BISSELL 4171L Steam Shot OmniReach Handheld Steam Cleaner User Guide

BISSELL 4171L Steam Shot OmniReach Handheld Steam Cleaner

Filling with Water

IMPORTANT:
Use of distilled water in place of tap water is recommended for optimal steam performance and to prolong the life of your steamer. Do not use chemicals in the water tank of your machine. Other solutions may harm the machine. Your handheld steam cleaner features a water tank with a boiler system to create powerful, pressurized steam for cleaning and sanitizing.* To properly heat up and build pressure, the water tank MUST NOT BE OVERFILLLED. DO NOT FILL WITH MORE THAN 300 ML OR 10 OZ OF DISTILLEDWATER. DO NOT FILL UNDER SINK, ONLY FILL BY MEASURING CUP. If overfilled, water replaces the air space in the tank required to heat up and build pressure. If this  happens, you will experience the following:

1. Hot water will leak out of the vents on the safety cap.
2. When the stream trigger is pressed, a stream of water will release out of the steam nozzle.
3. Once the water is cleared, it will change to a spitting and sputtering steam/water mixture.
4. After the above steps have cycled through, proper steam will start to release out of the steam nozzle for optimal steam cleaning.

Make sure steam cleaner is unplugged.

Turn cap counterclockwise to remove.

Measure 300mL/10oz distilled water. Only fill by measuring cup.

Slowly pour 300mL/10oz distilled water into steamer. Do not overfill.

Reattach safety cap by turning clockwise until the cap is tightly secured. If cap is not
tightly secured, steam will leak out of vents on cap. Be sure safety cap is tightly secured
before plugging back in.

Plug into a properly grounded outlet.

Depressurizing and Refilling Water During Use

IMPORTANT: Your handheld steam cleaner features a water tank with a boiler system to create powerful, pressurized steam for cleaning and sanitizing.* For safety, the water tank MUST be depressurized before opening the safety cap to refill with water during use. To properly heat up and build pressure, the water tank MUST NOT BE OVERFILLED. DO NOT FILL WITH MORE THAN 300 ML OR 10 OZ. OF DISTILLED WATER. DO NOT FILL UNDER SINK, ONLY FILL BY MEASURING CUP.

Steam Cleaning and Sanitizing

Sanitizing Before using your handheld steam cleaner, please note:

• Do not use on porous, hard surfaces.• Do not use on painted, plastic or vinyl covered surfaces, wax polished furniture or floors, synthetic materials and fabrics, velvet, leather or other delicate, heat or steam sensitive surfaces, materials or fabrics.
• To sanitize, use on non-porous, non-food contact hard surfaces with the accessory nozzle only.
• Test on an inconspicuous area before first use on a surface. If hard surface is effected, do not use the steam cleaner to clean.
• Thermal shock can shatter glass. Before cleaning cold glass surface, carefully warm the surface by directing the steam jet on the glass from a distance of no less than four to six inches.

Plug into a properly grounded outlet.

Indicator light will turn on and remain solid while the tank heats up to operating temperature.

After 2 to 3 minutes, the tank will reach operating temperature and the indicator light will turn off. Note: Indicator light will occasionally turn on and off while maintaining temperature as you clean.

Optional: Attach tools and accessories. See page 8

Unlock trigger and press to release steam.

For general cleaning, apply steam within 3 inches of surface.To sanitize a non-porous, non-food contact hard surface, apply steam directly above the surface for 45 seconds.

After-Cleaning Care

Unplug from grounded outlet. Wait 5 minutes for the machine to cool down.

Press steam trigger to release all built up pressure in water tank.

When steam is no longer coming out of the steam nozzle, the plunger on the cap will go down to indicate that the water tank is depressurized. Empty remaining water before storing. See “Depressurizing and Refilling Water During Use” (page 8) to safely depressurize the tank.

After 5 minutes, remove any tools and accessories. Rinse tools and allow to dry.

If you used the fabric steamer, be sure to remove cloth pad.

Hand wash fabric steamer cloth in warm water with liquid detergent. Do not use fabric softeners or bleach. Allow to air dry.

Wipe down machine with soft, damp cloth.

Accessories and Tools

Round Detail Brush : Nylon bristles scrub tough messes. Comes with up to three different colors you can designate for specific messes or rooms.

Flat Scraping Tool: Scape and remove tough dried- or baked-on messes.

Angle Concentrator Tool: Direct steam at an angle for hard-to-reach areas or surfaces.

Grout Brush: Concentrated nylon bristles scrub grout lines and other tight, narrow spaces.

Fabric Steamer (wide nozzle + cloth)De-wrinkle and refresh clothing, fabric, upholstery and more. The cloths are washable and reusable.

Steam Squeegee(wide nozzle + window squeegee)Clean windows, mirrors, shower walls, and any other non-porous, solid, flat surfaces in the home.

Attaching Accessories and Detail Tools Make sure accessories are securely attached before use. Do not use if damaged

Attach accessory nozzle directly to machine or extension hose.

To release the hose, push the button on the hose, twist counterclockwise and pull off.

Push desired tool onto end of the accessory nozzle.

Attaching Fabric Steamer

Attach the cloth onto wide nozzle.

Push fabric steamer onto end of the accessory nozzle.

Attaching Steam Squeegee

Align tabs of wide nozzle and squeegee.

Push nozzle down until tab on top of squeegee locks into place.

Push fabric steamer onto end of the accessory nozzle.

Recommended Usage Areas

General Dirt, grime, grease, dried on or stuck on messes, golf clubs, wallpaper removal, narrow spaces, tight crevices, old gum, ceiling fans, mattresses, doorknobs, drapes, upholstery, plants, and more.

Kitchens Floor grout, counters, backsplashes, sinks, faucets, ovens, oven hoods, stovetops, microwaves, windows, slider door tracks, and more.

Bathrooms Floor grout, counters, backsplashes, sinks, faucets, tubs, showers, shower doors, toilet exteriors, and more.

Kids & Pets Kid and pet toys, sports equipment, pet beds, food and water bowls, pet crates, and more.

Clothes, Fabric & Upholstery Clothing, fabric, upholstered surfaces, drapes, curtains, furniture, pillows, mattresses, bedding, car seats, and more.

Windows, Mirrors, Glass & Smooth Surfaces Windows, mirrors, shower walls and doors, glass cooktops, kitchen countertops, glass and marble tables, and any other non-porous, solid, flat surfaces in the home.

Troubleshooting

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