- Lift off the dirt cup and empty if needed
- Snap dirt cup down into place with a click
- Verify the air regulator on handle is set for high suction
- Open = less suction
- Ensure filters are clean and correctly installed
- Lift off dirt up and unclip dirt cup lid, then pivot backwards
- Pull filter upwards to remove
- Take out the cyclone screen by gripping the two tabs
- Twist counter-clockwise until you hear a click, then pull straight up
- Cyclone filter screen, dirt cup filter and foam filter can be hand washed in cold water with mild detergent
- Rinse well and completely air dry (24-48 hours) before reinstalling
- Attach cyclone filter screen into dirt cup by placing back into position, lining up “close” with the tab below dirt cup lid hinge
- Twist clockwise to lock
- Place pre-motor filter on top with foam side facing down
- Close dirt cup lid and replace dirt container
- To check post-motor filter,
- Take off filter door (located on back of machine) by pushing down on tab and pulling out
- Post-motor filter can be hand washed in cold water with a mild detergent
- Rinse well and completely air dry (24/48 hours) before reinstalling
- Replace filter door by placing tabs on bottom of filter door into notches on bottom of post-motor filter compartment
- Push tab forward (back into machine) to lock into place
- Inspect entire hose for cracks or holes
- If damaged, a replacement hose needs to be ordered
- Disconnect hose and check for a clog in suction opening
- Turn machine on and place hand over intake where hose attaches
- If suction at intake and no debris blocking, hose is clogged
- Work clog loose by massaging clogged area and/or gently twisting hose where clogged until it works itself free
- Push broomstick through hose to clear clog if needed
- If suction at intake and no debris blocking, hose is clogged
- Make sure hose is securely attached to suction opening
- Plug machine in and try again
If machine is still not suctioning, please visit a BISSELL Authorized Service Center or Contact Us
