Proper Care of Your Shark
COMPONENT
1
Dust Cup
Pre-Motor Foam Filter
2
3
Pre-Motor Felt Filter
4
Post-Motor Filter
DO NOT put the filters 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.
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.
Fig. 19
CLEANING THE PRE-MOTOR
FILTERS
1
Remove the dust cup.
2
Pull the 2 filters out from the
top of the motor base.
(Fig. 19)
3
Rinse the filters thoroughly in
lukewarm water until the water
runs clear.
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.
8
TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398
UV300_26_IB_ENG_SPA_111005_1.indd 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Empty each time you vacuum.
Rinse and air dry every month under normal use.
Rinse and air dry every month under normal use.
Clean once every 12 months under normal use.
Pre-Motor
Foam Filter
Felt Filter
CLEANING 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. (Fig. 20)
2
Remove the filter from the
frame and wash the filter under
the tap using lukewarm water.
3
Allow the filter to air dry for 24
hours. Do not use a hair dryer
or other heating methods to
dry.
Upright Vacuum
®
Fig. 20
4
Once the filter is dry, replace it
back into the vacuum.
5
Replace the cover by inserting
the two tabs into the holes at
the top and and then swinging
the cover down until it clicks
into place.
NOTE: Filters may appear dirty
but frequent cleaning of these is
not necessary. See maintenance
schedule above.
CAUTION: Unplug
the vacuum while
cleaning filters; failure
to do so might result
in electric shock.
12-05-23 11:45 AM