Bissell Trilogy Pet User Guide - Page 10

Maintenance and care To maximize performance and extend life of your vacuum it is very important to perform the following maintenance steps. Empty dirty container Empty when dirt reaches the "Full" line 2 on the container 1. Turn power OFF. Unplug power cord from electrical outlet. 2. Slide Lock 'n Seal lever left to "Unlock" position. 3. Grasp dirt cup portion handle and pull straight out to remove from vacuum and empty. 4. Place dirt container back in the vacuum 3 and slide lever right to lock position. NOTE: The dirt container may be washed in warm water with mild detergent. Make sure it is completely dry before replacing. Cleaning upper tank of dirt container 1. Turn Power OFF. Unplug power cord from electrical outlet. 2. Remove and Empty Dirt Container as instructed in previous section. 3. With dirt container removed, grasp inner cyclone screen and twist counterclockwise 3 until the locking tabs stop the rotation. Gently pull the inner cyclone screen down and out to remove it. 4. Clean inner cyclone screen with a damp cloth or mild cleaning solution. Let screen completely dry before replacing. 5. Wipe out the inside of the upper tank and inner cyclone with a damp cloth. Note: Let completely dry before reassembling inner cyclone screen. 6. To reassemble, line up the inner cyclone screen inside the upper tank with "FRONT" 6 graphic facing you, slide into upper cyclone and rotate clockwise until the locking tabs stop the rotation. When properly assembled the "FRONT" graphic should face out. 10 www.bissell.com 800.237.7691