U S E R ’ S G U I D E
88D6 SERIES 220-240V
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Safety Instructions
4-5 Product View
6-7 Special features
7-10 Operation
11 Maintenance and Care
12-13 Troubleshooting
14 Consumer Services
Replacement Parts
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15
Additional Accessories
16 Warranty
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should be observed, including
the following:
Remove plug from electrical outlet before cleaning
or maintaining the appliance
Not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety
Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance
Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach,
ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc.)
READ All INSTRUCTIONS
bEFORE USING YOUR
SPOTbOT.
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Always connect to a properly Earthed
outlet. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before conducting
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Do not modify the Earthed plug
Do not use for any purpose other than described
in this User’s Guide
maintenance or troubleshooting.
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Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments
Use only cleaning products formulated by
BISSELL for use in this appliance to prevent
internal component damage
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, etc.
Keep appliance on a level surface
Turn off all controls before unplugging
Be extra careful when cleaning stairs
WARNING:
Use indoors only
Do not use with damaged cord or plug
Do not service machine when it is plugged in
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent in order
to avoid a hazard
Do not use machine if it has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water
To reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
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Pay close attention when working
around children
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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, pull cord around sharp
corners or edges, run appliance over cord, or
expose cord to heated surfaces
Do not carry the appliance while in use
Do not unplug by pulling on cord; unplug by
grasping plug not the cord
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INSTRUCTIONS.
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ThIS moDEL IS foR hoUSEhoLD USE oNLY.
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Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands
WARNING:
This appliance must
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Do not put any object into appliance openings, use
be Earthed
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with blocked opening or restrict air flow
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Do not expose hair, loose clothing, fingers or body
parts to openings or moving parts
Do not pick up hot or burning objects
Do not pick up flammable or combustible
materials (lighter fluid, petrol, kerosene, etc.) or use
in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours
Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapours given off by oil base paint, paint
thinner, some moth proofing substances,
flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapours
IMPORTANT
foR oPERATIoN oN
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A 220-240 VoLT A.C. 50/60 hz PoWER
SUPPLY oNLY.
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If your appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable
BS 1363 plug it must not be used unless a 13
amp (ASTA approved to BS 1362) fuse is fitted in
the carrier contained in the plug. Spares may be
obtained from your BISSELL supplier. If for any
reason the plug is cut off, it must be disposed
of, as it is an electric shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13 amp socket.
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Do not use without tanks in place
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Product view
Automatic Smart System™
Control Panel
Front View
Clean/Solution Tank
Dirty/Collection Tank
Flex Hose Clip
Vacuum Flex
Hose
Spray Trigger
Tough Stain
Brush™
To order replacement parts, additional tools or formulas, please refer to page 15.
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Product view
Underside View
Vacuum
Suction Nozzles
hands free
Cleaning Brush
Spray Tip
back View
Cord Wrap
Power Cord
Hands Free
Cleaning Window
Tough Stain
Brush™ Storage
Keep plenty of genuine
bISSEll Advanced Cleaning
Formulas on hand so you
can clean whenever it fits
your schedule. Always
use genuine bISSEll deep
cleaning formulas. Non-
bISSEll cleaning formulas
may harm the machine and
void the warranty.
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Special features
Front view
Clean/solution tank
Located to the right of the unit when you are
facing the unit. Holds the clean water and
formula.
Automatic Smart System control paneI
Located in the center of the unit. This is
where you will begin selection of the smart
cleaning cycle you would like to use
(detailed instructions on page 8).
Dirty/collection tank
Located to the left of the unit when you are
facing the unit. Holds the dirty water that is
suctioned up.
Vacuum flex hose
Wraps around the center of the unit. Serves
as the travel path for dirty water that is
suctioned up into the dirty/collection tank.
Flex hose clip
Located on the end of the unit near the
clean/solution tank. It is a guide for wrapping
the vacuum flex hose.
Tough Stain brush
Attach to the end of the hose for cleaning in
manual mode or store in the storage area for
handsfree cleaning.
Spray trigger
When cleaning in the manual mode, press
the spray trigger to release water and
formula onto the area to be cleaned.
Underside view
Handsfree cleaning brushes
Provides cleaning action when using the surface
stain or set-in handsfree cleaning cycles.
Spray tip
Water and formula are dispensed here when
cleaning in the handsfree mode.
Vacuum suction nozzles
Provides a suction path for the dirty water
when using the handsfree cleaning cycles.
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Special features
Back view
Handsfree cleaning window
Provides an area to see the handsfree
cleaning action.
Tough Stain brush storage
Use for convenient on board storage of the Tough
Stain Brush when using handsfree cleaning.
