How To Install Febreze Vacuum Filter

Bissell 1398, 71Y7 Series Powerforce User's Guide

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Of import SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be observed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using upright VACUUM
Always connect to a polarized outlet (left slot is wider than correct). Unplug from outlet when not in use and before conducting maintenance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burn down, electric shock, or injury:

Do not modify the polarized plug to fit a non-polarized outlet or extension string.
Practice not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when information technology is plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when non in apply and before servicing.
Exercise non utilize outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Practise not permit children to operate vacuum cleaner or use as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Do non apply for any purpose other than described in this user's guide.
Use merely manufacturer'south recommended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance is non working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into h2o, take it repaired at an authorized service center.
Exercise non pull or carry by cord, use string as a handle, close a door on string, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle vacuum cleaner or plug with wet easily.
Practice non put any object into openings. Do not use with whatsoever opening blocked; go on openings gratis of grit, lint, hair, and annihilation that may reduce air menses.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of torso away from openings and moving parts.
Plow off all controls before plugging or unplugging vacuum cleaner.
Use extra care when cleaning stairs.
Do not pick upwards flammable materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapors.
Do not pick upwardly toxic fabric (chlorine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
Do not use vacuum cleaner in an enclosed infinite filled with vapors given off past oil base paint, pigment thinner, some moth proofing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic vapors.
Practice not pick upwardly hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
Do non choice up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not utilize without filters in place.
Utilize just on dry out, indoor surfaces.
Go along appliance on a level surface.
Do not conduct the vacuum cleaner while it is running.

Relieve THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does non fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If information technology yet does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet. Do not alter the plug in whatever mode

This model is for household use simply.

Product view

Warning: Do not plug in your vacuum cleaner until you are familiar with all instructions and operating procedures.

Assembly

The only tool you'll need to assemble your vacuum cleaner is a Phillips head screwdriver.
Warning: Plastic flick tin exist unsafe. To avert danger of suffocation, keep abroad from babies and children.

Attach handle to vacuum

Stand the vacuum upright and slide the base of operations of the handle firmly into the grooves at the superlative of the vacuum trunk.
Check to be sure the handle is fitted to the vacuum trunk. If there is a gap in front, continue to push firmly until the handle is affluent.
Insert i spiral from the assembly packet into the existing hole in the back of the handle. Tighten deeply with a screwdriver.

Attach vacuum hose and tools

Position the hose neckband on the dorsum of the vacuum as shown.
Adhere the hose collar with two screws from the assembly packet. Tighten securely with a screwdriver.
Line up the tabs on the base of operations of the Twist 'n Snap Hose with the corresponding tab notches on the hose neckband as shown. Turn the Twist 'n Snap Hose to the left to lock the hose into place.
Grasping the Quick Achieve® Handle, slide the end of the hose wand onto the suction intake opening. Snap thehose into the hose clip.

NOTE: The powerfoot will non operate effectively unless the hose wand is firmly attached to the suction intake opening.
Place the crack tool inside the extension wand and slide them into the storage clip as shown.
Snap the combination upholstery/dusting brush tool into the storage clip every bit shown.

Operations

Handle position
Press the handle release pedal with your pes to place your BISSELL PowerForce into 1 of 3 cleaning positions.

Upright: For storage and in a higher place flooring cleaning with special tools.
Normal Cleaning: Printing handle release pedal once. Apply for virtually household floor cleaning tasks.
Low Cleaning: With the vacuum in normal cleaning position press handle release pedal once again. Use for reaching under low article of furniture such as tables, chairs and beds.

Tip: Earlier cleaning under low furniture, check area first for objects that might harm the unit or block the vacuum hose.

Powerfoot height adjustment
The powerfoot/rotating floor brush on your BISSELL PowerForce tin can exist adapted to clean several floor surfaces.

NOTE: For optimal cleaning performance, adjust to the lowest practical setting. If your cleaner is hard to push, accommodate to the next college setting.

Identify handle in upright position.
Turn height adjustment knob to desired setting.
Everyman Setting: For blank floors.
Medium Settings: For brusk and medium pile carpets.
Highest Setting: For costly pile or Berber carpet.
Place the handle into the normal cleaning position and the powerfoot will adjust to the setting chosen.
Note: You may also adjust the setting while in the normal cleaning position.

CAUTION:
The rotating floor brush continues to rotate while tools are in utilise. To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, always move the vacuum cleaner with the carrying handle at the back of the cleaner. E'er place vacuum cleaner on floor with handle in upright position when using tools. Never place yourfingers under the vacuum cleaner when it is running. Never place powerfoot on furniture or uneven surfaces. Practise non place vacuum cleaner close enough to objects to pull them into rotating brush.

