How to Use Bissell CrossWave Complete Manual
Looking for the Bissell CrossWave manual? Despite its complicated look, this particular wet and dry cleaning machine is very easy to operate. Here’s how to use the Bissell CrossWave machine:
To use the Bissell CrossWave, plug the machine into an electrical outlet. Choose between “HARD FLOOR” or “RUG” setting. Recline the machine and the brush roll will start spinning. Hold the trigger for ten seconds to prime the machine with water and cleaning solution. It is now ready for use.
In this article, you will learn how to use the Bissell CrossWave. From assembly, filling the clean water tank, cleaning hard floors, and cleaning area rugs, you will learn everything you need to know to use it properly.
How to Use the Bissell CrossWave
Although there are many variations of the Bissell CrossWave, using the machine always consists of doing 4 things: assembly, filling the clean water tank, cleaning hard floors, and cleaning area rugs. Here are the steps on how to use the Bissell CrossWave machine, no matter the model:
1. Assembly
To assemble your Bissell CrossWave, insert the handle into the body of the unit until you hear a click. Then, on the back of the machine, align the clean water tank with the grooves and slide the tank into place until you hear a click. Wrap the cord around the quick release cord wrap and the lower cord wrap.
The Easy Clean Storage Tray allows you to clean the machine easily. It consists of a machine storage tray and a brush roll drying tray. To assemble the Easy Clean Storage Tray, align the arrows on the storage tray with the arrows on the brush roll drying tray and slide it into place.
2. Filling the clean water tank
The clean water tank is located on the back of the machine. Lift the clean water tank straight up to remove it from the machine. Unscrew the cap from the clean water tank. The clean water tank has two measuring volumes depending on the amount of space you would like to clean.
For large area cleaning (up to 700 square feet), fill the formula tank with warm tap water to the second water fill line. Then add formula to the second formula fill line.
For small area cleaning (less than 350 square feet), fill the formula tank with warm tap water to the first water fill line. Then add formula to the first formula fill line.
Screw the cap back onto the clean water tank. On the back of the machine, align the clean water tank with the grooves and slide the tank into place until you hear a click.
3. Cleaning hard floors
Once you plug the machine into a properly working electrical outlet, you can select the cleaning mode. To start cleaning your hard floors, turn the machine ON pressing the HARD FLOOR button.
Once the setting is selected, the dry vacuum will turn on. Recline the body of the machine backward to start the brush roll spinning. To stop the brush roll spinning, you will need to stand the machine upright.
Before each use, hold the solution spray trigger for 10 seconds to prime the system with cleaning solution. LED lights illuminate when holding the trigger. To clean, hold the solution spray trigger to apply solution on both forward and backward passes.
To dry hard floors faster, release the trigger and clean a second pass without dispensing a solution. When cleaning excessively dirty or muddy hard floors or if your brush roll looks dirty, use the Easy Clean Storage Tray to rinse your brush roll before cleaning your area rugs.
For overly challenging messes on hard floors, activate the RUG mode and hold your Bissell CrossWave over the mess. Using short passes while holding the trigger allows the multi-surface brush to go to work.
To turn OFF, press the HARD FLOOR setting a second time.
4. Cleaning area rugs
Before cleaning area rugs, test the Bissell CrossWave on an inconspicuous area of the rug for colorfastness. Also, please check the manufacturer's tag before cleaning area rugs for any specialized cleaning instructions. The Bissell CrossWave is not designed for use on silk or delicate area rugs.
Once you plug the machine into a properly working electrical outlet, you can select the cleaning mode. To start cleaning your hard floors, turn the machine ON pressing the RUG button. The RUG button dispenses twice the solution of the HARD FLOOR button to help with area rug cleaning.
Once the setting is selected, the dry vacuum will turn on. Recline the body of the machine backward to start the brush roll spinning. To stop the brush roll spinning, you will need to stand the machine upright.
Before each use, hold the solution spray trigger for 10 seconds to prime the system with cleaning solution. LED lights illuminate when holding the trigger. To clean, hold the solution spray trigger to apply solution on both forward and backward passes.
To dry area rugs faster, release the trigger and clean a second pass without dispensing the solution. For the most thorough clean, make 4 wet passes and 4 dry passes using overlapping strokes over each area you clean on your rugs. Do not over wet the carpet. Be careful not to run over loose objects or edges of area rugs.
FAQ on Using Bissell CrossWave
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about using the Bissell CrossWave. Whether you have just bought the machine or a long-time owner, these answers will definitely help you.
1. Can you use Bissell CrossWave on carpet?
You can use the Bissell CrossWave on carpet and area rugs, but not on silk or delicate area rugs. The RUG button dispenses twice the solution of the HARD FLOOR button to help with area rug cleaning. Before cleaning carpets or area rugs, test it on an inconspicuous area of the rug for colorfastness.
2. Do you hold the trigger on Bissell CrossWave?
You need to hold the trigger on Bissell CrossWave to apply the cleaning solution. Alternatively, you can release the trigger to make a forward or or backward pass without dispensing the cleaning solution.
3. Can you just vacuum with the Bissell CrossWave?
Although it is a wet/dry vacuum, you can just vacuum with the Bissell CrossWave. To vacuum hard floors or area rugs, turn the Bissell CrossWave on and make a forward or backward pass without holding on the trigger. This allows the machine to vacuum only without dispensing the cleaning solution.
4. Is Bissell CrossWave worth it?
The Bissell CrossWave is worth it because it allows you to vacuum and mop floors at the same time. Not only does it work on hard floors, but it’s capable of cleaning carpet and area rugs too. The machine comes included with the Easy Clean Storage Tray, making it convenient to clean the machine.
Bottom Line
And there you have it, the complete manual on how to use the Bissell CrossWave. Now that you have the right technique, you can utilize the machine to effectively both hard floors and carpet in your house.
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