Bissell 21R9 - Manual (Page 7)

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Clearing clogs
Low suction or poor pickup may be due to a
clog in dirt cup. If this occurs, follow these steps
to check for and clear clog:
1. Unplug unit from electrical outlet. Ensure power
is OFF.
2. Check foam filter and clean as necessary (see
Cleaning the filters on page 6)
3. Check pleated filter and replace if necessary
(see Cleaning the filters on page 6)
4. Check to see if dirt cup is full. Empty if needed.
5. Check to see if air duct in dirt cup and exhaust
inlet to motor are clear of all debris. Clear debris
if needed.
6. Replace filter and dirt cup assembly.
Brush and wiper maintenance
Regularly check rear angle brush and front
wipers on underside of the unit to keep clean.
Wipe any debris that has accumulated on
angled brush or front wipers with a damp cloth.
1. Unsnap rear angled brush by pulling up from
one side. Replace with a new brush by
snapping into track.
2 . To remove wipers, slide old wiper out and insert
new wiper.
Note: Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service
representative.
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