Bissell 76T8 Maintenance and care, Emptying the dirt container, Cleaning the separator grill

Maintenance and care

Emptying the dirt container

Dirt container should be emptied before debris reaches the “full” line on front of container.

1.Unplug unit from electrical outlet.

2.Slide Lock ‘n Seal® lever to “unlock” position.

3.Grasp clear dirt container and pull out to

remove from vacuum. Lock 'n Seal® Lever

4.Empty dirt into trash can.

5 . Put dirt container back in vacuum and slide lever to “lock” position.

Note: Dirt container needs to align with notch inside of unit in order to click into place. Make sure dirt container is secure before turning unit on.

Cleaning the separator grill

Dirt container should be emptied before debris reaches the “full” line on front of container.

1.Unplug unit from electrical outlet. Ensure power is OFF.

2.Separator grill can be reached by removing dirt container, reaching underneath and turning rim of separator grill clockwise to unlock. Pull straight down to remove separator grill.

3.Separator grill may be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Air dry thoroughly before replacing.

Cleaning the pre-motor filter

1.Unplug unit from electrical outlet.

2.Pre-Motor filter protects motor from dirt particles. It is located in slide out tray underneath dirt container. If filter becomes dirty, pull out tray, lift filter out and clean. This filter may be hand washed in cold water with mild detergent. Rinse well and air dry thoroughly before replacing.

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