Maintenance - Shark LA400 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the unit before performing any cleaning, maintenance, or
troubleshooting checks.
Reassemble all parts securely before operating vacuum.
For best results empty the Dust Cup
after each use; empty several times
during prolonged usage or when it
reaches the MAX fill line.
NEVER OVER-FILL THE DUST CUP.
Dust Cup
Release
Fig. 10
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 Press the dust cup release button and remove the
dust cup from the vacuum. (fig. 10)
2 Option A: for Quick Empty:
Insert the Dust Cup deep inside a trash receptacle
to contain the dust and debris.
Press the bottom door release button to release
the trap door. Tap gently to empty contents.
(fig. 11)
Press the door shut again until it clicks.
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Bottom Door
Release
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
3 Option B: For Allergy Sufferers:
Wrap a trash bag around the Dust Cup leaving
space at the bottom for the door to swing open.
Locate the bottom door release button within the
trash bag and press to release as you shake the dust
cup to empty dust and debris. (fig. 12)
Press the door shut again until it clicks.
Note: Option B can also be performed outside of
the home to further minimize releasing dust back
into the air. Carry just the dust cup and trash bag
outside.
4
Check to make sure the trap door is secure before
returning it to the Vacuum.
5 To clean the upper compartment of the dust cup,
press the top door release button to open.
(fig. 13) Empty the contents over a trash
receptacle and push the door shut until it clicks
into place.
CAUTION:
Unplug the vacuum;
failure to do so might
result in electric shock.
Top Door
Release
Fig. 13
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