Shark Rocket AH450ANZ Instructions Manual

Model

AH450ANZ

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Voltage: 220~240V, 50/60Hz Watts: 600W

Contents

Getting to Know Your Shark® Rocket® Powerhead Vacuum ��3 Assembly ��4 Vacuuming ��4 What Does The Brushroll Indicator LIght Mean ��4 Usage � ��5 Choosing The Appropriate Setting��5 Suction Release ��5 Storage ��5 Maintenance ��6 Emptying the Dust Cup��6 Cleaning the Filters ��6 Cleaning the Powerhead ��7 Troubleshooting Guide ��8 Warranty ��10

Thank you for purchasing the

Shark® Rocket® Powerhead�

This appliance complies with the WEEE-Directive 2012/19/EU on the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)�

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU� To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material sources� To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where this product was purchased� They can take this product for environmental safe recycling�

This appliance complies with the European directives for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 2004/108/EC and its revisions, as well as Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and its revisions�

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

THE MOTORIZED POWER NOZZLE, TELESCOPING WAND, AND HANDLE CONTAIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:

• These are not seviceable parts�

• Do not use to vacuum any liquids�

• Do not immerse in water when cleaning�

• Prior to use, inspect for damage� Discontinue using if dammaged�

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: 1 DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces� 2 Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use and before servicing� 3 Inspect power cord or plug for any damage before use� DO NOT use vacuum

cleaner with a damaged cord or plug�

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DO NOT use if the appliance is not working, has been dropped, dropped into water, damaged or left outdoors�

5 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�

5 DO NOT pull or carry vacuum cleaner by the cord or use the cord as a handle� 6 DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord; to unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord� 7 DO NOT handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands� 8 DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner over the power cord, close a door on the

cord or pull cord around sharp corners�

9 The use of an extension cord is not recommended� 10 DO NOT leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in� 11 Keep cord away from heated surfaces� 12 Turn off all controls before plugging or unplugging the vacuum cleaner� 13 Store your vacuum cleaner with the power cord secured around the two

cord holders as shown in the STORAGE section�

14 DO NOT attempt to defeat the interlocks�

GENERAL USE

15 Use only as described in this manual�

16 DO NOT put any objects into openings� DO NOT use with any opening

blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airﬂow�

17 Keep your work area well lit� 18 Keep the vacuum cleaner moving over the carpet surface at all times to

avoid damaging the carpet ﬁbers�

19 DO NOT place vacuum cleaner on unstable surfaces such as chairs or tables� 20 DO NOT allow young children to operate the vacuum cleaner or use as a

toy� Close attention is necessary when used near children�

21 DO NOT use without Dust Cup and/or ﬁlters in place� 22 DO NOT use if airﬂow is restricted; if the air paths or the Motorized

Floor Nozzle become blocked, turn the vacuum cleaner off� Remove all obstructions before you turn on the unit again�

23 Keep Motorized Floor Nozzle away from hair, face, ﬁngers, uncovered feet,

and loose clothing�

24 Only use manufacturer’s recommended attachments�

DUST CUP/FILTERS

Before turning on the vacuum:

25 Make sure that all ﬁlters are thoroughly dry after routine cleaning� 26 Make sure that Dust Cup and all ﬁlters are in place after routine

maintenance� Refer to MAINTENANCE section for ﬁlter cleaning instructions�

27 Make sure Motorized Floor Nozzle is free of blockages� 28 Only use ﬁlters and accessories provided by EURO-PRO Operating LLC�

[Failure to do so will void the warranty�]

GENERAL CLEANING 29 DO NOT pick up large-sized objects� 30 DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, or coins

that could damage the vacuum cleaner�

31 DO NOT use to pick up drywall dust� 32 DO NOT pick up smoking or burning objects such as hot coals, cigarette

butts, ﬁreplace ash, or matches�

33 DO NOT pick up ﬂammable or combustible materials such as lighter ﬂuid,

gasoline, or kerosene or use vacuum in areas where they may be present�

34 DO NOT pick up toxic solutions such as chlorine bleach, ammonia, or

drain cleaner�

35 DO NOT use in an enclosed space where vapors are present from paint,

paint thinner, moth-prooﬁng substances, ﬂammable dust, or other explosive or toxic materials�

36 DO NOT vacuum up any liquids� 37 DO NOT immerse vacuum cleaner in water or other liquids� 38 DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces; use only on dry surfaces� 39 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs� 40 Remove brushroll from unit before rinsing�

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MAIN UNIT 1 Power/LO/HI Switch 2 Upper Cord Hook 3 Height Adjust Button/Telescoping Wand 4 Lower Cord Hook 5 Dust Cup Release Foot Pedal

6 Suction Release 7 Brushroll Indicator Light 8 Dust Cup 9 Brushroll Cover Release

ACCESSORIES 10 All-Surface Brushroll

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SHARK® ROCKET® POWERHEAD VACUUM

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STEP 1

ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT: Always inspect wires for damage

before assembly�

1 Insert the upper part of the Telescoping Wand

into the lower portion while pressing the HEIGHT ADJUST button� Make sure not to pinch the wires�

Push the two parts together until you hear

them click in place�

VACUUMING

STEP 1 STEP 2

OR

1 To adjust the height of the Telescoping

Wand, unwrap power cord, press on the HEIGHT ADJUST button, and pull up to increase height, or push down to decrease height�

2 Stand the vacuum upright� Step on

the Motorized Floor Nozzle and pull the Telescoping Wand back to start vacuuming�

WHAT DOES THE BRUSHROLL INDICATOR LIGHT MEAN?

