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Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements

Introduction

This guide covers how to take out all the filters on the vacuum to either clean or replace them. All steps are accompanied by photos to help you through the process.

What you need

  1. Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements, Flex Hose with Handle: step 1, image 1 of 2 Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements, Flex Hose with Handle: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Grab hold of both the flex hose handle and the extension wand.

    • Pull straight out to detach the handle from the extension wand.

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  2. Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the lock clip on the other end of the flex hose.

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  3. Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements: step 3, image 1 of 2 Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Hold down the lock clip to unlock the flex hose from the vacuum.

    • Remove the flex hose from the vacuum.

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  5. Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements, Filters: step 4, image 1 of 3 Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements, Filters: step 4, image 2 of 3 Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements, Filters: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • After removing hose, place vacuum on back and unclip the top compartment.

    • Open the compartment.

    • Pull the dirt collection box out of the vacuum.

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  6. Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements: step 5, image 1 of 3 Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements: step 5, image 2 of 3 Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Place dirt collection box to the side.

    • Locate the Pre-Motor Filter.

    • Pull the filter out by grabbing the pull tab on top.

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  7. Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements: step 6, image 1 of 3 Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements: step 6, image 2 of 3 Bissell OptiClean Cyclonic Vacuum Filter Replacements: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Turn vacuum around and locate the filter cover on the bottom.

    • Place fingers in the opening and pull off the filter cover.

    • Place fingers on each tab on the Post-Motor HEPA Media Filter and pull out.

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    • Take filter out to clean or replace.

    • To clean Dirt Collection Box, unlatch lid and take off.

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    • Flip Dirt Collection Box over and locate the push tab.

    • Push the Dirt Cup HEPA Media Filter up to take it off.

    • Picture 3 Shows all the filters taken out of the vacuum.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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