Bissell 6579 Standard Bulb, Louvers Suction Inlet, Hose Wand Base Air Passageway, Clearing Clogs

Replace Lightbulb

Use only BISSELL Replacement Bulbs in your

BISSELL Bagless.

1.Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet

2. Using a flat screwdriver, table knife or coin, insert into the slot on the right of the lens and gently push inner latch to the left as shown to remove the lens.

3.Determine the light bulb type of your vacuum:

Standard Bulb (#203-1297) – approximately 1” long, flat end

	Large Bulb (#203-1007) – approximately 2” long, round end	Standard Bulb
4.	Standard Bulb – remove the bulb from the socket by
	grasping bulb and pulling straight out. Install the new bulb
	by pushing it gently into the socket until the bulb snaps
	into place.
	Large Bulb - remove the bulb from the socket by pushing
	bulb in gently and turning it towards brush. Install the new
	bulb by pushing it gently into the socket and turning away
	from the brush.	Large Bulb

5.Reposition lens, by inserting tab on left side and then pushing the right side back into place.

Clearing Clogs

Low suction, poor pickup, or no suction may be due to a clog in the vacuum cleaner. If you notice a change in the sound of the motor or a reduction in the spin- ning action in the Dirt Container, check for clogs.

1.Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.

2.Empty Dirt Container.

Louvers

Suction

Inlet

3.Check Upper Tank and Louvers for build up or clogs. Check to make sure Louvers are installed correctly. To unlock the Louvers, grasp the rim and turn toward the left. Pull straight down to remove. If the Louvers are missing or not locked into place, check and clear the tube in the center of the Dirt Container.

4.Remove the Twist ‘n Snap Hose from the vacuum by turning to the left. Check the Suction Inlet, Hose and Hose Wand for clogs. Remove any clogs from the hose using a long, narrow object.

5.Check the Foot Hose for clogs. If needed, remove the screw attaching the Hose Wand Base to the vacuum. Straighten the Foot Hose and unclog with a long, narrow object.

6.If the clog persists, follow the instructions for Checking the Rotating Floor Brush on page 10 and inspect the Air Passageway for obstructions.

Hose

Wand Base

Air Passageway 11