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aintenance and care

Emptying the dirt cup

Empty the dirt cup as soon as the dirt reaches 

the “FUll” lines on the sides of the dirt cup.
1.

  Unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet.

2.

  Remove the hose by turning the hose 

connector counter clockwise and pulling it 

out from the suction inlet. Set hose aside.

3.

  Press the dirt cup release button on the 

carry handle and lift up to remove the dirt 

cup.

4.

  Choose an emptying method. Method #2 is 

recommended for allergy suffers.

 

Method #1

 – Hold the dirt cup over a trash 

can and push the emptying button to open 

the bottom. Close the bottom after the dirt 

empties.

 

Method #2

 – Place a plastic bag over the 

bottom of the dirt cup. Push the emptying 

button through the plastic to open the  

bottom. After the dust settles, close the  

bottom and remove the bag to discard.

5.

  Replace the dirt cup by placing it back into the 

vacuum and pushing down on the carry handle 

until it snaps back into place. 

2.

3.

4.

WaRNING:

 

to reduce the risk of 

electric shock, turn  

power switch oFF and 

disconnect plug from 

electrical outlet before 

performing maintenance 

or troubleshooting 

checks.

Dirt Cup 

Release 

Button

Emptying 

Button

Summary of Contents for 40N8E

Page 1: ...4 0 N 8 3 5 F 3 S E R I E S 2 2 0 2 4 0 v 3 Safety Instructions Product View Assembly Operations Maintenance and Care Troubleshooting Consumer Services Replacement Parts 4 5 6 8 9 12 13 14 15 Warranty...

Page 2: ...r vacuum is well made and we back it with a limited one year warranty We also stand behind it with a knowledgeable dedicated Consumer Services department so should you ever have a problem you ll recei...

Page 3: ...ced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their...

Page 4: ...are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures Product view Hose Handle Air Flow Regulator Multi Surface Floor Nozzle Brush Switch Hose Connector Carry Handle Dirt Cup Release Button Eas...

Page 5: ...wands section together by inserting into one another and twisting slightly to tighten 3 Connect hose handle to the end of the extention wand and twist slightly to tighten 4 Connect floor nozzle to th...

Page 6: ...cleaning is finished press the power button OFF and grasp the plug to disconnect from the electrical outlet Hold the plug and press the automatic cord rewind button to rewind the cord automatically P...

Page 7: ...h switch to the carpet position This will pull the brushes up into the floor nozzle 2 To vacuum bare floors push the brush switch to the bare floor position This will extend the brushes down from the...

Page 8: ...owards the extension wand to an open position This will reduce the suction power for vacuuming delicate fabrics For full suction power close the air flow regulator by sliding the regulator up to the c...

Page 9: ...llergy suffers Method 1 Hold the dirt cup over a trash can and push the emptying button to open the bottom Close the bottom after the dirt empties Method 2 Place a plastic bag over the bottom of the d...

Page 10: ...nd dirt cup filter can be hand washed in cold water with a mild detergent Rinse well and air dry thoroughly before placing back onto the filter frame base 6 Attach the dirt cup filter back onto the fi...

Page 11: ...Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or without all filters in place 3 Cleaning the pre motor filter The pre motor filter protects the motor from dirt and dust particles Use only BISSELL r...

Page 12: ...ottom of the post motor filter compartment and pushing the tab forward back into the vacuum to lock into place Clearing clogs from the dirt cup 1 Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet 2 Remove the...

Page 13: ...mum setting 7 Clog in the dirt cup 7 Clear clog from dirt cup following instructions on page 12 Visible dust escaping from vacuum Possible causes Remedies 1 Dirt cup is full 1 Empty dirt cup 2 Filters...

Page 14: ...___________________ Note Please keep your original sales receipt It provides proof of date of purchase in the event of a warranty claim See Warranty on page 16 for details Please do not return this pr...

Page 15: ...2 203 1532 Dirt Cup Filter 3 203 1533 Dirt Cup Filter Frame Base 4 203 1534 Pre Motor Filter 5 203 1535 Post Motor Filter 6 203 1536 Floor Nozzle 7 203 1537 Hose with Handle 8 203 1538 Extension Wands...

Page 16: ...nsumer Services by telephone or regular post as described below or contact your local in country distributor Limited One Year Warranty Subject to the EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below BISSELL...

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