This guide has everything you need to get ready for first use,
including setting up, using and maintaining your machine,
but online you’ll find additional resources like tips and
troubleshooting, parts, and more. Go to BISSELL.com.
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POWERBRUSH
MODEL 2889F
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Product Overview
1. Upper Handle
2. Spray Trigger
3. Middle Handle
4. Clean Water Tank
5. Dirty Water Tank Handle
6. Dirty Water Tank
7. Lower Body
8. Nozzle
What’s in the Box? .........................................................3
Assembly .............................................................................. 3
Cleaning Formulas .........................................................4
Filling the Clean Water Tank....................................5
Cleaning Your Carpet ...................................................6
Emptying the Dirty Water Tank ............................ 7
After-Cleaning Care ...................................................... 8
Replacing the Belt & Brush Roll ............................ 9
Storing Your Machine ...................................................9
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 10
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
» This appliance is 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
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
» Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
» Unplug from electrical socket when not
in use, before cleaning, maintaining,
or servicing the appliance, and if your
appliance has an accessory tool with
a moving brush, before connecting or
disconnecting the tool.
» Do not immerse in water or liquid.
» Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts of the appliance and its
accessories.
» If the supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
» Do not run appliance over cable.
» Do not use with damaged cable or plug.
» Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable as
a handle, close door on cable, or pull cable
around sharp edges or corners.
» If the appliance has a handheld accessory
like pet brush, motor driven head, etc., the
user shall avoid entrapment.
» Keep cable away from heated surfaces.
» Use only the type and amount of liquids
specified under the operations section of
this guide.
» Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
» Liquid must not be directed towards
equipment containing electrical
components.
» Always connect to a properly earthed electrical socket. Do
not modify earthed plug.
» Always install float before any wet pick-up operation.
» To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable.
» Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
» Turn OFF all controls before unplugging.
» Use indoors only.
» Plastic film can be dangerous. To avoid danger of
suffocation, keep away from children.
» Use only as described in this user guide.
» Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
» If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water; do not
attempt to operate it and have it repaired at an authorised
service center.
» Do not put any object into openings.
» Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
» Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
» Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as petroleum, or use in areas where they may be
present.
» Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia,
drain cleaner, etc.).
» Do not use appliance in an enclosed space filled with
vapours given off by oil-based paint, paint thinner, some
moth-proofing substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapours.
» Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails,
screws, coins, etc.
» Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
» Do not use without filters in place.
» Floor slippery when wet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS. FOR OPERATION ON A 220-240 VOLT A.C. 50-60 HZ
POWER SUPPLY ONLY.
THIS MODEL IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
» Keep appliance on a level surface.
» If your appliance has a motorised Brush Roll, do not leave machine running in the same spot without the handle fully upright.
» To reduce the risk of a leaking condition, do not store machine where freezing may occur. Damage to internal components may result.
» Plastic tanks are not dishwasher safe. Do not put tanks in dishwasher.
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Upper Handle Middle Handle Dirty Water Tank
and Lower Body
Clean Water Tank Trial-Size Formula
What’s in the Box?
Assembly
1. Slide Middle Handle onto
Lower Body until it “clicks” into
place.
2. Slide Upper Handle into
Middle Handle until it “clicks”
into place.
3. Place Clean Water Tank on
handle and push down until it
“clicks” into place.
4. Wrap up power cable.
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Cleaning Formulas
View our family of cleaning formulas for your family of mess makers at BISSELL.com.
Keep plenty of BISSELL® formulas on hand so you can clean whenever it fits your schedule. Always
use genuine BISSELL formulas in your machine. Other formulas may harm the machine and void the
guarantee. Do not use Wash & Shine Hard Floor Formula on area rugs or carpet.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re and electric shock due to internal component damage, use only BISSELL
formula intended for use with this machine. Use of cleaning formulas that contain eucalyptus, lemon or pine oil may damage this
appliance and void the guarantee. Chemical spot cleaners or solvent-based soil removers should not be used. These products may
react with the plastic materials used in your carpet washer causing cracking or pitting.
Carpet Cleaning Formulas
Pretreat
Pretreat spots and stains to improve carpet
cleaning performance.
Boost
Add Boost carpet cleaning formula enhancers
to any formula to increase its effectiveness.
Wash & Protect Wash & Refresh
Pro Stain & Odour
Professional strength to
remove extra tough stains
and odours.
Pet Stain & Odour
Removes tough pet stains
and odours.
Stain & Odour
Removes tough stains and
odours.
Ambipur Blossom &
Breeze
Powerful cleaning with a
refreshing spring scent.
Wash & Remove
Pro Pet Urine
Eliminator + Oxy
Permanently remove stains
and remove odours at the
source with the power of Oxy.
Allergen
Helps remove pet dander,
pollen and dust mite waste
allergens.
Stain Pretreat
Loosens set-in stains &
odours before carpet
washing.
Pet Stain Pretreat
Loosens tough pet stains
& odours before carpet
washing.
Oxy Boost
Add to formula for
permanent stain removal.
Certain trademarks used under license from The Procter & Gamble Company or its affiliates.
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1. Remove the Clean Water
Tank by lifting straight up and
away from the machine.
2. Unscrew the cap at the
bottom of the tank.
3. Fill with warm (140°F/60°C
MAX) tap water to the WATER
line. Do not use boiling water.
Do not heat water and/or tank
in the microwave.
4. Add BISSELL formula to the
FORMULA line.
5. Replace and tighten the
cap.
6. Replace the tank on the
machine until it “clicks” into place.
Filling the Clean Water Tank
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IMPORTANT
» Please check manufacturer’s tag before cleaning area rugs for any specialized cleaning instructions. We do not recommend
cleaning delicates, silk, delicate wool, antique, or area rugs without a manufacturer’s tag that approves carpet washing.
