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Canister Vacuum
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model EP733W
120V., 60Hz., 12 Amps
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
94 Main Mill Street, Door 16
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Tel.: 1 (800) 798-7398
www.sharkvac.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Canister Vacuum, basic safety precautions should always be
observed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended
when it is plugged in. Unplug from
outlet when not in use.
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock – do
not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do
not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with
wet hands.
3. Do not allow children to use as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use
only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. Do
not use vacuum cleaner if it has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water. Return appliance to
EURO-PRO Operating LLC for
examination, repair or adjustment.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not use
cord as a handle, close a door on cord,
or pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run appliance over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
9. Do not pick up hot coals, cigarette butts,
matches or any hot, smoking, or burning
objects.
10. Do not pick up hard or sharp objects such
as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
11. Do not use without paper bag or filters in
place.
12. Turn off all controls before plugging or
unplugging vacuum cleaner.
13. Use extra care when vacuuming on
stairs.
14. Do not pick up flammable or
combustible materials (lighter fluid,
gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the
presence of explosive liquids or vapor.
15. Do not pick up toxic material (chlorine
bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
16. Do not use in an enclosed space filled
with vapors given off by oil based
paints, paint thinner, moth proofing
substances, flammable dust, or other
explosive or toxic vapors.
17. Always unplug this appliance before
connecting or disconnecting vacuum
hose. Always hold the plug when
rewinding the power cord. Do not allow
plug to whip when rewinding.
18. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.
19. Do not use for any purpose other than
described in this user’s guide.
20. Use only extension cords UL or cULrated at 15 amperes. Extension cords
rated for less amperage may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the
cord so that the cord cannot be pulled
or tripped over.
21. Do not put any objects into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked.
Keep free of dust, lint, hair and
anything else that may reduce air flow.
22. Store your appliance indoors in a cool,
dry area.
23. Keep your work area well lit.
24. Do not immerse the vacuum into water
or other liquids.
25. Keep end of hose, wands and other
openings away from your face and
body.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the
plug in any way.
Model EP733W
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. This warranty applies only to normal domestic household
use.
Should your appliance fail to operate properly while in use under normal
household conditions within the one (1) year warranty period, return the
complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to EURO-PRO Operating
LLC at the address given below.
In US: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901
In Canada:EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, Quebec H4S 1A7
If the appliance is found by EURO-PRO Operating LLC to be defective in
material or workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating LLC will repair or replace it
free of charge. Proof of purchase date and $ 24.95 to cover the cost of return
shipping and handling must be included. *
Non-durable parts including, without limitation, rotating brushes, filters, dust
bags and electrical parts which normally require replacement are specifically
excluded from warranty.
The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the
repair or replacement of the unit at our option. This warranty does not cover
normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered
with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover
damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty
packaging or mishandling in transit. This warranty does not cover damage or
defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or repairs, service
or alterations to the product or any of its parts, which have been performed by a
repair person not authorized by EURO-PRO Operating LLC.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all
other legal and/or conventional warranties. The responsibility of EURO-PRO
Operating LLC if any, is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed
by it under the terms of the limited warranty. In no event is EURO-PRO
Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential damages of any nature
whatsoever. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
*Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to
include proof of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing
with your name, complete address and phone number with a note giving
purchase information, model number and what you believe is the problem
with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in shipping
is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package
“ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constantly striving to
improve our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are
subject to change without notice.
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Rev. 09/04
Printed in China
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT FILTERS & BAGS
TO ORDER REPLACEMENT FILTERS & BAGS
OR FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT
FOR MODEL EP733W
Monday to Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WASH or REUSE DUST BAGS.
Always replace with new dust bag to keep your unit in maximum working
condition.
The Pre-Motor Filter is washable. It should however be replaced every six
(6) months to ensure peak performance of your vacuum. Make sure that
the Pre-Filter is completely
the vacuum.
The HEPA-Type Post Motor filter is NOT washable. This must be replaced
every six (6) months, depending on the amount of usage.
