USER'S GUIDE
5200 Flip-_t&
7340 Flip-!t SelectSeries
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Warranty
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for buyinga BISSELLFlip-It
We're glad you purchased a BISSELLFlip-It or Flip-It Select. Everything we
know about floor care went into the design and construction of this
complete, high-tech home cleaning system.
Your Flip-It is well made, and we back it with a limited one-year warranty.
We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable, dedicated Consumer
Services department, so, should you ever have a problem, you'll receive
fast, considerate assistance.
My great-grandfather invented the floor sweeper in 1876. Today, BISSELL is
a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of high quality
homecare products like your Flip-It.
Thanks again, from all of us at BISSELL.
Mark J. Bissell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Thanks for buyinga BISSELLFlip-It (5200), orFlip-It Select(7340)
For information aoou_repairs or replacement parts, or questions about your warranty, call:
BISSELLConsumer Services
1-800-237-7691
Monday- Friday 8 a.m. 10 p.m. EST
Saturday 9 a.m. 8 p.m. EST
Orwrite:
BISSELLHOMECARE,INC
POBox3606
GrandRapidsMI49501
ATrN: ConsumerServices
OrvisittheBISSELLwebsite- www,bissell,com
WhencontactingBISSELL,havemodelnumberof unitavailable.
PleaserecordyourModelNumber:
PleaserecordyourPurchaseDate:
NOTE:Pleasekeepyouroriginalsalesreceipt.It providesproofofdateofpurchaseintheevent
ofawarrantyclaim.See"About YourWarranty"onpage12fordetails.
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IRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Whenusinganelectricalappliance,basicprecautions
shouldbe observed,includingthefollowing:
Readall instructionsbeforeusingyourFLIP-IT®
/k WARNING:Toreducetilerisk
offire,electricshock,orinjury:
• Useindoorsonly.
• Do notleaveFLIP-IT® when it is pluggedin.
• Do notservice FLIP-IT® when it is pluggedin.
• Do notuse with damagedcordor plug.
• DonotuseFLIP-IT® if it hasbeendropped,
damaged,left outdoorsor droppedintowater,haveit
repairedat anAuthorizedServiceCenter.
• Donot pullor carry by cord, usecord as a handle,
close dooroncord, pullcordaroundsharp corners
or edges,run applianceovercord, or exposecordto
heatedsurfaces.
• Do notcarry the appliancewhile in use.
• Do nothandle FLIP-IT® plug or appliancewith
wet hands.
• Donotputanyobjectintoapplianceopenings,use
with blockedopening,or restrictairflow.
• Do notexpose hair,looseclothing,fingers or body
partsto openingsor moving parts.
• Donot pick uphotor burningobjects.
• Donotpickupflammableorcombustiblematerials
(lighterfluid,gasoline,kerosene,etc.)oruseinthe
presenceofexplosiveliquidsorvapor.
• Donotuseapplianceinanenclosedspacefilledwith
vaporsgivenoffbyoilbasepaint,paintthinner,some
mothproofingsubstances,flammabledust,orother
explosiveortoxicvapors.
• Donotpick uptoxicmaterial(chlorinebleach,
ammonia,drain cleaner,gasoline,etc.).
• Do notallowto beused as a toy.
• Do notuse for any purposeother than
described in this User'sGuide.
• Connectto a properlygrounded outlet only
See GroundingInstructions.
• Unplugfromoutletwhennotin useandbeforecon-
ductingmaintenanceortroubleshooting.
• Do notunplug by pulling oncord.
• Useonlymanufacturer'srecommendedattachments.
• UseonlycleaningproductsformulatedbyBISSELLfor
usein thisapplianceto preventinternalcomponent
damage.SeeCleaningFluidSectionofthe manual.
• Keepopeningsfree of dust, lint, hair,etc.
• Keepapplianceona levelsurface.
• Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
• Unplugbygraspingtheplug,notthecord.
Beextracarefulwhencleaningstairs.
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• Donotusewithoutfilterin olace.
• Closeattention is necessarywnen usedby or near
children
WARNINGThe PowerCordofThiSunITcontains
chemicals, including eaa. Known - TneSTaTeof
Californiato cause birth defects or other
reproductiveharm.
Washhands after handling.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be connected to a grounded
wiring system. Ifit should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a safe path of least
resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of
electrical shock. The cord for this appliance has an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. It must only be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
Grounded
Outlets
3roundingPin
A WARNING:Improper
connectionofthe equipment-grounding
conductorcanresultina riskof
electricalshock.Checkwith a qualified
electricianor servicepersonifyouaren't
sureiftheoutletis properlygrounded.
