How well does it get pet hair off furniture and stairs?

recently purchased the Powerglide and am very pleased with how easily and effectively it cleaned my stairs which tend to accumulate a lot of dust and dog hair. since my dog does not sit on my furniture, I'm not sure how well the attachment works but I can well assume it will do a good job.

Does it come with the extension wand?

No, and recently I have come to not like this at all. When doing furniture, the hose does not stretch very far, kind of regret purchasing now.

Where's the charger base? Sold separately?

Same as others, there is no charger base. It's electric, not battery. Has a very long cord. When you lift it off the base to use with attachments, the cord is attached to the part that lifts off.

Does it work on thick pile carpet?

I’ve got new carpet in my bedrooms that I think might be thick pile. The landlord replaced the carpet so I’m not sure what it’s considered. It’s very lush and deep carpet. And it works beautifully. One of the bedrooms is a office. And my office chair has badly matted the carpet down over time. And it’s doing a wonderful job of bringing that worn spot back to life. It’s not 100% yet. But it was noticeably better after the first use.

Can I clean my car with this?

I'm not sure with this one .I've not yet to try that . You can try it but you only have so hose you would have to sit the vacuum cleaner on the inside of your car. I watched a video of this before I made my decision and it showed that you can remove the canister off to do stairs and remove dust from different area but I have not tried that yet. It only comes with 2 attachments.I really like it because l can see what I'm vacuum up. And helps me with allergies.

Bissell 2043 Powerglide Lift-off Pet Plus Upright Vacuum User Manual

Name: Bissell 2043 Powerglide Lift-off Pet Plus Upright Vacuum
Brand: Bissell
SKU: 2043
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

User Guide Powerglide Lift-off Pet Plus Vacuum

Product View

Getting to Know Your Vacuum

1. Handle

2. Lift-Off Canister Release Button

3. Dirt Tank Release Button

4. Carry Handle

5. Brush Roll Power Switch

6. Power Switch

7. Quick Release® Cord Wrap

8. Power Cord

9. Filter Cover (Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters are located under Filter Cover)

10. Brush Roll

11. Cord Clip

12. Pet TurboEraser® Tool Holder with Tool

13. Stretch Hose

14. Crevice Tool & Extension Wand Holder with Tools

15. Hose Wand Base

16. Pet Hair Eraser® Tool (does not store on unit; only available select models)

Assembly

Slide handle into vacuum base. Attach with the screw that is taped to the handle.

Attach hose by lining the tabs on the cuff with the notches on the back of vacuum. Twist clockwise to lock hose into place.

Push handle end into base of vacuum on opposite side.

Slide the Crevice Tool/ Extension Wand Holder down onto the middle of the back of base.

Slide the Pet TurboEraser® tool holder down on the top back of the base.

To use your optional Febreze® filter (included), press the tank release button and pull dirt tank away from vacuum.

Remove the black/ yellow foam filter and replace with the black Febreze® filter. Be sure to place the Febreze® filter last, covering the the mesh filter. Place dirt container back on vacuum.

Operations

PowerBrush Switch

Turn vacuum on by pressing Power Switch on (I - ON and O - OFF).

Press the Brush Roll switch to run the PowerBrush for carpet cleaning (brush roll is on when light on switch is illuminated).

NOTE: The brush roll will automatically shut off when vacuum is locked in upright position, recline to reactivate

NOTE: Turn the Brush Roll OFF when vacuuming hard or delicate surfaces that may be caught by the rotating brush. This could include hard wood, tiled floors, small area rugs or frieze carpets that have long delicate fibers or threads

Adjusting the Variable Suction

Locate the Variable Suction Control Valve on the Hose Wand Base.

To decrease the amount of suction for cleaning delicate carpets, curtains, or rugs; twist the variable suction valve counterclockwise.

NOTE: The vacuum will come with the Variable Suction Valve closed for full suction power.

Maintenance & Care

Above Floor Cleaning

Clean stairs or furniture easily with the removable canister. Push the green button to remove and attach desired tool.

To get the most reach, attach both the extension wand and Combination Dusting/Crevice Tool.

Use the Pet TurboEraser® tool for best results on your stairs.

Replace the canister back on vacuum by aligning the front with the base of vacuum, then lean canister back and lock into place.

Emptying the Dirt Tank

Vacuum tank is full, time to empty

Press tank release button, grab the handle to pull dirt container away from vacuum.

Holding dirt container over a trash bin, press tank empty button.

Close bottom of container and place back on the vacuum. Be sure you place the front of the tank first and push back to “click” into place.

Cleaning Inner Cyclone

With dirt container off vacuum base, push the empty tank button and twist counter-clockwise to remove the separator and pull down.
Tap separator against inside of trash bin and rinse with warm water if necessary. Be sure to let it completely dry before placing back in the dirt container.
Place separator back in, being sure to align each tab on either side of the top of separator with the notches inside the top of the dirt container

Cleaning Filters

With vacuum unplugged, remove the tank and lift up on the tab attached to the filter cover.

There are 2 filters here; one foam filter on top and a thinner fiber filter; both are washable.

Remove post-motor filter located on the front of the vacuum underneath the filter cover. If it appears dirty, remove the filter and gently tap the filter on the edge of a waste basket.

Replace the postmotor filter by pushing it straight back, clicking each side.

NOTE: The post-motor filter is a pleated filter. This filter is not washable and must be replaced when it becomes dirty.

Replace Belt & Brush

Unplug vacuum, turn over and unscrew 8 Silver Phillips head screws to remove bottom cover

Pull roller straight out and slide belt off brush roll and motor gear.

Inspect brush roll by placing it on its end and spin. The brush roll should spin freely, multiple times by one flick. If it doesn’t, replace brush roll. Inspect belt, replace if it appears damaged.

Place belt back on brush roll.

Pinch belt around brush roll & hook back around the silver motor gear.

Rotate brush roll into place and line up end caps.

Re-attach bottom cover with 8 screws

Maintain the Pet TurboEraser® Tool

Twist gray collar counter-clockwise, until slot appears, and then separate faceplate.

Remove brush roll, belt, and paddle wheel. Inspect for damages and replace if necessary.

To reassemble, align two clips on each end of paddle wheel with belt on and pop back into place. Replace brush roll with belt, making sure all parts are aligned correctly.

To put faceplate back on, align the tabs in the top of the cover and place it down to “click” into place.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible causes	Remedies
Vacuum cleaner won’t turn on	Power cord not plugged in Blown fuse/tripped breaker	Check electrical plug Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
No power at rotating floor brush	Pod is not securely seated Brush switch turned to "OFF" Vacuum is in upright position	Remove pod and replace, making sure that it "clicks" into place Make sure brush switch is in "ON" position Recline vacuum to operate brush
Vacuum cleaner won’t pick up dirt	Hose not attached to suction opening Crack or hole in hose Broken or worn drive belt Rotating floor brush bristles worn Rotating floor brush jammed Clog in vacuum Dirt container ful Dirt container or secondary cyclone not installed properly Filters are dirty	Grasp quick reach handle and firmly push hose wand onto the suction opening Check hose and replace if needed Replace drive belt, see page 9 Replace brush Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends Check for debris build-up or clogs in the inner tank, hose and foot/lower hose Empty dirt container Position correctly and lock in place Check and clean pre-motor and post-motor filters, see page 8
Visible dirt escaping from cleaner	Dirt container full Filters or secondary cyclone missing or installed incorrectly Dirt container installed incorrectly	Empty dirt container Check secondary cyclone, pre-motor and post-motor filters for correct installation Pull out and re-insert dirt container correctly