Maintenance; Emptying The Dust Cup; Cleaning The Pre-Motor Filters; Cleaning The Post-Motor Hepa Filter - Shark NV356Q Owner's Manual

Maintenance

COMPONENT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Dust Cup Empty each time you vacuum.
1
Pre-Motor Foam Filter Rinse and air dry every 3 months under normal use.
2
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.
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
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.
1 U ndo 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)
2
H old 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.
3 I f 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.
U se 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.
4 R eplace 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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 I MPORTANT: Loss of Suction may
occurif 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
Felt Filter
Post Motor
HEPA Filter
Fig. 25

CLEANING THE PRE-MOTOR FILTERS

1 Remove the dust cup.
2
P ull the 2 filters out from the top of the motor
base. (Fig. 25)
3 R inse 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.
4 S queeze 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 P lace the felt filter in first, then the foam filter.
6
Replace the dust cup.
Fig. 26
Fig. 27 Fig. 28

CLEANING THE POST-MOTOR HEPA FILTER

1 R emove 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)
2 T ake out the HEPA filter by pulling it straight out.
3 T urn 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)
4 W ash 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.
5 A llow the filter to air dry for 24 hours. Do not use
a hair dryer or other heating methods to dry.
6 O nce the HEPA filter is dry, replace it back into the
vacuum.
7
R eplace the cover by inserting the two tabs into
the holes at the top and then swinging the cover
down until it clicks into place.
a
Fig. 29
Fig. 30

CLEANING THE POWER BRUSH

1 S lide the locking latch (a) forward and gently tilt
brush housing upward to open. (Fig. 29)
I MPORTANT: DO NOT force; it will not open all
the way.
2 C arefully remove any blockage or debris.
3 T urn 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)
4
P ush the housing back down and slide the locking
latch backward to lock.
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