User manual BISSELL 6100

[. . . ] Not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, petrol, etc. ). Do not use for any purpose other than described in this User's Guide. [. . . ] Vacuuming of dust from products like plaster, concrete or ashes will damage the motor and void the warranty. 10 www. bissell. com Maintenance and care Replacing the HEPa filter cartridge the HEPa filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or if suction is declining. More or less frequent replacing may be required based on individual vacuuming habits and types of debris picked up. note: to have the benefits of the airetightTM HEPa System, you must use the bISSEll HEPa filter cartridge. To remove the HEPA filter cartridge, push down on the filter door latch and pull door away from the cleaner. Lift the tab at the top of the HEPA filter cartridge and pull cartridge away from the cleaner. note: to avoid damaging the HEPa filter cartridge and reducing its filtration capabilities, be careful not to touch the filter material. If a clog is visible near the diverter, the plastic cover may be removed to clear the clog by removing the 7 screws as 2a shown in illustration 8b on page 12. If you are not able to tell from the outside if a clog is present, remove the bottom 4 screws from the diverter cover to loosen and straighten the foot hose (2b). Remove any clogs found and fully reassemble the cleaner before attempting to check suction again or use the cleaner. 2b Thermal motor protection an internal thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. When the thermal protector activates, the main vacuum motor will stop operating. Fix the problem by following the steps in the maintenance section of the user guide. When the motor cools for approximately 30 minutes, the thermal protector automatically resets and cleaning may continue. If the cleaner will not turn on or the thermal protector continues to activate, your cleaner may need servicing. note: the thermal protector controls the main vacuum motor only, not the brush motor. If the thermal protector activates, the brush will continue to operate normally; however, there will be no suction. www. bissell. com 13 Maintenance and care Brush reset If something becomes lodged in the foot and the brush shuts off, turn the cleaner off and unplug from the electrical outlet. the brush will automatically reset when the cleaner is plugged in and turned back on. caUtIon: injury to reduce the risk of from moving parts, turn power switch off and disconnect power plug from electrical outlet. Brush maintenance the rotating brush should be checked regularly for accumulating debris that might reduce the cleaning performance of your vacuum. Recline the handle and turn your cleaner over so the bottom side is up. Carefully cut away any visible hair, fibers or debris from the brush roll. 3 Do not attempt to disassemble the vacuum foot or to remove the brush roll. If you feel it needs to be checked or replaced, have your cleaner serviced. Belt maintenance the brush belt is designed to last the useful life of the cleaner when used according to all instructions in this user's guide under normal household conditions. If you feel that it needs to be checked or replaced, have your cleaner serviced. Do not attempt to disassemble the vacuum foot or to change the belt. 14 www. bissell. com Maintenance and care Changing the light bulb 1. Recline handle for easier access to light bulb and remove screw to lift off lens. Remove the bulb by grasping bulb and pulling straight out of the socket. [. . . ] Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, or use not in accordance with the User's Guide is not covered. for UK inquiries: monday - Thursday 9 am -- 5 pm friday 9 am -- 4 pm bISSEll Homecare (overseas) Inc. The Boat Yard 105 straight Road old Windsor Berkshire, sl4 2se United Kingdom Telephone: 0870-225-0109 for new Zealand inquiries: monday - friday 9 am -- 5 pm Parex Industries ltd. 103 Central Park Drive henderson Auckland New Zealand Telephone: 0800-247-735 for australian inquiries: monday - friday 9 am -- 5 pm bISSEll aUStRalIa Pty lIMItED Unit 35 15 Ricketts Road mount Waverley, Victoria 3149 Australia Telephone: 1-800-811-183 for all other inquiries: monday - friday 8 am -- 4 pm bISSEll Homecare, Inc. Po Box 1888 Grand Rapids, mI 49501 UsA Telephone: 01-616-453-4451 fax: 01-616-453-1383 bISSEll HoMEcaRE Inc. [. . . ]