Shark KD45ONZ Owner's Manual

SONIC DUO
Carpet, Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner

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KD450NZ

OWNER’S GUIDE

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.

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 500ml of water.

IMPORTANT:

This appliance is not intended for use
by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

Children shall not use or play with this
appliance. Close supervision is necessary
to keep appliance out of reach of children
during use.

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 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.

9. DO NOT USE if the appliance is not working, has been

dropped, dropped into water, damaged or left outdoors.

10. NO SERVICEABLE PARTS. Incorrect

re-assembly or repair can cause a risk of electrical
shock or injury to persons when the appliance is
used. Contact Customer Service.

To protect against a risk of electric shock, DO NOT

11.
immerse the appliance into water or any other liquids.

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. DO NOT use for space heating purposes.

16. DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use

with any opening that is blocked.

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17. DO NOT put hands or feet under the Sonic Duo

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

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

20. To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock - use
ONLY Shark
solutions intended for use with this appliance.

DO NOT add any cleaning solutions in the Shark®

21.
Sonic Duo™ other than Shark®’s Low Moisture - No
Rinse - Carpet Cleaner 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 Cleaner and Wood
& Hard Floor Cleaner for better performance.

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

23. DO NOT use the Sonic Duo
flammable or combustible materials.

24. NEVER LEAVE THE SONIC DUO

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.

25. When cleaning the Sonic Duo
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.

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

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cleaning, polishing and carpet cleaning

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to clean up or absorb

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IN ONE SPOT

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, unplug the power

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

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28. Never use the Sonic Duo
cleaning pad or polishing pad attached.

29. Keep your work area well lit.

30. Store the Sonic Duo

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

32. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, an
extension cord rated a minimum of 10 ampere,

1.0 mm2 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.

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

WARNING:

is 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
distributor before using the Shark® Activating
Pretreater Carpet Stain & Odour Remover or
the Low Moisture -No Rinse - Carpet Cleaner.
To determine the colourfastness of any carpet

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

without the carpet pad,

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indoors in a cool, dry place.

Your Sonic Duo™

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Servicing of double-insulated appliances:

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

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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.

Thank you for
purchasing the

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Shark
Duo

Sonic

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Carpet,
Wood & Hard
Floor Cleaner.

Getting Started ........................................................................................................5

Using Your Sonic Duo™ Carpet, Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner ........................................ 7

Cleaning Your Carpets ..............................................................................................7

Regular Cleaning .................................................................................................7

High Traffic Area Cleaning ...............................................................................8

Spot & Stain Cleaning ................................................................................... 10

Cleaning Your Hard Floors .................................................................................. 11

Polishing Your Hard Floors.................................................................................. 13

Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................... 16

Ordering Replacement Parts ................................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................18

Warranty ...............................................................................................................22

THIS MANUAL COVERS MODEL NUMBERS

KD450NZ 26

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 220-240V~, 50/60Hz.
Power: 96 Watts
Reusable Bottle Capacity: 950ml.

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

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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.

b
c

d
e

f

g

a Handle

b Spray Button

c On/Off/Hi/Low Button

d Sonic Duo™ Scrub Head

e Headlights

f Spray Nozzle

g Storage Tray (P_KD450_G)

a

fig. 2

Hard Floor Cleaning

Pad

fig. 3

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i

j

Hard Floor Polishing

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l

m

h Reusable Bottle for Carpet Cleaning Solution with Purple Cap

i Carpet / Rug Cleaning Pad (P_KD450_I)

j Carpet Scrub ‘n Stain Pad (P_KD450_J)

k Reusable Bottle for Hard Floor Cleaning Solution with Green Cap

l Hard Floor Cleaning Pad (P_KD450_L) (x3)

m Hard Floor Polishing Pad (P_KD450_M)

fig. 1

WARNING: The Wood & Hard Floor Polish

should never be put through the Sonic Duo™. It
will cause clogging in the system.

IM PO RTANT: Always make sure that the Sonic Duo™

is UNPLUGGED from the wall when not in use. Never
fill the Reusable Bottle, change or remove the Sonic
Duo™ pad when the appliance is plugged into the
wall. Use ONLY diluted Shark®’s Low Moisture - No
Rinse - Carpet Shampoo or Wood & Hard Floor
Cleaner in the Sonic Duo™ Reusable Bottle. The
addition of other chemicals or cleaning solutions may
damage the appliance, void the warranty and could
be unsafe for you and your family. For best results,
dilute the Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner with distilled
water to reduce streaking and minimise residue.

fig. 4

Carpet/Rug

Cleaning Pad

or Carpet

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Scrub‘n Stain

Pad

ASSEMBLY

1 Insert the handle into the neck of the main body of

the Sonic Duo™. Push the mop handle and main
body of the appliance together until you hear it
“click” into place. ( Fig. 1)

2 Hold the power cord and wrap it around the cord

holders. (Fig. 2)

3 Place the Hard Floor Cleaning Pad, the Hard Floor

Polishing Pad, the Carpet/Rug Cleaning Pad or the
Carpet Scrub‘n Stain
the velcro side is facing up. (Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5)

4 Place the Sonic Duo™ unit on top of the Hard Floor

Cleaning Pad, the Hard Floor Polishing Pad, the
Carpet /Rug Cleaning Pad or the Carpet Scrub‘n

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Pad on the floor ensuring that

Pad

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Stain™ Pad. (Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5)

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