Cleaningthe Pre-Motorfilter - Bissell 16N5 series User Manual

iintenance and care
Cleaningthe dirt container
Additional s tepscan betakento cleanthe dirt
container as necessary.
1. Ensurethe dirt container has been emptied.
2.
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4.
5.
Removethe lower portionby pressingthe
front latch on the upperportion as shown.
Cleanthe screenwith a cloth or soft brush
to removedust or debris.
If desired,the lower dirt container may be
washedin warm water.Make sure it is
completelydry beforereassembling.Do not
put in dishwasher.
Toreassemble,hold the carry handle and
place the upper portioninto the lower
portion,lining up the front and back latches.
Pushdown until both latchesclick into place.
Makesure the dirt containeris securely
assembledbefore replacingit on machine.
Cleaningthe pre-motorfilter
Thepre-motor filter shouldbe checkedmonthly
andwashedas neededto maintainperformance.
Moreor lessfrequent cleaningmaybe required
basedonindividual v acuuminghabitsandtypes
of debrispickedup.
1. Thefilter is located inthe door labeled
"Filter" behind the dirt container.Pushthe
tab at the top and swing the door down to
access.
2.
Removefoam filter andhold under running
water to wash. Mild detergent may also be
usedif desired.Wring excesswater from
filter.Air dry thoroughlybeforereplacing.
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Z WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
electric shock, turn power
switch OFFand disconnect
polarizedplug from electri-
cal outlet before perform-
ing maintenance or
troubleshootingchecks.
/ WARNING:
Donotoperate thecleaner with a
damporwet filter or without all
thefilters in place.
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