Bissell 53Y8 User Manual page 7

Maintenance & Care
cleaning or Replacing the filter
The key to maximum performance is having a
clean filter. Cleaning the filter after each use will
help your vacuum operate at peak efficiency.
Use only genuine bissell model number 52H6
replacement filters in your bissell vacuum.
To purchase visit www.bissell.com or call
1-800-237-7691.
to clean filter:
1. Turn power OFF (O).
2. Remove the dirt container from the hand
vacuum, as directed in step 1 "emptying the
dirt cup" on page 6.
3. Remove filter and tap firmly against the inside
of a waste container, removing any visible dirt.
4. Replace filter back into the dirt container and
attach dirt container to hand vacuum until it
snaps securely in place.
notE: after heavy usage, you may clean the
filter by washing it gently by hand in warm
water and mild dish detergent. Rinse
thoroughly and make certain it is completely
dry before replacing it.
brush roll and brush roll belt maintenance
The brush roll may accumulate debris such as
strings, hair and fibers. This type of debris can
wrap around the brush and diminish its ability
to clean effectively.
to remove brush roll for cleaning:
1. Turn power OFF (O). Remove foot assembly
from unit and turn over to access the brush roll.
2. Remove three Phillips head screws to remove
the belt cover.
3. To remove brush roll, pull on the brush near
the belt side. Clean off hair or other debris from
brush roll.
4. Place cleaned brush roll back into foot of
unit by aligning the non-belt side so it's seated
in the nozzle.
5. Pivot the brush roll so the belt end slides
into the slot in the nozzle.
6. Replace the belt cover and secure with three
screws. Attach foot assembly on unit.
brush roll reset:
if larger debris becomes lodged in the foot of
the unit and the brush roll shuts off, turn the unit
off and remove the obstruction. Wait approxi-
mately 15 seconds for the motor to cool down
before turning back on. brush will function again
after allowing time to cool down.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off
and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
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www.bissell.com
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800.237.7691
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