Call: 1 (800) 798-7398
or visit our website: www.sharkvac.com
Please Note:
air-dried for 24 hours before inserting back in
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CANISTER VACUUM
1. Cord Rewind Button
2. On/Off Button
3. Accessory Compartment Cover
4. Flexible Hose Inlet
5. Power Cord
6. Castors
7. Dust Bag Full Indicator
8. Dust Bag Compartment Release
Button
9. Carrying Handle
10. Parking Position Support
11. Hose Connecting Power Cord
Receptacle
12. Hose Connecting Power Cord
13. Hose Connector
14. Flexible Hose
15. Receptacle For Power Nozzle Power
Cord
16. Power Nozzle Power Cord
17. Power Nozzle
18. Power Nozzle On/Off Button
19. Head Light
20. Telescopic Tube
21. Parking Position Bracket
22. Floor To Carpet Brush
23. Air Driven Turbo Brush
24. Accessory Compartment
25. Upholstery Tool
26. Upholstery Brush
27. Crevice Tool
28. Paper Bags (X9)
Technical Specifications
Main Unit: Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
With Motorized Power Head: Voltage: 120V., 60 Hz.
Illustrations may differ from actual product.
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Power: 10.3 Amps
Power: 12 Amps
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PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Important: If the suction opening of the unit, the hose or the chrome telescopic tube
are BLOCKED
substance before you start the unit again.
1. Do not operate the vacuum
cleaner too close to heaters or
radiators.
2. Before inserting the power plug
into the wall outlet, make sure that
your hands are dry.
3. Before you start vacuuming,
make sure to remove large or
sharp objects that might
damage the vacuum.
, switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking
4. When pulling out the power plug
from the wall outlet, pull the plug
not the power cord.
5. Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
6. Do not use without all filters and
paper dust bag in place.
Note: This vacuum cleaner is equipped
with a plug and power cord that retract
automatically. If the cord or plug get
damaged, it must be replaced by a
qualified technician.
Warning: Hold the plug when
rewinding the cord. Do not allow
the cord to whip
when rewinding.
Flat & Upright Parking Position
Please note that your vacuum cleaner
can be conveniently placed in a space
saving vertical parking position.
For vertical parking position, place the
vacuum on its side and slide the
parking position bracket that is on the
telescopic tube into the parking
position support that is on the
underside of the vacuum. (Fig. 18)
Parking
Position
Bracket
Parking
Position
Support
Fig. 18
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1. Check for blockage - remove it.
2. If dust bag is full, replace dust
bag.
3. Insert hose clamp into hose inlet
until "snap" locks for proper
assembly.
1. Pull cord out, straighten and
rewind again.
2. Holding the plug, press the
rewind button and try to rewind
again.
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. Replace fuse/reset breaker.
4. Allow unit to cool down before
trying to switch "ON" again.
1. Clear obstrucitons.
2. Clear obstruciton.
3. Replace dust bag.
4. Replace filters.
Motor runs but no
suction
Cord does not
rewind
Cleaner won't run
Turbo brush does
not rotate or
rotates slowly
1. Hose, wand or inlet is
blocked.
2. Check bag full indicator.
3. Hose clamp not assembled to
hose inlet properly.
1. Cord twisted.
2. Cord pulled out too far beyond "RED" mark.
1. Not firmly plugged in.
2. No electricity in wall outlet.
3. Blown fuse/tripped breaker.
4. Motor thermostat may have
tripped.
1. Rotating brush or elbow
obstructed.
2. Hose obstructed.
3. Dust bags full.
4. Filters need changing.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Replacing the Filters
Warning: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, the hose, power
nozzle power cord and the power cord
must be disconnected before changing
the bag or performing maintenance/
troubleshooting.
Changing & Cleaning the
Pre-Motor Filter
Your vacuum is equipped with a filtration
system to reduce dust and pollen in your
home as you clean. The pre-motor filter
is located inside the vacuum cleaner
body behind the dust bag. Check when
changing the dust bag and replace when
dirty.