Tip: Hair, string and small objects tin block the vacuum hose or tools. Check them occasionally for obstructions. Come across Troubleshooting Guide for instructions.

Functioning

Special tools
Your BISSELL PowerForce is not simply a powerful carpet and rug vacuum cleaner, it's also a versatile above floor vacuum cleaner when you select one of the special tools.

Raise handle to upright position.
Grasp the quick reach handle and lift up to separate from suction intake opening.
Adhere tools by firmly pushing onto hose wand or extension wand.
a. Combination upholstery/dusting castor tool: Two types of cleaning tools are included in one attachment: rotate for desired tool.

* Use castor side to dust piece of furniture, blinds, books, lamps, shelves.
* Use upholstery side for curtains, draperies, cushions, fabrics.
b. Crevice Tool: Use in tight narrow spaces.

c. Extension Wand: Utilise with desired attachments for a longer achieve.

NOTE: When using the hose forabove floor cleaning, make certain the powerfoot does not tilt forward.

Power cord
When you are done using your BISSELL PowerForce, return it to the upright position and store the power cord.

Turn vacuum cleaner OFF.
Unplug power cord by grasping the polarized plug (NOT the cord) and disconnect from outlet.
Loop power string around cord wraps on side of vacuum cleaner.
Clip molded plug to power string to secure.

Tip: Your BISSELL PowerForce features a Quick Release™ String Wrap. To remove the power cord quickly and easily, rotate the upper cord wrap toward floor, and skid power cord from upper and lower cord wrap.
Tip: Vacuuming new carpet or fine powders may clog the dust handbag causing the purse change indicator to turn reddish fifty-fifty though the dust pocketbook does not appear to exist total. Change the grit bag to restore maximum performance.

Power switch
The power switch is located on the side of the vacuum. Button the rocker switch "ON" (I) to vacuum, and "OFF" (O) when cleaning is complete.

Maintenance and care

To maintain maximum performance from your BISSELL PowerForce, perform these unproblematic maintenance checks.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn power OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet earlier performing maintenance or troubleshooting.

Replace dust bag
Never reuse a grit pocketbook. Use only BISSELL Style 7 Dust Bags in your BISSELL PowerForce.

Fashion 7 Febreze® (17F9)
Style 7 EnviroFresh® Micro Filtration Grit Numberless (30861)
Style vii Dust Numberless (32120).

Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
Pull the bag door outward to open. Set bag door aside.
Grasp dust purse collar, and pull collar from connector tube. Discard used dust bag.
Grasp new dust bag collar and push firmly onto connector tube. Tuck in grit pocketbook.

Notation: If yous have a Febreze® vacuum bag, see instructions below.
Replace bag door past placing tab on bottom of door into opening as shown. Printing top of door to snap securely shut.

NOTE: Vacuum will not suction while the handbag door is removed.

Alarm: To reduce the take chances of injury from moving parts, turn off vacuum cleaner and disconnect Power Plug from electrical outlet.

Replace Febreze® vacuum bag
You will feel the odour emptying applied science and freshness of Febreze® as you vacuum. Follow these steps prior to installing the Febreze® bag in your BISSELL vacuum.

Alarm: Do non operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or without purse and all filters in identify.

Remove the plastic bag that contains the Febreze® purse that was included with your vacuum.
NOTE: If difficult to open, you lot may need to utilize pair of scissors to carefully cut open up the bag.
Locate the Febreze® scent tag at the bottom seal of the vacuum bag. Carefully pull the tab along the perforated lines in the centre of the scent tag. Y'all volition brainstorm experiencing the freshness of Febreze® as you vacuum.
Annotation: Only a portion of the overwrap should be removed.
Discard the perforated piece you removed and install the bag into yourvacuum as directed in the vacuum'due south owner's manual.
The experience of Febreze® freshness starts when you begin vacuuming!

Cleaning the pre-motor filter
Use only BISSELL Replacement Filters in your BISSELL PowerForce.

Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum string from electrical outlet.
The pre-motor filter, located in the bottom of the bag compartment, protects the motor from clay particles. If filter becomes muddy, lift out filter and clean.
Remove the filter and any debris on height of it. Rinse under warm h2o; air dry out completely before replacing.

Cleaning the postal service motor filter

Turn power OFF. Unplug vacuum string from electrical outlet.
Locate filter behind the filter door on the side of the vacuum. The mesh filter is washable and can exist washed in warm water with mild detergent. Brand sure the filter is completely dry out before replacing.
Close the door.

