Bissell 13G4e - Manual (Page 12)

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aintenance and care
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Clearing clogs
Low suction, poor pickup or no suction
may be due to a clog in the vacuum
cleaner. If you notice a change in the
sound of the vacuum motor, check for
clogs.
1. Turn power switch off. Unplug cleaner
from electrical outlet.
2. Empty dirt container.
3. Check upper tank for build up or clogs.
4. If you notice a clog in the upper tank,
remove the inner cyclone (see section
“cleaning the upper tank” below).
5. Grasp the hose and separate it from the
hose wand base. Check for a clog in
the base or in the hose itself.
6. Remove the Twist ‘n Snap hose from the
vacuum by turning to the left. Straighten
the hose and unclog with a long, narrow
object such as a broom handle.
7. If the clog persists, follow the instruc-
tions for “checking the rotating floor
brush and drive belt” on page 10 and
inspect the passageway for obstructions.
Cleaning upper tank
1. Grasp the inner cyclone and twist to the
left until the locking tabs stop the rotation.
Pull down from the upper tank to remove it.
2. Wipe out the inside of the upper tank and
the inner cyclone with a damp cloth moist-
ened with water or a mild cleaning solution.
3. The inner cyclone may be washed using
a mild detergent. Be sure it is complete-
ly dry before reassembling.
4. Once cleaning is complete, replace the
inner cyclone by sliding it into the upper
housing. Line up the inner cyclone by
ensuring the tabs on the cyclone are posi-
tioned toward the front of the unit. Push the
inner cyclone in and rotate it to the right
until the locking tabs stop the rotation.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of
injury from moving parts,
turn off vacuum cleaner
and disconnect power
plug from electrical outlet.
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