Shark Lift-Away Owner's Manual

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LIFT-AWAY

LA300 Series • Série • Serie

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OWNER’S GUIDE
GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR
GUÍA DEL PROPIETARIO

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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 force into outlet or try to modify to fit.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury, or property damage:

GENERAL WARNINGS

1. Your vacuum cleaner may consist of

a motorized nozzle, wand, hose, and/
or vacuum pod. This device contains
electrical connections, electrical
wiring, and moving parts that
potentially present risk to the user.

2. Use only identical replacement parts.

3. Carefully observe and follow the

instructions provided below to avoid
improper use of the appliance.
DO NOT use the vacuum for any
purpose other than those described in
this manual.

4. Before use, carefully inspect all parts
for any damage. DO NOT use if any
parts are damaged.

5. The use of an extension cord is NOT
recommended.

6. This vacuum cleaner contains no
serviceable parts.

USE WARNINGS

7. This appliance can be used by
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children.

8. Keep the appliance and its cord out
of reach of children. DO NOT allow
the appliance to be used by children.
DO NOT allow to be used as a toy.
Close supervision is necessary when
used near children.

9. Always turn off the vacuum cleaner

before connecting or disconnecting
any motorized nozzles or other
accessories.

10. DO NOT handle plug or vacuum

cleaner with wet hands.

11. DO NOT use without filters in place.

12. Only use Shark® branded filters and

accessories.

13. DO NOT damage the power cord:
a) DO NOT pull or carry vacuum

cleaner by the cord or use the cord
as a handle.

b) DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord.

Grasp the plug, not the cord.

c) DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner

over the power cord, close a door
on the cord, pull the cord around
sharp corners, or leave the cord
near heated surfaces.

14. DO NOT put any objects into nozzle
or accessory openings. DO NOT use
with any opening blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce airflow.

15. DO NOT use if nozzle or accessory
airflow is restricted. If the air paths or
the motorized floor nozzle become
blocked, turn the vacuum cleaner
off and unplug from electrical outlet.
Remove all obstructions before you
plug in and turn on the unit again.

16. Keep nozzle and all vacuum
openings away from hair, face,
fingers, uncovered feet, or loose
clothing.

17. DO NOT use if vacuum cleaner is not

working as it should, or has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water.

18. Use extra care when cleaning

onstairs.

19. DO NOT leave the vacuum cleaner

unattended while plugged in.

20. When powered on, keep the

vacuum
carpet surface
damaging the carpet fibers.

21. DO NOT place vacuum cleaner on

unstable surfaces such as chairs
or tables.

22. Your Shark® vacuum may not be

designed to stand up on its own.
When taking a break from cleaning,
you may need to lean it against
furniture or a wall, or lay it flat
on the floor. Using the vacuum
for an application where the
unit lacks stability may result in
personalinjury.

23. DO NOT use to pick up:
a) Liquids
b) Large objects
c) Hard or sharp objects

d) Large quantities of dust (drywall

e) Smoking or burning objects (hot

f) Flammable or combustible

g) Toxic materials (chlorine bleach,

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 change the plug in any way.

cleaner moving over the

at all times to avoid

(glass, nails, screws, or coins)

dust, fireplace ash, or embers).
DO NOT use as an attachment to
power tools for dust collection.

coals, cigarette butts, or matches)

materials (lighter fluid, gasoline,
or kerosene)

ammonia, or drain cleaner)

24. DO NOT use in the following areas:
a) Poorly lit areas
b) Wet or damp surfaces
c) Outdoor areas
d) Spaces that are enclosed and may

contain explosive or toxic fumes
or vapors (lighter fluid, gasoline,
kerosene, paint, paint thinners,
mothproofing substances, or
flammable dust)

25. Turn off all controls before plugging

in or unplugging the vacuum.

26. Unplug from electrical outlet

when not in use and before any
maintenance or cleaning.

27. Hand wash with water only. Washing

with cleaning chemicals could
damage the unit.

