Emptying the Dust Cup Assembly
Emptying the Dust Cup Assembly
For best results empty the Dust Cup
For best results empty the Dust Cup
Assembly after each use; empty several
Assembly after each use; empty several
times during prolonged usage.
times during prolonged usage.
Or empty the Dust Cup Assembly when
Or empty the Dust Cup Assembly when
it reaches the MAX fill line; NEVER
it reaches the MAX fill line; NEVER
OVER-FILL THE DUST CUP.
OVER-FILL THE DUST CUP.
Stand vacuum into upright position.
Stand vacuum into upright position.
Turn vacuum off.
Turn vacuum off.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Unplug the vacuum;
Unplug the vacuum;
failure to do so
failure to do so
might result in
might result in
electric shock.
electric shock.
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To empty the Dust Cup Assembly:
To empty the Dust Cup Assembly:
Important: If the Dust Cup Door
Important: If the Dust Cup Door
does not swing open after pressing
does not swing open after pressing
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Grip carry handle and press the
Grip carry handle and press the
the release button, push the door
the release button, push the door
Dust Cup release button to remove
Dust Cup release button to remove
open using the bottom door tabs.
open using the bottom door tabs.
Dust Cup Assembly
Dust Cup Assembly
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Option B: For Allergy Sufferers:
Option B: For Allergy Sufferers:
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Option A: for Quick Empty:
Option A: for Quick Empty:
Wrap a trash bag around the Dust
Wrap a trash bag around the Dust
Insert Dust Cup Assembly deep
Insert Dust Cup Assembly deep
Cup Assembly leaving space at the
Cup Assembly leaving space at the
inside trash receptacle to contain
inside trash receptacle to contain
bottom for the door to swing open.
bottom for the door to swing open.
dust and debris.
dust and debris.
Locate the Dust Cup Door release
Locate the Dust Cup Door release
Press the Dust Cup Door release
Press the Dust Cup Door release
button within the trash bag and
button within the trash bag and
button; tap container gently to
button; tap container gently to
press to release as you shake the
press to release as you shake the
dislodge and release dust
dislodge and release dust
dust cup to empty dust and debris.
dust cup to empty dust and debris.
and debris.
and debris.
Snap the bottom door in place.
Snap the bottom door in place.
Snap door in place.
Snap door in place.
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Note: Some dust and debris may
Note: Some dust and debris may
remain in the top of your dust cup
remain in the top of your dust cup
assembly on or near the metal
assembly on or near the metal
screen. It is not necessary to
screen. It is not necessary to
completely remove this material
completely remove this material
before continuing to vacuum;
before continuing to vacuum;
Shark
Shark
®
®
advanced cyclonic action
advanced cyclonic action
will sweep the metal screen clean
will sweep the metal screen clean
once you begin to refill your
once you begin to refill your
dust cup.
dust cup.
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Note: Option B can also be
Note: Option B can also be
performed outside of the home to
performed outside of the home to
further minimize releasing dust back
further minimize releasing dust back
into the air. Carry just the Dust Cup
into the air. Carry just the Dust Cup
Assembly and trash bag outside.
Assembly and trash bag outside.
Proper Care of Your Shark
Proper Care of Your Shark
Upright Vacuum
Upright Vacuum
®
®
For proper care, consult the table to the
For proper care, consult the table to the
Component
Component
right for the maintenance schedule of
right for the maintenance schedule of
your Cyclonic Chamber and Filters.
your Cyclonic Chamber and Filters.
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Cyclonic Chamber
Cyclonic Chamber
Lock vacuum into upright position.
Lock vacuum into upright position.
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Foam Filters (2)
Foam Filters (2)
Turn vacuum off.
Turn vacuum off.
Felt Filter
Felt Filter
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Unplug the vacuum;
Unplug the vacuum;
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Cleaning the Cyclonic Chamber:
Cleaning the Cyclonic Chamber:
failure to do so
failure to do so
Option A: Quick Empty
Option A: Quick Empty
might result in
might result in
Press the Cyclonic Chamber release button at the top of the Dust Cup Assembly
Press the Cyclonic Chamber release button at the top of the Dust Cup Assembly
electric shock.
electric shock.
and lift open the Dust Cup lid.
and lift open the Dust Cup lid.
