How to Use a Bissell Proheat Pet

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Fill the water compartment with very hot water.
Fill the solution container to the fill line to your chosen cleaning solution.
Set the front machine dial to “floor cleaning” and the top one to your desired intensity.
Plug in the machine and work in small areas to clean your carpet.
On each carpet area, start with a “wet pass” with the trigger pressed down.
Then, pass over the same area with the trigger released until the carpet is dry.

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Prepping Your Bissell Proheat Pet

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This is best for discolored areas, heavy traffic areas or noticeable pet stains or smells. Leave it to sit while you prep the machine.
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Pull the plastic lever on the back of the container and lift the top section out. 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.^{[2]
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- Make sure the plastic lever snaps shut.
- Replace the plastic container on the front of the machine and release the handle.
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Remove the plastic solution container from the back of the carpet cleaner. 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.^{[3]
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- Pay attention to the fill line.
- Replace it on the back of the machine.
Any time you use an attachment, you need to change this setting.
Use the dial at the top of the machine to set the intensity of your cleaning, such as “rinse,” “normal cleaning,” or “heavy cleaning.”^{[4]
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Starting at the edges and working toward the door will ensure you don’t tread on the newly cleaned carpet as it dries.^{[5]
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Cleaning Your Carpet

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Go to the first section of the carpet. 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.
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Switch the dial to “tools” to use the attachments to clean smaller areas. 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.^{[7]
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- Remember to change the dial to “floor cleaner” before you use the upright function again.

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Changing the Cleaner

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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.
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Refill the water basin with hot water. 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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Where can I find the Bissell Proheat Pet manual?

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If you’ve lost your original paper manual, you can find user’s guide online on the Bissell website. Do a search for “Bissell Proheat Pet user’s guide” and download the PDF file to your computer or mobile device.

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What do I do if my Proheat Pet has no suction?

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A loss of suction could mean that the tank is cracked, the machine is on the wrong setting, or the nozzle is cracked or clogged. Another problem could be that the tank lid isn’t attached right or the motor duct gasket screen is blocked by debris. Examine the various parts of your Proheat Pet to make sure that there are no problems in any of these areas.

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How do I clean my Proheat Pet?

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Turn off the power and remove the water tank. Empty the tank and rinse it with hot tap water. Clear any debris from the lint trap and replace the tank. Remove the flow indicator filter and rinse it, as well as the cap and rotor. Remove any loose hair or lint from the brush roll. To clean the outside of the machine, wipe it down with a soft cloth.

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Prep your cleaner and change the water on an easy to clean surface, like a laminated kitchen floor. The containers drip when changed.

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Pay attention for clumps of hair that gather as you clean your floors. Pet and human hair can become embedded in the fibers. Remove the clumps and throw them away as you find them. The carpet cleaner will not remove them.

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