DONOTMODIFYTHEPLUG.If itwill notfit
theoutlet,havea proper outletinstalled
bya qualified electrician.Thisappliance
isdesignedfor useona nominal120-volt
circuit,and hasa groundingattachment
plug that lookslike theplug in the
drawingabove.Makecertainthatthe
applianceisconnectedto anoutlet
havingthesameconfigurationas the
plug.Noplugadaptershouldbeusedwith
thisappliance.
Thismodelisfor householduseonly.
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Built-in
Heater
(On Select Models
Heater
Indicator
Light
(OnSelect
Models)
WetVacuum
SuctionPath
Accessories:
Spray
Tric
Cord
Clip
Q
Handle CordWrap
Power
Switch
Tank
Filter
Tank
GentleCleanTM
Brush& Pad
Wet CleanTM NOTE:Model 7340
Nozzle shown with Heater
DryVacuum
SuctionPath
Z CAUTION:oonotoverwetthefloor.Apply
solutionbydepressingthetriggerontheforwardstrokeonly
andreleasethetriggerontherearwardstroke.Overwetting
thefloorsurfacemaycausedelaminationof certainlaminated
flooringmaterials.
Keepplentyof genuine
BISSELLAdvancedCleaning
Formulasonhandsoyou
cancleanwheneveritfits
yourschedule.Always
usegenuineBISSELLdeep
cleaningformulas.Non-
BISSELLcleaningsolutions
mayharmthe machineand
voidthe warranty.
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GentleCleanTM
PadCard
GentleCleanTM GentleCleanTM
BrushCard Pads(2 pack)
Replacement 32 oz, 32 oz,
Pack(Gentle HardFloor WoodFloor
CleanTM Pads& 1 SolutionsTM SolutionsTM
PleatedFilteO
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Features of Your BISSELLFlip-It
Includedwiththepurchaseof yourFlipIt arethe
followingSpecializedCleaningAccessories...
TheRip-Itwas designedtogivethe userthe
abilityto easilychangebetweentheGentle
CleanTM BrushesandPads.
,
.
TheGentleCleanTM Brushis recommendedfor
useon HardFloorsurfacessuchas tile,vinyl, or
surfacesthat havegroutor creviceswheredirt
andgrime collect.
TheGentleCleanTM Padis intendedfor use
onmoredelicate surfacessuchas sealed
hardwood,laminatesor vinyl.
3. ThePleatedFilter,locatedin thelid of the Dirty
Tankshouldbecleanedperiodically.
Built-In Heater
(On 7340 Flip-It Select Models only).
Tousethe Flip-it select's Built-InHeater,pushthe
powerswitch down.The HeatIndicatorLightwill
comeon.Within25-30 seconds,theflow of water
andsolutionwill be 25°Fwarmer.
WARNING:
Do Not plug in your
cleaneruntil you have
completelyassembledit per
thefollowing instructions
and arefamiliar with all
instructionsand operating
procedures.
WARNING:
Toreducethedskoffire,
useonlyBISSELLHard
andWoodFloorCleaning
SolutionsinyourFlip-It.Use
ofcleaningformulaswhich
containlemonorpineoilmay
damagethisapplianceand
voidthewarranty.Chemical
spotcleanersorsolvent
basedsoil removersshould
notbeused.Theseproducts
may reactwiththeplastic
materialsusedinyourFlip-It
causingcrackingorpitting.
DryVacuumand
Cleaning
-Wet Cleaningusing
Built-InHeater
It Together
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Assembling your new BISSELLFlip-It isa simple
2 Step Process:
NOTE:Remove clean tank from unit first.
1. Insertthe Handleinto thetop of the unit, making
suretheSprayTriggerison the WetVacuumside.
Makesure thescrew openingin the handleis
alignedwith the holein the housingof the unit.
2. Insertscrew; gentlyscrew in until tightwith the
bodyof the unit.
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HowToUseYourFlip-ItHardFloorCleaner
1. Removethe CleanTank from themachine ,,,"""_t_'_
2. Unscrewtheblack cap onthe bottom ofthe__ _"'4LL-_-..:-'_
solutiontank and removethe insert.
,
Fillingthe CleanTank:
Fillwith BISSELLFormulato theformula fill line
andfill with water to theWaterLine.Replacethe
Cap& InsertAssembly.Placethe full tank back
into the unit.
Insertin The GentleCleanTM Brushor Pad
Thefirsttime youuseyourunit,the Gentle
CleanTM Padwill beintheunit.Basedon
yourflooringtypeand personal
preference,youmaywantto change
totheGentleCleanTM Brush.Tochange
padorbrush,pulloutsideways.
KeepplentyofgenuineBISSELLHardandWood
FloorCleaningSolutionsonhandsoyoucan
cleanwhenitfitsyourschedule.Alwaysuse
genuineBISSELLcleaningformulas.
