Bissell Momentum® Vacuum User Guide - English - Page 10

Maintenance and care To maximize your cleaning performance and extend the life of your vacuum, it is very important that you empty your dirt container and check and clean your filters frequently. Perform the following maintenance steps: 1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt reaches the "Full" line on the container, or more frequently to prevent overfills. For best performance, empty after each use. 2. Check the pre-motor filter and post-motor HEPA media filter regularly. Clean or replace as needed. NOTE: Be sure to clean or replace your filters anytime the clean filter indicator (select models only) begins to turn red. NOTE: More frequent filter cleaning may be necessary if you are vacuuming new carpet, fine dust, or have allergy concerns. Follow the instructions on the following pages to perform these simple maintenance steps. 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. Tip: To maximize cleaning performance, check and clean or replace all filters as suggested. Empty dirt container The dirt container needs to be emptied when the dirt reaches the "Full" line on the container. 1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet 2. Slide the Lock 'n Seal Lever to the "Unlock" position. 3. Grasp the handle and pull the dirt container straight out to remove from the vacuum. 4. Empty dirt into garbage container. NOTE: Emptying the dirt container after every use will help prevent over filling and ensure that the vacuum is ready to go the next time you clean. 2. Unlock 4. 10 www.bissell.com 800.237.7691