Bissell 5307e - Manual (Page 9)

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aintenance and care
Emptying the dirt container
Empty the dirt container as soon as
the dirt reaches the “FULL” lines on
the sides of the dirt container.
1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet.
2. Press the dirt container release button
located on the back of the carry handle
and lift up to remove.
3. Choose an emptying method. Method
#2 is recommended for allergy sufferers.
Method #1 – Hold the dirt container over
a trash can and push the emptying
button located on the back bottom of
the dirt container to open the bottom
door. Close the door after the dirt
empties and make sure it clicks back
into the locked position.
Method #2 – Place a plastic bag over the
bottom of the dirt container. Push the
emptying button, located on the back
bottom of the dirt container, through the
plastic to open the bottom door. After
the dust settles, remove the plastic bag to
discard. Close the door and make sure it
clicks back into the locked position.
Cleaning the inner cyclone
& screen
Filters protect the motor from dirt
and dust particles. Use only BISSELL
replacement filters in your vacuum.
1. Unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the dirt container from the vacuum.
3. Remove the top portion of the dirt
container by grasping the carry handle
and turning counter clockwise and pull-
ing up and out of the dirt container.
4. Remove the inner cyclone by grasping the
bottom of the cyclone and turning clockwise
to unlock. Pull straight down to remove.
Clean with a cloth to remove dust and debris
5. Remove the screen by pulling straight
down. Clean with a cloth or a soft brush
to remove dust and debris.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, turn power switch OFF and
disconnect plug from electrical
outlet before performing maintenance
or troubleshooting checks.
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Dirt Container
Release Button
Emptying
Button
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