Shark TURBO STCIK VAC EP600LN - Manual (Page 5)

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
IMPORTANT: If the suction opening in the unit or the hose is BLOCKED, switch off
the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before you start the unit
again.
1. Do not operate the vacuum cleaner
too close to heaters, radiators or
cigarette butts.
2. Before inserting the power plug into
the wall outlet, make sure that your
hands are dry.
4. When pulling out the power plug
from the wall outlet, pull the plug not
the power cord.
3. Before you start vacuuming, make
sure to remove large or sharp objects
that might damage the dust cup filter.
5. Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
6. Do not use without dust cup filter in
place.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Always turn off the power switch
and unplug the electrical cord before
emptying the Dust Cup.
Warning: Always empty the dust cup and clean the HEPA-Type dust cup
filter before each use and during prolonged usage. Never over fill the dust cup -
remove dirt and clean the HEPA-Type dust cup filter during prolonged usage or risk
motor damage. Make sure that the debris screen and the HEPA-TYPE filter
have completely air dried before replacing into the vacuum.
Cleaning & Changing the HEPA-
TYPE Dust Cup Filter
1. After you have emptied the dust from
the Dust Cup (container), separate
the debris screen from the HEPA-
Type filter cartridge by grasping the
debris screen with one hand and the
filter frame with the other and pull
apart.
Debris Screen HEPA-TYPE
Filter
4. Reassemble the debris screen to the
HEPA-Type filter cartridge and
replace into dust cup (container).
Ensure that the filter assembly is
completely seated inside the dust cup
(container).
5. Attach the dust cup (container) to the
vacuum.
Important: Do NOT use the HEPA-
Type filter cartridge without the debris
screen in place.
2. Rinse the debris screen under the
faucet until clean. Allow to air dry or
dry with a clean dish towel. Do NOT
wash in dishwasher.
3. To clean the HEPA filter cartridge,
hold filter by frame flange and tap
filter on the inside wall of a dust
container (garbage can).
Ensure that you do not damage the
pleated filter material during cleaning.
Also note that discoloration occurs
during use. This does NOT affect the
filter’s performance.
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Wash
once a
month or
when
suction
appears
reduced
Fig. A
PLEASE NOTE: The white pleated
filter material in the HEPA-TYPE Filter
will discolor over time -This is
NORMAL and will NOT affect the
performance of the filter. If the HEPA-
TYPE Filter
is properly
cleaned
after each use
and suction
does not return
to 100%, then
we suggest that
the HEPA-TYPE
Filter be cleaned
vigorously until
no more dust
can be removed,
then rinsed under the faucet and
allowed to air dry for 24 hours before
replacing into the vacuum. (Fig. A)
This should be done once a month
or when suction appears to be
reduced .
Warning: Allow 24
hours for drying before
replacing in unit.
NOTE: If you wash the HEPA-TYPE
filter, make sure that it has
completely air dried for 24 hours
before inserting back in the
vacuum.