Bissell 4220 Series User Manual page 10

How to Maintain Your Vacuum
To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the
following maintenance steps must be performed:
Empty the Dirt Container when the dirt reaches the "Full" line
1.
on the front.
Check the Upper Tank and Pre-Motor Filters at least once a
2.
month and clean and replace as needed.
Replace the HEPA Media Post-Motor Filter every six months.
3.
NOTE: More frequent filter cleaning may be
necessary if you are vacuuming new carpet, fine dust,
or have allergy concerns.
Follow the instructions on the following pages to per-
form these simple maintenance steps.
Empty Dirt Container
The Dirt Container needs to be emptied when the dirt
reaches the "Full" line on the front of the Container.
Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
1.
Slide the Lock 'n Seal Lever to the "Unlock" position.
2.
Grasp handle and pull the Dirt Container straight out to
3.
remove from vacuum.
Empty dirt into garbage container.
4.
Put the Dirt Container back in the vacuum and slide the lever
5.
to the "Lock" position.
Note: The Screens may also be removed from the
side Dust Chambers when you empty or clean the
Dirt Container. The Screens are made to fit each Dust
Chamber. If they do not slide down completely, try in the
opposite Dust Chamber. The Screens will also not fit if
there is debris in the track.
The Dirt Container and Screens may be washed in
warm water with a mild detergent. Make
sure they are completely dry before replacing.
Cleaning The Upper Tank & Filter
Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
1.
The Upper Tank Filter can be reached by removing the Dirt
2.
Container, reaching underneath the Upper Tank and turning the
rim of the Filter Frame to unlock. Pull straight down to remove.
Brush the dirt off the Louvers and Upper Tank Filter.
The foam Upper Tank Filter may be removed and hand washed
3.
in cold water with mild detergent. Rinse well then air dry
thoroughly before replacing.
The Upper Tank and Louvers may also be wiped clean with a
4.
damp cloth.
Note: For easier access, the entire Upper Tank may be
removed by turning the knob on the back of the cleaner to
10 unlock and pulling the entire tank straight out
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, turn Power Switch OFF
and disconnect polarized plug
from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
Tip:
For maximum cleaning
performance, check and
clean or replace all filters
as suggested.
Unlock
Position
Upper
Tank
Knob
.
Full Line
Lock
Position
Screen
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