Bissell 10N6 - Manual (Page 12)

1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. The pre-motor filter protects the motor from
dirt particles. It is located in the slide out
tray underneath the dirt container. If the filter
becomes dirty, pull out the tray, lift out the
foam filter pad and clean it.
NOTE: The pre-motor filter may be hand washed
in cold water with mild detergent. Rinse well
and air dry thoroughly before replacing.
3. The post-motor HEPA media filter assists in
the filtration process to return clean air to
the room. It is located behind the door on the
side of the vacuum. If the filter becomes dirty,
remove the door, remove the filter and replace.
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.
Check rotating floor brush and drive belt
You should check your vacuum cleaner’s rotating floor
brush and drive belt regularly for wear or damage. You
should also clean the brush and brush ends of strings,
hair and carpet fibers. This type of debris can wrap
around the brush and hamper its ability to effectively
clean your carpet. Also remove any debris that has
accumulated under the brush cover.
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. Place handle in low position and turn vacuum
cleaner over so bottom side is facing up.
3. Remove the two screws marked 2 and 4.
Once the screws are removed, lift tab 1 and
release the three latches in order marked
2 - 4 marked. Lift off the brush cover
4. Grasp rotating floor brush at both ends and lift.
5. Clean strings, hair and other debris from
rotating floor brush, paying particular
attention to brush ends.
6. Clean strings, hair and other debris from
motor pulley and drive belt areas.
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3.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury
from moving parts, turn
vacuum cleaner off and
disconnect power plug
from electrical outlet.
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2 3
4
Cleaning the pre-motor and post-motor HEPA media filter
Post-Motor
HEPA
Media
Filter
Washable
Pre-Motor
Filter
WARNING:
Do not operate cleaner
with damp or wet filters or
without all filters in place.
NOTICE:
This product is intended for
household use only and not
for commercial or industrial
use. Vacuuming of dust from
products like plaster, concrete
or ashes will damage the motor
and void the warranty.