Bissell PowerForce Bagless Vacuum User Guide - English - Page 9

Maintenance and care Cleaning the inner & outer circular filters Use only BISSELL Style 10 replacement filters in your BISSELL PowerForce Bagless. 1. Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. Remove the dirt container as described in the previous section. Grasp the filter cup located at the bottom of the dirt container and twist counterclockwise to unlock and remove. 3. Grasp the circular filters and twist to unlock. Pull straight up to remove. 4. Separate the outer foam and inner pleated circular filters. Wash each individually by hand in warm water. Mild detergent may be used if desired. Rinse well, then air dry thoroughly before putting them back together and replacing in filter cup. 5. The filter cup may be washed in warm water with a mild detergent. Make sure it is completely dry before reassembling with filters. 6. The upper tank and louvers may also be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Reach underneath the upper tank and turn the rim of the louvers to unlock. Pull straight down to remove. Cleaning pre-motor filter 1. Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet. 2. The pre-motor filter protects the motor from debris. It is located underneath the dirt container and filter cup in the center of the round part of the Lock 'n Seal lever. 3. Remove the small round filter and any debris on top of it. Rinse well under warm water, then air dry thoroughly before replacing. WARNING: Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or without all filters in place. Pre-Motor Filter www.bissell.com 800.237.7691 196