Bissell 21R9 - Manual (Page 6)

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aintenance and care
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Cleaning the dirt cup
The dirt cup should be emptied after each use.
1. Make sure cordless bare floor vacuum is
turned OFF.
2. Press grey dirt cup release button on back of
unit to release dirt cup and filter assembly.
3. Separate dirt cup from filters by inserting
middle finger and thumb into slots and pull.
4. Empty dirt cup in trash can. Rinse in warm
water if desired. Make sure it is completely
dry before reassembling.
5. To reassemble, snap filter assembly back
into dirt cup.
6. Replace dirt cup and filter assembly by gently
pressing it into unit until assembly clicks
into place. Make sure dirt cup and filter
assembly are secure before turning unit on.
Cleaning the filters
The pleated filter cartridge should be replaced
every six months or if suction is declining. More
or less frequent replacing or cleaning may be
required based on individual vacuuming habits
and types of debris picked up.
1. Press grey dirt cup release button on back
right side of unit to release dirt cup and
filter assembly.
2. Separate dirt cup from filters by inserting thumb
into round slot and pull.
3. Separate filter assembly by pulling on either
side of assembly.
4. Foam filter rests in front of pleated filter. Pull
the foam filter out to access pleated filter.
5. Remove foam filter from plastic assembly
and hold under running water to wash. Mild
detergent may also be used if desired. Air
dry thoroughly before replacing.
6. Wipe pleated filter with damp cloth. Air dry
thoroughly before replacing.
7. To reassemble, snap filter assembly back
into dirt cup.
8. Replace dirt cup and filter assembly by gently
pressing it into unit until assembly clicks
into place. Make sure the dirt cup and filter
assembly are secure before turning unit on.
Dirt Cup
Release
Button
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