This is a rinseable filter but should be
replaced every six (6) months. Never
operate the vacuum without ALL the
filters in place
To remove, open the dust bag
compartment cover and pull the premotor assembly out of the vacuum.
Remove the filter from the filter
assembly. Rinse in lukewarm water and
let it air dry completely for 24 hours. Do
not use a washing machine to rinse the
filter. Do not use a hair dryer to dry it. Air
dry only. When the pre-motor filter is
completely dry, insert it in the filter
assembly and replace it into the vacuum.
(Fig. 16)
Pre-Motor
Filter
Fig. 16
Changing & Cleaning the HEPAType Post Motor Filter
The HEPA-Type post motor filter should
be replaced every six (6) months
depending on usage. Never operate the
vacuum without ALL the filters in place.
• Push the Power On/Off button to the
"Off" position and disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet.
• The HEPA-Type post motor filter is
located just underneath the dust bag
compartment cover. (Fig. 17)
• Hold the HEPA-Type post motor filter
assembly by the tab and pull the
assembly out.
• Replace with a new HEPA-Type
filter.
HEPA-Type Post Motor
Filter
Motor Thermostat
Important: This unit is equipped with a
motor protective thermostat. If for some
reason the vacuum cleaner should
overheat, the thermostat will
automatically turn the unit off. Should
this occur:
• Push the On/Off button once.
• Disconnect the plug from the
power source.
• Check the source of overheating
problem. (i.e. clogged hose or
filter)
• If clogged hose or filter is found,
unclog the hose and replace the
filters.
• Wait at least 45 minutes before
attempting to reuse the vacuum.
• After unit has cooled down for
45 minutes, plug in the cleaner
and push the On/Off button. The
vacuum should start again.
• If the vacuum still does not start,
contact customer service at
1 (800) 798-7398.
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Fig. 17
Assembling Your Vacuum Cleaner
Note: Always remove the power plug
from the wall outlet before assembling or
removing accessories.
Attaching the Flexible Hose into
the Vacuum
• Connect the flexible hose into the
flexible hose inlet. Push in until you
hear a “click”, indicating it is in its
locked position. (Fig 1)
• Connect the hose connecting power
cord from the flexible hose to the
power cord receptacle that is on the
unit just underneath the handle.
(Fig. 1)
• To remove the flexible hose first
remove the power nozzle power cord
from the receptacle for the power
nozzle power cord, then depress
locking button and remove hose.
Power cord
receptacle
Fig. 1
Fitting the Telescopic Tube to
the Curved Wand / Hose
Extension
• Push the extension tube into the
curved wand / hose extension, as
shown in the illustration below.
Make sure that the extension tube
locks in place. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
Extending the Chrome Telescopic
Tube
• Push forward on the
plastic button and
pull the inner
chrome tube
outward. (Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
Plastic
Button
Fitting the Floor to Carpet Brush
to the Telescopic Tube
• Push the telescopic tube into the
floor brush as show in Fig. 4.
Telescopic
Tube
Floor to Carpet
Nozzle
Fig. 4
Using Power Nozzle
Connecting the power nozzle to the
telescopic tube:
• Depress the button on the telescopic
tube and insert it into the slot on the
power nozzle elbow.
• Push the telescopic tube down until
you hear a "click". (Fig. 5)
Telescopic
Tube
Power
Nozzle
Fig. 5
• Insert the power nozzle cord plug into
the power socket on the flexible hose.
(Fig. 6)
• To start power nozzle press the On/Off
button that is located on the power
nozzle.
Fig. 6
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Accessories Power Cord
1. Crevice Tool
For radiators, crevices,
corners, baseboards and
between cushions.
2. Upholstery Tool
The upholstery tool is
used for furniture.
3. Upholstery Brush
This snaps onto the
upholstery tool.
Your vacuum cleaner includes a power
cord which is automatically retractable.
To extend the power cord, pull from the
rear and extend to desired length. When
cleaning is finished, first turn the unit off
and disconnect from the electrical outlet.
