Checking Rotating Floor Brush/Drive Belt; Cleaning The Pre-Motor Filter; Replacing The Post-Motor Filter - Bissell 58F8 User Manual

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aintenance and care

Cleaning the pre-motor filter

1.
Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.
The pre-motor filter protects the motor from debris.
It 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 well under warm water, then
air dry thoroughly before replacing.

Replacing the post-motor filter

Use only genuine bISSEll style 16 (#32076)
replacement filters in your bISSEll vacuum.
1.
Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.
The post-motor filter assists in the filtration
process to return clean air to the room. It is
located behind the door on the side of the
vacuum. When the filter becomes dirty, open
the door, remove the filter and replace.
The white, pleated HEPA media filter is not
washable.
note: a basic washable post-motor
filter with reduced filtration is available if
desired.
Checking rotating floor brush and drive belt
you should check your vacuum cleaner's rotating
floor brush and drive belt regularly for wear or
damage. you should also clean the brush and brush
ends of strings, hair, and carpet fibers. these can
wrap around the brush and alter its ability to effec-
tively clean your carpet. also remove any debris that
has accumulated under the brush cover.
1. Turn power off. Unplug cleaner from
electrical outlet.
2.
Place handle in low position and turn
vacuum cleaner over so bottom side is up.
3. Remove the five screws with a Phillips head
screwdriver. Lift the brush cover off.
4.
Grasp rotating floor brush at both ends and lift.
5.
Clean strings, hair and other debris from
rotating floor brush, paying particular
attention to brush ends.
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WaRnInG:
Do not operate cleaner
with damp or wet
filters or without all
filters in place.
Pre-Motor
Filter
Open
Door
WaRnInG:
to reduce the risk of injury
from moving parts, turn
off vacuum cleaner and
disconnect Power Plug
from electrical outlet.
3.
Brush Cover
Remove
Filter
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