WARNING:Do not operate cleaner with damp or wet filters or without vacuum bags and all filters in place.
Your Featherweight vacuum may be used in three ways. See instructions below for converting your vacuum to best meet each need.
As a Floor Vacuum:
a. Open the latch at the top of the hand vacuum grip and insert handle. Once handle is all the way inserted into the body of the vacuum, press the latch closed to secure the handle in place.
b. Attach the floor nozzle by inserting it into the opening at the bottom of the dirt container. Press firmly to secure in place.
As a Hand Vacuum:
Release the latch from the handle and pull handle away from the unit. Press the latch closed.
As a Multi-Purpose Vacuum
The floor nozzle may be used with the hand vacuum to clean large surfaces. To attach the floor nozzle to the hand vac, insert it into the opening a the bottom of the dirt container. Press firmly to secure in place.
Power cord storage
Turn Vacuum OFF (O).
Unplug power cord by grasping the polarized plug, NOT the cord, and disconnect from outlet.
Loop power cord around cord wraps on the handle.
Clip molded plug to power cord to secure.
Maintenance & Care
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Emptying the dirt container
Turn Vacuum OFF (O).
Hold the vacuum vertically and press the dirt container release latch. Gently pull the dirt container from the hand vacuum.
Grip and remove the filter. Empty contents into a waste container.
The dirt container may be rinsed with warm water and a mild detergent if needed. The dirt container must be thoroughly dried before replacing.
Replace filter. Attach dirt container to vacuum by depressing latch and securely fitting onto hand grip. Make sure dirt container is correctly secured.
Cleaning the filter
The key to maximum performance is having clean filters. Cleaning the filters after each use will help your Featherweight vacuum operate at peak efficiency. Use only BISSELL replacement filters in your BISSELL Featherweight vacuum.
1. Turn Vacuum OFF (O).
2. Follow the steps above to remove dirt container and filter. To clean the main filter, shake over a waste container until debris is gone. Place the filter back into the dirt container.
NOTE: After heavy usage, you may clean the filter by washing it gently by hand in warm water and mild dish detergent. Rinse thoroughly and make certain it is completely dry before replacing it. If filter is torn, replace it with a new filter.
3. Attach dirt container to vacuum by depressing latch and securely fitting onto hand vacuum grip. Make sure dirt container is correctly secured.
Troubleshooting
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn power switch off and disconnect polarized plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
Problem
Possible causes
Remedies
Vacuum cleaner won’t run
Power Cord not firmly plugged in.
Blown household fuse or breaker.
Check electrical outlet
Check/replace fuse; reset breaker.
Vacuum cleaner won’t vacuum effectively
Filter clogged, wet or dirty
Dirt Container clogged.
Follow instructions for cleaning Filter.
Follow instructions for emptying Dirt Container.
Dust blows out of air vent
Filter not properly secured to filter frame.
Follow instructions for replacing Filter above.
Please do not return this product to the store.
Other maintenance or service not included in the manual should be performed by an authorized service representative. Thank you for selecting a BISSELL product. For any questions or concerns, BISSELL is happy to be of service. Contact us directly at 1-800-263-2535.