28. During cleaning or routine
maintenance, DO NOT cut anything
other than hair, fibers, or string
wrapped around the brushroll.

29. Allow all filters to air-dry completely
before replacing in the vacuum to
prevent liquid from being drawn into
electric parts.

30. Make sure the dust cup and all
filters are in place after routine
maintenance.

31. If provided, secure the power cord
around the two cord hooks during
storage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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1

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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY

2

(Click)

Upper Cord Hook

Tool Storage Posts

3

(Click)

Lower Cord Hook

1. Insert Wand into pod

2. Insert Handle into wand.

3. Attach Hose to back of vacuum pod.

For proper operation, ensure all parts are firmly clicked into place.

POWER CORD

UPPER CORD HOOK CORD HOLDER

For cord access, rotate upper hook down
and remove cord.

Use cord holder on the side of wand to hold
cord in place while vacuuming.

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WHOLE-HOME CLEANING

WHOLE-HOME CLEANING

POWER/SURFACE SWITCH

Select surface setting:

O Power O
I Hard Floor

For hard floors and small area rugs.

II Carpet

For carpets.

NOTE: Brushroll spins in all modes

SETTINGS

SUCTION CONTROL

The Suction Control Slider located on the handle
allows you to adjust the suction depending on the
floor type.

MIN: to reduce suction and increase
maneuverability on carpets.

MAX: to increase suction on hard floors.

BRUSHROLL INDICATOR LIGHT

CLEANING MODES

UPRIGHT MODE LIFT AWAY MODE

To engage Brushroll, step on floor nozzle
and tilt handle back firmly.

Step on the pedal on the floor nozzle to lift
o the pod.

Wand

Release

INDICATOR LIGHT

WHAT DOES THE BRUSHROLL INDICATOR LIGHT MEAN?
Solid Green: The brushroll is spinning and working as intended.
Solid Red: There is a jam in the brushroll area. Turn o and unplug the vacuum and remove any

blockages in the nozzle.
Flashing Red: The motorized floor nozzle is overheating. Turn the vacuum o and wait a

minimum of 60 minutes for the unit to cool down.

ABOVE-FLOOR—HANDLE

Press the Handle Release button and pull up on
the handle to detach it from the wand.

ACCESSORIES—HANDLE

ABOVE-FLOOR—WAND

Press the Wand Release button and pull up on
the wand to detach it from the pod.

ACCESSORIES—WAND

Attach an optional cleaning accessory to
handle or wand.

NOTE: All accessories are compatible with both the wand and the handle. Included accessories will vary by model.

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EMPTYING THE DUST CUP

CLEANING THE FILTERS

IMPORTANT: Unplug the power cord before performing any maintenance.

To remove Dust Cup, pull up on the release
button located on the side of dust cup handle.
Tilt dust cup forward, then lift to remove.

Hold the dust cup over the receptacle and
press the release button to open bottom of
dust cup.

Regularly rinse the filters to maintain your vacuum's suction power.

Rinse filters with cold water only. Allow all filters to air-dry for at least 24 hours before
reinstalling them to prevent liquid from being drawn into electronic parts.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use soap when cleaning the filters.

Foam

Felt

Post-Motor
HEPA Filter

RINSE HEPA FILTER

EVERY YEAR

RINSE PRE-MOTOR FILTERS

EVERY MONTH

Remove Dust Cup, then lift out Filters.

Filter
Door

To remove the HEPA Filter, first pull the tab
on the bottom of the filter door, then lift o
the door. Press the tab on the side of the
HEPA filter and pull out the filter.

To reinstall the door, align the top first, then
press in the bottom until it clicks into place.

To remove collected debris from Lint Screen,
lift the tab at the top of the dust cup to
open the lid. Remove debris from lint screen
toclean.

To reinstall, place the bottom of dust cup
onto the pod and then tilt until it clicks into
place.

