How to Clean Bissell CrossWave Machine Correctly
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No matter which Bissell CrossWave model you have, it’s important to clean the machine. This process involves doing three things: emptying and cleaning the dirty water tank, using the Easy Clean Storage Tray, and cleaning the brush roll and brush roll chamber. Learn how to clean Bissell CrossWave in this article.
1. How to Empty Bissell CrossWave Dirty Water Tank and Filter Care
After cleaning with your Bissell CrossWave, you should always empty and clean the dirty water tank. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, turn power OFF and disconnect plug from an electrical outlet.
- To remove, grab the handle in front of the dirty water tank and press the release button.
- Grasp the top of the tank and pull up to remove it.
- Pull the silver strainer up and out to throw bigger debris in the trash.
- Empty the dirty water into a sink, then rinse your tank and the strainer.
- Remove the filter from the top of the tank by pulling up.
- Hand wash the filter and screen using warm water.
- Then rinse the float, located on the bottom of the dirty water tank's top.
- If the inside area where the dirty water tank sits is dirty, wipe it clean with a rag or towel.
- Leave the parts out to dry before reassembling.
- Once dry, replace the strainer and the top of the dirty water tank.
- Then insert the filter.
- To replace the dirty water tank, insert the bottom first at an angle.
- Push into place until you hear a click.
Congratulations, your Bissell CrossWave’s dirty water tank is now empty and clean. It is now ready for your next cleaning session. It’s important to empty the dirty water tank after each use.
2. How to Clean Bissell CrossWave with the Easy Clean Storage Tray
The Easy Clean Storage Tray helps you both clean and store your Bissell CrossWave. Here are the steps on how to clean a Bissell CrossWave using the Easy Clean Storage Tray in 12 steps:
- To clean your machine, place it onto the storage tray.
- Pour water into the storage tray, filling up to the MAX line.
- Turn on your machine by pressing the Hard Floor button.
- Recline your machine backwards while in the storage tray.
- Let the machine run for 10 to 15 seconds until all the water is picked up.
- Unplug the cord from the outlet.
- If any moisture is left over in the tray from cleaning, wipe it dry with a paper towel.
- Remove the brush roll window by grabbing the front and pulling up.
- Put the brush roll upright onto the Brush Roll Drying Tray to let it dry.
- Reinsert the brush roll by inserting the brush roll end into the right side of the foot.
- Reinsert the brush roll window by lining up the tabs with the edges of the foot.
- Push the brush roll window back into place until you hear a click.
Congratulations, your Bissell CrossWave is now clean and ready to use again. The Easy Clean Storage Tray makes it convenient to clean your machine. If you ever need a replacement, you can buy it online.
3. How to Clean Bissell CrossWave Brush Roll and Brush Chamber Manually
After cleaning with your Bissell CrossWave, it's recommended you clean the product thoroughly, including the removable brush roll, easy remove brush window, and the brush chamber. Here’s how to do it manually:
- Make sure your machine is turned off and unplugged from an outlet.
- Grab the front of the brush roll window and pull upward to remove it.
- Remove the brush roll by grabbing the brush roll tab, and pulling up.
- To clean both the brush roll and brush roll window, rinse each under warm water.
- Wipe the brush roll chamber with a paper towel or cloth.
- Let your brush roll and brush roll window dry before you reassemble them.
- Once dry, insert the brush roll end into the right side of the foot.
- Then press down on the other end until it locks into place under the tab.
- The brush roll window can now be replaced by lining up the tabs on the edges of the foot.
- Push the brush roll window back into place until you hear a click.
Congratulations, your Bissell CrossWave is now clean and ready to use again. Using the manual method allows you to give the Bissell CrossWave a hands-on approach and a thorough clean!
Final Words
And there you have it, the complete guide on how to clean the Bissell CrossWave. In addition to emptying the dirty water tank regularly, you should also clean the brush roll and brush chamber frequently.
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