6
D
Maintenance
& Care
To maintain maximum cleaning performance,
the following maintenance steps must be
performed:
d1 Emptying the dirt cup
Dirt cup should be emptied before debris
reaches the FUll line on cup.
1.
Turn power OFF (O) and remove hand
vacuum from unit, as directed in step 1
“Cleaning with the Removable Hand Vac”.
2.
Hold hand vacuum vertically and depress
the release button to release dirt container.
3.
Gently pull dirt container away from the
hand vacuum grip and remove the filter.
empty dirt into waste container.
4.
Replace filter back into the dirt container
and attach dirt container to hand vacuum
until it snaps securely in place.
d2 cleaning or Replacing
the filter
The key to maximum performance is having
a clean filter. Cleaning the filter after each
use will help your vacuum operate at peak
efficiency.
Use only genuine bissell model number
52H6 replacement filters in your bissell
vacuum. To purchase visit www.bissell.com
or call 1.800.811.183 (For Australia inquiries) /
0.800.274.735 (For New Zealand inquiries).
To clean filter:
1.
Turn power OFF (O).
2.
Remove the dirt container from the hand
vacuum, as directed in step 1 “emptying the
dirt cup” on page 6.
3.
Remove filter and tap firmly against the
inside of a waste container, removing any
visible dirt.
4.
Replace filter back into the dirt container
and attach dirt container to hand
vacuum until it snaps securely in place.
NOTE: After heavy usage, you may clean
the filter by washing it gently by hand in
warm water and mild dish detergent.
Rinse thoroughly and make certain it is
completely dry before replacing it.
d3 brush roll and brush roll
belt maintenance
The brush roll may accumulate debris such
as strings, hair and fibers. This type of debris
can wrap around the brush and diminish its
ability to clean effectively.
To remove brush roll for cleaning:
1.
Turn power OFF (O). Remove foot
assembly from unit and turn over to
access the brush roll.
2.
Remove three Phillips head screws to
remove the belt cover.
3.
To remove brush roll, pull on the brush
near the belt side. Clean off hair or other
debris from brush roll.
4.
Place cleaned brush roll back into foot
of unit by aligning the non-belt side so it’s
seated in the nozzle.
5.
Pivot the brush roll so the belt end slides
into the slot in the nozzle.
6.
Replace the belt cover and secure with
three screws. Attach foot assembly
on unit.
brush roll reset:
if larger debris becomes lodged in the foot
of the unit and the brush roll shuts off, turn
the unit off and remove the obstruction.
Wait approximately 15 seconds for the
motor to cool down before turning back
on. brush will function again after allowing
time to cool down.
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