Maintenance & Care
Empty Dirt tank
The dirt tank needs to be emptied when the dirt
reaches the “Full” line on the side of the tank.
1.
Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.
Remove the easy empty dirt tank from the
vacuum base by pushing the tank release button.
3.
Hold the dirt tank over a garbage container.
Press the bottom lid release button on the back
of the dirt tank to empty dirt.
4.
Mount the easy empty dirt tank back on the
vacuum base.
notE: the dirt tank may be washed in warm
water with a mild detergent. make sure it is
completely dry before replacing.
cleaning the pre-motor filter and inner cyclone
Use only genuine bissell replacement filters
in your bissell vacuum.
1.
Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
2. a.
Remove the easy empty dirt tank and
locate the pre-motor filter as described on
the previous page.
b.
Remove the foam filter from the filter
tray. The filter tray is fixed in-place, but
may be removed for cleaning by
unscrewing the tray. The foam filter and
tray may be hand washed
in warm water with a mild detergent, if
desired. Rinse well, then air dry thoroughly
before replacing the filter. Make sure all
components are completely dry before
replacing. A second black odor-absorbing
filter can also be found here. Replace this
when needed.
notE: black carbon filter is not washable.
3.
The inner cyclone may also be removed for
cleaning. With the bottom of easy empty dirt
tank open, reach up into the dirt cup and grasp
the cyclone. Twist the cyclone clockwise to
unlock and pull straight down to remove. Use
the lock and Unlock icons on the tank to help
guide the cyclone back in and lock it correctly. it
is important to lock the cyclone back in correctly
as it will impact performance and separation.
The inner cyclone and dirt cup may be wiped
clean with a damp cloth. Make sure all parts are
dry before replacing.
Maintenance & Care
Replacing the post-motor filter
Use only a genuine bissell replacement
post-motor filter in your bissell vacuum.
1.
Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.
The post-motor filter assists in the filtration
process to return clean air to the room. Replace
the post-motor filter every three to six months.
To access the post-motor filter, remove the
filter tray located below the easy empty dirt
tank. When the filter becomes dirty, push the
filter through the bottom of the tray to clean or
replace the filter.
notE: the pleated post-motor filter may not
be washed with water or detergent. If dust and/
or debris accumulates on the filter, gently tap
the filter on the side of a garbage container.
checking rotating floor brush and drive belt
You should check your vacuum cleaner’s rotat-
ing floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear
or damage. You should also clean the brush and
brush ends of strings, hair and carpet fibers.
These can wrap around the brush and hamper
its ability to effectively clean your carpet. Also
remove any debris that has accumulated under
the brush cover.
1.
Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.
Place handle in low position and turn vacuum
cleaner over so bottom side is up.
3.
Remove the six screws with a Phillips
head screwdriver. lift the brush cover off.
4.
Grasp rotating floor brush at both ends
and lift straight out of the vacuum foot. slip
off the belt.
5.
Clean strings, hair and other debris from
rotating floor brush, paying particular attention
to brush ends.
6.
Clean strings, hair and other debris from
motor pulley and drive belt areas.
7.
Check drive belt carefully for wear, cuts
or stressed areas, and replace if necessary
(see instructions on following page).
8.
Check air passageway for obstructions.
Remove debris from this area.
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WARnInG
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off
and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
WARnInG
Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or
without all filters in place.
Post-Motor
Filter
Motor
Pulley
brush Cover
2a.
3.
4.
8.
2.
3.
2b.
Air
Passageway
» When replacing the inner
cyclone after cleaning, open
the pre-motor filter lid to
help guide the inner cyclone
into the grooves at the
top of the tank. Twist
counterclockwise to lock the
inner cyclone into place.
Tip
notIcE
Do not place the dirt tank or other product components
in the dishwasher. Hand wash only.
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