Power cord
Stores on the back of the unit around the oval
cord wrap.
NOTE: Unwrap the power cord completely
before operating the unit.
Cord wrap
Serves as a guide for the power cord storage. The
cord wrap can be gently pushed in during use.
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Operation
Getting ready
1. To fill the clean/solution tank:
A. Remove the clean/solution tank by lifting it
straight up and then away from the unit.
b. Unscrew the cap/insert at the bottom of
the clean/solution tank.
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There are 2 ways you can fill and use the clean/
solution tank:
2. For common stains such as dirt, grime, pet,
or oily stains, use the fill lines on the left
side of the tank and fill with Little Green™
for Compacts formula (trial size included)
and water.
WARNING:
Do not use without
tanks in place.
3. For dye based stains such as coffee, fruit
juices, cola and red wine, use the fill lines on
the right hand side of the unit and fill with
Little Green for Compacts and Oxy GEN2
formulas (trial size included) and water.
To begin cleaning
1. Plug your SpotBot in. The Power light will
illuminate instructing you that there is power
to the unit and it is ready to go.
Tip:
Before spot cleaning with
the SpotBot's handsfree
feature, dry vacuum the
area first.
2. Place the filled Clean/Solution tank onto the
unit.
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Operation
Automatic Smart System
Your new Spotbot features an Automatic Smart
System that takes the guesswork out of spot
and stain cleaning. With the touch of a button,
you can select the cleaning cycle to use your
preferred method of cleaning.
1. Surface Stain Cycle This cycle has been
designed for stains that are on the surface of
your carpeting and have not had time to
penetrate deep in to your carpet fibers. This
cycle will run for approximately 3 minutes.
2. Set-In Stain Cycle Use on stains that have
had a period of time to set-in and penetrate
deep into your carpet fibers. These are typically
the most difficult stain types to remove. This
cycle runs for approximately 6 minutes.
Tip:
Some spots and spills
require that you pick up the
chunky debris with a rag
or towel before you begin
cleaning in the handsfree or
manual cycles.
3. Manual / Hose By selecting this option you can
clean spots and stains manually on surfaces
such as upholstery, car interiors, stairs or
wherever you have a need to clean manually.
NOTE: You will need to use the hose with
the Tough Stain brush attached to it to
clean in manual mode.
4. Pause/Resume Use to check the status of
a cleaning cycle (surface stain or set-in
stain). If you hit the pause button once, it
pauses the cleaning cycle it is currently in.
By pressing it one more time to resume, you
will pick up in the cleaning cycle where you
left off.
5. Stop By depressing the stop button, you
will stop your SpotBot in either the surface
stain or set-in stain cycle. To begin cleaning
again, you will need to select one of the
cleaning cycles again.
6. Status Indicators Much like the
dishwasher in your kitchen, the status
Indicators will instruct you regarding
status within a cleaning cycle. You will
hear changes in the sound of the machine
at different points in a cycle. When your
selected cleaning cycle is complete, the
finish light will illuminate and you will
hear a beep every five seconds until you
depress the stop button.
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Operation
Handsfree cleaning
1. Place the unit directly over the spot or stain,
making sure the stain is in the center of the
handsfree cleaning area.
2. Select which cleaning cycle (surface stain or
set-in stain) you would like to begin with.
Your SpotBot will begin spraying, brushing
and suctioning up the spots and stains in
its pre-programmed cycle. Both cycles have
been tested and proven to deliver superior
cleaning results, taking the guesswork out of
cleaning for you.
3. When the cleaning cycle you have selected
is complete, the SpotBot will beep. The beep
will continue every five seconds until you
depress the stop button.
Tip:
If the unit accidentally tips
or is tilted, the handsfree
cleaning brushes will stop.
4. Pick up the unit and check the area that
was cleaned.
5. If you have used Oxy GEN2, this chemical
will continue to work for the next six to eight
hours, cleaning your spots and stains all the
way to the backing of the carpet.
Tip:
Some difficult stains may
require that you run the
cleaning cycle a second
time.
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Operation
Manual/hose cleaning
1. Remove the hose from the unit by
depressing the release button.
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2. Remove the Tough Stain Brush from the
back of the unit by depressing the release
button. Attach the Tough Stain Brush onto
the grip of the flex hose.
3. Select the manual/hose button on the
2a
2b
control panel to start the SpotBot.
NOTE: In manual mode, the Spotbot will not
turn on until the hose is removed from the
unit. If it is not removed within 30 seconds of
pushing the start button, the unit will shut off.
4. If your unit has a built in heater (not
standard on all models) press the heater
button to turn on the heat feature. Begin
cleaning by holding the tool no more than six
inches above the soiled surface. Depress the
spray trigger for about five seconds to apply
the cleaning solution to the soiled area then
release the spray trigger. Be careful not to
over wet.
