Bissell 42H5 - Manual (Page 9)

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aintenance and care
Emptying the dirt container
Empty the dirt container as soon as
the dirt reaches the “FULL” lines on
the sides of the dirt container.
1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical
outlet.
2. Press the dirt container release button
located on the back of the carry handle
and lift up to remove.
3. Choose an emptying method. Method
#2 is recommended for allergy sufferers.
Method #1 – Hold the dirt container over
a trash can and push the emptying
button located on the back bottom of
the dirt container to open the bottom
door. Close the door after the dirt
empties and make sure it clicks back
into the locked position.
Method #2 – Place a plastic bag over
the bottom of the dirt container. Push
the emptying button, located on the
back bottom of the dirt container,
through the plastic to open the bottom
door. After the dust settles, remove the
plastic bag to discard. Close the door
and make sure it clicks back into the
locked position.
Filters protect the motor from
dirt and dust particles. Use only
BISSELL replacement filters in your
Pet Hair Eraser .
1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the dirt container from the vacuum.
3. Remove the top portion of the dirt
container by grasping the carry handle
and turning counter clockwise and pull-
ing up and out of the dirt container.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, turn power switch OFF and
disconnect plug from electrical
outlet before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting
checks.
2.
3.
Dirt Container
Release Button
Emptying
Button
Cleaning the inner cyclone & screen
3.