Bissell PowerForce Vacuum User Guide - English - Page 8

Maintenance and care 4. Replace dust bag Never reuse a dust bag. Use only BISSELL Style 7 Dust Bags in your BISSELL PowerForce. Style 7 EnviroFresh® Micro Filtration Dust Bags (# 30861) Style 7 Dust Bags (# 32120). 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. 5. 2. Pull the bag door outward to open. Set bag door aside. 3. Grasp dust bag collar, and pull collar from connector tube. Discard used dust bag. 4. Grasp new dust bag collar and push firmly onto connector tube. Tuck in dust bag. 5. Replace bag door by placing tab on bottom of door into opening as shown. Press top of door to snap securely shut. NOTE: Vacuum will not suction while the bag door is removed. Pre-Motor Cleaning pre-motor & post-motor filters Filter Use only BISSELL Replacement Filters in your BISSELL PowerForce. 1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. Post-Motor Filter 2. The pre-motor filter, located in the bottom of the bag compartment, protects the motor from dirt particles. If filter becomes dirty, lift out filter and clean. 3. The post-motor filter assists in the filtration process to return clean air to the room. To remove this filter, open the door on the side of the cleaner. Grasp filter and pull it straight out. WARNING: Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or without all filters in place. 4. The filters may be hand washed in cold water with mild detergent, then air dried. WARNING: 5. Reposition filters when completely dry. To reduce the risk of injury from moving Check rotating floor brush and drive belt parts, turn off vacuum cleaner and disconnect You should check your vacuum cleaner's rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or damage. You Power Plug from electrical outlet. should also clean the brush and brush ends of string, 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 four screws as shown with a Phillips head screwdriver. Lift the brush cover off. 4. Grasp rotating floor brush at both ends and lift. Brush Cover 8 www.bissell.com 800.237.7691