Bissell 17G5 warranty Cleaning the pre-motor and HEPA media post-motor filter, with damp or wet

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Cleaning the pre-motor and HEPA media post-motor filter

Maintenance and care

Cleaning the pre-motor and HEPA media post-motor filter

Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.

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The pre-motor filter protects the motor from

 

 

 

 

 

 

dirt particles. It is located in the filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

compartment underneath the dirt container. If

 

 

 

 

 

 

the filter becomes dirty, lift out the filter and

 

 

 

 

 

 

clean. This filter may be hand washed in cold

 

 

 

 

 

 

water with mild detergent. Rinse well and air

 

 

 

 

 

 

dry thoroughly before replacing.

HEPA Media

Pre-Motor Filter

 

 

2.

The HEPA media post-motor filter assists

Post-Motor Filter

 

in the filtration process to return clean air

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the room. It is also located in the filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

compartment underneath the dirt container.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the filter becomes dirty, open the filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

door, remove the filter and replace. The HEPA

 

 

 

 

 

 

media filter is not washable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING:

 

Rotating brush and drive belt maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not operate cleaner

 

Check your vacuum cleaner’s rotating floor

 

 

 

with damp or wet

 

brush and drive belt regularly for debris, wear or

 

 

 

filters or without all

 

damage. Debris can wrap around the brush and

 

 

 

filters in place.

 

hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.

2.Recline handle and turn vacuum cleaner over so the bottom side is up.

3.Remove the five screws as shown with a Phillips head screwdriver. Lift the brush cover off.

4.Lift the rotating floor brush from the

non-belt side and pull up and out until

3.

tension on belt loosens as shown. Slide

 

the belt off the brush and motor pulley to

 

remove brush completely.

 

5.Clean strings, hair and other debris from the brush. Brush ends caps are removable to allow for additional cleaning.

6.Check air passageway for obstructions.

Remove any debris from this area. (see

6.

instructions on pg. 11)

 

7. Clean debris from the motor pulley and drive belt areas.

8.Check drive belt carefully for wear, cuts or stressed areas. If any damage is present, discard old drive belt and replace.

Rotating brush and drive belt maintenance Caution:

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, turn off vacuum cleaner and disconnect Power Plug from electrical outlet.

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10 w w w . b i s s e l l . c o m

Air Passageway

8 0 0 . 2 3 7 . 7 6 9 1

 

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Bissell 17G5 warranty Cleaning the pre-motor and HEPA media post-motor filter, with damp or wet, filters in place