Bissell 12R8E - Manual (Page 12)

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aintenance and care
The post-motor HEPA media filter assists in
the filtration process to return clean air to
the room.
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. Remove the filter door (located on the rear of
the vacuum) by pulling up on the filter door
latch.
3. Remove the post-motor HEPA media filter by
grasping the lip of the filter frame and
pulling up.
4. Replace the post-motor HEPA media filter
with a new filter.
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.
5. Replace the filter door by inserting the two
tabs at the top of the filter door and pushing
down on the bottom of the filter door.
Maintaining the Wide Pet TurboBrush
The Wide Pet TurboBrush should be
checked regularly for clogs or debris
wrapping around the brush.
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. If a clog is present or debris is visible,
turn the collar on the neck of the Wide
Pet TurboBrush counterclockwise to the
unlocked position to remove the faceplate
and clear any obstructions.
3. To clean debris from the brush, remove the
brush from the drive belt and clean debris.
4. Reposition the drive belt on the brush. Place
the ends of the brush in the slots on the
sides. Reposition the faceplate and turn the
collar clockwise to the locked position.
Replacing the post-motor HEPA media filter
Post-Motor
HEPA Media Filter
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