Bissell Powerforce Helix Bagless Upright Vacuum 1700 Users Guide - Page 8

Maintenance: Emptying the Dirt Container 1 2 Press empty button. Pull handle to lift dirt container away from vacuum. Holding dirt container over a trash bin, press release button on back to open tank bottom and dump the debris. Snap bottom back into place when empty. Maintenance: Cleaning the Pre-Motor Filter 1 2 3 Press empty button. Pull handle to lift dirt container away from vacuum. Open the dirt container lid by lifting the release latch on the front. Remove the pre-motor filter by pulling it from the tank lid. Clean it with warm water. Once it's clean and dry, put it back into the dirt container lid. Maintenance: Cleaning the Post-Motor Filter (1701 Only) 1 2 With dirt container removed, press filter cover release button to access post-motor filter. Clean all filters with mild detergent, rinse, and squeeze all excess water. Allow filters to dry completely before reinserting. WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. WARNING Do not operate the vacuum with damp or wet filters, without filters in place or with the dirt container missing. Allow components to dry before reassembling the Dirt Container. 8 www.BISSELL.com