Bissell Powerforce compact 23T7 series - Manual (Page 9)

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aintenance and care
1. Turn off the vacuum and unplug it
from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove dirt cup by sliding the dirt
cup release lever to the right. Then
pull dirt cup out.
3. Located below the dirt cup is the filter
cup. Pull up on the filter cup
to remove from the unit.
4. Grasp the circular filters and twist
counterclockwise to unlock. Pull
straight up to remove.
5. Separate the black outer foam filter
from the white inner pleated filter.
Note: The white inner pleated
filter should not be touched;
when handling be sure to touch
only the plastic frame.
6. The white inner pleated filter (HEPA
Media* in select models) is NOT
washable. To clean this filter, hold over
a trash can and gently tap the frame
of the filter to remove excess dust.
Note: If the filter is still
excessively dirty, damaged
or torn, it will need to be
replaced (see page 14 for
replacement parts).
7. The black outer foam filter can be
washed by hand in warm water. Mild
detergent may be used if desired.
Rinse well, then air dry completely
before putting back over the white
inner filter.
8. With the black outer filter replaced
overtop the white inner filter, place
the filters back in the lower tank and
twist clockwise to lock into place.
9. Set the filter cup back in the unit.
Put the dirt cup back into place and
slide the dirt cup release lever to the
left to close.
Tip:
Vacuuming new carpet or vacuuming
fine powders such as drywall dust may
clog the filters, so check them more fre-
quently. Shake out or replace as
necessary.
2.
4.
3.
Cleaning the filter tank and inner/outer circular filters
Inner
& Outer
Circular
Filters
Lock
Position
Filter
Cup
Outer Filter Inner white
pleated filter
(HEPA Media*
in select models)
*The filter media, not the vacuum as a whole, complies with the IEST-RP-CC001.5 HEPA standard.
7.
UNLOCK