Maintenance and Care

Cleaning the HEPA Media filter*

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The pre-motor filter protects the motor from debris.

1.Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet.

2.The pre motor filter is located underneath the filter cup in the center of the round part of the Lock ‘n Seal lever.

3.Remove the small round filter and any debris on top of it. Rinse under warm

water; air dry completely before replacing.

pre-motor filter

 

Replacing the HEPA Media filter* (68C7 model series only)

The HEPA Media filter* assists in the filtration process to return clean air to the room.

1.Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet.

2.Locate filter behind the filter door on the front of the vacuum. Remove and replace when filter becomes dirty. The white, pleated HEPA Media filter* is NOT washable.

3.Replace the door by inserting the tabs on the left side and snapping the right side into place.

Checking rotating floor brush and drive belt

Check your vacuum’s rotating floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or damage.

1.Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord from electrical outlet.

2.Place handle in low position and turn vacuum over so bottom side is facing up.

3.Using a screwdriver, remove the four screws and lift brush cover off.

4.Grasp rotating floor brush at both ends and lift.

5.Clean strings, hair and other debris from rotating floor brush, motor pulley, and drive belt areas.

6.Check drive belt for wear, cuts, or stressed areas.

7.Check air passageway for obstructions. Remove debris from this area.

8.Reposition brush cover and fasten four screws back into place.

HEPA Media filter*

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*The filter media, not the vacuum as a whole, complies with IEST-RP-CC001.5 HEPA standard.

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Bissell Maintenance and Care Cleaning the Hepa Media filter, Replacing the Hepa Media filter* 68C7 model series only
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68C7, 12B1 specifications

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