Bissell 6801 How to Maintain Your Bissell Lift-Off, Cleaning The Upper Tank & Filter, Full Line

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How to Maintain Your BISSELL Lift-Off

To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the following maintenance steps must be performed:

1.Empty the Dirt Container when the dirt reaches the “Full” line on the side.

2.Check the Upper Tank and Pre-Motor Filters at least once a month and clean and replace as needed.

3.Replace the HEPA Media Post-Motor Filter every six months.

NOTE: More frequent filter cleaning may be

necessary if you are vacuuming new carpet, fine dust, or have allergy concerns.

Follow the instructions on the following pages to per- form these simple maintenance steps.

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.

Empty Dirt Container

The Dirt Container needs to be emptied when the dirt reaches the “Full” line on the side of the Container.

1.Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.

2.Slide the Lock ‘n Seal Lever to the “Unlock” position.

3.Grasp handle and pull the Dirt Container straight out to remove from vacuum.

Unlock Position

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Lock Position

4.Empty dirt into garbage container.

5.Put the Dirt Container back in the vacuum and slide the lever to the “Lock” position.

Note: The Dirt Container may be washed in warm water with a mild detergent. Make sure it is completely dry before replacing.

Cleaning The Upper Tank & Filter

Use only BISSELL Style 8 Replacement Filters in your BISSELL Lift-Off.

1.Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.

2.The Upper Tank Filter can be reached by removing the Dirt Container, reaching underneath the Upper Tank and turning the rim of the Filter Frame to unlock. Pull straight down to remove. Brush the dirt off the Louvers and Upper Tank Filter.

3.The foam Upper Tank Filter may be removed and hand washed in cold water with mild detergent. Rinse well then air dry thor- oughly before replacing.

4.The Upper Tank and Louvers may also be wiped clean with a damp cloth.

Note: For easier access, the entire Upper Tank may be removed by turning the knob on the back of the cleaner to unlock and pulling the entire tank straight out.

Upper

Tank

Knob

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