Bissell Powerforce Helix Bagless Upright Vacuum 1700 Users Guide - Page 9

Maintenance: Cleaning the Separator 1 2 Press empty button. Pull handle to lift dirt container away from vacuum. Remove the separator by twisting to the left then pull it out through the bottom of the tank. Rinse and dry all sections of dirt container with paper towel. Model 1700 Model 1701 Maintenance: Replace the Brush & Belt 1 2 3 Unplug vacuum, turn over and unscrew Philips head screws to remove bottom cover. Model 1700 has 5 screws and model 1701 has 6 screws. Lift roller straight out. If the belt is not broken, remove roller from inside of the looped belt. Replace the brush roll and belt by looping the belt over the motor shaft and the brush roll. Line up the end caps and pull the brush forward into place. This will stretch the belt. Once the brush roll is installed, place the bottom cover back on and replace the screws. Maintenance: Clearing a Clog 1 2 screw 3 Remove the hose from the back of the vacuum by twisting it to the left. Remove any debris that may have gotten clogged. air path Check the foot hose on the back of your vacuum down towards the bottom. Remove the screw from the foot hose and check for clogs. Check the air passageway on the bottom of your vacuum. Remove the bottom cover and the brush. Remove any debris. www.BISSELL.com 9