Bissell 6221 - Manual (Page 10)

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aintenance and care
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Cleaning and replacing
the pre-motor filter
use only genuine bissell replacement filters
in your Velocity bagged vacuum.
1. unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
2. Remove the bag tank and vacuum bag
as described on page 9.
3. the pre-motor filter is located inside the bag
tank. Remove the filter and its plastic cage.
separate the filter from the cage and wash
by hand in warm water. Mild detergent
may be used if desired. Rinse well, then
air dry thoroughly before replacing the
pre-motor filter.
Replacing the post-motor filter
use only genuine bissell style 9 (#32076)
replacement filters in your bissell Velocity
bagged vacuum.
1. unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet.
2. the post-motor 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. When the filter becomes dirty,
open the door, remove the filter and replace.
the white, pleated hepa Media filter* is
not washable.
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 tand
brush ends of string, hair, and carpet fibers.
these 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 cleaner from electrical outlet.
2. place handle in low position and turn
vacuum cleaner over so bottom side is up.
3. Remove the five screws with a phillips-head
screwdriver. lift the brush cover off.
Post-Motor
Filter
WARNING:
Do not operate cleaner with
damp or wet filters or without
all filters in place.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of injury from
moving parts, turn off vacuum
cleaner and disconnect Power
Plug from electrical outlet.
Brush Cover
3.
*the filter media, not the vacuum as a whole, complies with
the iest-Rp-cc001.5 or the en-1822-1:2009 hepa standard.
3.