Bissell powerlifter 1576 series User Manual page 8

Maintenance & Care
Washing the filters and separator
The filters and separator can be washed in warm
water.
NOTE: Washed parts must be thoroughly dried
before use.
To wash the filters, run warm water through the
filters. Squeeze and press the filters several times
to allow the dirty water to wash away. Allow at
least 24 hours to dry completely.
NOTE: Filters must dry before reassembly or
vacuuming.
Felt Filter Foam Filter Separator
Reassembly
Make sure the vacuum is unplugged from
1.
electrical outlet and is set to off.All parts must
be dry before reassembly and use.
Reassembly
1. Locate the foam filter and put back into the
foam filter housing. Locate the felt filter
and attach onto separator. Turn to the right to
lock into place. (Slot on felt filter needs to align
with notch on separator)
2.
NOTE: Ensure the filters are properly in place
2. Grasp the assembled separator, and insert the
plastic notch on separator into hand vacuum cap
opening.
NOTE: Ensure the separator is properly in
place and aligned.
3. Locate the cap and push down firmly.
Brush roll and drive belt maintenance
Check your vacuum cleaner's brush roll and
drive belt regularly for debris, wear or damage.
Debris can wrap around the brush and hamper
its ability to effectively clean your carpet.
1. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
2. Remove hand vacuum from rest of vacuum.
3. Remove the extension wand from the
power foot.
4. With a flat head screwdriver or small coin, turn
the two brush cover locks into unlock
position. Remove the brush covers. (Do not lose
these brush covers.)
5. Lift the rotating floor brush to remove. Clean
strings, hair and other debris from the brush,
paying special attention to the brush ends.
6. Check air passageway for obstructions.
Remove any debris from this area.
7. Clean debris from the motor pulley and drive
belt areas.
NOTE: The belt is not removable.
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