Bissell 51C1 Series User Manual - Aintenance and Care
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aintenance and care
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To maximize your cleaning performance and
extend the life of your vacuum, it is very
important that you empty your dirt container
and check and clean your filters frequently.
Perform the following maintenance steps:
1. Empty the dirt container when the dirt
reaches the “full” line on the dirt con-
tainer, or more frequently, to prevent
overfills. For best performance, empty
after each use.
2. Check the foam motor filter and the
HEPA media filter* at least once a
month, clean or replace as needed.
3. The HEPA media filter* should be
replaced if machine performance is
noticeable declining. More or less fre-
quent replacing may be required based
on individual vacuuming habits and
types of debris picked up.
Emptying dirt container
The dirt container should be emptied before
the dirt reaches the “full” line on the container.
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical out-
let.
2. Slide the Lock ‘n Seal lever to the
“unlock” position.
3. Grasp handle and pull the dirt container
straight out to remove from the vacuum.
4. Empty dirt into garbage container.
NOTE: Emptying the dirt container
after every use will help prevent
over filling and ensure that the
vacuum is ready to go the next
time you clean
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
turn power switch OFF and
disconnect plug from electrical
outlet before performing mainte-
nance or troubleshooting checks.
Tip:
For maximum clean-
ing performance,
check and clean or
replace all filters as
suggested.
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*The filter, media, not the vacuum as a whole, complies
with the IEST-RP-CC001.5 HEPA Standard