Bissell 82g7h Manual

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Maintenance and care
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical 
outlet.
2. The pre-motor filter protects the 
motor from dirt particles. It is 
located in the slide out tray under-
neath the dirt container. If the filter 
becomes dirty, pull out the tray, lift 
out the foam filter pad and clean it. 
NOTE: The pre-motor filter may be 
hand washed in cold water with 
mild detergent. Rinse well and air 
dry thoroughly before replacing. 
DO NOT PUT IN DISHWASHER. 
3. The post-motor...

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Maintenance and care
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You should check your vacuum clean-
er’s rotating floor brush and drive belt 
regularly for wear or damage. You 
should also clean the brush and brush 
ends of strings, hair and carpet fibers. 
This type of debris can wrap around 
the brush and hamper its ability to 
effectively clean your carpet. Also 
remove any debris that has  
accumulated under the brush cover. 
1.  Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  Place handle in low position and...

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Maintenance and care
Replace drive belt
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet.
2.  With the rotating floor brush removed 
from the vacuum cleaner (Steps 1-4 of 
check rotating floor brush and drive 
belt on page 12), grasp the old drive 
belt and remove from the motor pulley. 
Discard the old drive belt. 
3.  Place the new drive belt over the motor 
pulley and loop other end over the   
rotating floor brush in the space between 
the bristles. 
NOTE: It is important...

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Maintenance and care
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Maintaining TurboBrush
The TurboBrush should be checked 
regularly for clogs or debris wrapping 
around the brush.
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical  
outlet. 
2.  Remove TurboBrush tool from the end of 
hose.
3.  If a clog is present or debris is visible, 
unscrew the two screws on the back of the 
TurboBrush to remove the faceplate and 
clear any obstructions.
4.  To clean debris from the brush, remove the 
brush from the drive belt and clean...

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Maintenance and care 
Clearing clogs
Low suction or poor pickup may be 
due to a clog in the vacuum cleaner. 
If you notice a change in the sound of 
the motor, check for clogs. 
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical  
outlet.
2.  Empty dirt container.
3.  Check upper tank for build up or clogs.
4.  If you notice a clog in the upper tank, 
flip the separator plate down, remove 
the debris barrier, and remove the 
article causing the clog. Replace debris 
barrier and flip...

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Maintenance and care
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Cleaning the upper tank
1. Unplug the vacuum from electrical outlet. 
2.  Remove the dirt container as instructed in 
"Empty Dirt Container" on page 10.
3.  Flip separator plate down.
4.  Remove debris barrier by pulling straight 
down. Remove any dirt or debris on the 
debris barrier itself.
5.  Wipe out the inside of the upper tank and 
the separator plate with a damp cloth 
moistened with water or a mild cleaning...

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Troubleshooting
Vacuum cleaner won’t run
Possible causes Remedies
1. Vacuum cleaner is not plugged in  1. Check electrical plug
2.  Blown fuse/tripped breaker  2. Check/replace fuse or reset breaker
Vacuum cleaner or tools won’t pick up dirt
Possible causes  Remedies
1. Incorrect height adjustment  1. Adjust powerfoot to correct height 
2.   Hose not attached to suction opening  2.  Firmly push hose wand into the suction opening
3.   Twist ‘n Snap hose not securely attached...

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Replacement parts - BISSELL vacuum
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You may purchase parts from your retailer, by calling BISSELL Consumer Services or by  
visiting our website. Below is a list of common replacement parts. While not all of 
these parts may have come with your specific model, they are available for purcha\
se if 
desired.  Please note, all attachments may not store on board your vacuu\
m.
Item  Part No.  Part Name
1 32074  Style 7/9/10/12/14 Drive Belt (2-Pack)
2  203-1297  Headlight Bulb...

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telephone, or regular mail as described below.
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