» Do not overwet carpet. Be careful not to run over loose objects or edges of area rugs. Stalling the brush may result in premature
belt failure.
1. Plug into a proper outlet. 2. Turn the machine ON by
pressing the power switch.
3. Step on the recline pedal
located below the power
switch, and pull back on
handle to recline.
4. Make cleaning passes as described below. Repeat these passes until solution being pulled up
appears clean. Empty the Dirty Water Tank and refill the Clean Water Tank as needed.
1. Hold Spray Trigger
• 1 pass forward
• 1 pass back
2. Release Spray Trigger
• 1 pass forward
• 1 pass back
Cleaning Your Carpet
Tips Before Cleaning
• If cleaning an entire room, consider moving your furniture to another area.
• Vacuum to remove loose dirt and impediments before cleaning.
• Pretreat stains with BISSELL® Pretreat to improve carpet cleaning.
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1. Turn OFF and unplug your
machine.
2. Release Dirty Water Tank
by pulling out and up on the
latches on the side.
3. Carefully remove tank by
lifting up on the Dirty Water
Tank Handle.
4. Lift tab on the top of the
tank.
5. To empty, pour out dirty
water using opening at back of
tank. Rinse the tank thoroughly.
Reinsert tab into tank.
6. To continue cleaning, align
the bottom of the tank to the
base and secure into place
with latches.
Emptying the Dirty Water Tank
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.
1. Turn OFF and unplug your
machine. Follow steps 2 & 3 in
the section above to remove
the Dirty Water Tank.
2. Grab the top of the Nozzle
and pull it up and away from
the machine. Rinse or wipe
it clean. Use a cloth to wipe
debris from the red filter.
3. Use cloth to wipe brush roll
cover clean.
4. Ensure the Dirty Water Tank
is empty by gently removing
the float stack and unscrewing
the ring at the bottom of the
tank.
5. Clean and rinse debris from
the float. Keeping the float
clean prevents your Dirty
Water Tank from overflowing
and ensures the seal stays
intact.
6. Once clean, assemble by
aligning the arrow on the float
with the notch on the tank.
Then, return the ring and twist
to lock. Make sure it’s fully
aligned, so water doesn’t leak.
7. To replace the Nozzle, align
top into channel in front of red
filter and press in place.
8. Use both hands to push the
bottom portion of Nozzle into
place.
9. Once Dirty Water Tank is
dry align the bottom of the
tank to the base and secure
into place with latches.
After-Cleaning Care
ATTENTION If you experience no suction, remove the Dirty Water Tank and ensure the Nozzle is secured and
latched appropriately. Return Dirty Water Tank to the machine and try cleaning again.
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1. Turn OFF and unplug your
machine. Use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the
3 screws.
2. Remove belt cover. 3. Pull Brush Roll out and
remove belt from track.
4. Pull belt off of motor shaft. 5. Wrap new belt around
motor shaft.
6. Put the belt on the Brush
Roll track. Put the Brush Roll
back into position.
7. Align Brush Roll mount to
screw post.
8. Reposition belt cover. 9. Reinstall 3 screws.
Any other maintenance or servicing not included in this manual should be performed by an
authorized service representative.
Replacing the Belt & Brush Roll
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from
electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.
Store your machine in a protected, dry area. When finished using the product, wrap cable around cable
wrap for storage.
NOTICE: To reduce the risk of a leaking condition, do not store machine where freezing may occur.
Damage to internal components may result.
Storing Your Machine
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Troubleshooting
This guide has everything you need to get ready for first use, including setting up, using and
maintaining your machine, but online you’ll find additional resources.
Guarantee
This guarantee gives you specific legal rights,
in addition to rights you may have under the
Australian Consumer Law. If you need additional
instruction regarding this guarantee or have
questions regarding what it may cover, please
contact your local BISSELL Consumer Care on
the details set out below.
It may be necessary to obtain some of your
personal information, such as a mailing address,
to fulfill terms of this guarantee. Any personal
data will be handled pursuant to BISSELL’s
Privacy Policy, which can be found at
global.BISSELL.com/privacy-policy.
BISSELL® Two Year Guarantee
Subject to the *conditions identified below,
BISSELL will repair or replace (with new,
refurbished, lightly used, or remanufactured
components or products), at BISSELL’s option,
free of charge from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser, for two years any defective or
malfunctioning part due to manufacturer defect.
This guarantee applies to product used for
personal purposes, and not commercial or rental
service. This guarantee does not apply to fans or
routine maintenance or consumable components
such as filters, belts, brush rolls, etc., damage
or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse,
neglect, unauthorized repair, or any other use
not in accordance with the user guide. BISSELL
recommends that the original packaging be kept
for the duration of the guarantee period in case
such need arises within the guarantee period that
the item needs repacking and transportation.
*Conditions of Guarantee
Subject to whether such loss is reasonably
foreseeable, BISSELL and its in-country
distributors are not liable for incidental or
consequential damages of any nature associated
with the use of this product.
For Australian Consumers Only: Our goods
come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and for compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You
are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
This guarantee is in addition to other rights or
remedies under law. Nothing in this guarantee
excludes, limits or modifies any liability of
BISSELL which is imposed by law, or limits or
modifies any remedy available to the consumer
which is granted by law. To make a claim under
this guarantee contact BISSELL Australia PTY
LTD (details below). Contact BISSELL prior to
returning any goods. Where agreed, BISSELL will
reimburse reasonable postage / handling costs
(if any) for returning goods to BISSELL. To claim
expenses incurred in making a claim under this
guarantee please provide BISSELL with a copy of
the receipt of the expenses by email or post.
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Australia
Telephone: 1300 247 735
Website: www.BISSELL.com.au
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Telephone: 0800 247 735
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