Check rotating floor castor & drive chugalug
Y'all should check your vacuum cleaner's rotating floor castor and drive belt regularly for habiliment or harm. You should also make clean the castor and brush ends of string, hair, and carpet fibers. These can wrap around the brush and hamper its ability to finer make clean your carpet. Also remove whatever debris that has accumulated under the castor cover.
WARNING: To reduce the take chances of electric stupor, plough power OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electric outlet earlier performing maintenance or troubleshooting.

Unplug cleaner from electric outlet.
Identify handle in depression position and turn vacuum cleaner over then bottom side is up.
Remove the 4 screws as shown with a Phillips head screwdriver.Lift the brush cover off.
Grasp rotating floor brush at both ends and lift.
Make clean strings, hair and other droppings from rotating floor brush, paying particular attention to brush ends.
Make clean strings, hair and other debris from motor caster and drive belt areas.
Check bulldoze belt carefully for wear, cuts or stressed areas. Supplant if worn.
Check air passageway for obstructions. Remove debris from this surface area.

Supersede drive chugalug
Employ only BISSELL Way 7 Replacement Belts (#32074) in your BISSELL PowerForce.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, turn ability OFF and disconnect polarized plug from electric outlet earlier performing maintenance or troubleshooting.

Unplug cleaner from electric outlet.
With rotating floor brush removed from vacuum cleaner (Steps 1-4 of Bank check rotating floor brush and drive belt), grasp former drive belt and remove from motor pulley. Discard old drive belt.
Place new drive belt over motor pulley and stretch other end over rotating flooring brush in the space between the bristles.
Place ends of rotating flooring castor downward into slots on sides equally shown.
Plough rotating flooring brush by hand several times in direction of motor pulley. If properly installed, drive belt will middle itself.
Reposition brush cover and 4 screws. Tighten screws deeply. Make certain end of brush comprehend is snapped into place.

Replace light bulb (select models)
Select models are equipped with a headlight. Employ simply BISSELL Replacement Bulbs in your BISSELL PowerForce.

Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
Insert a apartment screwdriver or coin into the slot on the right of the lens and gently button inner latch to the left every bit shown to remove the lens.
Remove the bulb from the socket by grasping seedling and pulling straight out. Install the new bulb by pushing it gently into the socket until the seedling snaps into place
Reposition lens, by inserting tab on left side and then pushing the right side back into place.

Immigration clog
The Hose on the back of the vacuum cleaner that carries the dirt from the powerfoot to the dust purse can sometimes go clogged. If y'all notice a change in the sound of the vacuum motor or a reduction in suction, check for clogs.

Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.
Pull the bag door outward to open up and set up aside. Remove the dust bag to cheque the suction Inlet for a clog.
Grasp the quick reach handle and lift up to separate from the lower hose. Check for a clog in the base of operations, the wand or the hose.
Release the hose from the upper portion of the vacuum by turning to the right. Straighten the hose and unclog with a long, narrow object.
If the clog persists, plow the vacuum cleaner OFF and unplug information technology. Remove the brush comprehend. Check the air passageway for obstructions. Meet for instructions on how to access the air passageway. Remove debris from this surface area. Reposition brush comprehend and four screws. Tighten screws deeply. Make sure end of brush cover is snapped into identify.

EXPERIENCE A Breath OF FRESH AIR
Every bit YOU VACUUM WITH FEBREZE®

PREMIUM ALLERGEN FILTRATIO**

Febreze® Premium Allergen Filtration Vacuum Bags give you the ultimate cleaning experience with the odor-elimination applied science and freshness of Febreze®.

** Premium Allergen Filtration bags effectively trap household fibers, grass pollens, dust mite debris and pet dander. Odor eliminators neutralize household malodors, leaving behind the fresh and clean feeling of Febreze® while you vacuum!.

FOR AN Extra Breath OF FRESH AIR, SPRAY CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY WITH FEBREZE® FABRIC REFRESHER.

Febreze and related trademarks are endemic by the The Proctor & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio and used under license past BISSELL Homecare, Inc.

IMPORTANT: Unplug vacuum cleaner from outlet before replacing purse. Refer to your owner'south manual for installation instructions. Remove all packaging from bag prior to installation.

Febreze® FAQs

How does the Febreze® filter bag work differently than bags without Febreze®?
The difference is the olfactory property elimination technology of Febreze®. As you vacuum, scent eliminators neutralize malodors in your home leaving backside the fresh and clean feeling of Febreze®.

