Bissell 1683 SERIES User Manual - page 7
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Maintenance & Care
To maintain maximum cleaning performance, the
following maintenance steps should be performed:
1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt
reaches the “Full” line.
2. Clean the separator and filters regularly to
maintain best cleaning performance.
NOTE: More frequent filter cleaning may be
necessary if you are vacuuming new carpet, fine
dust or have allergy concerns.
Follow the instructions below to perform these
simple maintenance steps.
Empty dirt container
The dirt tank needs to be emptied when the dirt
reaches the ‘Full’ line on the side of the tank.
1. Make sure the vacuum is unplugged from
electrical outlet.
2. Detach the hand vacuum from the rest of
the vacuum.
3. Hold the dirt tank over a garbage container.
Locate the lid release button on the front of
the dirt tank. Press the button and the bottom
lid will open.
4. Close the dirt bin lid and press up until
you hear a click sound that indicates it is
closed securely.
Filtration guide
The separation system can be washed in water.
Refer to the pictured guide to assist in removal,
assembly, and cleaning.
Cleaning the separator
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2. Lift the latch on the hand vacuum top cover.
3. Locate the finger tab on top of felt filter and
pull up to remove separator.
3a. Turn the felt filter to left to remove.
4. Remove the foam filter.
5. Clean the separator and filters as needed.
NOTE: Washing filters and separator in water
will maintain best performance.
Filters and separator must be thoroughly
dried before use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
turn power switch off and disconnect
polarized plug from electrical outlet
before performing maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
WARNING
Do not operate cleaner without filter
in place.
separator assembly
3a.
3.
2.
Felt Filter
Foam Filter
Separator
Disassembled View
Assembled View
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