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www.SharkVacThenSteam.com
VAC-THEN-STEAM™
MV2010
OWNER’S GUIDE
MV2010_11_IB_ENG_110103.indd 1 11-01-03 1:26 PM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only 8. To protect against a risk of electric shock, ® WHEN USING YOUR SHARK VAC- DO NOT immerse the appliance into THEN-STEAM™, BASIC SAFETY water or any other liquids. PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS 9. DO NOT handle plug or appliance BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE with wet hands or operate appliance without shoes. FOLLOWING: 10. DO NOT pull or carry by power cord, use WARNING: TO REDUCE power cord as a handle, close a door on the power cord, or
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19. Carefully remove the micro-fiber pad 35. DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects immediately after you have unplugged such as glass, nails, screws or coins that and allowed the appliance to cool. could damage the cleaning unit. 20. When cleaning the appliance, unplug the 36. DO NOT place appliance on unstable power cord from the electrical outlet and surfaces such as chairs or tables. clean with a dry or damp cloth. Do not 37. DO NOT allow the cleaning unit to be pour water or use alcohol,
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Steam Technology 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 infuse the micro-fiber pads for chemical free cleaning. Only this method creates and delivers 212°F steam that is effective enough to clean and sanitize all your ® hard floor surfaces. The Shark Vac-Then-Steam™ can help you achieve a truly clean and healthy environment for you and your
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English Contents Getting Started: Assembly ................................................2 Getting Started: Mode Controls ......................................4 Vacuum Mode .........................................................................5 Steam Mode ............................................................................8 Maintaining Your Vac-Then-Steam™ ..............................12 Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................14 Warranty and R
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Getting Started: Assembly h When assembling your Vac-Then-Steam™ i there may be a little water in or around the water tank. This is because we j quality test all our Shark products before distributing them, so you get a quality k ® Shark Vac-Then-Steam™. a l m c n p o d q e f g b a Telescopic Handle h Mop Handle b Cleaning Unit with Dust Cup i Quick Release Swivel Cord Wrap c 2 All-Purpose Cleaning Pads and j Cord Clip 1 Heavy Duty Cleaning Pads k Telescopic Handle Latch d Steam Frame l
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English 1 3 2 ASSEMBLY 3 Wrap cord around cord holders and 1 Slide the Telescopic Handle into the secure plug to cord. cleaning unit until it locks into place. NOTE: The Vac-Then-Steam™, is a Once in position, you never have to complete bare-floor cleaning and remove the handle. sanitizing system. It comes “vacuum- 2 For your comfort, you can adjust the ready” out of the box. height of the handle. To do so pull QUICK TIP: For easier pushing and the latch down on the handle tube pullin
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Getting Started: Vacuum and Steam Panel STEAM MODE: The Vac-Then-Steam™ has two operating modes: 1 VACUUM MODE: 1 2 DO NOT USE STEAM PAD AND FRAME IN VACUUM MODE 2 3 3 OPERATING IN STEAM MODE: 1 Attach steam pad and frame. Steam mode will not work if the pad and frame are NOT attached. See page 8 for assembly instructions. 2 Fill the water tank. OPERATING IN VACUUM MODE: SLIDE THE TOGGLE SWITCH DOWN 1 Remove steam pad and frame, to expose the Steam Power button if attached. See page
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English Vacuum Mode After inserting the telescopic handle, your cleaning system is vacuum-ready. Begin vacuuming your hard-surface floors by tilting the cleaning unit back 3 and pressing the vacuum power button. 1 2 USING VACUUM MODE 3 Place your foot lightly on the top 1 Pull and twist the quick release cord of the cleaning unit base. Tilt the holder to unwrap the power cord cleaning unit back. Vacuum your completely. Plug in the unit. floors. 2 To vacuum, slide the toggle switch IM
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Vacuum Mode 2 3 1 STORAGE IMPORTANT: 1 Place your foot lightly on the top of Always carry the base. Tilt cleaning unit into the the Vac-Then- upright position. Steam™ by the cleaning unit 2 Turn OFF “O” the vacuum power collar; rather button and unplug the unit. than by the 3 Wrap cord around cord holders and handle. secure plug. Store cleaning unit in an upright position. 6 TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398 MV2010_11_IB_ENG_110103.indd 6 11-01-03 1:26 PM
