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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 17. When in use, NEVER turn the appliance over or on its side. NEVER DIRECT STEAM TOWARDS PEOPLE, ANIMALS OR PLANTS. 31. DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use vacuum in areas where their fumes may be present. For Household Use Only 32. DO NOT pick up toxic solutions such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or drain cleaner.
Steam Technology English Contents Getting Started: Assembly.................................................2 Getting Started: Mode Controls.......................................4 Thank you for purchasing the Shark® Vac-Then-Steam™, the complete bare floor cleaning system. The unique steam technology, turns simple tap water into super-heated steam that becomes trapped inside the micro-fiber pads to allow for chemical free cleaning.
English Getting Started: Assembly i When assembling your Vac-Then-Steam there may be a little water in or around the water tank. This is because we quality test all our Shark products before distributing them, so you get a quality Shark® Vac-Then-Steam.
Getting Started: Vacuum and Steam Panel English Getting Started: Vacuum Mode STEAM MODE: Your complete bare-floor cleaning and sanitizing system with Shark® steam technology has two operating modes: 1 VACUUM MODE: After inserting the Telescopic Handle, your cleaning system is vacuum-ready. You can begin vacuuming your hardsurface floors by tilting the cleaning unit back and pressing the Vacuum Power button. 1 3 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 OPERATING IN VACUUM MODE: Remove Steam pad and frame, if attached.
English Getting Started: Vacuum Mode 3 2 4 3 2 1 1 TURNING OFF THE VACUUM 1 Place your foot lightly on the top of the base. Tilt cleaning unit into the upright position. 2 Turn off the Vacuum Power button and unplug the unit. 3 Wrap cord around cord holders and secure plug. Store cleaning unit in an upright position. 6 TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398 IMPORTANT: Always Carry the Vac-ThenSteam by the cleaning unit collar; rather than by the Handle.
English Getting Started: Steam Mode 3 1 Do not use chemicals or detergents in your Vac-Then-Steam. You only need water to achieve super-heated, sanitizing steam. 1 2 2 MAGNETIC CONNECTIONS ASSEMBLY 1 Attach a Steam Pad onto the bottom of the Steam Frame, matching the hook and loop fasteners. 2 Place the Steam Frame/Pad assembly on the floor with the magnetic connections facing up. 8 TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398 3 Place the cleaning unit onto the Steam Frame. THE UNIT MUST BE UPRIGHT.
English Getting Started: Steam Mode 2 3 1 3 4 1 2 STEAM CLEANING 1 Plug in the cleaning unit. Slide the toggle switch to expose the Steam Power button. 2 Press the Steam Power button to the ON position. The illuminated red light indicates that the “boiler” is on. Wait 30 seconds for the water to heat up and be steam ready. 3 Place your foot lightly on the top of the base. TILT HANDLE BACK TO ACTIVATE STEAM PUMP. STORAGE 1 Turn the unit OFF. Press your foot on the Steam Frame. 4.
English Maintaining Your Vac-Then-Steam 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 CARE OF YOUR MICRO-FIBER CLEANING PAD 1 Wash pads in warm water. Wash separately from other laundry. Only use liquid detergent. (no powder detergent) Do not use fabric softeners. Line dry or dry on a low dryer setting. 2 If there are loose threads on the pad carefully cut the thread with scissors. Do not pull on them or cut at the base. CARE OF YOUR FOAM FILTER 1 Turn off the vacuum. Pull out the dust cup. See page 7 for instructions.
Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS Your Vac-Then-Steam should be securely plugged into a The Vac-ThenSteam will not turn on. 120V AC electrical outlet only. Check your fuse or breaker. Switch Steam or Vacuum Power button to the ON position. If your unit still doesn’t work, call us at 1-800-798-7398 The Vac-Then-Steam will not make steam. Make sure the water tank is filled to the indicated fill line.
U.S.: EURO-PRO Operating LLC Boston, MA 02465 Canada: EURO-PRO Operating LLC 4400 Bois Franc Ville St. Laurent, Québec H4S 1A7 1-800-798-7398 www.sharkclean.com COPYRIGHT© EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC 2009 PRINTED IN CHINA REV. 100108 Illustrations may differ with actual product.
