Bissell 61Z4 - Manual (Page 12)

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aintenance and care
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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 vacuum 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 contain-
er. 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 vacuum 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 plastic
cover may be removed to clear the
clog by removing the 3 screws as
shown (9b).
WaRning:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, turn power switch off
and disconnect polarized
plug from electrical outlet
before performing
maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
Dirt Inlet
6.
7.
8.
9b.
Diverter
Check for
debris
Foot Hose
Screws
Screen