Bissell Total Floors Pet User Guide - 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. Follow the instructions on the following pages, and perform these simple maintenance steps: 1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt reaches the "Full" line on the container, or more frequently, to prevent overfills. 2. Check the pre-motor and post-motor filter regularly. Clean or replace as needed. NOTE: Use of moist parts/components in your unit will damage the motor and void your warranty 3. Use the hose alone or attach any tool by firmly pushing onto the vacuum hose, hose wand, or extension wand. They are a friction fit, so be sure the hose and tool fit snuggly together. NOTE: Be sure to clean or replace your filters anytime the clean filter indicator begins to turn red. NOTE: More frequent filter cleaning may be necessary if you are vacuuming new carpet, fine dust, or have allergy concerns. Cleaning the dirt container 1. Ensure that the dirt cup has been emptied. 2 While the dirt cup is still out of the unit,grasp the inner cyclone screen and twist to the right until the locking tab stops the rotation. Pull down the innercyclone screen to remove it. 3 Clean the inner cyclone with a cloth or soft brush to remove dust or debris. 4. Wipe out the inside of the upper tank and the inner cyclone with a damp cloth moistened with water or a mild cleaning 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: For maximum cleaning performance, check and clean or replace all filters as suggested inner cyclone 10 w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m 800.237.7691