The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 upright vacuum has an impressive design. Unlike more recent upright vacuum cleaners with sleek, lightweight form factors; the Shark NV360 vacuum is heavy and has a huge, bulky design.
Its design can be intimidating for new users, especially when it comes to maintenance. It can be very challenging to try and find all of the parts that need cleaning inside of the big machine.
If this is a problem that you’re facing, today’s Shark NV360 maintenance guide can help!
How Easy Is It to Maintain?
According to our testing lab, the NV360 only has a passable grade in terms of maintenance and fixability.
There are many parts inside of the vacuum that you must regularly clean and take care of. Even more so, it is not easy to gain access to these parts. Shark has hidden them away behind many panels, latches, and occasionally even screws.
Therefore, if you are a new user, the first maintenance session will almost certainly be quite frustrating.
But fortunately, aside from the bad accessibility, most components within the Shark Navigator Lift Away Deluxe NV360 can be easily cleaned. Our engineers also found out that if the parts are broken, you can replace them with relative ease.
Replacement parts can be found without a lot of effort. You can directly contact Shark’s customer service, say the part that you will need, and they will ship them to you. According to some Shark NV360 Reviews, if the vacuum is still under warranty, there’s a good chance that you will be able to get the parts for free!
How to Maintain the Shark NV360 Vacuum
Dust Cup
First, detach the dust cup from the NV360’s body by taking off the retention latches on either side of the vacuum.
Once the dust cup is off, you have two options: empty it through the top lid or with the bottom trap door. There is a corresponding unlocking button for each.
Be very careful if you dump the cup’s content via the bottom trap door. If you hover it too high above the trash can, it can kick up a lot of dust, which is a huge no-no for allergic people.
It’s recommended that you empty the vacuum after each cleaning session.
Lint Screen
When you open up the top lid of the dust cup, you will also see and have access to the lint screen. Clean it every once in a while and keep it from clogging up.
Filtering System
There are two parts to the Shark Navigator 360’s filtering system: the pre-motor filters and the post-motor HEPA filter.
There are two pieces of pre-motor filters — a foam filter and a felt filter. Their compartment is underneath the dust cup. You can gain access to it simply by removing the cup.
Both filters are washable. According to the user manual, they should be given a wash once every three months using lukewarm water. Once washed, allow them at least 24 hours to air dry. Never attempt to use them while they’re still wet, as the vacuum might be damaged.
As for the post-motor filter, accessing it is a little bit trickier. It is hidden behind the front cover of the vacuum. Remove this panel (refer to the user manual) and take out the filter.
Wash it using lukewarm water every two years. And just like the pre-motor filters, let it naturally dry for 24 hours and never use it if it’s still wet.
Conclusion
Albeit short, this guide is all you need to take good care of your Shark navigator NV360!