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Maintenance
For best results empty the Dust Cup
after each use; empty several times
during prolonged usage. or when it
reaches the MAX fill line.
NEVER OVER-FILL THE DUST
CUP.
Stand vacuum into upright position.
Turn vacuum off.
To empty the Dust Cup:
1 Grip carry handle and press
the Dust Cup release button to
remove.
2 Option A: For Quick Empty:
Insert Dust Cup deep inside
trash receptacle to contain dust
and debris.
Press the bottom Dust Cup
release button; tap container
gently to dislodge and release
dust and debris.
Snap door in place.
Important: If the Dust Cup
Door does not swing open after
pressing the release button,
push the door open using the
bottom door tabs.
CAUTION:
Unplug the vacuum;
failure to do so might
result in electric
shock.
3 Option B: For Allergy Sufferers:
Wrap a trash bag around the
Dust Cup leaving space at the
bottom for the door to swing
open.
Locate the Dust Cup Door
release button within the trash
bag and press to release as you
shake the dust cup to empty
dust and debris.
Snap the bottom door in place.
Note: Option B can also be per-
formed outside of the home to
further minimize releasing dust
back into the air. Carry just the
Dust Cup and trash bag outside.
Note: Some dust and debris
may remain in the top of your
dust cup on or near the metal
screen. It is not necessary to
completely remove this material
before continuing to vacuum;
Shark
®
advanced cyclonic action
will sweep the metal screen
clean once you begin to refill
your dust cup.
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COMPONENT
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Rinse and air dry every month under normal use.
Empty each time you vacuum.
Pre-Motor Foam Filter
Dust Cup
Rinse and air dry every month under normal use.
Pre-Motor Felt Filter
Clean once every 12 months under normal use.
Post-Motor Filter
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3
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To clean the pre-motor filters:
1 Remove the dust cup.
2 Pull the 2 filters out from the top of the motor
base.
3 Rinse the filters thoroughly in lukewarm water until
the water runs clear.
DO NOT put the filters in the washing machine or
dishwasher.
NOTE: The material in the filters will discolor
over time. This is NORMAL and will not affect the
performance of the filters.
4 Squeeze out excess water and let air-dry for at
least 24 hours before replacing. Do not use a hair
dryer or other heating methods to dry.
5 Place the felt filter in first, then the foam filter.
6 Replace the dust cup.
To clean the post-motor filter:
1 Remove the filter cover from the front of the
vacuum by pulling up on the tab and pulling the
cover away from the vacuum.
2 Take out the filter by pulling it straight out.
3 Turn the filter over so that the dirty side is on
the bottom and vigorously tap it clean against a
garbage can to remove any dust.
4 Wash the filter under the tap using lukewarm
water with the dirty side face down until the water
runs clear.
DO NOT put the filter in the washing machine or
dishwasher.
NOTE: The material in the filter will discolor over
time. This is NORMAL and will not affect the
performance of the filter.
5 Allow the filter to air dry for 24 hours. Do not use
a hair dryer or other heating methods to dry.
6 Once the filter is dry, replace it back into the
vacuum.
7 Replace the cover by inserting the two tabs into
the holes at the bottom and then swinging the
cover up until it clicks into place.
DO NOT operate the vacuum without ALL the filters in place.
DO NOT operate the vacuum with WET filters.
Pre-Motor
Foam Filter
Felt Filter
Post Motor
Filter
IMPORTANT: Loss of Suction may occur
if foam filters are not cleaned every month.
Rinse and allow to air dry completely.
Foam filters may appear dirty after use - this
is normal.
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