The Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam 3517F takes the Bissell FreshStart Antimicrobial Filter for CrossWave (part 3645) as its filter; replace it every 6 months; Australian sellers list it from A$18.00 as of 2 November 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam 3517F
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Takes the 3645 filter
FreshStart Antimicrobial Filter for CrossWave · replace every 6 months · check the code printed on your old filter before ordering.
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Takes the 3645
Filter · every 6 months · check the code on your old filter.
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Other parts this hard floor cleaner takes
- Bissell Multi-Surface Brush Roll for CrossWave MAX, MAX Turbo, X7, HydroSteam and OmniFindOpen Amazon AU$15.98 each · 2-pack $31.95
The roller. Separate from the filter.
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The roller. Area rug brush roll: for rugs and low-pile carpet. Separate from the filter.
Compare 2 sellers - Bissell Wood Floor Brush Roll for CrossWave MAX, X7, HydroSteam and OmniFindOpen Amazon AU$16.48 each · 2-pack $32.95
The roller. Wood floor brush roll: soft microfibre for sealed timber and tiles. Separate from the filter.
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How to change the filter in your Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam 3517F
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 1Turn the machine off and take it off the docking station or tray.
- 2Press the dirty water tank release and pull the tank out by its handle.
- 3Lift off the top of the tank by the recessed areas beside the filter and empty the tank.
- 4Pull the filter and screen up out of the tank top.
- 5Fit the new filter, refit the tank top, then insert the bottom of the tank first and tilt it in until it clicks.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 1632948
- Retail name:
- 3645
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam 3517F
Bissell vacuum cleaner, hard floor cleaner — CrossWave HydroSteam. Its filter is the FreshStart Antimicrobial Filter for CrossWave, part 3645, changed every 6 months.
Also in this hard floor cleaner:
- Bissell Multi-Surface Brush Roll for CrossWave MAX, MAX Turbo, X7, HydroSteam and OmniFind.
- Bissell Area Rug Brush Roll for CrossWave MAX, X7, HydroSteam and OmniFind. Area rug brush roll: for rugs and low-pile carpet.
- Bissell Wood Floor Brush Roll for CrossWave MAX, X7, HydroSteam and OmniFind. Wood floor brush roll: soft microfibre for sealed timber and tiles.
Where the model number is: The rating label is on the underside or the back of the main body; the old part usually has its own code printed on it.
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Common questions
- Which filter fits the Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam 3517F?
- The Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam 3517F takes the Bissell FreshStart Antimicrobial Filter for CrossWave (part 3645).
- How often should I replace the filter in my Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam 3517F?
- Every 6 months. It works less well as the filter fills up, so it's worth doing on time.
- Where can I buy the 3645 in Australia?
- We track 3 Australian sellers for the 3645; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$18.00 at The Good Guys. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 3645 in a Bissell CrossWave HydroSteam 3517F?
- No tools, a few minutes: 5 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- Suction drops and the vacuum may cut out on a blocked filter.
- Is there anything to reset afterwards?
- No reset: the maker's manual describes no replacement reminder for this part.
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