Shark Rotator, ZU630, ZU60 Owner's Manual

Rotator® Powered Lift-Away

Upright Vacuum with Self-Cleaning Brushroll

Rotator Powered Lift-Away

ASPIRATEUR VERTICAL L’aspirateur avec Brosse Rotative Autonettoyante

Rotator® Powered Lift-Away® Aspiradora vertical con cepillo giratorio de auto-limpieza

ZU630 Series\Série ZU60\ZU630 Serie

OWNER’S GUIDE GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR

GUÍA DEL USUARIO

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 When using an electrical appliance,

basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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.

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.

a) 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.

8. Always turn off the vacuum cleaner

before connecting or disconnecting any motorized nozzles or other accessories.

9. DO NOT handle plug or vacuum

cleaner with wet hands.

10. DO NOT use without filters in place.

11. Only use Shark® branded filters

and accessories. Failure to do so will also void the warranty.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

16. DO NOT use if vacuum cleaner is

not working as it should, or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water.

17. Use extra care when cleaning

on stairs.

18. DO NOT leave the vacuum cleaner

unattended while plugged in.

19. When powered on, keep the vacuum

cleaner moving over the carpet surface at all times to avoid damaging the carpet fibers.

20. DO NOT place vacuum cleaner

on unstable surfaces such as chairs or tables.

21. 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.

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

(glass, nails, screws, or coins)

d) Large quantities of dust (drywall

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

e) Smoking or burning objects

(hot coals, cigarette butts, or matches)

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.

f) Flammable or combustible

g) Toxic materials (chlorine bleach,

23. 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

24. Turn off all controls before plugging in

25. Unplug from electrical outlet

26. Hand wash with water only.

27. During cleaning or routine

28. Allow all filters to air-dry completely

29. Make sure the dust cup and all filters

30. If provided, secure the power

materials (lighter fluid, gasoline, or kerosene)

ammonia, or drain cleaner)

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

or unplugging the vacuum.

when not in use and before any maintenance or cleaning.

Washing with cleaning chemicals could damage the unit.

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

before replacing in the vacuum to prevent liquid from being drawn into electric parts.

are in place after routine maintenance.

cord around the two cord hooks during storage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY

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1. Insert Wand into Floor Nozzle.

2. Insert Handle into wand.

3. Place Pod onto wand and slide down to connect.

4. Connect Hose into back of pod, until it clicks into place.

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

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WHOLE-HOME CLEANING WHOLE-HOME CLEANING

SETTINGS

Press the Power button to turn the vacuum on or o.

Slide the selector switch to the appropriate surface setting:

For thick carpets and area rugs:

Set switch to Thick Carpet/Area Rug.

For cleaning low-pile carpets:

Set switch to Carpet/Low Pile to increase the speed of the brushroll to remove stuck-on dust and debris.

For bare ﬂoors or above-ﬂoor areas:

Set switch to Hard Floor.

NOTE: For deep cleaning per ASTM F 608 (embedded dirt in carpets) please set to Carpet/Low Pile.

BRUSHROLL INDICATOR LIGHT

WHAT DOES THE BRUSHROLL INDICATOR LIGHT MEAN?

Solid Green: The brushroll is spinning and

working as it should. Solid Red: There is a jam in the brushroll

area. Turn your vacuum o and remove any blockages.

Flashing Red*: The motorized ﬂoor nozzle is overheating. Turn your vacuum o and wait 45 minutes for it to cool down.

* See Troubleshooting section for further

instructions.

CLEANING MODES

UPRIGHT LIFT-AWAY®

To engage brushroll, turn power on, select a surface setting, then step on ﬂoor nozzle and tilt handle back.

Press Lift-Away Button to lift pod o motorized ﬂoor nozzle. You are now ready to clean those hard-to-reach places.

Wand

Release

ABOVE-FLOOR ABOVE-FLOOR—EXTENDED REACH

INDICATOR LIGHT

Press the Handle Release Button to detach the handle to clean above-ﬂoor areas. Insert accessories directly into handle.

Press the Wand Release Button to detach the wand to clean with more reach. Insert accessories directly into wand.

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AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

EMPTYING THE DUST CUP

8" Crevice Tool

This slim tool is great for cleaning in tight spaces, between couch cushions, and in hard-to-reach areas.

Upholstery Tool

Perfect for large-particle pickup, dusting, and removing stubborn pet hair and lint from furniture and other upholstered surfaces.

Dusting Brush

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

Duster Crevice Tool

Two cleaning tools in one: the crevice tool gives you extended reach to clean in tight spaces, while the soft brush lets you dust delicate surfaces.

Pet Multi-Tool

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.

Self-Cleaning Pet Power Brush

Picks up pet hair and loose debris. Powerfully deep-cleans dander out of upholstery and other surfaces.

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IMPORTANT: Unplug the power cord before performing any maintenance.

Pull up on Dust Cup Release Latch on the handle and lift dust cup o pod.

Hold dust cup over a trash bin and press the empty-release latch on the bottom to empty dust and debris into trash.