• Solid Green: The brushroll is on and working as it should�

• Solid Red: There is a jam in the brushroll area� Turn your vacuum off and

remove the blockage�

• *Flashing Red: The motorized ﬂoor nozzle is overheating� Turn your vacuum off

and wait for it to cool down� *See Troubleshooting section for further instructions�

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SUCTION RELEASE

This unit has a Suction Control Button to help with push and pull on high-pile carpets and to release suction when vacuuming area rugs� Open to minimize suction� Be sure to close again for maximum suction�

THICK CARPET

RELEASE

THICK CARPET

RELEASE

The Shark® Rocket® Powerhead has a 2-speed POWER slider switch on the handle.

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Less Suction

opened

More Suction

closed

STORAGE

1 To store the vacuum, press on the HEIGHT

ADJUST button and press down to decrease the height of the Telescoping Wand�

2 Wrap the power cord around the cord

hooks�

LO HI

Brushroll spins quickly

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USAGE

Brushroll spins slowly

• LO - For Gentle on hard ﬂoors and area rugs

• HI - For deep-cleans carpets by removing embedded dirt

1 Plug the unit into an electrical outlet�

2 Slide the POWER switch to the LO position to gently clean hard ﬂoors and area rugs�

The Brushroll will spin slowly�

3 Slide the POWER switch to the HI position to deep-clean carpets by removing

embedded dirt� The Brushroll will spin quickly�

NOTE: Before vacuuming your delicate area rugs or carpets, refer to the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning instructions�

All-Surface Brushroll

The All-Surface Brushroll can be used on all ﬂoor types� It is optimized for deep carpet cleaning�

CHOOSING THE APPROPRIATE SETTING

FILTER

ACCESS

EMPTYING THE DUST CUP 1 Detach the removable Dust Cup from the Motorized Floor Nozzle by pressing the Dust Cup Release Foot Pedal located on the left side near the Nozzle� 2 Holding the Dust Cup by the handle, lift it up to remove it from the Motorized Floor Nozzle� 3 Hold the Dust Cup over a garbage bag or can, then press the Empty button on the side of the Dust Cup� The bottom lid will open, allowing the debris to fall out� 4 Clean the dust screen inside the Dust Cup as required�

MAINTENANCE

To keep your vacuum’s suction power optimal, follow these instructions. IMPORTANT: Allow ALL ﬁlters to dry completely before replacing in the vacuum. Make sure unit is off and cord is unplugged.

CLEANING THE FILTERS Pre-Motor Filters 5 Access the Pre-Motor Filters by pressing the FILTER ACCESS latch on the

top of the Dust Cup� Remove and rinse the foam and felt ﬁlters every month� Let air-dry COMPLETELY before replacing in the vacuum� Hand

wash only� Tap loose dirt off ﬁlters between washes as needed� Insert the felt ﬁlter ﬁrst, and then place the foam ﬁlter on top of it�

Post-Motor Filter 6 Access the Post-Motor Filter on the top of the Motorized Floor

Nozzle� Remove and rinse once a year� Let air-dry completely before replacing� Hand wash only�

Post-Motor Filter

Pre-Motor Filters

Filter Access Latch

Foam

Felt

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

RECOMMENDED FILTER CLEANING SCHEDULE:

Pre-Motor Filter Kit (Foam & Felt): XFFH400 Every month Post-Motor Filter: XEXFH400 Every year

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MAINTENANCE - cont.

IMPORTANT: Remove Brushroll from unit before rinsing. IMPORTANT: Make sure Brushroll is completely dry before replacing in the vacuum. Make sure unit is off and cord is unplugged.

CLEANING THE POWERHEAD

TO ACCESS THE BRUSHROLL 1 Slide the Brushroll Cover Release Buttons out� 2 Pull up to open the hood of the Motorized

Floor Nozzle�

3 Lift the tab on the Brushroll up to remove it

from the Motorized Floor Nozzle�

4 Remove any string, carpet ﬁbers, or hair that

is wrapped around the Brushroll� The groove on the Brushroll allows a pair of scissors to cut the debris without damaging the bristles�

5 The Brushroll can be removed and rinsed

under running water� Let the Brushroll air-dry completely before replacing in the Motorized Floor Nozzle�

6 To reassemble, hold the Brushroll by the tab

and align the other end with the gear� Then with the tab facing up, place the Brushroll in the Motorized Floor Nozzle�

7 Close the Brushroll cover� Listen for a click and

make sure the release buttons are fully closed�

IMPORTANT: DO NOT place the Brushroll in the dishwasher to wash or the dryer to dry� DO NOT submerge the Brushroll in water�

IMPORTANT: Using a wet Brushroll in the Motorized Floor Nozzle will void your warranty.

