Shark NR90C User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL MANUEL D'UTILISATION Model-Modèle: NR90C

120V., 60Hz., 12 Amps

EURO-PRO Operating LLC

Boston, MA, 02465

Tel.: 1 (888) 668-9600

www.infinityvac.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, 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 electrical outlet when not in use and before servicing.

2. To reduce the risk of electric shock – do NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

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. Do NOT handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

9. Always hold the plug when rewinding the power cord. Do NOT allow the plug to whip when rewinding

10. Do NOT use the vacuum cleaner to pick up large objects or objects that are likely to damage the vacuum cleaner.

11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating brush roll and other moving parts. Do NOT operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes.

12. Do NOT use without the dust cup, cyclone chamber or all the filters in place. Use ONLY filters and accessories provided by EURO- PRO Operating LLC. Failure to do so will void the warranty.

13. Never operate the vacuum with wet filters, wet cyclonic chamber or wet dust cup.

14. Turn off all controls before plugging into or unplugging vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet.

15. Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs. Always keep the canister vacuum at the bottom of the stairs. Never place the canister vacuum on a table, chair, etc. Always keep it on the floor.

16. Do NOT pick up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or any hot, smoking, or burning objects.

17. Do NOT pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc. This may damage the vacuum cleaner.

18. Do NOT pick up any liquids.

19. Do NOT pick up flammable or combustible materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapor. Do NOT pick up toxic material (chlorine

20. bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).

21. 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.

22. Use only on dry, indoor surfaces.

23. Do NOT use for any purpose other than described in this user’s guide.

24. The use of an extension cord is not recommended.

25. 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.

26. Store your appliance indoors in a cool, dry area with the power cord coiled safely to prevent any tripping accidents.

27. Keep your work area well lit.

28. Do NOT immerse the vacuum into water or other liquids.

29. Keep end of hose, wands and other openings away from your face and body.

30. To avoid damaging the carpet, keep the power head moving at all times.

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.

1 Rev. 06/07A

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

IMPORTANT: If the air paths in the unit, the hose or the extension tube become blocked, turn the vacuum

cleaner off and remove the blocking 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. Do not vacuum any liquids.

4. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating brush roll and other moving parts.

5. When pulling out the power plug from the wall outlet, pull the plug not the power cord.

6. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

7. Do not run appliance over power cord.

8. Do not use without dust cup, cyclonic chamber, or ALL filters in place.

9. Before you start vacuuming, make sure to remove large or sharp objects that might damage the vacuum.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INFINITY CANISTER

VACUUM

1. Power On/Off Button

2. Retractable Power Cord

3. Power Cord Rewind Button

4. Dust Cup Release Button

5. Dust Cup Handle

6. Dust Cup

7. Connecting Hose Cord Receptacle

8. Air Intake Duct

9. HEPA Filter

10. Flexible Hose

11. Connecting Power Cord

12. Flexible Hose Handle

13. Power Nozzle On/Off Button

14. Manual Suction Control

15. Telescopic Tube Receptacle

Technical Specifications

Voltage: 120V., 60Hz. Power: 12 Amps

Note: Illustrations may differ from actual unit.

16. Telescopic Tube

17. Hose Handle Release

18. Telescopic Tube Plug

19. Telescopic Tube Adjustment Collar

20. Accessory Holder

21. Telescopic Tube Receptacle

22. Power Nozzle

23. Telescopic Tube Release Pedal

24. Power Nozzle Plug

25. Carpet Height Adjustor

26. Viewing Window

27. Headlight

28. Furniture Guard

29. Crevice Tool

30. Upholstery Brush

31. Dusting Attachment

32. Bare Floor Brush

33. Pet Hair Power Brush

34. Accessory Bag

(not shown)

ASSEMBLING YOUR CANISTER VACUUM

Thank you for purchasing an Infinity Vacuum. To ensure your vacuum never loses suction, you must perform regular maintenance tasks. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for step by step instructions.

IMPORTANT: Remove all the parts from the packaging.

Do not plug the unit into a power source before you have assembled the vacuum canister or when att a chin g or removing accessories.

