Bissell 4220 Series User Manual page 11

Cleaning The Pre-Motor and Post-Motor Filters Maintenance
Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
1.
The Pre-Motor Filter protects the motor from dirt particles. It
2.
is located in the slide out tray underneath the Dirt Container.
If the filter becomes dirty, pull out the tray, lift out the filter
and clean. This filter may be hand washed in cold water
with mild detergent. Rinse well and air dry thoroughly
before replacing.
The HEPA Media Post-Motor Filter assists in the
3.
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.
Rotating Brush and Drive Belt Maintenance
Check your vacuum cleaner's Rotating Floor Brush and
Drive Belt regularly for debris, wear or damage. Debris
can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to
effectively clean your carpet.
Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
1.
Remove Detachable Canister from vacuum cleaner.
2.
Recline Handle and turn vacuum cleaner over so bottom
3.
side is up.
Remove the six screws as shown with a Phillips
4.
head screwdriver. Lift the Brush Cover off.
Lift the Rotating Floor Brush to remove. Clean strings,
5.
hair and other debris from the Brush, paying special
attention to the brush ends.
Check Air Passageway for obstructions. Remove any
6.
debris from this area.
Clean debris from the Motor Pulley and Drive Belt areas.
7.
Check Drive Belt carefully for wear, cuts or stressed areas. If
8.
any damage is present, discard old Drive Belt and replace.
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Pre-Motor Filter
HEPA Media
Post-Motor Filter
WARNING:
Do not operate cleaner
with damp or wet
filters or without all
filters in place.
Caution:
To reduce the risk of injury
from moving parts, turn
off vacuum cleaner and
disconnect Power Plug
from electrical outlet.
Air
Motor
Passageway
Pulley
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