5. Using the brush on the tool, gently scrub the
soiled area for about 30 seconds or until the
soiled area appears to be clean.
Tip:
one of the effective stain
removing ingredients in oxy
GEN2 is hydrogen Peroxide.
Certain people may be
6. To suction up the dirt and cleaning solution,
position the suction nozzle over the cleaned
area, apply downward pressure on the tool,
and pull nozzle toward you. You should see the
dirty water pass through the nozzle. Continue
until no more water can be removed. Normally,
this step will require no more than one minute
of back and forth passes.
affected by the formula
when it comes into contact
with their skin; it may turn
the skin white and/or cause
tingling. Washing your hands
after use and applying hand
lotion will remove any
NOTE: In manual mode, the Spotbot is
equipped with a safety feature which will
shut the unit off after 30 minutes. Press
start to resume cleaning.
possible white discoloration.
7. If the stain is still visible, repeat steps 4-6
as necessary.
8. When the cleaning is complete, lightly drag
the suction nozzle across the stain for about
two minutes to further aid in drying the
cleaned area.
Tip:
Check upholstery stuffing
before cleaning. Colored
stuffing may bleed through
the fabric when it becomes
wet.
9. Press the manual/hose button to turn off
the SpotBot.
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Maintenance and care
Hose cleaning
1. Before turning off the SpotBot, suction
up clean water to thoroughly rinse out
the inside of the hose. Then, lift the hose
upwards to drain any remaining water into
the dirty tank.
2. Disconnect the cleaning tool from the
hose by pushing down on the release button
and pulling straight off (do not twist tools to
remove them).
3. Once the tool is removed from the hose it
can be cleaned by rinsing under clean
running water. When thoroughly dried, place
back into the storage area.
Storage
1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Wrap
power cord around the cord wrap.
Tip:
2. Empty and rinse the dirty/collection tank
after each use, or when dirty water reaches
the indicated maximum fill line. To remove,
lift up the tank latch and pull the dirty/
collection tank out. Dump out the dirty water
and rinse with clean water. Replace the
dirty/collection tank back into the unit for
storage.
If a significant amount of
water and formula remain
in the clean/solution tank,
your unit can be stored with
liquid in it. however, if you
have added oxy GEN2 into
the clean tank, fresh oxy
GEN2 should be added prior
to the next use to
3. After using the SpotBot’s handsfree feature,
wipe the window and brushing area with a
soft cloth.
optimize performance.
4. If you were using your SpotBot manually,
wrap the vacuum flex hose around the unit
and secure the spray trigger into the storage
area on the front of the unit.
5. Store unit indoors at room temperature
(4° to 43°C).
Tip:
Periodically clean out the
black valve inside of the
dirty/collection tank.
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Troubleshooting
Handsfree Cleaning
Cleaner will not run
Possible Causes
Remedies
1. Power cord not plugged in.
1. Check electrical plug.
2. The unit is not sitting flat on the carpeting.
2. Remove what is obstructing the
floors surface.
3. Vacuum flex hose is not snapped
3. Check to make sure the vacuum
into place securely.
flex hose is snapped into place.
Unusual or Odd Noise
Possible Causes
Remedies
1. Clean/solution tank is out of fluid.
1. Fill clean/solution tank.
Reduced or No Spray
Possible Causes
Remedies
1. Spray tip clogged.
1. Clean spray tip.
2. Fill clean/solution tank.
2. Clean/solution tank is out of fluid.
3. Clean/solution tank is not inserted
3. Gently press the clean/solution
tank until you see “bubbles”
into the unit securely.
coming from the base of the tank.
No Suction
Possible Causes
Remedies
1. Dirty/collection tank is full.
1. Empty dirty/collection tank.
2. Dirty/collection tank latch is not down.
2. Push latch down securely
into place.
3. Black valve on the dirty/collection
3. Replace black valve into dirty/
tank is missing.
collection tank.
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Troubleshooting
Manual/Hose Cleaning
Cleaner will not run
Possible Causes
Remedies
1. Power cord not plugged in.
1. Check electrical plug.
2. Vacuum flex hose not removed from receiver.
2. Remove vacuum flex hose.
Unusual or Odd Noise
Possible Causes
Remedies
1. Clean/solution tank is out of fluid.
1. Fill clean/solution tank.
Reduced or No Spray
Possible Causes
Remedies
1. Spray tip clogged on Tough Stain Brush.
2. Clean/solution tank is out of fluid.
1. Clean spray tip.
2. Fill Clean/solution tank.
3. Clean/solution tank is not inserted
3. Gently press the clean/solution
tank until you see “bubbles”
into the unit securely.
coming from the base of the tank.
