Bissell Powerforce 1401 series - Manual (Page 8)

Power cable storage
When you have finished using your BISSELL
vacuum, return it to the upright position and
store the power cable.
1. Turn vacuum cleaner off.
2. Unplug power cable by grasping the
polarized plug (NOT the cable) and
disconnect from socket.
3. Wrap power cable around cable wraps
located on the back of the vacuum.
4. Clip molded plug to power cable to
secure.
C3-Empty dirt tank
The dirt tank needs to be emptied when
the dirt reaches the “Full” line on the side
of the tank.
1. Unplug cleaner from electrical socket.
2. Remove the Easy Empty dirt tank from
the vacuum base by pushing the tank
release button.
3. Hold the dirt tank over a garbage contain-
er. Press the bottom lid release button on the
back of the dirt tank to empty dirt.
4. Mount the Easy Empty dirt tank back on
the vacuum base.
NOTE: The dirt tank may be washed in
warm water with a mild detergent. Make
sure it is completely dry before replacing.
D
Care & Storage
To maintain maximum cleaning performance,
the following maintenance steps must be
performed:
D1-Clearing the inner
cyclone filter
Check the inner cyclone filter after every
use for build up or clogs. For optimal
performance, it is recommend to clean
the inner cyclone filter after every use.
Use only genuine BISSELL replacement
filters in your BISSELL vacuum.
1. Unplug the cleaner from electrical socket.
2. Remove the Easy Empty dirt tank.
3. With the bottom of Easy Empty dirt
tank open, reach up into the dirt cup and
grasp the cyclone. Twist the filter cyclone
clockwise to unlock and pull straight down
to remove.
4. Locate the snaps on the top of the filter
cyclone. Squeeze the clips and pull up to
remove from the handle.
5. Separate the cyclone from the filter by
pulling them apart.
6. Remove the filter screen, brush off any
large debris and rinse under water. Make sure
the screen is dry before replacing.
7. The filter is washable and can be rinsed
under water. It is best to tap off large debris
prior to rinsing under water. Make sure the
filter is dry before replacing.
8. Replace the filter cyclone following these
steps.
a. Replace screen on filter
b. Fit together the filter and the upper
cyclone by setting it in place
c. Slide the filter onto the tool handle
and make sure it clips into place
d. Line up the arrow on the back of the
dirt container to the arrow on the filter
cyclone and slide the filter cyclone into
the tank
e. Twist counterclockwise to lock
into place
NOTE: More frequent filter cleaning or
replacing may be necessary if you are
vacuuming new carpet, fine dust, or have
allergy concerns. Follow the instructions
on the following pages to perform these
simple maintenance steps.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch
off and disconnect plug from electrical socket
before performing maintenance or care.
Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters
or without all filters in place.
» When replacing the inner filter
cyclone after cleaning, open
the lid to help guide the inner
cyclone into the grooves at the
top of the tank.
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