Attaching the Hose to the Canister

1. Insert the hose into the air intake duct of the canister vacuum. Push it in and turn it clockwise to lock in place. (Fig. 1)

2. Attach the connecting power cord from the hose to the connecting power cord receptacle on the vacuum. (Fig. 2)

3. To remove the hose, unplug the hose connecting power cord and then push the hose in, turn counterclockwise and then pull it out.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Attaching the Telescopic Tube to the Power Nozzle

1. To attach the telescopic tube to the power nozzle, insert the telescopic tube into the power nozzle. (Fig. 5)

Telescopic

tube release

Step here to

release

telescopic tube

2. To adjust the carpet height of the agitator, step on the carpet height selector that is in the back of the power nozzle. (Fig. 6)

3. There are four (4) different carpet heights. Each time the carpet height selector pedal is depressed, the carpet height selector window will change colors. (Fig. 6)

- Blue: Extra Low

- Green: Low

- Yellow: Medium

-White: High

Fig. 5

Attaching the Telescopic Tube to the Hose Handle

1. Holding the telescopic tube insert it into the telescopic tube receptacle that is on the hose handle. Push the telescopic tube in until it is locked in place. (Fig. 3, Fig. 4)

Fig. 3

Push in

Locked

Position

Fig. 4

Carpet Height

Selector Pedal

Fig. 6

Viewing Window

4. To remove the telescopic tube from the power nozzle, step on the telescopic release and pull the tube out. (Fig. 5)

Extending the Telescopic Tube

1. Hold the telescopic tube adjusting collar, push to extend and pull to retract. (Fig. 7)

Retract

Adjusting

Collar

Extend

Fig. 7

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Using the Vacuum With the Power Nozzle

You can use your vacuum to clean all types of carpets with the power nozzle. After you h a v e asse mbl ed y our v acu um:

1. Pull the power cord from the rear of the unit to extend to the desired length. Do not extend passed the yellow mark or pull beyond the red mark on the power cord.

2. Step on the carpet height adjustor pedal to select the proper setting for your carpets. You will see the selected carpet height through the viewing window. (Fig. 8)

3. Turn the vacuum to the “On” position first and then turn the power nozzle “On”. (Fig. 8)

4. You can now start vacuuming.

5. When you have finished vacuuming, turn the power nozzle “Off” first and then the vacuum canister.

6. Remove the power cord from the electrical o utlet a nd hold it firmly in your hand while pressing on the cord rewind button to retract the power cord. Do not allow the cord to whip while rewinding it.

Power Nozzle

On/Off

Carpet Height

Adjustor

Vacuum

On/Off

Fig. 8

Using the Vacuum With the Bare Floor Brush

1. Remove the power nozzle from the telescopic tube.

2. Attach the bare floor brush onto the telescopic tube. (Fig. 9)

3. Push in until it is firmly in place. (Fig. 10)

4. Pull the power cord from the rear of the unit to extend to the desired length. Do not extend passed the yellow mark or pull beyond the red mark on the power cord.

5. Turn the vacuum to the “On” position.

6. You can now start vacuuming.

7. When you have finished vacuuming, turn the vacuum “Off”.

8. Remove the power cord from the electrical o utlet a nd hold it firmly in your hand while pressing on the cord rewind button to retract the power cord. Do not allow the cord to whip while rewinding it.

Using the Vacuum With the Pet Hair Power Brush

Unique pet design with dual felt strips to grab and remove pet hair from furniture or upholstery. The pet hair power brush can be used with the telescopic tube or with the flexible hose.

Using With the Telescopic Tube

1. Remove the power nozzle from the telescopic tube.

2. Attach the pet hair power brush onto the telescopic tube.

3. Push in until it is firmly in place. (Fig. 11)

4. Pull the power cord from the rear of the unit to extend to the desired length. Do not extend passed the yellow mark or pull beyond the red mark on the power cord.

5. Turn the vacuum to the “On” position.

6. You can now start vacuuming.

7. When you have finished vacuuming, turn the vacuum “ Off”.

Using with the Flexible Hose Handle

1. Remove the telescopic tube from the flexible hose handle.

2. Attach the pet hair power brush onto the flexible hose handle. (Fig. 12)

3. Push in until it is firmly in place.

4. Pull the power cord from the rear of the unit to extend to the desired length. Do not extend passed the yellow mark or pull beyond the red mark on the power cord.

5. Turn the vacuum to the “On” position.

6. You can now start vacuuming.

7. When you have finished vacuuming, turn the vacuum “Off”.

With telescopic tube

Fig. 11

With flexible hose handle

Pet hair

power brush

Fig. 12

Bare floor brush

Fig. 9

Push in

Fig. 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Cleaning the Pet Hair Power Brush

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. 13)

2. Inspect turbine wheel and air passage for debris and/or blockage. Remove debris if present.

3. Inspect the rotating bristle brush for build-up hair or string. If present, remove by carefully cutting with scissors. Avoid damaging or cutting the bristles or the belt.

