Shark VAC-OR-STEAM MV3010 Owner's Manual page 10

Vacuum Mode - cont.
COMPONENT
1 Dust Cup
Pre-Motor Foam Filters
2
3
Post-Motor HEPA Filter
NOTE: The material in the filters will discolor over time. This is NORMAL and will not affect the performance of the filters.
DO NOT operate the vacuum without ALL the filters in place.
DO NOT operate the vacuum with WET filters.
Always unplug the vacuum from the electrical outlet before doing any maintenance on the appliance.
Pre-Motor Filters
Thick Foam
Thin Foam
Fig. 15
TO CLEAN THE PRE-MOTOR FILTERS
1 Press the dust cup release button on the top
of the unit. Pull the dust cup out of the unit by
pulling forward on the handle.
2 Remove the two foam filters from the unit.
(Fig. 15)
3 Thoroughly rinse the two filters in lukewarm
water. Squeeze out any excess water. (Fig. 16)
Air dry for 24 hours before reusing.
DO NOT use a hair dryer or any other forced
hot air to dry the filter.
4 Insert a dry filter set into the unit. The order of
the filters impacts your dust cup performance.
Make sure the thick filter is on the top and the
thin filter is on the bottom.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Empty each time you vacuum.
Rinse and air dry every month under normal use.
Clean once every 12 months under normal use.
Fig. 16
TO CLEAN THE POST-MOTOR HEPA FILTER
1 To release the vacuum nozzle, press the top
"nozzle release" button first and then lift up on
the main body. (Fig. 17)
2 Lift the HEPA filter out from the vacuum nozzle.
(Fig. 18)
3 Thoroughly rinse the filter in lukewarm water.
(Fig. 19) Air dry for 24 hours before reusing.
DO NOT use a hair dryer or any other forced
hot air to dry the filter.
4 Once it is thoroughly dry, replace the HEPA filter
into the vacuum nozzle.
NOTE: Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.
Post Motor Filter
Hepa Filter
Fig. 18
Fig. 17
Fig. 19
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