Shark SHARK STEAM LIGHT S3251NZ User manual

S3251NZ
OWNER’S GUIDE
SHARK® STEAM LIGHT
STEAM MOP
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WHEN USING YOUR SHARK®
STEAM MOP, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
WARNING: TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING YOUR SHARK®
STEAM LITE.
DANGER OF SCALDING.
Please use caution when
using the steam mop. The steam
emitted from the openings is
very hot.
IMPORTANT:
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.
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.
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 re-
assembly 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.
10. DO NOT pull or carry by the
power cord, use the power cord
as a 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
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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 as the unit gets
very hot.
14. Use O NLY on flat, stable
horizontal surfaces. Do not use
on walls, counters, windows,
chairs or tables.
15. DO NOT use on leather, wax
polished furniture or floors,
synthetic fabrics, velvet or
other delicate, steam sensitive
materials.
16. Liquid or steam must not be
directed towards equipment
containing electrical components,
such as the interior of ovens.
17. 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.
18. When in use, NEVER turn
the appliance over or on its
side. NEVER DIRECT STEAM
TOWARDS PEOPLE, ANIMALS
OR PLANTS.
19. NEVER LEAVE THE CLEANING
UNIT 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
unplugged and allowed the
product to cool.
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 To reduce the risk of fire,
DO NOT use a flammable or
combustible liquid to clean a
floor.
23. Extreme caution should be
exercised when using this
appliance to clean stairs.
24. Never use the steam mop
without microfibre pad attached.
25. Keep your work area well lit.
26. Store steam mop indoors in a
cool, dry place.
27. To avoid circuit overload, do not
operate another appliance on
the same socket (circuit) as the
steam cleaner.
28. If an extension cord is absolutely
necessary, an extension cord
rated a minimum of 15 ampere,
14 gage cord should be used.
Cords rated for less amperage
may overheat. Care should be
taken to arrange the cord so that
it cannot be pulled or tripped
over.
29. DO NOT leave unattended when
the system is connected to a
power supply or electrical outlet.
Turn off all controls before
unplugging the unit.
30. DO NOT store the unit with a
damp or wet microfibre cleaning
pad attached.
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.
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ASSEMBLE
1 Fit the extension tubes together,
as shown in the illustration.
(fig. 1)
2 Place the microfibre cleaning pad
underneath the mop head, with
quick fastener strips facing up.
Simply press the mop to the pad
to attach it. (fig. 2)
FILL
3 Remove the cap to fill the
water tank. Use the filling flask
and funnel to fill the tank with
water to the “MAX” fill line.
Replace the water tank cap.
(fig. 3)
Quick Start
fig. 1 fig. 2
fig. 3
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STEAM CLEANING
4 For your comfort, you can adjust
the height of the mop. Just lift
the latch on the tube 90 degrees
to the open position. Holding the
handle, extend the tube to the
desired height and then close the
latch to the locked position.
5 Plug in the mop. Wait 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.
Customise steam output by slow
or fast mopping with a forward
and backward motion. (fig. 4)
Quick Start
fig. 4
QUICK TIP:
For easier
pushing
and pulling,
extend the
handle length.
NOTE: Do not leave your
Steam Mop unattended
during use.
IMPORTANT: Never leave
the steam mop in one spot
for any period of time with
a damp or wet microfibre
pocket attached as this will
damage your floors.
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THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBER:
S3251NZ 11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 220-240V - 50Hz.
Power: 1550 Watts
Water
Capacity: 250 ml (8 oz.) IPX4 Z854
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Contents
GETTING STARTED ................................................................. 2
USING YOUR STEAM MOP ...................................................6
CARE OF YOUR STEAM MOP ............................................. 8
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................... 10
Thank you for
purchasing
the Shark®
Steam Lite
Steam Mop.
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b
Getting Started
a Upper Extension Tube
b Lower Extension Tube (Telescopic)
c Steam Mop Base
d 2 Microfibre Cleaning Pads
e Funnel
f Filling Flask
ASS E M BLY
1 Remove all the parts from the
package. Verify all the listed parts
are included.
2 Slide the upper extension tube (the
tube with the handle) into the lower
extension tube (the short tube). Push
the two extension tubes together
until they click into place. (fig. 1)
When assembling your steam mop there
may be a little water in or around the
water tank. This is because we test all
our steam mops 100% before you
buy them, so you get a quality
Shark® Steam Lite Steam Mop.
fig. 1
a
bc
d
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IMPORTANT: Never use the Shark®
Steam Lite Steam Mop without
attaching a microfibre cleaning pad to
avoid damage to your floor and mop.
IMPORTANT: 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 recommend that you
check the use and care instructions
from the floor manufacturer.
3 Insert the assembled handle piece
into the steam mop base. Push the
tube base together until you hear a
click. (fig. 2)
4 For your comfort, you can adjust the
height of the mop. Just lift the latch
on the tube 90 degrees to the open
position. Holding the handle, extend
the tube to the desired height and
then close the latch to the locked
position. (fig. 3)
QUICK TIP: For easier pushing and
pulling, extend the handle length.
fig. 2
fig. 3
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IMPORTANT: Only add water to the
tank. Chemicals or cleaning solutions
may be unsafe or cause damage.
IMPORTANT: Please wait 3-5 minutes
for your Shark® Steam Lite Steam
Mop to cool off before removing the
microfibre pad.
