Bissell 1313 Series 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 1313 &
1315 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.
2. Remove the dirt cup from the hand vacuum,
as directed in step 1 "Emptying the dirt cup"
on page 6.
3a. To remove filter from the filter cup, grasp
filter tabs, turn counterclockwise and lift up. Tap
firmly against the inside of a waste container,
removing any visible dirt.
b. To remove filter cup from the dirt cup, grasp
filter tabs and lift up to remove the washable
filter cup from the dirt cup. Grip tabs, turn
counterclockwise and lift up to remove filter
from filter cup.
4. Replace filter back into the washable filter cup
then turn clockwise to lock into place.
5. Attach washable filter cup back into the dirt
cup and attach to hand vacuum until it snaps
securely in place.
NOTE: After heavy usage, you may clean the
filter and filter cup 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. Turn unit over to access the
brush roll.
2. Slide down the lock tab and pull up the brush
roll gate.
3. To remove brush roll, simply lift the brush out
of the brush chamber. Clean off hair or other
debris from brush roll.
4. Place cleaned brush roll back into foot of unit
by aligning the brush roll end to the brush driver.
5. Lock the brush roll in place by closing the
brush chamber gate and sliding the locking
tab in place.
WARNING
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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