Shark Rotator Lift-Away Speed Filter Replacement

Written By: Julia Sullivan
  • Comments: 4
Shark Rotator Lift-Away Speed Filter Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

3 minutes

Introduction

Steps 1-3 provide instructions on how to remove the post-motor (HEPA) filter. Step 4 provides instructions on how to remove the pre-motor foam & felt filters. Shark recommends you hand rinse the post-motor (HEPA) filter once a year. The manufacturer also recommends you hand wash the pre-motor filters with soap once every three months.

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    • Make sure the vacuum is turned off and unplugged before proceeding.

    • Lay the vacuum pod flat with the bottom facing towards you.

    • Pull the silver release latch and lift away from the body of the vacuum from the bottom.

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    • Lift the front cover off the face of the vacuum body.

    • Pull out the filter.

    • This filter should be replaced or washed once a year.

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    • Rest the vacuum pod upright.

    • Press down on the buttons on either side of the handle labeled “dust cup release.”

    • Lift the dust cup away from from the body of the vacuum to uncover the foam filter.

    • In most Shark manuals, the vacuum pod is referred to as the "Lift-Away Pod."

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    • Lift the foam filter and filter frame out of the center of the vacuum to unveil the felt filter.

    • Remove the felt filter by lifting the pull-tab.

    • These filters should be replaced or washed every three months.

    • Do not use the vacuum without the dust cup and filters in place.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Julia Sullivan

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4 comments

I cleaned all filters vacuum a rug and then went to regular floors and the vacuum stopped all together I don't know what it is belt looks new

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It just stopped running

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I cleaned all filters let them dry then replaced to vacuum started vacuum and it ran less than 5minutes and it shut down

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I vacuumed spilled dry rice from hardware floor and when I went to empty the canister, it was no where to be found. I took all the hoses, etc off and checked but could not find where the rice went. ????

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