Cleaning The Pre-Motor Filter - Bissell OptiClean 60A4 Series User Manual

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Dust bag replacement continued
5. Slide the new dust bag into the holder by
inserting the dust bag into the tabs located
at the bottom of the holder. Then press the
dust bag holder clip, insert the dust bag
and release the dust bag holder clip to
hold the dust bag in place.
6. Place holder and new dust bag back into
the dirt cup/dust bag compartment, mak-
ing sure the entire bag is tucked in below
the seal gasket.
7. Close dirt cup/dust bag compartment
door and press down gently until it
locks into place.
NOTE: The dust bag compartment
door will not close without the
dirt cup or a dust bag in place.

Cleaning the pre-motor filter

The pre-motor filter protects the
motor from dirt and dust particles.
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. Open the dirt cup/dust bag compart-
ment by lifting up on the latch on the
door at the front of the vacuum. Lift
out the dirt cup or dust bag holder
and dust bag.
3. Remove the filter frame from the fil-
ter holder by grasping the lip of the
frame and pulling up.
4. Remove the filter from the filter frame
and clean by hand washing in warm
water. A mild detergent can be used if
desired. Allow the filter to air dry thor-
oughly before replacing.
5. Place the filter back into the filter
frame and replace back into the filter
holder.
NOTE: The filter frame should be
placed so the protective frame
is visible.
6. Place the dirt cup or dust bag holder
and dust bag back into the dirt cup/
dust bag compartment. If using a
dust bag, make sure the entire bag is
tucked in below the seal gasket.
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NOTICE:
This product is intended for house-
hold use only and not for commercial
or industrial use. Vacuuming of dust
from products like plaster, concrete
or ashes will damage the motor and
void the warranty.
Washable
Pre-Motor
Filter
3.
Tip:
For maximum cleaning performance,
check the filters often and clean or
replace if necessary.
WARNINg:
Do not operate cleaner with
damp or wet filters or without
all filters in place.