OWNER’S GUIDE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
WHEN USING YOUR SHARK
STEAM MOP, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
WARNING: READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR STEAM MOP.
DANGER OF SCALDING.
Please use caution when
using the steam mop. The
steam emitted from the
openings is very hot.
IMPOR TANT:
This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use
of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
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 unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet when not
in use and before servicing.
4. DO NOT allow the appliance to be
used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near
children, pets or plants. DO NOT
leave appliance unattended while
connected.
5. Use only as described in this
manual.
6. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended accessories.
7. DO NOT operate the appliance
with a damaged plug or cord, or
if the unit has been dropped or
damaged. 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 reassembly or repair can cause a
risk of electrical shock or injury
to persons when the appliance is
used.
8. To protect against a risk of electric
shock, DO NOT immerse the steam
mop into water or any other liquids.
9. DO NOT handle plug or steam
mop with wet hands or operate
appliance without shoes.
HELP LINE: 0844 873 0728
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10. DO NOT pull or carry by power
cord, use power cord as handle,
close a door on the power cord, or
pull the power cord around sharp
edges or corners. Keep power cord
away from heated surfaces.
11. DO NOT unplug by pulling on
power cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug not the power cord. Do not
use extension cords or outlets
with inadequate current carrying
capacity.
12. DO NOT put any objects into
openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked.
13. DO NOT put hands or feet under
the steam mop. Unit gets very hot.
14. Use O N LY on flat, horizontal
surfaces. Do not use on walls,
counters or windows.
15. DO NOT use on leather, wax
polished furniture or floors,
synthetic fabrics, velvet or other
delicate, steam sensitive materials.
16. DO NOT add cleaning solutions,
scented perfumes, oils or any other
chemicals to the water used in this
appliance as this may damage the
unit or make it unsafe for use. If
you live in a hard water area, we
recommend using distilled water in
your steam mop.
17. When in use, NEVER turn the
appliance over or on its side.
18. NEVER DIRECT STEAM TOWARDS
PEOPLE, ANIMALS OR PLANTS.
19. NEVER LEAVE THE STEAM MOP
IN ONE SPOT ON ANY SURFACE
FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME WHEN
MICROFIBRE PAD IS ATTACHED.
20. Carefully remove the microfibre
pad immediately after you have
finished using the steam mop.
21. When cleaning the steam mop,
unplug the power 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.
22. Extreme caution should be exercised
when using this appliance to clean
stairs.
23. Never use steam mop without
microfibre pad attached.
24. Keep your work area well lit.
25. Store steam mop indoors in a cool,
dry place.
26. To avoid circuit overload, do not
operate another appliance on the
same socket (circuit) as the steam
cleaner.
27. If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, an extension cord rated
a minimum of 15 ampere, 14 gauge
cord should be used. Cords rated
for less amperage may overheat.
Extension cords over 5 meters in
length should not be used. Care
should be taken to arrange cord so
that it cannot be pulled or tripped
over.
28. DO NOT leave unattended when
the system is connected to a power
supply/electrical outlet.
29. DO NOT store unit with damp/wet
microfibre cleaning pad attached.
Never leave the steam mop in one
spot on any surface for any period of
time with a damp or wet microfibre
cleaning pad attached as this will
damage your floors
WARNING: Your steam
mop is designed to clean hard floor
surfaces that will withstand high heat.
Do not use on unsealed wood or
unglazed ceramic floors. On surfaces
that have been treated with wax or
some no wax floors, the sheen may
be removed by the heat and steam
action. It is always recommended to
test an isolated area of the surface to
be cleaned before proceeding. We
also recommend that you check the
use and care instructions from the
floor manufacturer.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
HELP LINE: 0844 873 0728
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Quick Start
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ASSEMBLE
1 Fit together the extension tubes
as shown in the illustration.
See page 2 for more detailed
assembly instructions.
2 Place the microfibre cleaning
cloth underneath the mop head,
with quick fastener strips facing
up. Simply press the pad to the
mop to attach it.
HELP LINE: 0844 873 0728
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FILL
3 Remove the cap to fill the
Water Tank. Using the filling
flask and funnel, fill the tank,
keeping the water under the
“MAX FILL” line. Don’t forget to
replace the cap.
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Quick Start
PRIME STEAM
5 Plug in the mop. Wait
approximately 30 seconds for
the unit to heat up and the steam
to be ready.
Push the handle toward the mop
head in a pumping motion. To
prime simply pump the handle
10-15 times to generate the
steam.
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QUICK TIP: Customise
steam output by slow or fast
mopping with a forward and
backward motion.
HELP LINE: 0844 873 0728
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