All Models
To maintain maximum performance from your BISSELL® Upright Vacuum Cleaner, perform these simple maintenance checks at least once a month.
Replace Dust Bag
To maintain peak vacuum efficiency, you should check the Dust Bag weekly, and replace it when it is no more than half full.
Never reuse a paper Dust Bag.1.Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.Unzip Cloth Bag.
3.Grasp paper Dust Bag and Bag Collar, pull used Dust Bag from Connector Tube, and dispose of Dust Bag.
4.Fold down top of new Dust Bag.
5.Grasp Bag Collar and push Collar firmly over raised rib on Connector Tube. Pushing too hard on the Collar may rip the Dust Bag.
6.Tuck remainder of Dust Bag completely into vacuum cleaner. Lay it flat, top to bottom, without bunching.
7.Zip Cloth Bag closed.
Routine maintenance
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.
Replacement Bags
Use only BISSELL® Style 2 Dust Bags in your Upright Vacuum Cleaner. You may purchase these bags from your retailer, or to place an order using Visa or MasterCard, cheque or money order call:
BISSELL Customer ServiceMonday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (E.S.T.)
Check Rotating Brush and Drive Belt
You should check your vacuum cleaner’s Drive Belt and Rotating Floor Brush regularly for wear or damage. You should also clean the brush and brush ends of string, hair, and carpet fibers. These can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively clean your carpet.
1.Unplug unit from electrical outlet.
2.Place Handle in Low Cleaning position and turn vacuum cleaner face down on floor.
3.Locate two Lock Tabs adjacent to forward wheels on removable Brush Cover.
4.Using your fingers, press outward on Lock Tabs to remove Brush Cover.
5.Grasp Rotating Floor Brush at both ends and lift up.
6.Clean strings, hair and other debris from Rotating Floor Brush, paying particular attention to brush ends.
7.Clean strings, hair and other debris from Motor Pulley and Drive Belt areas.
8.Check Drive Belt carefully for wear, cuts or stressed areas. Inspect entire belt by rolling floor brush with the palm of your hand several times in the direction of the Motor Pulley.
9.Check Air Passageway for obstructions. Remove debris from this area.
WARNING: To
reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, turn off vacuum cleaner and disconnect Power Plug from electrical outlet.
Lock Tabs
Tip:
This is a good time to clean the Slide Track area of hair, string, dirt, or other obstructions.
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