Maintenance; Emptying The Dust Cup; Cleaning The Pre-Motor Filters - Shark Lift-Away XL UV550 Series Instructions Manual

STORAGE
Lower
Cord
Clip
STORE YOUR VACUUM SAFELY
1
Attach canister to floor nozzle to go into upright mode.
2 Rotate the upper cord clip to its upright position and coil the power cord loosely
around the two clips. Clip the plug onto the cord to secure. (Fig. 17)
3 Store the dusting brush and the crevice tool on the mounts on the accessory holder.
4 Store your vacuum cleaner safely in a cool, dry area where it will not be a hazard, will not
be damaged, and will not cause damage to anyone or anything.
NOTE: Empty dust cup after cleaning and prior to storing. (See Maintenance section
for instructions.)
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Upper
Cord Clip
Fig. 17

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.
Fig. 18 Fig. 19

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
Remove the dust cup by lifting the side
latches. (Fig. 18)
2 Hold the dust cup over a trash receptacle
and press the bottom door release
button. (Fig. 19) Tap gently to empty
contents. Press the door shut again until
it clicks.
3 If needed, turn the dust cup upside down
over the trash receptacle and press the
top door release button. (Fig. 20) Tap
gently to remove contents.
Debris may get stuck to the screen filter
inside the dust cup. Use a dry cloth or
paper towel to remove debris. Press the
top door shut again until it clicks.
4 Replace the dust cup on top of the
canister. Hook the two latches onto the
tabs on the sides of the dust cup and
push down to lock.
Screen
Filter
Fig. 21
Fig. 20

CLEANING THE PRE-MOTOR FILTERS

1
Remove the dust cup.
2 Pull the 2 filters out from the top of the
canister. (Fig. 21)
3 Rinse the filters thoroughly in lukewarm
water until the water runs clear.
NOTE: The material in the filter will
discolor over time. This is normal and will
not affect the performance of the filter.
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 Reinsert the felt filter first, then the foam
filter.
6 Replace the dust cup.
s h a r kc l e a n . c o m
Pre-Motor
Foam Filter
Felt Filter
Post Motor
HEPA Filter
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