The Shark IW1611 takes the Shark Handvac Post Motor Filter (1493CH3611ANZ) as its filter; replace it every 12 months; Australian sellers list it from A$19.99 as of 22 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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Shark IW1611
Stick vacuum
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Takes the 1493CH3611ANZ filter
Handvac Post Motor Filter (1493CH3611ANZ) · replace every 12 months · check the code printed on your old filter before ordering.
Your vacuum cleaner
Stick vacuum
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Takes the 1493CH3611ANZ
Filter · every 12 months · check the code on your old filter.
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This vacuum cleaner also takes a pre-filter
- Shark Handvac Pre Motor Filter (1492CH3611ANZ)Open Shark Au$19.99
Separate from the filter. Replace every 12 months.
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How long it lasts
Usually every 12 months.
After replacing: Shark: rinse filters in water only (no soap), squeeze out and air-dry for at least 24 hours before refitting; a damp filter can damage the motor. No reset.
Flow slows and taste drops off as the filter fills up. Changing on time is the whole point.
Not due yet?
Get a nudge when your filter is due — it's every 12 months. One email two weeks before, no newsletter. Manage or stop it anytime.
How to change the filter in your Shark IW1611
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 1Switch the vacuum off and take it off the charger.
- 2Pop the post-motor filter cover off the motor housing behind the dust cup.
- 3Pull the old filter out, push the new one in the same way round and clip the cover back on.
- 4Rinse the post-motor filter yearly and let it dry 24 hours before refitting.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 1493CH3611
- Retail name:
- 1493CH3611ANZ
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your Shark IW1611
Shark vacuum cleaner, stick vacuum — Detect Pro. Its filter is the Handvac Post Motor Filter (1493CH3611ANZ), part 1493CH3611ANZ, changed every 12 months.
Also in this vacuum cleaner: Shark Handvac Pre Motor Filter (1492CH3611ANZ) (every 12 months).
Where the model number is: The rating label is on the underside or the back of the main body; the bag or filter type is usually printed on the old part.
Common questions
- Which filter fits the Shark IW1611?
- The Shark IW1611 takes the Shark Handvac Post Motor Filter (1493CH3611ANZ) (part 1493CH3611ANZ). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- How often should I replace the filter in my Shark IW1611?
- Every 12 months. Flow slows and performance drops off as the filter fills up, so it's worth doing on time.
- Where can I buy the 1493CH3611ANZ in Australia?
- We track 1 Australian seller for the 1493CH3611ANZ; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$19.99 at Shark Au. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 1493CH3611ANZ in a Shark IW1611?
- No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
- What happens if I don't change it?
- Suction drops and the vacuum may cut out on a blocked filter, and a full bag loses suction well before it looks full.
- How do I reset the reminder?
- Shark: rinse filters in water only (no soap), squeeze out and air-dry for at least 24 hours before refitting; a damp filter can damage the motor. No reset.
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