Remove Dust Cup Assembly.
Remove Dust Cup Assembly.
Remove the Cyclonic Chamber from the Dust Cup Assembly.
Remove the Cyclonic Chamber from the Dust Cup Assembly.
Insert the Cyclonic Chamber deep inside trash receptacle to contain dust.
Insert the Cyclonic Chamber deep inside trash receptacle to contain dust.
Press the Cyclonic Chamber Release Button to open and remove the bottom door.
Press the Cyclonic Chamber Release Button to open and remove the bottom door.
Tap clean the open Cyclonic Chamber to release dust and then attach and close
Tap clean the open Cyclonic Chamber to release dust and then attach and close
bottom door.
bottom door.
Important: Be careful not to damage the metal screen on the bottom of the
Important: Be careful not to damage the metal screen on the bottom of the
Cyclonic Chamber when emptying. Tearing or changing the shape of this screen
Cyclonic Chamber when emptying. Tearing or changing the shape of this screen
may disrupt the advanced cyclonic action and decrease the performance of
may disrupt the advanced cyclonic action and decrease the performance of
your Dust Cup – requiring more frequent emptying of the Cyclonic Chamber.
your Dust Cup – requiring more frequent emptying of the Cyclonic Chamber.
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Return Cyclonic Chamber to Dust Cup Assembly and close Dust Cup lid.
Return Cyclonic Chamber to Dust Cup Assembly and close Dust Cup lid.
DO NOT operate your vacuum without the Cyclonic Chamber in place.
DO NOT operate your vacuum without the Cyclonic Chamber in place.
Doing so would require more frequent washing of the foam filers, and could
Doing so would require more frequent washing of the foam filers, and could
decrease the life of your vacuum.
decrease the life of your vacuum.
Option B: Allergy Sufferers
Option B: Allergy Sufferers
Carry the Dust Cup Assembly and a trash bag outside of your home.
Carry the Dust Cup Assembly and a trash bag outside of your home.
Follow the instructions above for Option A, but instead of inserting Cyclonic
Follow the instructions above for Option A, but instead of inserting Cyclonic
Chamber into a trash receptacle wrap the trash bag around the Cyclonic Chamber.
Chamber into a trash receptacle wrap the trash bag around the Cyclonic Chamber.
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Washing the Foam and Felt Filters:
Washing the Foam and Felt Filters:
Remove the Foam and the Felt Filters from the Filter Holder.
Remove the Foam and the Felt Filters from the Filter Holder.
Rinse in lukewarm water until the water runs clear.
Rinse in lukewarm water until the water runs clear.
Squeeze filters and let air dry for 24 hours before replacing; do not use hair
Squeeze filters and let air dry for 24 hours before replacing; do not use hair
dryer or other heating methods to dry. Insert the included replacement filters
dryer or other heating methods to dry. Insert the included replacement filters
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while others are drying.
while others are drying.
DO NOT operate the vacuum without ALL the filters in place.
DO NOT operate the vacuum without ALL the filters in place.
DO NOT operate the vacuum with WET filters.
DO NOT operate the vacuum with WET filters.
Note: Your 2 white foams and other filters will discolor over time; this is normal
Note: Your 2 white foams and other filters will discolor over time; this is normal
and will not affect the performance of the filters.
and will not affect the performance of the filters.
Note: It is NOT recommended to rinse the woven exhaust filter located on the front
Note: It is NOT recommended to rinse the woven exhaust filter located on the front
of the unit. This filter will continue to last the lifetime of your vacuum.
of the unit. This filter will continue to last the lifetime of your vacuum.
To order additional parts and accessories, go to www.sharkclean.com
To order additional parts and accessories, go to www.sharkclean.com
or call 1-800-798-7398.
or call 1-800-798-7398.
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Date Purchased:
Date Purchased:
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule
Empty every 3 months, under normal use
Empty every 3 months, under normal use
Wash every 3 months, under normal use
Wash every 3 months, under normal use
Wash every 12 months, under normal use
Wash every 12 months, under normal use
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