Shark EP600BL, EP600N Mesures DE Précaution Operating Instructions, Cleaning the Secondary Filter

Fig. 14

Fig. A

Wash once a month or when suction appears reduced

Warning: Allow 24 hours for drying before replacing in unit.

MESURES DE PRÉCAUTION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Important: Si l’orifice de succion ou le boyau de l’aspirateur est BLOQUÉ, arrêtez l’aspirateur et retirez l’obstruction avant de l’utiliser de nouveau.

1. Ne pas utiliser l’aspirateur près des	4. Pour débrancher la fiche de la prise
chaufferettes, radiateurs ou mégots	murale, tirez sur la fiche plutôt que
de cigarette.	sur le cordon.

IMPORTANT: To maximize cleaning performance, clean all filters after each use.

NOTE: Always turn off the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before emptying the Dust Cup.

Cleaning & Changing the HEPA- TYPE Dust Cup Filter

1. After you have emptied the dust from

the Dust Cup (container), separate

4.Re-assemble the debris screen with the secondary filter and the HEPA- Type filter cartridge and replace into dust cup (container). Ensure that the filter assembly is completely seated inside the dust cup (container).

5.Attach the dust cup (container) to the vacuum.

Important: Do NOT use the HEPA- Type filter cartridge without the debris screen in place.

2.Avant d’insérer la fiche dans une prise murale, assurez-vous que vos mains sont bien sèches.

3.Avant de commencer le nettoyage, assurez-vous d’enlever tout objet de grande taille ou pointu risquant d’endommager l’écran à débris de la coupelle.

5.Évitez d’utiliser l’aspirateur pour aspirer toute matière fumante ou brûlante comme des cigarettes, allumettes ou cendres chaudes.

6.Ne pas utiliser l’aspirateur sans que tous les filtres soient en place.

7.Frappez vigoureusement le filtre de type HEPA de la coupelle à poussière contre une surface dure jusqu’à ce que toute la poussière en soit éliminée.

the debris screen from the HEPA-

Type filter cartridge by grasping the

debris screen with one hand and the

filter frame with the other and pull

apart. (Fig.13 )

Fig. 13

Debris	Secondary	HEPA-TYPE
Screen	Filter	Filter

2.Rinse the debris screen under the faucet until clean. Allow to air dry or dry with a clean dish towel. Do NOT wash in dishwasher.

3.Remove the secondary filter which is below the HEPA-TYPE filter and then Vigorously “Tap-Clean” the HEPA- TYPE dust cup filter on a hard surface until no more dust is observed falling out. (Fig. 14)

Ensure that you do not damage the pleated filter material during cleaning. Also note that discoloration occurs during use. This does

NOT affect the filter’s performance.

Warning: Always empty the dust cup and clean the HEPA-

Type dust cup filter before each use and during prolonged usage. Never over fill the dust cup. Make sure that the debris screen, secondary filter and the HEPA-TYPE filter have completely air dried before replacing into the vacuum.

PLEASE NOTE: The white pleated filter material in the HEPA-TYPE Filter will discolor over time -This is NORMAL and will NOT affect the performance of the filter. If the HEPA- TYPE Filter

is properly Cleaned after each use and suction does not return to 100%, then we suggest that the HEPA-TYPE Filter be cleaned vigorously until no more dust can be removed,

then rinsed under the faucet and allowed to air dry for 24 hours before replacing into the vacuum. (Fig. A)

This should be done once a month or when suction appears to be reduced .

NOTE: If you wash the HEPA-TYPE filter, make sure that it has completely air dried for 24 hours before inserting back in the vacuum.

Cleaning the Secondary Filter

1.Below the HEPA-Type filter there is a secondary filter. This is washable in lukewarm water. (Fig. 15) We recommend washing it when you are washing your HEPA filter. Always allow the

secondary filter to air dry for

24 hours before replacing into Fig. 15 the vacuum. Never run the vacuum without the secondary

filter in place.

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