Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Handheld Vacuum 1782 User Guide - Page 7

Maintenance & Care To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the following maintenance steps must be performed: Emptying the dirt cup Dirt cup should be emptied before debris reaches the FULL line on cup. 1. Turn power OFF. 2. Push Release Button. 3. Hold the hand vacuum vertically and depress release button on the front to release dirt cup. 4. Grasp filter tabs and pull vertically to remove filter cup and empty dirt into waste container. 5. Replace filter back into the dirt cup and attach dirt cup to hand vacuum until it snaps securely into place. 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. 3 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 replacement filters in your BISSELL hand vacuum. To purchase visit WWW.BISSELL.COM or call 1-800-237-7691. 2 To clean filter: 1. Turn power OFF. 2. Remove the dirt cup as directed in "Emptying the dirt cup" in previous section. 3a. To remove filter cup from the dirt cup, grasp filter tabs and lift up to remove the washable filter cup from the dirt cup. Grip the filter cup and turn counterclockwise and lift down to remove filter from filter cup. b. Tap firmly against the inside of a waste container, removing any visible dirt. 3 4. Replace filter back into the filter cup then turn clockwise to lock into place. 5. Attach filter cup back into the dirt cup and attach to hand vacuum until it snaps securely in place. NOTE: After heavy usage, you may clean the filter and filter cup 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. 5 www.BISSELL.com 7