How to Use a Bissell Proheat Pet
Pretreat your carpet with a spray-on pet stain remover., Lift the handle from the water compartment at the front of the Proheat cleaner., Pull the plastic lever on the back of the container and lift the top section out., Remove the plastic solution...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pretreat your carpet with a spray-on pet stain remover.
This is best for discolored areas, heavy traffic areas or noticeable pet stains or smells.
Leave it to sit while you prep the machine. -
Step 2: Lift the handle from the water compartment at the front of the Proheat cleaner.
Pull up and take the container to your sink. , You will see a hole in the bottom part where the hot water will go.
Fill with very hot water and replace the top portion of the container.
Make sure the plastic lever snaps shut.
Replace the plastic container on the front of the machine and release the handle. , Take the container to the sink.
Pour in the solution or a mix of solution and hot water, according to the directions on the back of the cleaning solution bottle.
Pay attention to the fill line.
Replace it on the back of the machine. ,,,, Starting at the edges and working toward the door will ensure you don’t tread on the newly cleaned carpet as it dries., You will work in small areas, cleaning several feet at a time.
Turn on the power button and the heater button.
The heater button helps the carpet dry faster. , Identify the trigger on the handle.
When you pull the trigger, cleaning solution is released. , Keep the trigger pressed down and bring the cleaner back toward you.
This is referred to as a “wet pass.” , Repeat until no more water is being pulled up. ,, You will use the same general instructions with the brush as you would with the floor cleaner.
Make a wet pass with the trigger depressed and then make several dry passes.
Remember to change the dial to “floor cleaner” before you use the upright function again. ,, When it fills up, you will need to change it.
Consider moving it to linoleum to reduce the chance that you will spill the dirty water on the carpet. , Lift the handle and remove the water basin.
Pour the dirty water into the sink. , Check that you have enough solution to continue.
You will change the water tank more frequently than the solution tank.
You will need to change the water several times for larger cleaning jobs. -
Step 3: Pull the plastic lever on the back of the container and lift the top section out.
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Step 4: Remove the plastic solution container from the back of the carpet cleaner.
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Step 5: Set the dial on the front of the machine to “floor cleaning” rather than “tools.” Any time you use an attachment
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Step 6: you need to change this setting.
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Step 7: Use the dial at the top of the machine to set the intensity of your cleaning
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Step 8: such as “rinse
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Step 9: ” “normal cleaning
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Step 10: ” or “heavy cleaning.”
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Step 11: Remove all the furniture from the carpet you are about to clean.
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Step 12: Plug in the machine and start at the area furthest away from you.
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Step 13: Go to the first section of the carpet.
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Step 14: Step on the small lever on the bottom left edge so that the cleaner reclines and you can push it.
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Step 15: Depress the trigger and push the cleaner forward as far as you can comfortably reach.
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Step 16: Let the trigger go and make several “dry passes” when the cleaner and water are not being used.
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Step 17: Repeat until the area of the carpet is cleaned.
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Step 18: Switch the dial to “tools” to use the attachments to clean smaller areas.
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Step 19: Allow the carpet to dry completely before replacing furniture and walking on it.
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Step 20: Pay close attention to the dirty water in the front container on your Bissell cleaner.
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Step 21: Turn the cleaner off.
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Step 22: Refill the water basin with hot water.
Detailed Guide
This is best for discolored areas, heavy traffic areas or noticeable pet stains or smells.
Leave it to sit while you prep the machine.
Pull up and take the container to your sink. , You will see a hole in the bottom part where the hot water will go.
Fill with very hot water and replace the top portion of the container.
Make sure the plastic lever snaps shut.
Replace the plastic container on the front of the machine and release the handle. , Take the container to the sink.
Pour in the solution or a mix of solution and hot water, according to the directions on the back of the cleaning solution bottle.
Pay attention to the fill line.
Replace it on the back of the machine. ,,,, Starting at the edges and working toward the door will ensure you don’t tread on the newly cleaned carpet as it dries., You will work in small areas, cleaning several feet at a time.
Turn on the power button and the heater button.
The heater button helps the carpet dry faster. , Identify the trigger on the handle.
When you pull the trigger, cleaning solution is released. , Keep the trigger pressed down and bring the cleaner back toward you.
This is referred to as a “wet pass.” , Repeat until no more water is being pulled up. ,, You will use the same general instructions with the brush as you would with the floor cleaner.
Make a wet pass with the trigger depressed and then make several dry passes.
Remember to change the dial to “floor cleaner” before you use the upright function again. ,, When it fills up, you will need to change it.
Consider moving it to linoleum to reduce the chance that you will spill the dirty water on the carpet. , Lift the handle and remove the water basin.
Pour the dirty water into the sink. , Check that you have enough solution to continue.
You will change the water tank more frequently than the solution tank.
You will need to change the water several times for larger cleaning jobs.
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