Z WARNING:
ToReducethe RiskofFireand
ElectricShockdueto internal
componentdamage,useonly
BISSELLcleaningfluids intended
for usewiththehardfloordeaner.
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32oz.
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Withthe DrySideofthe unitfacingforward,turn
theunitonandbegincleaning.
Youwill seedrydirt,crumbsanddebrisbeing
collectedintheDirtyTank. Youdonothaveto
emptythedrydebrisbeforewet cleaning.
Fli in FromDr toWetCleanin
Tochangefromdryvacuumingtowet cleaning
simplyflipthe unitaround!
TheGentleCleanTM Brushor PadandSqueegee
willautomaticallybeloweredtoeffectivelyclean
andDryallyourHardFloorSurfaces.
WetCleanin /Vacuumin
TobeginWetCleaning,simplypulltheSpray
Trigger.WaterandFormulawillbe dispensed
throughtheGentleCleanTM BrushorPad.
OnFlip-itSelectModels
forheated
cleaningpresstheswitchdowntoturn
onthe Built-InHeater.
Dry Vacuum and
Wet Cleaning
Off
-Wet Cleaning using
Built-In Heater
Tomaximizetheareatobecleaned,it is
recommendedthatthe SprayTriggerissqueezed
ontheforward strokeandreleasedonthe
reversestroke.
Thiswill dispensewater andformulagoing
forwardand onthe pullback,the squeegee
will leavethe flooressentiallydry and ready
towalk on.
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CAUTION:
Donot overwet thefloor.Apply
solutionbydepressingthe
triggerontheforwardstroke
onlyandreleasethetrigger
ontherearwardstroke.Over
wettingthefloorsurfacemay
causedelaminationofcertain
laminatedflooringmaterials.
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_rty Tank Is Full
WhileWetCleaning,youwill seedirtywater
collectedinthe DirtyTank.WhentheTankisfull,
thewhiteFloatinthe DirtyTankwill risetothe
top,makinga noticeablesoundto letyouknow
it istime to emptythe DirtyTank.Suctionwill
stopwhentank isfull ofwater.
You'reFinished
Em t in The Dirt Tank
RemovetheDirtyTankLid.Thendumpthedirty
wateranddebrisintothesink,toilet,laundrytub
oroutside.Rinsethetank outwithwarmwater
andreplaceitintheunit.
Checkin The Filter
WhiletheDirtyTankisoutofthe unit,removethe
PleatedFilterfromthetopof thetank. Remove
dirtanddebrisfromthe pleatsbygentlytapping
thefilteroverthewastebasketoroutside.
ThePleatedFiltercanalsoberinsedunderwater
toclean.
NOTE:If thePleatedFilterisrinsedwith I I
warmwatertoclean, it isrecommended I _ lo_reARN!k_KG_
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toleaveit outofthe unittoairdrybefore J
placingit backintheunit. J fire,electricshockor
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injuryunplugfromoutlet
Cleanin The GentleCleanTM Brushor Pad' beforeservicin_l.
GentleCleanTMBrush
RemovetheBrushfromtheunitandrinseunder
warmwater.
GentleCleanTMpad
RemovetheGentleCleanTM PadPlatefromthe
unit.Peelthe padfromthe PadPlateandtossin
thewash!
Removin WetCleanNozzle
RemovetheWetCleanNozzlebypullingtab on
rightandleftsideof nozzle.Rinseanydirtand
grimeoftthe nozzleunderwarmtapwater.
Toreplacethe WetCleanNozzle,insertthe 4
tabsalongthe bottomofthe NozzleWindow
and gentlysnaptheWet CleaningNozzle back
intoplace.
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iring The Flip-It
YourFlipIt canbestoredReady-to-Use,by leav-
ingwaterandformulaintheunit.Besureto
removewet GentleCleanTM Padbeforestoring.
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iubleshooting
Water& Formulaaredrainingoutfromthecleantank.
PossibleCauses
1. CleanTankBlackCap&Valvearenotontight
2. CleanTankBlackCap&Valvearecrossthreaded
No suction
PossibleCauses
1. Filtermaybedirtyorclogged
2. Wetvacuumnozzlemaynotbeonproperly
3. Tankisfull
4. Filteriswet
5. Somethingiscaughtandcloggingthe airpath
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injuryunplugfromoutletI
beforeservicin_l. I
Water is not flowing
PossibleCauses
1. CleanTankis notinsertedproperly
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Remedies
1. RemoveBlackCap&Value
andattachtightly
2. RemoveBlackCap& Valve
andmakesureit is screwedon
straightandtightly
Remedies
1. Removefilterfromthe Dirty
Tankandclean
2. MakesureWetVacuumNozzleis
ontight andsnappedintoplace
3. EmptyTank
4. Makesurefilteris completelydry
beforeplacingbackintotheunit.
