cleaner won’t operate Possible Cause Remedy 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 Cause Remedy 1. Tools, hose and/or extension wands are blocked 1. Remove each part and check for blockages 2. Filters are dirty 2. Check and clean or replace all filters 3. Dirt cup is full 3. Empty dirt cup 4.
Replacement parts Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Part No. Part Name 203-1771 Dirt Cup Filter Screen 203-1772 Dirt Cup Filter 203-1786 Post-Motor Filter 203-1773 Floor Nozzle 203-1537 Hose with Handle 203-1538 Extension Wands (2) 203-1539 Combination Crevice Tool/Dusting Brush 1 2 3 4 5 6 w w w. b i s s e l l .
BISSELL Consumer Care If your BISSELL product should require service: Call BISSELL Consumer Care at the numbers below and we will give you the location of a BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your area. For all other countries, contact your local in country distributor for questions, service, or repair. If you have questions about your warranty or need replacement parts please contact the numbers below. For UK inquiries: Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm Friday 9 am - 4 pm BISSELL Homecare (Overseas) Inc.