Bissell 5283E - Manual (Page 11)

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aintenance and Care
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WARNING:
Do not operate vacuum with
damp or wet filters, or without
all filters in place.
2.
3.
foam
filter
5. If desired, the lower dirt cup may be
washed in warm water. Make sure it is
completely dry before reassembling.
NOTE: Do not put in the dishwasher.
NOTE: Use of moist parts/compo-
nents in your unit will damage the
motor and void your warranty
6. To reassemble, replace the inner
cyclone screen by sliding it into the
upper tank and rotating it to the left until
the locking tabs stop the rotation.
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. The pre-motor filter protects the motor
from dirt particles. It is located in
the slide out tray underneath the
dirt container. If the filter becomes
dirty, pull out the tray, lift out the
foam filter pad and clean it.
NOTE: The pre-motor filter may be
hand washed in water with mild
detergent. Rinse well and air dry
thoroughly before replacing.
NOTE: Use of moist parts/compo-
nents in your unit will damage the
motor and void your warranty
3. The post-motor filter assists in the filtra-
tion process to return clean air to the
room. It is located behind the door
on the side of the vacuum. If the filter
becomes dirty, open the door, remove
the filter and replace.
4. The Febreze® filter is designed to
eliminate odors during the regular life
of the filter. Depending on usage, the
post-motor filter should be changed
every 3-6 months.
NOTE: The post-motor filter is a
white, pleated filter. This filter
is not washable and must be
replaced when it becomes dirty.
Cleaning the dirt container continued
Cleaning the pre-motor filter & replacing
the post-motor Febreze
®
Filter.