Bissell 1273e - Manual (Page 9)

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aintenance and care
clearing clogs from the dirt cup
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. Remove the dirt cup from the vacuum,
following steps 1-3 of emptying the
dirt cup on page 6.
3. Remove the dirt cup filter assembly
from the dirt cup, following step 2 of
Clean the dirt cup filter on page 7.
4. Tap the dirt cup filter assembly over a
garbage container to remove any dirt
or debris from the dirt cup filter screen
that surrounds the dirt cup filter.
5. Reach up into the dirt cup to clear
any dirt or debris from the dirt cup.
6. Check to see if there are any clogs
in the suction inlet.
7. After clearing any dirt or debris from
the dirt cup, replace the dirt cup filter
assembly back in the dirt cup following
step 7 of Cleaning the dirt cup filter on
page 8.
WaRning:
To reduce the risk of electric shock
or injury, turn power OFF and
disconnect plug from electrical
outlet before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting.