Bissell POWERFORCE COMPACT 1520 SERIES User Manual page 10

Maintenance & Care
Cleaning the tank
1. Turn off vacuum and unplug it from
electrical outlet.
2. Remove dirt container by pressing release
button and pulling away from the vacuum
by the handle.
3. Open dirt container lid by lifting release
latch. Remove primary separator by lifting
out of the dirt container.
4. The tank and separator can be washed
by hand in warm water. Mild detergent may
be used if desired. Rinse well then air dry
completely before replacing.
5. Check hose inlet for any clogging.
6. Reassemble the primary separator by
centering the front symbol and twisting
toward lock position, as shown.
7. Replace dirt cup.
Power cord storage
When you have finished using your vacuum,
store the power cord on the cord wraps.
1. Turn off vacuum cleaner and unplug
power cord.
2. Loop power cord around cord wraps on
back of cleaner, making certain the Upper Quick
Release cord wrap is pointed up towards the
handle and the Lower Quick Release cord wrap
is pointed down towards the floor.
3. Clip molded plug to power cord to secure.
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WARNING
Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or
without all filters in place.