Bissell 3950 Cleaning the pre-motor and post-motor Hepa media filter, Thoroughly before replacing

Maintenance and care (continued)

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

1.Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.

2.The pre-motor filter protects the motor

from dirt particles. It is located in the	Post-Motor
slide out tray underneath the dirt	HEPA
container. If the filter becomes dirty, pull	Media
out the tray, lift out the foam filter pad	Filter
and clean it.
NOTE: The pre-motor filter may be
hand washed in cold water with mild	Washable
detergent. Rinse well and air dry
thoroughly before replacing.	Pre-Motor
	Filter

3.The post-motor HEPA media filter assists in the filtration process to return clean air to the room. It is located behind the door on the side of the vacuum. If the filter becomes dirty, open the door, remove the filter and replace.

NOTE: The post-motor filter is a white, pleated HEPA media filter. This filter is not washable and must be replaced when it becomes dirty.

WARNING:

Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or without all filters in place.

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