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14
Time Required
10 - 20 minutes
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- Disassembly and Cleaning of Series 2033 Bissell Featherweight Stick Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
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Step 1
Remove Handle Extension
- Find the gray tab, directly above the power switch, where the blue body of the vacuum meets the gray handle extension
- Lift the tab and pull the gray extension bar away from the blue body
Find the gray tab, directly above the power switch, where the blue body of the vacuum meets the gray handle extension
Lift the tab and pull the gray extension bar away from the blue body
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Step 2
Remove Vacuum Foot
- Remove the vacuum foot from the main body by gripping each piece firmly and strongly pulling them apart
Remove the vacuum foot from the main body by gripping each piece firmly and strongly pulling them apart
Step 3
Unscrew Base Plate of Foot
- Using a number 2 Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 6 screws from the base plate of the vacuum foot
- Keep track of the screws for later reassembly
Using a number 2 Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 6 screws from the base plate of the vacuum foot
Keep track of the screws for later reassembly
Step 4
Separate Vacuum Foot
- Grip the top and bottom plate of the vacuum foot firmly
- Pull the plates apart until they are completely separated.
Grip the top and bottom plate of the vacuum foot firmly
Pull the plates apart until they are completely separated.
Step 5
Clean Foot Interior
- Use the medium size brush to remove the dirt from plates of the vacuum foots
- Because there are not electrical parts of the foot, It is okay to rinse the parts with water and let it dry instead of brushing
Use the medium size brush to remove the dirt from plates of the vacuum foots
Because there are not electrical parts of the foot, It is okay to rinse the parts with water and let it dry instead of brushing
Step 6
Release Main Body Filters
- Press the indented side of the center gray latch
- Using your other hand carefully separate the nozzle form the motor component
- There may be dirt and debris in the filter nozzle. Separate the parts with the body slightly tilted up to avoid dirt in your work space
Press the indented side of the center gray latch
Using your other hand carefully separate the nozzle form the motor component
There may be dirt and debris in the filter nozzle. Separate the parts with the body slightly tilted up to avoid dirt in your work space
Step 7
Remove and Empty Filter Compartment
- Firmly pinch the gray center ridge of the filter and pull away from the blue nozzle
- Be cautious when removing the filter. Dust and dirt will fall out
- Recommended to do this step over a trashcan or outside
Firmly pinch the gray center ridge of the filter and pull away from the blue nozzle
Be cautious when removing the filter. Dust and dirt will fall out
Recommended to do this step over a trashcan or outside
Step 8
Peel Back Sticker
- Locate the warning sticker on the bottom of the motor component
- Fold back half the sticker so that it remains attached to only one side of the component
- Use the scraper to lift one corner of the warning sticker
Locate the warning sticker on the bottom of the motor component
Fold back half the sticker so that it remains attached to only one side of the component
Use the scraper to lift one corner of the warning sticker
Step 9
Remove and Clean Foam Filter
- Remove the foam vent filter. Brush with toothbrush or another small, soft bristle brush to dislodge dirt particles
Remove the foam vent filter. Brush with toothbrush or another small, soft bristle brush to dislodge dirt particles
Step 10
Unscrew Motor Casing
- Using a number 2 phillips head screwdriver remove all 7 screws from motor component
- Keep track of the screws for later reassembly
Using a number 2 phillips head screwdriver remove all 7 screws from motor component
Step 11
Remove Handle Extension Release Tab
- With the two halves loosened, pry the halves apart enough to remove the handle extension release tab from the end of the motor component
- keep track of the latch for later reassembly
With the two halves loosened, pry the halves apart enough to remove the handle extension release tab from the end of the motor component
keep track of the latch for later reassembly
Step 12
Expose Interior Motor
- Firmly grip both sides of the central component with your hands aligned vertically
- Pry the two halves apart while being sure the bottom half remains flat.
Firmly grip both sides of the central component with your hands aligned vertically
Pry the two halves apart while being sure the bottom half remains flat.
Step 13
Isolate Motor
- Untangle and unwrap any cords and wires from around the motor
- With the component laying on a flat surface gently lift the motor up and away from the blue plastic
Untangle and unwrap any cords and wires from around the motor
With the component laying on a flat surface gently lift the motor up and away from the blue plastic
Step 14
Clean Motor
- Using the small soft bristle brush, gently brush around the motor to dislodge any loose dirt or debris
Using the small soft bristle brush, gently brush around the motor to dislodge any loose dirt or debris
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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