Shark KD450W User Manual

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SONIC DUO

™

Carpet, Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner

KD450W

OWNER’S GUIDE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

WHEN USING YOUR SHARK®
SONIC DUO™, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR SHARK® SONIC
DUO™ Carpet, Wood & Hard Floor
Cleaner.

POLARIZED PLUG:

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). As a safety feature,
this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not

attempt to defeat this safety feature.

CAUTION:

Keep all Shark® branded cleaners and polishes
out of the reach of children.
Eye irritant. Should some of the Shark®
branded cleaners and polishes be rubbed or
splashed into the eyes, wash out thoroughly
with water. If irritation continues, contact a
physician.
In case of ingestion, drink 16 FL. oz. (2 cups) of
water.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY:

1. Use the system only for its intended use.

2. DO NOT use outdoors.

3. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended when
plugged in. Always turn the appliance off (O)
and unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet when not in use and before servicing.

4. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

5. DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children, pets or plants.

6. Use only as described in this manual.

7. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
accessories.

8. DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If the
appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return the appliance to EURO-PRO
Operating LLC for examination and repair.
Incorrect re-assembly or repair can cause a risk
of electrical shock or injury to persons when the
appliance is used.

9. To protect against a risk of electric shock, DO
NOT immerse the appliance into water or any
other liquids.

10. DO NOT handle the plug or the appliance with
wet hands or operate the appliance without
shoes.

11. DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use the power
cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or
pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run the appliance over the power cord. Keep
the power cord away from heated surfaces.

12. DO NOT unplug by pulling on the power cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug not the power cord.
Do not use extension cords or outlets with
inadequate current carrying capacity.

13. DO NOT use for space heating purposes.

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14. DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not
use with any opening that is blocked.

15. DO NOT put hands or feet under the Sonic

Duo™.

16. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts
of the body away from openings and moving
parts.

17. Use ONLY on flat, horizontal surfaces. Do not
use on walls, counters or windows.

18. To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock - use
ONLY Shark®’s cleaning, polishing and carpet
cleaning solutions intended for use with this
appliance.

19. DO NOT add any cleaning solutions in the
Shark® Sonic Duo™ other than Shark®’s
Low Moisture - No Rinse - Carpet Shampoo and
Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner. The Wood & Hard
Floor Polish should never be run through the
Sonic Duo™. It will cause clogging. Use of other
scented perfumes, oils or any other chemicals
added to the solution or to the Reusable Bottle
used in this appliance may damage or clog the
unit and void the warranty. If you live in a hard
water area, we recommend using distilled water
to dilute the Low Moisture - No Rinse - Carpet
Shampoo and Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner for
better performance.

20. DO NOT mix other cleaners with Shark®’s
Low Moisture - No Rinse - Carpet Shampoo and
Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner as this could affect
the effectiveness of the appliance.

21. DO NOT use the Sonic Duo™ to clean up or
absorb flammable or combustible materials.

22. NEVER LEAVE THE SONIC DUO™ IN

ONE SPOT ON ANY SURFACE FOR ANY
PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE CLEANING
OR POLISHING PAD IS ATTACHED OR
WITH THE APPLIANCE TURNED ON AS
THIS WILL DAMAGE YOUR FLOORS.

23. When cleaning the Sonic Duo™, unplug the
power cord from the electrical outlet, and clean
with a dry or damp cloth. Do not pour water
or use alcohol, benzene or paint thinner on the
unit.

24. Unplug the appliance before attaching or
removing the pads.

25. Extreme caution should be exercised when using
this appliance to clean stairs.

26. Never use the Sonic Duo™ without the carpet
pad, cleaning pad or polishing pad attached.

27. Keep your work area well lit.

28. Store the Sonic Duo™ indoors in a cool, dry
place.

29. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another
appliance on the same socket (circuit) as the
Sonic Duo™.

30. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, an
extension cord rated a minimum of 15 ampere,
14 gauge cord should be used. Cords rated for
less amperage may overheat. Care should be
taken to arrange cord so that it cannot be pulled
or tripped over.

31. This appliance is provided with double
insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
See instructions for servicing of double-insulated
appliances.

WARNING: Your Sonic Duo

designed to clean hard floor and carpet surfaces.
Do not use on wood or tile floors that are highly
worn, unfinished or have a wax or oil finish.
Surfaces that have been treated with wax or
some no wax floors may be damaged by the
cleaning and polishing solutions therefore it is
always recommended to test an isolated area
of the surface to be cleaned before proceeding.
You should always check the use and care
instructions from the floor manufacturer.
Always check with the carpet manufacturer or
distributer before using the Shark® Activating
Pretreater Carpet Stain & Odor Remover or the
Low Moisture -No Rinse - Carpet Shampoo.
To determine the colorfastness of any carpet

-especially with reds or blues - take a clean,
moist towel and gently rub a small area in an
inconspicuous area. If color comes off the towel,
you may need to have the carpets cleaned
professionally.

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Servicing of double-insulated appliances:

A double-insulated appliance is marked with one or more of the following: The words “double­insulation” or “double-insulated” or the double insulation symbol (square within a square).

In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding
be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement
parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.

This manual covers model numbers:
KD450W 26

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V~, 60Hz.
Power: 96 Watts
Reusable Bottle Capacity: 32 oz.

Euro-Pro, Shark, Sonic Duo, ScrubDuster, and Rotator are
trademarks of Euro-Pro Operating LLC. All other brand names
may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Contents

Thank you for
purchasing the

Shark® Sonic
Duo™ Carpet,

Wood & Hard Floor
Cleaner.

Getting Started ................................................................................................... 2

Using Your Sonic Duo™ Carpet, Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner ........................... 4

Cleaning Your Carpets .................................................................................... 4

Cleaning Your Hard Floors .............................................................................. 6

Polishing Your Hard Floors ............................................................................. 8

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................ 11

Ordering Replacement Parts ................................................................................12

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................ 13

Warranty ............................................................................................................. 15

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Getting Started

When assembling your Sonic Duo™ there may be a little water in the Reusable Bottle. This is because we test
all of our products 100% before you buy them, so you get a quality Shark® Sonic Duo™ Carpet, Wood & Hard
Floor Cleaner.

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a Handle

b Spray Button

c On/Off/Hi/Low Button

d Sonic Duo™ Scrub Head

e Headlights

f Spray Nozzle

g Storage Tray

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h Activating Pretreater Carpet Stain & Odor Remover

i Reusable Bottle for Carpet Cleaning Solution

j Low Moisture - No Rinse - Carpet Shampoo

k Carpet / Rug Cleaning Pad

l Carpet Scrub ‘n Stain Pad

m Reusable Bottle for Hard Floor Cleaning Solution

n Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner

o Hard Floor Cleaning Pad

p Wood & Hard Floor Polish

q Hard Floor Polishing Pad

NOTE: Additional accessories such as cleaning pads

and cleaning solutions are available for purchase at
www.sharksonicduo.com or by calling 1-800-798-7398.

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