Bissell PowerSwift Compact Vacuum 18082 Filter Replacement

ID: 165550

Description: This replacement guide details how to clean or...

Steps:

1. Press the tank release button while pulling the tank away from the vacuum.

2. To detach the top of the tank where the filter is located, twist the top of the tank counterclockwise, moving the arrow from the lock symbol to the unlock symbol.

3. Separate the top of the tank from the bottom and remove the filter from the top of the tank.
4. It will help if you pull off big pieces of dust before moving to step 4.

5. Option 1: If you are using a newly purchased filter, skip this step and move to step 5.
6. Option 2: Clean the existing filter by placing it in a sink or bowl with 1/2 a teaspoon of dish soap and just enough warm water to cover the top of the filter.
7. Soak the filter for 5 minutes.
8. Thoroughly rinse and squeeze the filter several times to remove excess soap and water.
9. Let the filter dry thoroughly for 24 hours before putting it back into the tank.

10. Place a new or newly cleaned filter into the top of the tank.

11. Replace the top and bottom of the tank by placing the arrow in the unlock slot and turning clockwise toward the lock picture.

12. Reattach the tank to the vacuum by inserting the bottom of the tank onto the vacuum base and pushing it in place until you hear a "click" sound.