Bissell PowerForce Compact User Guide - Page 10

Maintenance and care Cleaning the upper tank 1. Turn off vacuum and unplug it from electrical outlet. 2. Remove dirt cup by sliding the dirt cup release lever to the right. Then pull dirt cup out. 3. Twist the primary separator to unlock it and pull it down. Brush off any dirt and rinse off screen with warm water. Air dry completely before replacing. 4. Check hose inlet for any clogging. 5. Reassemble the primary separator by centering the front symbol and twisting toward lock position, as shown. 6. Replace dirt cup and slide lever to lock position. 2. 5. Lock Position 3. 6. Power cord storage When you have finished using your vacuum, store the power cord on the cord wrap. 1. Turn off vacuum cleaner and unplug power cord. 2. Loop power cord around cord wraps on back of cleaner, making certain Quick Release cord wrap is pointed up towards handle. 3. Clip molded plug to power cord to secure. WARNING: Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or without all filters in place. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts and/or electrical shock, turn power switch OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing troubleshooting checks. 10 w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m 800.237.7691