Cleaning & Changing Dust Cup Filter; Motor Thermostat - Shark V1510 Owner's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning & Changing the HEPA
Dust Cup Filter
WARNING: Always unplug the unit from
electrical outlet before opening the Dust
Cup (container).
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT use the HEPA
filter cartridge without the debris screen
in place.
WARNING
: After each Use - Always
remove the filter debris screen from the
HEPA dust cup filter, then vigorously
"TapClean" HEPA filter until no more
dust can be removed.
IMPORTANT, Please Note : The
"TapClean" HEPA dust cup filter & debris
screen will stop most of the tiniest dust
particles and airborne allergens from re-
entering the air you breathe. Because of
this incredible filtration performance, the
HEPA dust cup filter will quickly
accumulate, inside the white filter folds,
many fine dust particles that are difficult
to see but which will eventually block or
reduce your suction power - if not
cleaned properly. Clean the HEPA filter
and debris screen after each use as
described in this section.
1. To remove the dust cup (container),
hold the unit in the upright position to
prevent the dust from falling out of the
dust cup. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
2. To open the dust cup (container),
push button and remove the dust
cup (container ). (fig. 7)
Dust cup release button
Fig.7
3. Rotate the lower dust cup clockwise
to separate it from the filter
chamber. Empty and clean the dust
cup. (Fig. 8)
Filter Dust
Chamber Cup
4. Remove the HEPA filter from the
filter chamber. (Fig. 9)
Filter
Chamber
HEPA
Filter
Fig. 9
5. Separate the debris screen from the
HEPA filter cartridge by grasping the
debris screen with one hand and the
filter frame with the other and pull
apart. (Fig. 10)
Debris
Screen
HEPA
Filter
Fig. 10
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6. Vigorously "TapClean"
the HEPA dust cup
filter on a hard
surface until no more
dust is observed
falling out from
between the pleats of
the filter. (Fig. 11)
7. "TapClean" the debris
screen or rinse under
a faucet until clean.
(Fig. 12) Remember
that the debris screen
must be completely
dry before reinstalling
in the vacuum.
8. Replace the debris screen on the
HEPA dust cup filter and reinstall
Fig.8 filter assembly in the vacuum. (Not
shown)
PLEASE NOTE: The white pleated
filter material in the HEPA dust cup
filter will discolor over time -This is
NORMAL and will NOT affect the
performance of the filter. If the HEPA
dust cup filter
is properly
"TapCleaned"
after each use
and suction
does not return
to 100%, then
we suggest that
the HEPA filter
be "TapCleaned"
vigorously until no
more dust can be removed, then
rinsed under the faucet and allowed to
dry for 24 hours before refitting into
the vacuum. (Fig. A) This should be
done once a month or when
suction appears reduced.
CAUTION
: The suction hole must be
open and free of any obstructions at
all times. Otherwise, the motor will
overheat and could become
damaged.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Motor Thermostat

IMPORTANT:
with a motor protective thermostat. If
for some reason the vacuum cleaner
should overheat, the thermostat will
automatically turn the unit off. Should
this occur:
• Push the On/Off button once.
Fig. 11
• Disconnect the plug from the
power source.
• Check the source of overheating
problem. (i.e. clogged hose or
filter)
• If clogged hose or filter is found,
unclog the hose and replace the
Fig. 12
filters.
• Wait at least 45 minutes before
attempting to reuse the vacuum.
Debris • After unit has cooled down for
Screen
45 minutes, plug in the cleaner
and push the On/Off button. The
vacuum should start again.
• If the vacuum still does not start,
contact customer service at
1 (800) 798-7398.
Fig. A
Wash once a
month or when
suction
appears
reduced.
.
Warning:
Allow 24
hours for drying before
replacing in unit.
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This unit is equipped