Bissell 2012 3 series Owner's Manual page 11

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aintenance and care
Cleaning the upper tank & filter
Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
1.
The upper tank filter can be reached by removing
the dirt 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.
2.
The foam upper tank filter may be removed
and hand washed in cold water with mild
detergent. Rinse well then air dry thoroughly
before replacing.
3. The upper tank and louvers may also be
wiped clean with a damp cloth.
note: for easier access, the entire upper tank
may be removed by turning the knob on the
back of the cleaner to unlock and pulling the
entire tank straight out
Cleaning the pre-motor and post-motor filter Maintenance
1. Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
2.
The Pre-Motor Filter protects the motor from
dirt particles. It is located in the slide out tray
underneath the Dirt Container. If the filter
becomes dirty, pull out the tray, lift out the fil-
ter and clean. This filter may be hand washed
in cold water with mild detergent. Rinse well
and air dry thoroughly before replacing.
3.
The HEPA Media Post-Motor Filter assists in the
filtration process to return clean air to the
room. It is located behind the door on the back
of the cleaner. If the filter becomes dirty, open
the door, remove the filter and replace. The
HEPA Media Filter is not washable.
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Upper
Tank
Knob
2.
Pre-Motor Filter
HEPA Media
Post-Motor Filter
WARnInG:
Do not operate cleaner
with damp or wet
filters or without all
filters in place.
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