Emptying The Dirt Container - Bissell Powerforce Helix 1701 Series User Manual

Emptying the Dirt Container

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Cleaning the Pre-Motor Filter
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Cleaning the Post-Motor Filter
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With dirt container removed,
press filter cover release button
to access post-motor filter.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug
from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
WARNING
Do not operate the vacuum with damp or wet filters, without filters in place or with the dirt
container missing. Allow components to dry before reassembling the Dirt Container.
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Press tank release
button and pull handle
to lift dirt container
away from vacuum.
2
Press tank
release
button and
pull handle
to lift dirt
container
away from
vacuum.
2
Open the dirt
container lid
by lifting the
release latch
on the front.
2
Holding dirt con-
tainer over a trash
bin, press release
button on back to
open tank bottom
and dump the
debris.
Snap bottom
back into place
when empty.
3
Remove the
pre-motor filter by
pulling it from the
tank lid. Clean it
with warm water.
Once it's clean
and dry, put it
back into the dirt
container lid.
(1701 Only)
Clean all filters with
mild detergent, rinse,
and squeeze all excess
water. Allow filters to
dry completely before
reinserting.