Bissell 40N8 - Manual (Page 12)

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aintenance and care
Replacing the post-motor filter
the post-motor filter assists in the filtration
process to return cleaner air to the room.
Use only bISSEll replacement filters in your
Easy vac compact.
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. Remove the filter door (located on the back
of the vacuum) by pushing down on the tab
and pulling out and away from the vacuum.
3. The post-motor filter can be hand washed in
cold water with a mild detergent. Rinse well
and air dry thoroughly before placing back
into the vacuum.
4. Replace the filter door by placing the tabs
on the bottom of the filter door into the
notches on the bottom of the post-motor
filter compartment and pushing the tab
forward back into the vacuum to lock into
place.
Clearing clogs from the dirt cup
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. Remove the dirt cup from the vacuum,
following steps 1-3 of Emptying the dirt cup
on page 9.
3. Remove the dirt cup filter assembly from the
dirt cup, following step 2 of Clean the dirt
cup filter on page 10.
4. Tap the dirt cup filter assembly over a
garbage container to remove any dirt or
debris from the dirt cup filter screen that
surrounds the dirt cup filter.
5. Reach up into the dirt cup to clear any dirt or
debris from the dirt cup.
6. Check to see if there are any clogs in the
suction inlet.
7 . After clearing any dirt or debris from the dirt
cup, replace the dirt cup filter assembly back
in the dirt cup following step 8 of Cleaning
the dirt cup filter on page 10.
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