Maintenance & Care - Bissell 1617 SERIES TOTAL FLOORS User Manual

Maintenance & Care
To maximize your cleaning performance and
extend the life of your vacuum, it is very impor-
tant that you empty your dirt container and
check and clean your filters frequently. Follow
the instructions on the following pages, and per-
form these simple maintenance steps:
1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt reaches
the "Full" line on the container, or more fre-
quently, to prevent overfills.
2. Check the pre-motor and post-motor filter
regularly. Clean or replace as needed. Foam
filters are hand washable with mild soap. Be sure
the filters are completely dry before reinstalling.
NOTE: Use of moist parts/components in your
unit will damage the motor and void your war-
ranty
NOTE: Be sure to clean or replace your filters
anytime the clean filter indicator begins to turn
red. More frequent filter cleaning may be
necessary if you are vacuuming new carpet,
fine dust, or have allergy concerns.
Cleaning the dirt container
1. Ensure that the dirt cup has been emptied.
2. While the dirt cup is still out of the unit,grasp
the inner cyclone screen and twist to the right
until the locking tab stops the rotation. Pull
down the inner cyclone screen to remove it.
3. Clean the inner cyclone with a cloth or soft
brush to remove dust or debris.
4. Wipe out the inside of the upper tank and
the inner cyclone with a damp cloth moistened
with water or a mild cleaning detergent.
5. If desired, the lower dirt cup may be washed
in warm water. Make sure it is completely dry
before reassembling.
NOTE: Do not put in the dishwasher.
NOTE: Use of moist parts/components in
your unit will damage the motor and void
your warranty
6. To reassemble, replace the inner cyclone
screen by sliding it into the upper tank and
rotating it to the left until the locking tabs stop
the rotation.
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.
inner
cyclone
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