Bissell 3130 - Manual (Page 10)

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Cleaning the pre-motor filter
the pre-motor filter protects the motor from
debris. It is the small, round filter located
underneath the dirt cup, right above the motor.
1. Turn off vacuum and unplug it from
electrical outlet.
2. Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup
release handle. Then lift dirt cup out.
3. Remove the small round pre-motor filter
located on the base of the vacuum.
4. Remove any dust or debris from the filter.
Rinse well under warm water, then air dry
thoroughly before replacing.
*note: always make sure all filters
are in place and thoroughly dry
before using this vacuum.
5. Replace dirt cup and push in dirt cup release
handle to lock into place.
Cleaning the upper tank
1. Turn off vacuum and unplug it from
electrical outlet.
2. Remove dirt cup by pulling the dirt cup
release handle. Then lift dirt cup out.
3. Twist the primary separator to unlock it and
pull it down. Brush off any dirt and rinse off
screen with warm water. Air dry completely
before replacing.
4. Check hose inlet for any clogging.
5. Reassemble the primary separator by
centering the front symbol and twisting
toward lock position, as shown.
6. Replace dirt cup and push in dirt cup release
handle.
M
aintenance and care
WaRnInG:
Do not operate vacuum
cleaner with damp or wet
filter or without all filters
in place.
2. 3.
5.
6.
Lock Position
5.
Primary Separator
Hose Inlet
Pre-Motor
Filter
2.
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