PORTABLE DOG BATH
TOOL
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USER GUIDE
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
» Use only warm tap water. Do not use heated water.
» Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
» Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
» Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User’s Guide.
» Do not immerse appliance in water or place in area where splashing may occur.
» Liquid must not be directed towards equipment containing electrical components.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR BARKBATH
™
TOOL.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
This attachment is for household use only. Commercial use of this unit voids the manufacturer’s warranty.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE
WARNING
Refer to the user guide that came with
your BISSELL product for complete
instructions and important safety notices
regarding use of the appliance.
Recommended for Use With:
»
BISSELL Little Green (1400 model series, except 1425)
»
BISSELL SpotBot (33N8 model series)
»
BISSELL SpotClean (5207 model series)
»
BISSELL SpotClean Cordless (1570 model series)
»
BISSELL SpotClean Pro (3624 model series)
NOT for Use With:
»
BISSELL Carpet Cleaners with built-in heaters
such as models 1425 and 50Y6
»
BISSELL Full Size Upright Deep Cleaners
»
Non-BISSELL Branded Deep Cleaners
»
BISSELL SpotLifter (all series)
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Thanks for buying a BISSELL BarkBath™ Tool!
We love pets, so we’re excited to share one of our newest innovative pet
products with you: the BarkBath™ dog bathing tool. Because the BarkBath™
easily attaches to any BISSELL portable cleaner, you can bathe your dog
where it’s most convenient, making bath time easier and less stressful for
you and your pet.
We want to make sure your BarkBath™ works as well in years to come as
it does today, so this guide includes tips on usage, maintenance, and — if
there is a problem — basic troubleshooting. Once your dog is acclimated to
the cleaner and you’ve got a bathing area prepared, a few simple assembly
steps are all it takes to get started!
Safety Instructions...........2
Getting Ready...............4
Product View ................5
Assembly ...................6
Operations ...............7-10
Maintenance & Care ......11-12
Troubleshooting ............14
Warranty ...................15
Service .....................15
Product Registration........16
What’s In The Box?
BarkBath™ Tool
16 oz. BISSELL
No-Rinse Dog
Shampoo
Microfiber Towel
(for cleaning faces and paws)
Drawstring
Storage Bag
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Before You Get Started
Helpful Tips to Get Ready:
• Always use a BISSELL no-rinse dog shampoo.
• If your dog has long hair, brush your pet’s hair
before bathing.
• When selecting an area to bathe your
dog, choose a place where your pet feels
comfortable and safe. Usual choices include the
kitchen, utility room, garage, or family room.
• Lay down a separate blanket or towel where
you will be bathing your dog.
• When placing the cleaner on the floor, place a
mat or towel underneath. This will help absorb
and dampen the sound for your dog.
• Keep the cleaner away from walls and
cabinets to facilitate sound reduction.
Some dogs are sensitive to loud noises, or are not fans of vacuums or other
loud appliances. Here are some quick training tips to help your dog have a great
experience with this new bathing method.
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Training Steps—Phase 1
- Place the unit in a room where you plan
to bathe your dog. Leave the cleaner
turned off and allow the dog to become
accustomed to it.
- With the unit turned off, have the dog
walk over to the unit and use the spray
nozzle as a “comb” to brush the dog.
This will allow the dog to associate good
feelings with the cleaner.
- Praise your dog and offer a treat.
Training Steps—Phase 2
- With the dog out of the room, turn the
unit on. Leave the unit on and offer your
dog a treat.
- Turn the unit off.
- Repeat phase one above.
Training Steps—Phase 3
- Turn the unit on, have your dog enter the
room and give the dog a treat.
- With the unit on, and without pulling
the trigger to release water, “comb” your
dog’s fur with the spray nozzle.
- Turn the unit off and offer a treat.
Training Steps—Phase 4
- Turn the unit on. Have your dog enter
the room.
- Comb a small section of your dog’s fur
with the unit on and pull the trigger in
quick, short bursts to acclimate your pet
to feeling the solution on their skin.
- Once the area is fully wetted and water
extracted, your dog’s bath is complete.
Praise your pet and offer a treat.
Noise-Sensitive or Anxious Dog?
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1. Flex Hose Connector Release
2. Shampoo Tool Connector
3. Rinse/Shampoo Switch
4. Shampoo Reservoir
5. Spray Nozzle
6. Nozzle Spray Trigger
7. Mesh Plate
8. Nozzle Height Selection
9. Removable Face Plate
10. Removable Face Plate Screw
Getting to Know Your BarkBath
™
Tool
BISSELL
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No-Rinse Dog Shampoo
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Always use genuine BISSELL No-Rinse Dog Shampoo. Other
shampoos may harm the machine and will void the warranty.
NOTICE: Do not use dish soap, traditional dog or human shampoos and/or
conditioners because they are too thick and may damage the machine. Use only
BISSELL No-Rinse Dog Shampoo in your Portable Dog Bath System. Use of
shampoos or soaps which contain lemon or pine oil may damage this appliance
and void the warranty. These products may react with the plastic materials used
in your cleaner, causing cracking or pitting.
