Bissell Total Floors Pet User Guide - Page 8

Operations Clean filter indicator The clean filter indicator tells you when the air flow in your vacuum is reduced due to dirty filters or a clog in the hose. The clean filter indicator will remain green until the airflow is reduced. At that time, it begins to change to red. When the indicator is fully red, the airflow is significantly reduced or clogged by a dirty filter. Follow the steps on page 11 to clean your filters or there is a clog in the hose. All filters in the vacuum should be cleaned or replaced when the clean filter indicator turns red. To check and remove the clog, follow the steps on page 12 to check for and clear clogs. NOTE: When your vacuum is turned off, the clean filter indicator will go to the red color setting. The clean filter indicator only detects reductions in airflow when the vacuum power is on. On-board Tools Your vacuum is not only a powerful carpet and rug cleaner; it is also a versatile above floor vacuum cleaner when you select one of the special tools. 1. Raise the handle to the upright position. 2. Remove the hose wand handle from the wand base. This automatically diverts the suction to the hose. 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 Dusting brush / upholstery tool: Two types of cleaning tools are included in one attachment. Slide the tool out to use with our without bristles and switch between the two uses. a. Use the dusting brush to dust furniture, blinds, books, lamps, shelves and baseboards. b. Slide the brush off to use the upholstery tool on cushions, draperies and fabrics. 8 w w w. b i s s e l l . c o m clean filter indicator NOTICE: While vacuuming, certain types of carpets and low humidity conditions may generate small static discharges. The discharges are entirely harmless and are not associated in any way with the main power supply Tip: It is recommended to turn off the brush roll when the hose is removed and you are using the on-board tools CAUTION: Always place the vacuum cleaner on the floor in its fully upright position and make sure it is locked in place when using tools. It is recommended to turn off the brush roll when using tools. 800.237.7691