Do Febreze® bags reduce allergens?
febreze® filters and bags reduce household allergens and also eliminate odors in your habitation equally you vacuum! Febreze® numberless offer premium allergen filtration that effectively trap household fibers, grass pollens, ragweed pollens, dust mite debris and pet dander!

Did y'all know irresolute your vacuum bag routinely prevents dust and debris from cycling back into the vacuum and out into your dwelling house!
We recommend checking your bag later on every use and irresolute your handbag when information technology reaches the full line on the outside of your bag or feels firm to the touch.

Can I reuse my Febreze® bag?
No, Febreze® bags are not designed to be reused and must be replaced when full. Recall to cheque your bag later on every utilize and replace the bag when it reaches the full line on the outside of the bag or feels firm to the touch on.

Where can I buy Febreze® replacement bags, in-store or online?
You can purchase either in-store at your neighborhood Walmart.

Troubleshooting – PowerForce®

WARNING: To reduce the gamble of injury from moving parts, plough off vacuum cleaner and disconnect from power outlet before performing troubleshooting steps.

Vacuum cleaner won't turn on

Possible causes		Remedies
1.	Ability String non firmly plugged in.	Check electric plug.
2.	Blown fuse/tripped billow.	Cheque/replace fuse or reset breaker.

Vacuum cleaner won't pick up clay

Possible causes		Remedies
1.	Incorrect height adjustment.	Adjust powerfoot to right height setting.
2.	Hose non attached to suction opening.	Grasp hose grip and firmly push onto the base.
3.	Twist 'n Snap hose non securely attached.	Make sure Twist 'n Snap hose is snapped into position.
4.	Dust purse is full.	Supplant with new grit bag.
5.	Rotating floor castor bristles worn.	Supersede brush.
vi.	Rotating floor brush jammed.	Remove brush and clean debris from brush ends.
7.	Clog in vacuum.	Follow instructions for clearing clogs.

Tools won't pick upward dirt

Possible causes		Remedies
ane.	Crack or hole in hose.	Replace hose.
2.	Vacuum hose, wand or tools clogged.	Follow instructions for clearing clogs.

Vacuum cleaner difficult to button

Possible causes		Remedies
1.	Incorrect height aligning	Turn floor surface selector to next highest setting.
2.	Rotating floor brush not rotating.	Cheque bulldoze belt and castor.

Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Cheers for selecting a BISSELL product.

Delight do not render this product to the store.
For any questions or concerns, BISSELL is happy to be of service. Contact us directly at one-800-237-7691.

Replacement Parts – BISSELL PowerForce®

Yous may purchase parts from your retailer, by calling BISSELL Consumer Care or by visiting our website. Below is a list of common replacement parts. While non all of these parts may take come up with your specific model, they are available for purchase if desired.

Particular	Part No.	Part Name
1.	30861	Style seven EnviroFresh Micro Filtration Dust Purse (3-Pack)
2.	32120	Style vii Dust Numberless (three-Pack)
3.	32074	Mode 7 Bulldoze Belt (2-Pack)
4.	17F9	Style seven Febreze® Bags (3-Pack) (bachelor at Wal-Mart)
5.	203-1056	Crevice Tool
vi.	203-1059	Combination Upholstery / Dusting Brush
7.	203-1068	Extension Wand
8.	203-1824	Twist n'Snap Vacuum Hose
9.	203-1129	Hose Collar
10.	203-1289	Castor Roll
11.	203-5576	Pre-Motor Filter
12.	27W8	Manner 7 & nine Febreze Postal service-Motor Filter (available at Wal-Mart)
13.	2031009	Post Motor Filter

Warranty

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Limited One Twelvemonth Warranty
Subject field to the * EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS identified below, upon receipt of the product BISSELL volition repair or supercede (with new or remanufactured components or products), at BISSELL's pick, free of charge from the date of purchase by the original purchaser, for one year whatever defective or malfunctioning part.

Run into information beneath on "If your BISSELL product should crave service".

This warranty applies to product used for personal, and non commercial or rental service. This warranty does not use to fans or routine maintenance components such every bit filters, belts, or brushes. Damage or malfunction acquired by negligence, corruption, neglect, unauthorized repair, or any other utilize not in accordance with the user'south guide is not covered.

If your BISSELL product should require service:
Contact BISSELL Consumer Care to locate a BISSELL Authorized Service Center in your surface area.
If you lot need information about repairs or replacement parts, or if y'all have questions near your warranty, contact BISSELL Consumer Intendance.

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