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MAINTENANCE

NOZZLE MAINTENANCE

CHECKING FOR BLOCKAGES

DEBRIS WRAPPED

AROUND BRUSHROLL

Clean o any debris on the bristles. Carefully
use scissors within the brushroll groove to cut
away any hair or debris wrapped around the
brushroll.

NOZZLE BLOCKAGES

Check the opening at the top of the nozzle for any
blockages.

DUST CUP BLOCKAGES

Detach dust cup from vacuum pod. Empty dust
cup, remove debris from lint screen, and check for
blockages.

HOSE BLOCKAGES

Detach hose from handle by pressing on the
release button at the top of the hose. Detach
the hose from the pod, and check openings
for blockages.

WAND BLOCKAGES

Detach wand from pod and handle, and check both
ends for blockages.

HANDLE BLOCKAGES

Detach handle from wand and check openings for
blockages.

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AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES TROUBLESHOOTING

Crevice Tool

A

This slender tool oers extended reach to
access corners, baseboards, tight spaces,
and ceilings.

B

Upholstery Tool

Picks up hair, dust, and large debris from
mattresses, couches, curtains, lampshades,
and other delicate upholstered surfaces.

Dusting Brush

C

This brush dusts and cleans delicate
surfaces. Great for use on fans, blinds,
lampshades, and keyboards.

Duster Crevice Tool

D

Two cleaning tools in one. The crevice tool
gives you extended reach to clean in tight
spaces, while the soft brush is ideal for
dusting delicate surfaces.

Pet Multi-Tool

E

A single convertible tool for cleaning tough
pet messes two ways: use the sti bristle
brush to clean stuck-on debris, or take o
the bristles to reveal an upholstery tool
perfect for removing stubborn pet hair and
large piles of debris.

A

C

E F

B

• Check filters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instructions for rinsing and air-drying the

filters before reinstalling them in the vacuum.

• Dust cup may be full; empty dust cup.

• Check handle, hose, hose connections, nozzle, wand, pod, and accessories for blockages.

Clear any blockages found.

• If any string, hair, or carpet fibers are wrapped around the brushroll, carefully cut debris with

scissors and remove from brushroll. See Nozzle Maintenance section for more information.

Vacuum lifts area rugs.

• Make sure Power/Surface switch is set to Hard Floor (setting I).

Vacuum is not picking up debris. No suction or light suction.

D

• Ensure the suction control slider on the handle is set to MIN.

• Suction is powerful. Take care when vacuuming area rugs or rugs with delicately sewn edges.

Brushroll does not spin in carpet cleaning mode.

• If the Brushroll Indicator Light turns red, immediately turn o and unplug the vacuum.

Remove pod from floor nozzle and clear any blockages. Reconnect nozzle, plug in vacuum,
and turn on power.

• With the power on, recline the handle, which will automatically turn on the brushroll.

• If this problem persists on thick carpets, move the suction control slider to MIN.

Vacuum turns o on its own or indicator light flashes red.

If your vacuum overheats, the thermostat will automatically turn the suction motor o.
Perform the following steps to restart thethermostat:

1. Turn vacuum o and unplug it.

2. Empty dust cup and clean filters (see Emptying the Dust Cup and Cleaning the Filters).

3. Check for blockages in hose, nozzle, accessories, and inlet openings.

4. Allow unit to cool for a minimum of 60 minutes.

5. Plug in vacuum and restart with the Power/Surface switch.

Pet Power Brush

F

The turbine brush loosens and removes

G

pet hair and debris from carpets, and
powerfully deep-cleans dander out of
upholstery and other surfaces.

Self-Cleaning Pet Power Brush

G

Tackles pet hair and ground-in dirt from
above-floor areas like carpeted stairs and
upholstery, while actively removing hair
wrap as it cleans.

NOTE: Not all accessories come with all units. For a list of the accessories included with this model, see the top inside flap
of the box. To order additional accessories, visit sharkaccessories.com.

For all other issues, please visit sharkclean.com/support.

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