Maintenance and care
Cleaning the foam motor and HEPA media filter*
1.Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.The foam motor filter protects the motor from dirt particles. It is located in the slide out tray underneath the dirt con- tainer. If the filter becomes dirty, pull out the tray, lift out the foam filter pad and clean it.
NOTE: The foam motor filter may be hand washed in cold water with mild detergent. Rinse well and air dry thoroughly before replacing.
3.The HEPA media filter* is a H13 filter, which assists in the filtration process to return clean air to the room. It is located beneath the
NOTE: The HEPA media filter* is white pleated filter. This filter is NOT washable and must be replaced when it becomes dirty
Thermal Protector
An internal thermal protector has been designed into your vacuum toprotect it from overheating. When the thermal protector activates, the vacuum motor will stop operating. If this happens:
1.Turn the vacuum OFF and unplug from electrical outlet.
2.Empty the dirt container, check filters and air passages for dirt accumulation.
3.The thermal protector automatically resets after approximately one hour. If the thermal protector does not reset, call BISSELL Consumer Services.
WARNING:
Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or without all filters in place.
NOTICE:
This product is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use. Vacuuming of dust from products like plaster, concrete or ashes will damage the motor and void the warranty.
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Filter (under foam motor filter)
*The Filter Media, not the vacuum as a whole, complies with the High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter specification (EN
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