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7

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

• Check ﬁlters to see if they need cleaning� Follow instructions for rinsing and completely air-drying the ﬁlters before re-inserting into the vacuum�

• Dust Cup may be full; empty Dust Cup�

• Check Motorized Floor Nozzle for blockages; clear blockages if required�

• Remove any string, carpet ﬁbers, or hair that may be wrapped around the Brushroll�

Vacuum lifts area rugs.

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

• Turn off the unit to disengage the Brushroll and restart with the POWER slider switch�

• Open the Suction Control Button on the Motorized Floor Nozzle to decrease suction power�

Brushroll does not spin.

• If Brushroll Indicator Light on the Motorized Floor Nozzle turns red, the Brushroll has stopped spinning� Immediately turn off, unplug vacuum and remove blockage� Replace the power plug into the electrical outlet and turn the vacuum on�

• If Brushroll Indicator Light on the Motorized Floor Nozzle is green, the blockage has been successfully cleared� If the light is still red, please contact Customer Care at: AUST: 1800 890 840 or NZ: 0800 002 999�

• Check to make sure the Brushroll was replaced correctly if it had been removed�

• Make sure that the 2-speed POWER slider switch on the handle is properly set to the desired ﬂoor setting�

• Ensure hood of the Motorized Floor Nozzle is closed completely�

Brushroll access hood will not close.

• Make sure that the Brushroll was reinserted correctly with the pull tab facing up�

Dust Cup will not latch back onto Motorized Floor Nozzle.

• Make sure both the bottom door and ﬁlter access are fully closed� Press ﬁrmly in the center of the Dust Cup on the Motorized Floor Nozzle until you hear a click�

Vacuum turns off on its own.

• This vacuum is equipped with a motor protective thermostat so the vacuum will shut off if it overheats� Should this occur, perform the following steps to restart the motor thermostat:

1� Turn the unit off� 2� Unplug the vacuum� 3� Empty the Dust Cup and clean ﬁlters� 4� Check for blockages in tube, accessories and inlet openings� 5� Allow the unit to cool for a minimum of 45 minutes� 6� Plug in the vacuum� 7� Restart the unit by turning the POWER slider switch on�

Note: If vacuum still does not start, contact Customer Care at: AUST: 1800 890 840 or NZ: 0800 002 999�

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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NOTES

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Euro-Pro, Rocket and Shark are registered trademarks of Euro-Pro Operating LLC�

FIVE (5) YEAR LIMITED REPLACEMENT WARRANTY STATEMENT

If your product becomes defective due to faulty material or workmanship within a period of 5 years from the date of purchase, we warrant to do the following:

• For New Zealand Consumers: We will replace the product with a new product, free of charge, or repair the product at our cost, at our discretion�

• For Australian Consumers: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law� You are entitled to a replacement

or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage� You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure�

Your warranty is subject to the following conditions:

• DO NOT operate the appliance with a damaged plug or cord, or if the unit has been dropped, damaged or dropped in water� To avoid the risk of electric shock,

do not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance on your own� If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualiﬁed electrician in order to avoid a hazard� Incorrect re-assembly or repair can cause a risk of electrical shock or injury to persons when the appliance is used�

• The product has not been misused, abused, neglected, altered, modiﬁed or repaired by anyone�

• The product has been subjected to fair wear and tear�

• The product has not been used for trade, professional or hire purposes�

• The product has not sustained damage through foreign objects, substances or accident�

Your warranty does not cover:

• Components that are subject to natural wear and tear caused by normal use in accordance with operating instructions�

• Unauthorised/improper maintenance/handling or overload is excluded from this warranty�

• For guarantee claims you will need to submit a proof of purchase in the form of a valid receipt that displays date and place of purchase�

This warranty does not replace but is in addition to your statutory rights�

This warranty does not apply to accessories supplied with the product�

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and may not be transferred�

Replacement products will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the warranty period from the date of the original purchase�

Please note:

Only defective product or parts returned to place of purchase will be replaced under this warranty�

New Zealand Contact: Australia Contact

Brand Developers Limited Brand Developers Aust Pty Ltd

Unit H, 686 Rosebank Road, 461 Plummer Street,

Avondale 1026, Auckland, New Zealand PORT MELBOURNE, VIC 3207

FAX: +64 9 306 8203 FAX: +61 3 9681 7825

NZ Customer Care 0800 002 999 AUST Customer Care: 1800 890 840

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Illust rations may dif fer from actual product� We are c onstantly

striving to improve our products, therefore the speciﬁcations

cont ained herein are subject to change without notice�

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