Dust-Away® Hard Floor Attachment

Durable enough for cleaning big crumbs and debris but gentle enough for delicate dusting on hardwood and tile ﬂoors.

Canister Caddy

Transforms your Rotator® into a canister vacuum, giving you the freedom to roll the pod along while keeping cleaning tools close by.

NOTE: Not all accessories come with all units. Please see the enclosed Quick Start Guide for your unit's configuration. To order additional accessories, visit sharkaccessories.com.

Press Top Empty Release Latch to access dust screen and remove built-up debris as necessary.

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CLEANING AND REPLACING THE FILTERS

CLEANING FILTERS

CHECKING FOR BLOCKAGES & MAINTAINING BRUSHROLL

Regularly clean and replace the ﬁlters to keep your vacuum's suction power optimal.

To clean ﬁlters, rinse with cold water O N LY to prevent damage from cleaning chemicals. Allow all ﬁlters to air-dry for at least 24 hours before reinstalling them to prevent liquid from being drawn into electricparts.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use soap when cleaning the ﬁlters.

Foam Filter

Filter Access

Filter Frame

Felt Filter

HEPA

Pre-Motor (foam and felt):

With the dust cup removed, take out the foam and felt ﬁlters and rinse them with water only. Tap loose dirt o ﬁlters between washes as needed.

CLEAN PRE-MOTOR FILTERS EVERY

Post-Motor (HEPA): To access the HE PA Filter, pull the latch under the ﬁlter cover and take o the cover. Remove the HEPA ﬁlter and rinse it with water only.

CLEAN HEPA FILTER EVERY YEAR.

3 MONTHS.

Self-Cleaning Brushroll

The self-cleaning brushroll automatically removes hair wrap. If some hair or debris remains after continued use, remove the cover to access the brushroll.

Using a coin, turn locks counterclockwise, then open the cover to access Brushroll. NOTE: Cover will open but is not completely removable.

DEBRIS WRAPPED AROUND BRUSHROLL DEBRIS BEHIND BRUSHROLL

REPLACING FILTERS

Follow the previous instructions for removing ﬁlters. The pre-motor ﬁlters should be replaced every

2.5 years. The post-motor HEPA ﬁlter should be replaced every 3 years.

Replacement Pre-Motor Foam & Felt Filter Kit

Replacement HEPA Filter

XHF632

XFFK632

NOTE: To order replacement parts and filters, visit sharkaccessories.com.

Clean o any debris on the bristles.

NOTE: If any hair is wrapped around the brushroll, extending cleaning time will allow the self-cleaning brushroll to remove it for you. If some ﬁbe rs remain wrapped around brushroll after continued use, carefully cut debris with scissors and remove from brushroll.

If you vacuum up a hard or sharp object or notice a noise change while vacuuming, check for blockages or objects caught in the brushroll.

Clear away any dust, dirt, or blockages in Debris Intake.

To close the cover, push down until it clicks into place, then close the locks with a coin.

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CHECKING FOR BLOCKAGES

Detach hose from vacuum pod, and check hose and opening on back of pod for blockages.

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

ﬁlters before reinserting in the vacuum.

• Dust cup may be full; empty dust cup.

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

blockages found.

(Refer to Checking for Blockages section for more information.)

• If any hair, string, or carpet ﬁbers are wrapped around the brushroll, extend cleaning time to

allow the self-cleaning brushroll to remove them. – If some hair or ﬁbers remain wrapped around brushroll after continued use, remove the

ﬂoor nozzle cover and carefully cut debris with scissors and remove from brushroll. See Cleaning the Brushroll section for more information.

Vacuum lifts area rugs.

• Make sure selector switch is set to Hard Floor.

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

edges.

• To minimize suction, slide selector switch to Thick Carpet/Area Rug.

Brushroll does not spin.

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

Remove pod from ﬂoor nozzle. Clear any blockages or debris from the brushroll and nozzle. (See Checking for Blockages & Maintaining Brushroll.) Close the brushroll cover and reconnect the pod to the ﬂoor nozzle. Plug in the vacuum and turn on the power.

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

• Ensure that the selector switch is set to Carpet/Low Pile for brushroll to spin.

Vacuum turns o on its own.

This vacuum is equipped with a motor-protective thermostat. If your vacuum overheats, the thermostat will automatically turn the suction motor o. Perform the following steps to restart

Detach wand from ﬂoor nozzle, tilt nozzle neck back, and check opening for blockages.

Detach handle from wand and hose from the vacuum pod, and check openings for blockages.

thethermostat:

1. Turn vacuum o and unplug it.

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

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

4. Allow unit to cool for a minimum of 45 minutes.

5. Plug in the vacuum and turn on the power.

Indicator light ﬂashes red.

1. Turn vacuum o and unplug it.

2. Detach the nozzle from the wand and pod.

3. Access the brushroll by using a coin to open the three locks on the bottom of the nozzle.

4. Clear any blockages or debris from the brushroll and ﬂoor nozzle.

5. Allow unit to cool for a minimum of 45 minutes.

6. Reassemble the unit. Plug in vacuum and turn it on.

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

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