Bissell Proheat 2XTN uses full container of shampoo in 4 minutes?

Here's a quick link to troubleshooting steps. http://www.bissell.com/FAQDetail.aspx?id=1131&cid=ccsocial

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Bissell Proheat Upright Wet/Dry Vacuum Problems

heatman101
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1. Step on the handle releae pedal and lay the handle back.
2. Remove the tank and take it to thesink.
3. Remove the top cover cover and fill the plastic bladder with water only.
4. Replace the tank.
5. Your 'Smart Mix' (shampoo) bottle is on the operator's right in front of the machine. Remove it and fill it with Bissell shampoo.
6. Shampoo is automatically mixed with the water as you dispense it depending on how your 'Smart Mix' Knob is adjusted.

You can download your complete maual here:
http://www.bissell.com/searchresults.aspx?searchtext=1698&mode=userguides

Remove the water tank and shampoo dispenser, unplug the machine, turn it over and check for any obstructions, carpet fluff or pet hair is usually the problem. Hope this helps.

Hi,

Here is a tip that will give you all the information you need to fix your BissellProheat Vacuum Problem.

Bissell Proheat Upright Wet/Dry Vacuum Problems

heatman101
5

Hi,

Here is a tip that will give you all the information you need to fix your BissellProheat Vacuum Problem.

Bissell Proheat Upright Wet/Dry Vacuum Problems


heatman101

The Scotchguard is going to be dicey inside the Bissell, yes, as you have learned the hard way.

I think the Bissell and the Hoover shampoos sold for their carpet cleaning machines are reasonably safe to use in the Bissell. My own personal favorite for use with the Bissell is the Hoover Premium Pet Formula, which is pricey but effective even if you don't own pets. I also pre-treat stained areas with Resolve Carpet Cleaner, a few minutes before using the Bissell.

I don't know what will happen with your home brew containing Dove. It may work well.

My Bissell stops releasing shampoo when the handle is lacked upright, when there is no water in the tank (the most common cause of this issue), or when water is not flowing through the machine because the sprayers are clogged.

Make sure the shampoo container grommet is releasing properly when you press the trigger. To check this, remove the shampoo tank from the Bissell, stand over a sink, and use a finger to push up inside the grommet on the shampoo container, the part of it that mates with the rest of the Bissell. Shampoo should dribble out when you do this. If it won't, the grommet may be clogged.

Hi,

Here is a tip that will give you all the information you need to fix your BissellProheat Vacuum Problem.

Bissell Proheat Upright Wet/Dry Vacuum Problems

heatman101

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Pretreating (optional)
Note: Pretreating is recommended to improve
cleaning effectiveness for heavily soiled carpet in
high traffic areas such as entryways and hallways.
A. Spray the BISSELL Tough Stain Pre-treat formula
onto heavy traffic areas, soiled areas, or stains.
B. Allow to penetrate for at least 3 minutes.

Maybe isn't su[pposed to dispense water, just the Pre-Treat solution. Then after a few minutes, shampoo normally.