ATTACHING THE MICROFIBRE PAD
1 Place the microfibre cleaning pad
on the floor with the quick fastener
strips facing up. Place the Shark®
Steam Lite Steam Mop on the top of
the pad to attach. (fig. 4)
Getting Started
Your microfibre cleaning pads
should be replaced every 3
months to maximise cleaning
performance.
fig. 4
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FILLING THE WATER TANK
IMPORTANT: Unplug the Shark®
Steam Lite Steam Mop before filling
the water tank with water.
1 Remove the water tank cap by
turning it counter-clockwise to the
unlocked position. (fig. 5)
2 A filling flask and funnel are included
with your Shark® Steam Lite Steam
Mop to make filling the water tank
easy. Fill the flask with water and
use the funnel to pour it into the
tank. Keep the water level under the
“MAX” fill line.
3 Replace the water tank cap and turn
it clockwise to the locked position.
fig. 5
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IMPORTANT: Your steam mop needs
water to make steam! Never use your
steam mop without water in the tank.
Sweep or vacuum your floors prior to
cleaning with your Shark® Steam Lite
Steam Mop.
Using Your Shark® Steam Lite Steam Mop
1 Pull and twist the quick release
cord holder to unwrap the power
cord completely. (fig. 6) Plug into
a 220-240-volt electrical outlet.
The “On” light will turn blue. If the
light does not turn on, reference the
troubleshooting section on page 10.
(fig. 7)
When you use your steam mop for the
first time or if you have not used the unit
in awhile, it may take a minute or two
for the water to travel through the pump
and into the heater to create steam. Get
it started by pumping the handle a few
times. If you have waited a few minutes
and you still do not see any steam,
reference the troubleshooting section
on page 10.
fig. 6
fig. 7
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2 Wait 30 seconds for the boiler to
heat the water. Pump the handle
a few times to prime the pump,
activate steam and moisten the
microfibre pad. (fig. 8)
3 Mop with a forward and backward
motion to customise steam output
automatically. (fig. 9)
IMPORTANT: Never leave the Shark®
Steam Lite Steam Mop with a damp/
wet microfibre pad on any floor
surface for any amount of time as
this may damage the floor.
If your Shark® Steam Light
Steam Mop stops steaming, it
could be out of water. Unplug
the power cord from the
electrical outlet and refill the
water tank at anytime.
fig. 8
fig. 9
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4 To store the cooled Shark® Steam
Lite Steam Mop, hang on a large
hook. (fig. 11)
NOTE: If you want to store the
Shark® Steam Lite Steam Mop
standing upright, make sure it is
leaning against a wall for added
support and safety. Always store
your Shark® Steam Lite Steam Mop
with the microfibre cleaning pad
removed. Store away from children
and high traffic areas.
Care of Your Shark® Steam Lite Steam Mop
AFTER USE AND STORAGE
1 When you have finished using the
Shark® Steam Lite Steam Mop,
unplug the cord from the outlet
and place the mop into the upright
position and let the unit cool for 3-5
minutes. Release steam by pumping
the handle several times.
2 Carefully separate microfibre
cleaning pad from steam mop,
avoiding contact with the hot pad or
dirt. (fig. 10)
3 Empty the water tank before storage.
Remove the water tank cap and
empty the tank over a sink. Replace
the water cap.
fig.10 fig.11
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2 If there are loose threads on the
pad carefully cut the threads with
scissors. Do not pull on them or cut
at the base. (fig. 13)
IMPORTANT: The microfibre cleaning
pad may be very hot from the steam.
Use caution when removing. Let the
unit cool for 3-5 minutes first before
removing.
CARE OF YOUR MICROFIBRE
CLEANING PAD
1 Wash pads in warm water. Wash
separately from other laundry. Only
use liquid detergent (no powder
detergent). Do not use fabric
softeners. Line dry or dry on a low
dryer setting. (fig. 12)
fig. 12
fig. 13
40°
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Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
The Shark® Steam
Lite Steam Mop will
not turn-on.
Your steam-mop should be securely plugged into a
220-240V AC electrical outlet only.
Check your fuse or breaker.
Shark® Steam Lite
Steam Mop will not
make steam.
Is there water in the water tank? If not, add water to your
steam mop following instructions on page 5.
Shark® Steam Lite
Steam Mop leaves
water on the floor.
Is your microfibre cleaning pad too wet? Unplug your steam
mop and change the microfibre cleaning pad.
Shark® Steam Lite
Steam Mop left
white spot on
the floor.
Do not leave your steam-mop on the floor with a damp or
wet cleaning pad.
Do you have hard water? If you do, you might want to
switch to distilled water.
Make sure the water tank cap is securely on the water tank.
Floors are cloudy,
streaky or spotty
after steaming.
The pad might be dirty, change the pad.
If you washed the pocket with powder detergent, then the
pad may have residual detergent left on it. Wash it again
with liquid detergent.
If you are cleaning in a kitchen area where there might be a
build-up of grease, use a de-greasing agent such as an all-
purpose cleaner or dish soap and paper towels to clean the
area first.
You might have left the mop in the same spot for too long.
Do you have hard water? If you do, you might want to
switch to distilled water.
This might be leftover from past cleaners used on the floor
surface. Use the steam mop a few more times and see if the
leftover cloudiness is removed.
Shark® Steam Lite
Steam Mop is hard
to push.
Make sure the steam pad is attached correctly.
Check to see if the cleaning pad is excessively dirty.
Replace if the pad is too dirty or wet.
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Notes
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Notes
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13
ONE (1) YEAR
LIMITED REPLACEMENT WARRANTY STATEMENT
If your product becomes defective due to faulty material or workmanship within a period of 1 year 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.
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