Shark NV356Q manual Maintenance

Maintenance

	COMPONENT	MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1	Dust Cup	Empty each time you vacuum.
2	Pre-Motor Foam Filter	Rinse and air dry every 3 months under normal use.
3	Pre-Motor Felt Filter	Rinse and air dry every 3 months under normal use.
4	Post-Motor HEPA Filter	Clean once every 2 years or as needed.

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IMPORTANT:Loss of Suction may occur if foam filters are not cleaned every 3 months. Rinse and allow to air dry completely.

Foam filters may appear dirty after use - this is normal.

Pre-Motor

Foam Filter

Fig. 29

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Screen

Filter

Fig. 24

EMPTYING THE DUST CUP

The dust cup needs to be emptied each time you vacuum and periodically during cleaning, when the dust cup appears full.

1Undo the latches on the sides of the dust cup by lifting them up and outwards to remove the dust cup from the motor base. (Fig. 22)

2Hold the dust cup over a trash receptacle and press the bottom door release button. (Fig. 23) Tap gently to empty contents. Press the door shut again until it clicks.

3If needed, turn the dust cup upside down over the trash receptacle and press the top door release button. (Fig. 24) Tap gently to remove contents.

Use a dry cloth or paper towel to remove debris stuck to the screen filter inside the dust cup. Press the door shut again until it clicks.

4Replace the dust cup on top of the motor base. Hook the two latches onto the tabs on the sides of the dust cup and push down to lock.

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Felt Filter

Post Motor

HEPA Filter

Fig. 25

CLEANING THE PRE-MOTOR FILTERS

1Remove the dust cup.

2Pull the 2 filters out from the top of the motor base. (Fig. 25)

3Rinse the filters thoroughly in lukewarm water 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.

4Squeeze 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.

5Place the felt filter in first, then the foam filter.

6Replace the dust cup.

CLEANING THE POST-MOTOR HEPA FILTER

1Remove the filter cover from the front of the vacuum by pulling up on the tab and pulling the cover away from the vacuum. (Fig. 26)

2Take out the HEPA filter by pulling it straight out.

3Turn 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. (Fig. 27)

4Wash the filter under the tap using lukewarm water with the dirty side face down until the water runs clear. (Fig. 28)

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.

5Allow the filter to air dry for 24 hours. Do not use a hair dryer or other heating methods to dry.

6Once the HEPA filter is dry, replace it back into the vacuum.

7Replace the cover by inserting the two tabs into the holes at the top and then swinging the cover down until it clicks into place.

Fig. 30

CLEANING THE POWER BRUSH

1Slide the locking latch (a) forward and gently tilt brush housing upward to open. (Fig. 29)

IMPORTANT: DO NOT force; it will not open all the way.

2Carefully remove any blockage or debris.

3Turn the power brush over to inspect the rotating brush and cut away any build-up of hair or string wrapped around the rotating bristle brush with scissors. (Fig. 30)

4Push the housing back down and slide the locking latch backward to lock.

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