Bissell 44M3 - Manual (Page 11)

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aintenance and care
1. Turn power off. Unplug the cleaner from
electrical outlet.
2. Remove the dirt container as described in
the previous section. Grasp the filter cup
located below the dirt container, lift up
and out. do not tRy to pull
ciRculaR foaM filteR out of
the filteR cup While it is still in
the VacuuM.
3. Grasp the plastic tab on the top of the circu-
lar foam filters. Twist to unlock and pull out.
4. Separate the outer foam and inner pleated
circular filters. Wash each individually by
hand in warm water. Mild detergent may
be used if desired. Rinse well, then air dry
thoroughly before putting them back together
and replacing in filter cup.
5. The filter cup may be washed in warm water
with a mild detergent. Make sure it is com-
pletely dry before reassembling with filters.
do not put in dishWasheR.
6. The upper tank and louvers may also be
wiped clean with a damp cloth. Reach
underneath the upper tank and turn the
rim of the louvers to left to unlock. Pull
straight down to remove. Make sure all
parts are completely dry before replacing.
7. To replace louvers lift back into upper
tank. Place top of louvers inside clear
center cavity and turn toward the right to
unlock until tabs fit into notch. Continue to
turn to right until tight.
cleaning the pre-motor filter
the pre-motor filter protects the motor
from debris.
1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord
from electrical outlet.
2. The pre-motor filter is located underneath
the filter cup in the center of the round
part of the Lock ‘n Seal lever.
3. Remove the small round filter and any
debris on top of it. Rinse well under
warm water, air dry completely before
replacing.
cleaning the inner & outer circular filters
2.
3.
6.
WARNING:
Do not operate cleaner with
damp or wet filters or without
all filters in place.
Pre-Motor
Filter