Bissell 42H5 - Manual (Page 11)

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aintenance and care
5. The pre-motor filter can be washed in cold
water with a mild detergent. Rinse well and
air dry thoroughly before placing back into
the tray.
6. Place the tray back into the vacuum
and replace the filter door by inserting
the tabs at the top of the door and
pushing down until it clicks into the
locked position.
Cleaning the post-motor filter*
The post-motor filter is a HEPA media
filter,* which assists in the filtration
process to return clean air to the
room.
1. Turn the power OFF. Unplug the vacuum
from the electrical outlet.
2. The post-motor filter is located behind
the door labeled “FILTER” on the rear of
the vacuum. Open the door by pushing
down on the tab of the door and pulling
out to remove.
3. Remove the post-motor HEPA media filter*
by grasping the handle on the filter and
pulling out to remove.
4. Replace the post-motor HEPA media
filter* with a new filter.
NOTE: The post-motor filter* is a
white, pleated HEPA media filter.*
This filter is NOT washable and must
be replaced when it becomes dirty.
5. Replace the filter door by inserting the
two tabs at the bottom of the filter door.
Then push down on the tab on the
door and push it back into the vacuum.
Release the tab on the door to lock into
place.
Tip:
For maximum cleaning
performance, check the
filters often and clean or
replace if necessary.
WARNING:
Do not operate cleaner with
damp or wet filters or
without all filters in place.
Cleaning the pre-motor filter continued
Post-Motor HEPA
Media Filter*
2.
3.
*The filter media, not the vacuum as a whole,
complies with the IEST-RP-CC001.5 HEPA Standard.