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English EMPTYING THE DUST CUP 1 2 3 EMPTYING THE CONE FILTER 3 1 2 4 EMPTYING THE DUST CUP 2 Tap filter canister gently over trash 1 Press the dust cup latch at the receptacle to empty debris from the bottom of the canister upward. Pull conical filter. the dust cup assembly out and down. Reattach the filter frame. 2 Twist dust cup cover counter- 3 To reattach the dust cup cover, align clockwise to open. the indicators that are printed on the 3 Tap canister gently over trash rear of th
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Steam Mode 1 3 2 MAGNETIC CONNECTIONS ASSEMBLY 3 Place the cleaning unit onto the 1 Attach a steam pad onto the bottom Steam Frame. THE UNIT MUST BE of the steam frame, matching the UPRIGHT. hook and loop fasteners. IMPORTANT: Steam frame and pad 2 Place the steam frame/pad assembly must be attached to the cleaning unit on the floor with the magnetic in order to use the steam function. connections facing up. 8 TOLL FREE: 1-800-798-7398 MV2010_11_IB_ENG_110103.indd 8 11-01-03 1:26 PM
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English Do not use chemicals or detergents in your Vac-Then-Steam™. You only need water to achieve super-heated, sanitizing steam. 1 2 FILLING THE WATER TANK NOTE: If you live in a hard water 1 Keep the cleaning unit in the upright area, we recommend using distilled water in your Vac-Then-Steam™. position to add water. Turn the water tank cap counter-clockwise and remove from the tank. 2 Use the filling flask and pour water into the tank. Do not overfill. Replace the cap on
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Steam Mode 1 3 2 STEAM CLEANING 3 Place your foot lightly on the top of 1 Plug in the cleaning unit. Slide the base. TILT HANDLE BACK TO the toggle switch to expose the ACTIVATE STEAM PUMP. steam power button. 4 Push handle upright to stop steam. 2 Press the steam power button to the NOTE: Check water level and fill ON “I” position. The illuminated red anytime throughout the cleaning light indicates that the “boiler” is on. process to maintain optimal steam. Wait 30 seconds for the wat
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English 3 1 2 1 2 STORAGE CARE OF YOUR MICRO-FIBER 1 Unplug and turn the unit OFF “O”. CLEANING PAD Press your foot on the steam frame. 1 Wash pads in warm water. Wash Separate steam pad from steam separately from other laundry. Only frame. use liquid detergent (no powder detergent). Do not use fabric 2 Remove the water tank cap and softeners. Line dry or dry on a low empty water tank. dryer setting. 3 Wrap cord securely around cord 2 If there are loose threads on the management hooks
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Maintaining Your Vac-Then-Steam™ Replacement filter sets have been provided with your product. Use one of the replacement filter sets when another set is drying. 1 Thin Filter Thick Filter 2 3 24 CARE OF YOUR DUST CUP FILTERS RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE 1 Unplug and turn OFF “O” the SCHEDULE: Using only water, vacuum. Pull out the dust cup. See thoroughly rinse filters every 3 page 7 for instructions. months and dry for 24 hours. Replace filter set in the Vac-Then- Lift the filter frame o
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English 3 1 A replacement post-motor filter has been provided with your product. Use the replacement filter while the other is drying. 2 POST-MOTOR FILTER NOTE: Using only water, thoroughly ® 1 Twist the Shark logo knob on the rinse filter every 3 months and dry post-motor cover counter-clockwise for 24 hours. Replace filter in the to release cover. Vac-Then-Steam™ once a year. More regular filter care or replacement 2 Use both hands to grip cover on both may be required with exces
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Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS Your Vac-Then-Steam™ should be securely plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only. Check your fuse or breaker. The Vac-Then-Steam™ will not turn on. Switch Steam or Vacuum Power button to the ON “I” position. Make sure the water tank is filled to the indicated fill line. The Vac-Then-Steam™ Attach Steam Pad and Frame to base of the unit. will not make steam. Switch Steam Power button to the ON “I” position. TILT MOP HANDLE BAC
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English ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, when utilized for normal household use, subject to the following conditions, exclusions and exceptions. If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid. For C
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Euro-Pro Operating LLC US: Newton, MA 02459 CAN: Ville St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7 1-800-798-7398 www.SharkVacThenSteam.com Copyright © 2011 Euro-Pro Operating LLC Printed in China Illustrations may differ from actual product. MV2010.E.110103 MV2010_11_IB_ENG_110103.indd 16 11-01-03 1:26 PM