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Preparing Your Cleaner*
WARNING
Do not plug in your BarkBath™ until you are familiar with all the safety and operating
instructions.
Flip the tank so the
black cap is on top
and unscrew. Pull
up to remove cap
assembly from tank.
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Fill the clean
water tank with
warm tap water
to the fill line.
Replace the
cap and return
the tank to the
machine.
NOTICE: For optimal performance of your cleaner and the safety of your dog, you will
need to thoroughly rinse your carpet cleaner before every use of the BarkBath™ tool to
ensure all internal components of your cleaner are free of carpet cleaning formulas. Follow
these steps for flushing out your cleaner.*
*Little Green cleaner shown. Appearance may vary by model.
Remove the clean
water tank by
lifting it straight
up and then away
from the unit.
Rinse the clean water
and formula tank,
along with all tank
components (cap,
tubing, etc.) with
warm tap water.
Repeat as necessary
to be sure all residual
carpet cleaning
formula is removed.
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Plug the unit in
and press the
power switch to
ON ( I ) position.
Before connecting
the bathing tool, you
will need to prime
the system. Place the
unit on a high, flat
surface (such as a
table or counter top).
Hold the flex
hose end over the
microfiber mat or
towel and press the
trigger at the end
of the flex hose
for 15-20 seconds
to allow water to
dispense.
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Turn the unit
OFF, pressing
the power switch
to ( O ) OFF
position.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to your pet, do not boil or microwave water. Use only warm tap
water.
Filling the Clean Water Tank*
Flip the tank so the black cap is on
top and unscrew. Pull up to remove
cap assembly from tank.
With the machine turned OFF, remove
the clean water tank by lifting it straight
up and then away from the unit.
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To ensure your pet has a nice bathing
experience, use warm-to-the-touch
tap water to the fill line on your clean
water tank. Replace the cap before
returning the tank to the machine.
Replace the clean water tank by lining up
the grooves on the clean water tank with
the vertical guides on the side of the
unit. Gently slide it down into position.
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*Little Green cleaner shown. Appearance may vary by model.
NOTICE: Although your cleaner has a formula fill line on the clean water tank, do not put
no-rinse dog shampoo in the clean water tank. When using the BarkBath™ tool, the no-
rinse dog shampoo should ONLY be added to the shampoo reservoir on the tool. Always
put clean water ONLY in the clean water tank when using the BarkBath™ tool.
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Attaching the BarkBath
™
Tool
Holding the tool right
side up, add BISSELL
No-Rinse Dog Shampoo
to the shampoo reservoir.
Unscrew the cap
to the shampoo
reservoir to
unattach it from
the bathing tool.
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2
Align the
screw cap with
the tabs of
the reservoir
opening and
twist shut.
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4
Locate the bathing tool
and BISSELL No-Rinse
Dog Shampoo.
Holding the tool horizontally on a flat
surface (such as a table or counter top),
attach the bathing tool to the cleaner by
inserting the flex hose connector into the
shampoo tool connector. You will hear a
“click” when it locks into place.
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NOTICE: Dish soap, traditional dog or human shampoos and/or conditioners
should not be used as they may be too thick and may damage the machine. Use
only BISSELL No-Rinse Dog Shampoo in your BarkBath™ tool. Use of shampoos
or soaps which contain lemon or pine oil may damage this appliance and void
the warranty. These products may react with the plastic materials used in your
cleaner, causing cracking or pitting.
NOTE: The “factory setting” of the spray nozzle is optimized for use on most hair
lengths/types with the exception of thick/heavy/dual and longer coated dogs.
TIP: Since every dog is unique, first start by adding a small amount of BISSELL
No-Rinse Dog Shampoo to reservoir. Continue to add more shampoo as needed
to eectively clean your dog.
Prime the tool by pointing the nozzle
at the microfiber mat and pressing
and holding the spray trigger for 15-20
seconds to allow solution to dispense.
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Bathing Your Dog
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT IMMERSE APPLIANCE IN WATER OR
PLACE IN AREA WHERE SPLASHING MAY OCCUR.
Recommended areas for bathing your dog:
• Kitchen
• Utility Room
• Garage
• Family Room
Lay down a separate blanket or towel in
the area where you will be bathing your
dog. When placing the cleaner on the
floor, place a mat or towel underneath.
This will help absorb and dampen the
sound for your dog.
Plug in the unit and press the power
switch to ON ( | ) position.
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NOTICE: Always use genuine BISSELL No-Rinse Dog Shampoo. Other shampoos
may harm the machine and will void the warranty.
OPTIONAL: The spray
nozzle is optimized for use
on most hair types, however,
using a screwdriver you
can remove the screw from
the plate of the bathing
tool and pull off to expose
longer nozzles for use
on thick, heavy or longer
coated dogs.
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Bathing Your Dog (continued)
Prime the tool by pointing the nozzle
at the microfiber mat and pressing
and holding the spray trigger for 15-20
seconds to allow solution to dispense.