5. Unplugunit,RemoveWetClean
Nozzleand insertabluntobject
intotheair pathto removeany
potentialclog.
Remedies
1. RemoveTankandreinsertinto
the unit
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_placement parts - BISSELL Flip-It 5200 & Flip-It Select 7340
Item Part No. Part Name
1 203-6705
2 203-6706
3 203-6858
4 203-6707
5 203-6859
6 203-6708
7 203-6860
8 203-6725
9 203-6856
10 203-6711
11 203-6854
12 203-6800
13 203-6714
14 203-6855
15 203-6700
16 203-6701
17 203-6702
18 3270
19 0482
20 0484
*Not all parts
Filter
DirtyTankLidAssembly-AcierBlue
DirtyTankLidAssembly-VulcanicSatin
DirtyTank -AcierBlue
DirtyTank -VulcanicSatin
WetVacuumNozzle-AcierBlue
WetVacuumNozzle-VulcanicSatin
CleanTankwi1_Cap-AcierBlue
CleanTankwi1_Cap-VulcanicSatin
HandlewithScrew-Acier
HandlewithScrew-VulcanicSatin
CapandInsertAssembly
CordWrap-Acier
CordWrap-VulcanicSatin
GentleCleanTM BrushCard
GentleCleanTM PadCard
GentleCleanTM Pad(2pack)
ReplacementPack(2GentleCleanTM Pads&1PleatedRlter)
WoodFloorSolutions
HardFloorSolutions
are included with every model.
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- BISSELLFlip-It
Thiswarranty givesyou specific legal rights,and you mayalso haveotner rtcqts wntcn mayvary from state
to state. Ifyou needadditionalinstruction regarding thiswarranty or nave auesttonsregardingwhat tt may
cover,pleasecontact BISSELLConsumerServicesby E-mail,telephone,or regular mattas described below.
LimitedOneYearWarranty
Subjectto the *EXCEPTIONSAND EXCLUSIONSidentified below,upon receipt ofthe 3roduct BISSELL
Homecare,Inc.will repair or replace(with newor remanufacturedcomponents or products),at BISSELL's
option,free of charge from the date of purchaseby the original purchaser,for one year any defectiveor
malfunctioning part.
See informationbelowon "If yourBISSELLproduct should requireservice".
Thiswarrantyappliesto productusedforpersonal,andnotcommercialorrentalservice.Thiswarrantydoesnotapplyto
fansor routinemaintenancecomponentssuchasfilters,belts,or brushes.Damageor malfunctioncausedbynegligence,
abuse,neglect,unauthorizedrepair,oranyotherusenotin accordancewiththeUser'sGuideisnotcovered.
NOTE:Please keep your original sales receipt. It provides proof of date of purchase in the event
of a warranty claim. See "About YourWarranty" on page 12 for details.
IfyourBISSELLproductshouldrequireservice:
Contact BISSELLConsumer Services to locate a BISSELLAuthorized Service Center inyour area.
If you need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if you have questions about your warranty,
contact BISSELLConsumer Services.
Websiteor E-mail:
www.bissell.com
Usethe "Customer Services" tab.
OrCall:
BISSELLConsumerServices
1-800-237-7691
Monday - Friday8 a.rn. - 10 p.m. ET
Saturday9 a.rn. - 8 p.m.ET
Orwrite:
BISSELLHornecareInc.
POBox 3606
Grand RapidsMI49501
ATTN:ConsumerServices
BISSELLHOMECARE,INC.ISNOTLIABLEFORINCIDENTALOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESOFANYNATUREASSOCIATEDWITHTHE
USEOFTHISPRODUCT.BISSELUSLIABILITYWILLNOTEXCEEDTHE
PURCHASEPRICEOFTHEPRODUCT.
Somestatesdo notallow the exclusionor limitation of incidentalor consequentialdamages,sothe above
limitationor exclusionmaynot applyto you.
*EXCEPTIONSAND EXCLUSIONSFROMTHETERMSOFTHELIMITEDWARRANTY
THISWARRANTYISEXCLUSIVEANDINLIEUOFANYOTHERWARRANTIESEITHER
ORALORWRITTEN.ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTIESWHICHMAYARISEBYOPERATION
OFLAW,INCLUDINGTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYAND
FITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE,ARELIMITEDTOTHETWOYEARDURATION
FROMTHEDATEOFPURCHASEASDESCRIBEDABOVE.
Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,6othe
abovelimitationmaynotapplyto you.
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@2006 BISSELLHomecare,Inc
Grand Rapids,Michigan
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