4. Once clean, close the top cover of the power brush and slide the locking latch toward the rear of the brush to lock.

Locking Latch

Tilt Upwards

Turbine

Fig. 13

Using the Vacuum for Above Floor Cleaning

Your vacuum can be used to dust above floor areas such as tops of furniture, upholstery, drapes, etc. When using with the upholstery/dusting brush or with the crevice tool, you can adjust the amount of suction by opening or closing the manual suction control on the handle of the flexible hose. Keep it closed for maximum suction, open it for less suction. (Fig. 14)

Closed Opened

Using the Upholstery Brush and the Dusting Attachment

The upholstery brush/dusting brush is two brushes in one.

1. Remove the telescopic tube from the flexible hose.

2. To use as an upholstery brush, you must remove the dusting brush attachment by holding the dusting brush attachment and slide it off. (Fig. 16)

3. To use the dusting attachment, hold the upholstery brush and slide the dusting brush attachment on. (Fig. 16)

4. Then attach it to the end of the hose handle.

Dusting

Brush

Slide dusting

attachment off

Dusting

attachment

Use the upholstery brush to remove dust and pet hair from furniture. Use the dusting brush to dust furniture, Venetian blinds, books, lamp shades and shelves. The crevice tool and the upholstery/dusting brush can be stored on the accessory holder that is on the telescopic tube.

Power Cord

Your vacuum cleaner includes a power cord which is automatically retractable. To extend your power cord, pull from rear and extend to desired length up to the yellow mark on the power cord. (Fig. 13) Do not pull the power cord beyond the red mark. When vacuuming is finished, first switch off power and disconnect plug from electrical outlet. Hold the power plug and press on cord rewind button. If the cord does not fully retract, pull it out again and then press on cord rewind button.

WARNING allow the cord to whip Note:

: Hold the plug when rewinding the cord. Do not

when rewinding.

Before using the appliance, unwind a sufficient length of cable and Insert the plug into the wall socket. A yellow mark on the power cord shows the ideal cable length. Don’t pull the power cord beyond the red mark.

Upholstery

Brush

Fig. 16

More suction

Using the Crevice Tool

1. Remove the telescopic tube from the flexible hose.

2. Attach the crevice tool to the end of the hose handle. (Fig. 15)

3. Push in until it is firmly in place.

4. To remove, just pull it off.

Less suction

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Removing the Dust Cup Assembly

CAUTION: Always unplug the vacuum

from the electrical outlet before removing and emptying the dust cup. Failure to do so, may result in electric shock or personal injury. To ensure that your vacuum continues to clean thoroughly, the dust cup should be emptied after each use and/or each time it reaches the “MAX” fill line. (Fig. 17)

1. To remove the dust cup assembly, press the dust up release button and lift the dust cup assembly up. (Fig. 18, Fig. 19)

Press down

Fig. 18 Fig. 19

2. To empty the dust cup, hold the dust cup over a garbage container and press on the dust cup bottom door release button. (Fig. 20, Fig. 21)

MAX

Fig. 17

Lift

Cleaning the Dust Cup & Debris Screen

1. Once the dust cup has been separated from the cyclonic chamber, it can be rinsed under lukewarm running water. (Fig. 24) Do not use strong detergents.

2. Wipe the debris screen with a slightly damp cloth to remove any dust that might be adhering to it. (Fig. 25) Do not rinse with water. You can lightly tap the debris screen against the side of the garbage can so that any fine dust particles that are stuck to the inside of the debris screen can be removed.

3. Make sure that the dust cup is completely dry before reassembling.

Fig. 24

Debris screen

Fig. 25

4. To reassemble the dust cup assembly, insert the debris screen into the dust cup. (Fig. 26)

5. You will notice that there are triangular marks both on the cyclonic chamber and on the dust cup. The cyclonic chamber has one solid triangle and the dust cup has one solid triangle and one outlined triangle.

6. Align the solid triangle on the cyclonic chamber with the single solid triangle on the dust cup and press down. (Fig. 27)

7. Turn the cyclonic chamber clockwise un til the soli d triangle on the cyclonic chamber is over the outlined triangle on the dust cup. (Fig. 29)

Fig. 21

Dust cup bottom

door release

Fig. 20

Separating the Dust Cup from the Cyclonic Chamber

1. Remove the dust cup assembly.

2. While holding the dust cup assembly, twist the dust cup handle counter clockwise and lift up to separate the cyclonic chamber from the dust cup. (Fig. 22, Fig. 23, Fig.27)

Lock

Unlock

Locked Unlocked

Turn counter

clockwise to unlock

Fig. 22

Lift

Fig. 23

Insert

Fig. 26

Locked

Unlocked

Fig. 28

Fig. 27

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