Set the Rinse/Shampoo switch to the
desired setting. For Shampoo, the reservoir
will dispense a mixture of shampoo and
water; for Rinse, it will dispense just water.
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Press and hold the spray
trigger while gently stroking
the nozzle of the bathing
tool downwards, following
the fall of the dog’s coat.
Spray shampoo/water on the microfiber
towel and hand clean delicate areas such
as the dog’s face and paws.
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Release the spray trigger
and use “drying strokes”
to suction up moisture
from the dog’s coat.
Repeat as needed.
As a final step, coat should be air-
or towel-dried as needed.
NOTE: The Dog Bathing Tool is always extracting dirty water. The trigger
dispenses the shampoo and/or water. While pressing the trigger, it also continues
extracting dirty water.
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Place the tool directly
onto the dog’s coat before
pressing and holding the
spray trigger to release
the shampoo/water onto
your dog’s coat.
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Cleaning Your BarkBath
™
After Use
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF on your cleaner and disconnect plug
from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.
NOTICE: Do not submerge BarkBath™ tool in water or other liquid.
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Remove and
rinse out the
dirty water
tank following
instructions in the
“Emptying the
Dirty Water Tank”
section.
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Turn power switch to the OFF (O) position
and unplug power cord from outlet.
Once removed from flex
hose, keep tool elevated
to avoid dripping water on
floor and rinse clean under
running water.
Press release button and
disconnect flex hose from
the dog bathing tool by
pulling straight out. (DO
NOT twist tool to remove.)
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Be sure all pieces are
completely dry before
returning to base unit
and before storage.
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Check spray nozzle for
accumulated dirt or
debris. If necessary, clean
with soft bristle brush.
You may disassemble the
spray nozzle for cleaning
as needed. Removing the
faceplates will expose
longer spray nozzles.
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Flip tool to release water
into sink. While holding the
tool in the air and reservoir
in the sink, press the trigger
to assure all water empties
from the hose.
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Storing Your BarkBath
™
Tool
Wipe all surfaces with a soft cloth,
making sure all items are clean and dry.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power OFF on your cleaner and disconnect plug
from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.
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Place BarkBath™ tool and BISSELL
no-rinse dog shampoo in the storage
bag and store in a protected dry area at
room temperature.
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of a leaking condition, do not store unit where
freezing may occur. Damage to internal components may result.
Press release button and disconnect flex
hose from the BarkBath™ tool by pulling
straight out. (DO NOT twist tool to
remove it from the cleaner.)
If you disassembled the spray nozzle
for cleaning or to expose longer spray
nozzles, remember to reassamble all
pieces before storing.
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Notes
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Troubleshooting
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch o and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem Possible causes Remedies
Reduced
or no
suction
Hair build-up on suction nozzle Clean as needed while washing dog
Using tool too far from pet Contact dogs coat and periodically let go of spray
trigger to allow for drying strokes
Area under dirty water tank has
sand, hair, or debris
Remove dirty water tank and clean any sand or
debris off inlet on the base of the machine and the
gasket on the bottom of dirty water tank
Dirty tank full or not seated
properly
Empty tank and replace, snapping top lid into place
Clog or build-up in hose Suction hot water up to clear hose
Loose hose connection Ensure machine hose is locked in place into the
bathing tool
Reduced
spray or
not spraying
Solution or water tank is empty Check and refill both water and bathing tool solution
tanks
Spray tip clogged Rinse tool with warm water and use soft bristle brush
on spray tips
Loose hose connection Ensure machine hose is locked in place into the
bathing tool. Hold trigger until water comes out
Lost prime Turn unit off; Refill the water tank (and shampoo
tank if needed), turn unit on and hold the trigger for
20-30 seconds until spray resumes
Leaking
Dirty water tank gasket not in
place or damaged
Place gasket in correctly (notched); If damaged,
replace gasket
Loose hose connection Ensure machine hose is locked in place into the
bathing tool; Hold trigger until water comes out
Damage or torn hose Have an authorized technician repair unit
Bathing tool solution cap not
in place
Make sure the solution cap on the bathing tool is in
place with a gasket in the cap
No power to
unit
Outlet not working Test outlet with a small appliance like a cell phone
charger, and use another outlet if needed
Fuse/breaker to outlet tripped Reset the breaker
Dog still
dirty or
smells
Difficult Odor (ie. skunk) Rewash or consult a professional for very difficult
odors
Shampoo
not foaming
Shampoo is designed to not
be foamy
Continue using appropriate no rinse shampoo that
is not foamy
Shampoo is
not flowing
Not using a BISSELL no-rinse
dog shampoo
Always use a BISSELL no-rinse dog shampoo
Rinse/Shampoo switch not fully
engaged
Make sure switch is securely selected to the desired
function
Lost prime Turn unit off; Refill the water tank (and shampoo
tank if needed), turn unit on and hold the trigger for
20-30 seconds until spray resumes
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