Then press on the cord rewind button to
retract the power cord. If the cord does
not fully retract, pull it out again and then
press on the cord rewind button again.
(Fig. 8)
Air Driven Turbo Brush
The efficiency of your air driven turbo
brush depends on the bristle brush
rotating at high speed. Strong air suction
is needed to accomplish this. In order to
ensure that maximum air suction is
Fig. 8
maintained, please read the following
instructions:
1. Change the dust bag frequently.
2. Replace the pre-motor and post
motor filters as needed..
3. Ensure that the rotating brush is kept
free of hair and string which may
accumulate and decrease brush
performance.
4. Keep Air Driven Turbo Brush turbine
free of dirt and foreign matter. (See
Fig. 7 below for cleaning instructions.)
Cleaning the Air Driven Turbo
Brush
Locking Latch
Tilt
Upwards
Warning: Hold the plug when
rewinding the cord. Do NOT allow
cord to whip when rewinding.
Caution: Do not pull the power cord
beyond the red mark on the cord as
doing this will damage the cord.
Inserting a New Dust Bag
Warning: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, the hose, power
nozzle power cord and the power cord
must be disconnected before changing
the bag or performing maintenance/
troubleshooting.
1. To open the dust bag compartment,
remove the flexible hose and the
power nozzle power cord. Place your
fingers in the opening indentation, lift
the front cover up. (Fig. 9)
Fig. 7
Turbine
2. Remove the dust bag support from
the dust bag compartment. (Fig. 10)
1. Slide locking latch forward then tilt the
top housing of the brush upwards. The
top housing is hinged and will tilt up
approximately 45° only. (Fig. 7)
2. Inspect turbine wheel and air passage
for debris and/or blockage. Remove
debris if present.
3. Inspect the rotating brush for built-up
hair or string. If present, remove by
Fig. 9
carefully cutting with scissors. Avoid
damaging or cutting bristles.
4. Once clean, close the top cover of the
turbo brush and slide the locking latch
toward the rear of the brush to lock.
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Lift
Dust Bag
Support
Fig. 10
3. Holding the dust bag retaining clip,
insert the rear part of the cardboard
section of the dust bag into the plastic
support. Once that rear part is in,
release the retaining clip to lock the
dust bag in place. (Fig. 11)
Dust Bag
Dust Bag
Cardboard
Section
Fig. 11
Dust Bag
Support
Retaining Clip
Caution: Make sure that the dust
bag cardboard section is firmly
in place in the dust bag support.
4. Insert the dust bag support back into
the dust bag support guides in the dust
bag compartment making sure that no
part of the bag is in contact with the
rubber seal and that it is hanging
correctly inside the dust bag
compartment. (Fig. 12)
Dust Bag
Dust Bag
Support
Dust Bag
Support Guide
Fig. 12
Caution: Make sure that the dust
bag support is fully inserted into
the dust bag compartment.
5. Close the dust bag compartment
cover.
Caution: The dust bag
compartment will not close if the
dust bag is not inserted into the unit.
Never use the vacuum without a dust
bag inserted into the unit. NEVER
reuse the paper dust bags.
Using your Vacuum
Note: Once all attachments are in place,
unwind a sufficient length of the power cord
and insert the plug into the wall outlet. A
yellow mark on the power cord shows the
ideal cable length. Don't pull the power
cord beyond the red mark.
1. Insert the power plug into the wall
outlet.
2. Press the Power On/Off button located
on the unit to turn the vacuum cleaner
"On". (Fig. 13)
3. To rewind the power cord, press the
cord rewind button with one hand and
hold the plug of the power cord with the
other hand to ensure that it does not
whip causing damage or injury.
(Fig. 14)
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Dust Bag Full Indicator
The dust bag full
indicator may turn on
(red) while you are
cleaning to indicate
that the paper dust
Empty Full
bag is full and
Requires
replacement.
(Fig. 15)
Always change
the dust bag
when the dust bag
full indicator light
comes on.
Fig. 15
Follow instructions on page 5 and 6
“Inserting a New Dust Bag” when
changing the paper dust bag.
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