Bissell Powerforce HELIX 12B1 series - Manual (Page 10)

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aintenance and Care
Cleaning the HEPA Media 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 under warm
water; air dry completely before replacing.
Replacing the HEPA Media filter*
(68C7 model series only)
The HEPA Media filter* assists in the
filtration process to return clean air
to the room.
1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord
from electrical outlet.
2. Locate filter behind the filter door on the
front of the vacuum. Remove and replace
when filter becomes dirty. The white,
pleated HEPA Media filter* is NOT washable.
3. Replace the door by inserting the tabs on
the left side and snapping the right side
into place.
Checking rotating floor
brush and drive belt
Check your vacuum’s rotating floor
brush and drive belt regularly for wear
or damage.
1. Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum cord
from electrical outlet.
2. Place handle in low position and turn
vacuum over so bottom side is facing up.
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the four
screws and lift brush cover off.
4. Grasp rotating floor brush at both
ends and lift.
5. Clean strings, hair and other debris from
rotating floor brush, motor pulley, and
drive belt areas.
6. Check drive belt for wear, cuts, or
stressed areas.
7. Check air passageway for obstructions.
Remove debris from this area.
8. Reposition brush cover and fasten four
screws back into place.
pre-motor filter
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HEPA Media filter*
*The filter media, not the vacuum as a whole,
complies with IEST-RP-CC001.5 HEPA standard.
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