Bissell 16N5 - Manual (Page 12)

clearing clogs
low suction or poor pickup may be due to
a clog in the vacuum cleaner. If you notice
a change in the sound of the motor or a
reduction in the spinning action in the dirt
container, check for a clog.
If there is no suction or if suction is reduced
at the hose, follow these steps to check for
and clear the clog:
1. Turn power switch off.
2. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
3. Check the pre-motor filter and clean as
necessary (see cleaning your pre-motor
filter on page 10).
4. Check the HEPA filter cartridge and
replace if necessary (see replacing the
HEPA filter cartridge on page 11).
5. Check to see if dirt container is full.
Empty if needed.
6. Remove lower portion of dirt container.
Clean the screen and check center
tubes for dirt accumulation.
7. While dirt container is removed, check
dirt inlet for clogs.
8. Remove the hose from the cleaner by
pushing on the tab. Straighten the hose
and check for a clog.
9. Check diverter area at back of machine
for diverter position and clogs. When the
hose wand is removed from the base,
the diverter should be up to the right. If a
clog is visible near the diverter, the plas-
tic cover may be removed to clear the
clog by removing the 3 screws as shown
(9b).
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aintenance and care
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WaRNING:
to reduce the risk of
electric shock, turn power
switch off and discon-
nect polarized plug from
electrical outlet before
performing maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
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9a
9b
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Dirt Inlet