No Suction
Possible Causes
Remedies
1. Dirty/collection tank is full.
1. Empty dirty/collection tank.
2. Dirty/collection tank latch is not down.
2. Push latch down securely
into place.
3. Black valve on the dirty/collection
3. Replace black valve into dirty/
tank is missing.
collection tank.
Other maintenance or service not included in this manual should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
Thank you for selecting a bISSEll product.
Please do not return this product to the store.
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BISSELL Consumer Services
If your bISSEll product should require service:
In the UK, Australia or New Zealand, call BISSELL Consumer Services 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:
For Australian inquiries:
monday - Thursday 9 am — 5 pm
friday 9 am — 4 pm
monday - friday 9 am — 5 pm
bISSEll AUSTRAlIA PTY lIMITED
42 Rocco Dr.
bISSEll Homecare (Overseas) Inc.
The Boat Yard
Scoresby 3179
Victoria
105 Straight Road
Australia
old Windsor
Telephone: 1-800-811-183
Berkshire, SL4 2SE
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0844-888-6644
For all other inquiries:
monday - friday 8 am — 4 pm
For New Zealand inquiries:
monday - friday 9 am — 5 pm
Parex Industries ltd.
5 Tolich Place
bISSEll Homecare, Inc.
Po Box 1888
Grand Rapids, michigan 49501 USA
Telephone: 01-616-453-4451
fax: 01-616-453-1383
henderson 0610
Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone: 0800-247-735
Or visit the BISSELL website - www.bissell.com
When contacting BISSELL, have model number of unit available.
Please record your model Number: ___________________
Please record your Purchase Date: ___________________
Note: Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event of a
warranty claim. See Warranty on page 16 for details.
Please do not return this product to the store.
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Replacement parts
Item
Part No.
Part Name
1
203-6643
203-6644
203-6645
203-6648
Clean/Solution Tank Assembly (includes Cap/Insert)
2
3
4
Clean/Solution Tank Cap/Insert
Dirty/Collection Tank
Hose Clip
1
2
3
4
Additional assessories
Item
Part No.
Part Name
3" Tough Stain Brush
TurboBrush™
1
203-6651
2
203-6652
3
4
5
6
203-6653
203-6654
203-6655
203-6647
4” Upholstery Tool
6” Wide Stair Tool
Spraying Crevice Tool
Storage Tray
7
8
9
79B9E
74R7E
0801E
473 mL 2x Little Green for Compacts Formula
473 mL 2x Pet Stain for Compacts Formula
946 mL Oxy GEN2™
3
1
5
2
4
6
7
8
9
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Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from country
to country. If you need additional instruction regarding this warranty or have questions regarding what it may
cover, please contact BISSELL Consumer Services by telephone, or regular post as described below, or
contact your local in country distributor.
limited One Year Warranty
Subject to the *EXCEPTIoNS AND EXCLUSIoNS identified below, BISSELL homecare, Inc., will replace (with
new or remanufactured components), at BISSELL’s option, free of charge from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser, for one year any defective or malfunctioning part do to manufacturers defect.
This warranty applies to product used for personal, and not commercial or rental service. This warranty does
not apply to fans or routine maintenance components such as filters, belts, or brushes. Damage or malfunction
caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the User’s Guide is not covered.
For UK inquiries:
For Australian inquiries:
monday - Thursday 9 am — 5 pm
monday - friday 9 am — 5 pm
friday
9 am — 4 pm
bISSEll AUSTRAlIA PTY lIMITED
42 Rocco Dr.
Scoresby 3179
Victoria
Australia
Telephone: 1-800-811-183
bISSEll Homecare (Overseas) Inc.
The Boat Yard
105 Straight Road
old Windsor
Berkshire, SL4 2SE
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0844-888-6644
For all other inquiries:
monday - friday 8 am — 4 pm
For New Zealand inquiries:
monday - friday 9 am — 5 pm
Parex Industries ltd.
5 Tolich Place
bISSEll Homecare, Inc.
Po Box 1888
Grand Rapids, michigan 49501 USA
Telephone: 01-616-453-4451
fax: 01-616-453-1383
henderson 0610
Auckland
New Zealand
Telephone: 0800-247-735
bISSEll HOMECARE INC. IS NOT lIAblE FOR INCIDENTAl OR CONSEQUENTIAl
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
bISSEll’S lIAbIlITY WIll NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
*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.
©2009 BISSELL homecare, Inc
Grand Rapids, michigan
All rights reserved. Printed in China
Part Number 120-4123
Rev 11/09
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