Shark APEX duoclean Powered Lift-Away AX950 Series User manual

AX950
Series
INSTRUCTIONS
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Powered Lift-Away®

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THANK YOU
for purchasing the Shark® APEX™ DuoClean™ Powered Lift-Away®
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This instruction manual is designed to help
you get a complete understanding of your new
Shark APEX DuoClean Powered Lift-Away.
If you have any questions, please call the
Customer Service line at 1-800-798-7398.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 120V., 60Hz
Watts: 1350W
Amps: 11.3A
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model and serial numbers
on the QR code label
which is located on the
back of your unit behind
the dust cup.
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CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting to Know Your Shark® APEX™DuoClean™
Powered Lift-Away®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembling Your Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Your Vacuum in Upright Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What Does the Brushroll Indicator Light Mean? � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
Using Your Vacuum in Above-Floor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using And Storing Your Deep-Cleaning
Motorized Pet Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using Your Vacuum in Powered Lift-Away Mode. . . . . . . . . . 13
Powered Lift-Away Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13
Lift-Away Cleaning � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �14
Using Your Caddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Compatible Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Emptying the Dust Cup� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �19
Cleaning the Filters� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20
Cleaning the Brushroll � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21
Cleaning the Soft Roller� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22
Checking the Nozzle for Blockages � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22
Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
THE POWER NOZZLE, WAND,
HOSE, AND HANDLE CONTAIN
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:
• There are NO serviceable parts.
• DO NOT use to vacuum any liquids.
• DO NOT immerse in water.
• DO NOT use if handle/wand/hose is
damaged, cut or punctured.
• Avoid vacuuming up sharp objects.
• Always turn off this appliance before
connecting or disconnecting either hose,
mechanical accessory, or motorized nozzle.
When using an electrical appliance,
basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1Inspect power cord and plug for any
damage before use. DO NOT use vacuum
cleaner with a damaged cord or plug.
Turn off all controls before plugging in or
unplugging the vacuum cleaner. Store
your vacuum cleaner with the power cord
secured around the two cord hooks.
2 DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Use only on dry surfaces.
3Unplug from electrical outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
4If vacuum cleaner is not working as it
should, or has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or immersed in water,
return it to SharkNinja Operating LLC for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
5DO NOT pull or carry vacuum cleaner by
the cord or use the cord as a handle.
6DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. Grasp
the plug, NOT the cord.
7DO NOT handle plug or vacuum cleaner
with wet hands.
8DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner over the
power cord, close a door on the cord, or
pull the cord around sharp corners.
9The use of an extension cord is NOT
recommended.
10 DO NOT leave vacuum cleaner unattended
when plugged in.
11 Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
GENERAL USE
12 Use only as described in this manual.
13 Keep your work area well lit.
14 Keep the vacuum cleaner moving over
the carpet surface at all times to avoid
damaging the carpet fibers.
15 DO NOT place vacuum cleaner on
unstable surfaces such as chairs or tables.
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 DO NOT allow young children to operate
the appliance or use as a toy. Close
supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used near children.
18 DO NOT use unless brushroll, Soft Roller,
dust cup, and all filters are in place.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, fire, electric shock, and property damage
resulting from improper use of the appliance, carefully observe the following
instructions. This unit contains electrical connections and moving parts that
potentially present risk to the user.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DUST CUP/FILTERS/ACCESSORIES
Before turning on the vacuum:
19 Make sure that all filters are thoroughly dry
after routine cleaning.
20 Make sure that dust cup and all filters are in
place after routine maintenance.
21 Make sure accessories are free of
blockages.
22 Use only Shark®brand filters and
accessories. Using other brands will void
warranty.
HOSE ATTACHMENTS
23 DO NOT use if 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 turn on the
unitagain.
24 Keep the end of the hose and accessory
openings away from face and body.
25 Keep cleaning tools and hose suction
openings away from hair, face, fingers,
uncovered feet, or loose clothing.
26 Only use manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
GENERAL CLEANING
27 DO NOT vacuum up large objects.
28 DO NOT vacuum up hard or sharp objects
such as glass, nails, screws, or coins that
could damage the vacuum cleaner.
29 DO NOT vacuum up drywall dust,
fireplace ash, or embers. DO NOT use
as an attachment to power tools for dust
collection.
30 DO NOT vacuum up smoking or burning
objects such as hot coals, cigarette butts,
or matches.
31 DO NOT vacuum up flammable or
combustible materials (e.g., lighter fluid,
gasoline, or kerosene) or use vacuum in
areas where they may be present.
32 DO NOT vacuum up toxic solutions (e.g.,
chlorine bleach, ammonia, or drain cleaner).
33 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.
34 DO NOT vacuum up any liquids.
35 DO NOT immerse vacuum cleaner in water
or other liquids.
36 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
POLARIZED PLUG
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
vacuum cleaner has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). As a safety feature,
this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. 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.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SHARK® APEX™
DUOCLEAN™POWERED LIFT-AWAY®
WELCOME!
Congratulations on
your purchase. Use this
instruction manual to
learn about your new
vacuum’s great features.
From assembly to use
to maintenance, you will
find it all in here.
MAIN UNIT
APower Switch
BHandle Release Button
CSurface Selector
DHose Clip
EHose
FUpper Cord Hook
GPowered Lift-Away Button
HWand Release Button
ILift-Away Pod
JDust Cup Release Button
KDust Cup Empty Latches
LWand
MLower Cord Hook
NMotorized Floor Nozzle
OBrushroll Indicator Light
PHeadlights
QBrushroll Garage
RSoft Roller

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1Place motorized floor
nozzle on floor and insert
wand, pressing it in until it
clicks securely into place.
ASSEMBLING
YOUR VACUUM
TIP: Push hose clip
into back of wand for
convenience.
2Insert handle into wand,
pressing it in until it clicks
securely into place.
STEP 1 STEP 2
TIP: For quick cord
access, rotate upper hook
down and remove cord.
TIP: Use cord clip located
on the side of wand to
hold cord in place while
vacuuming.

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3Place pod onto wand and
slide down to connect.
4Connect hose into back of
pod, pressing it in until it
clicks securely into place.
5Store included accessories
on the accessory posts on
the pod.
STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5

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USING YOUR VACUUM
IN UPRIGHT MODE
WARNING: DO NOT
use to vacuum up drywall
dust, fireplace ash, or
embers. DO NOT use as
an attachment to power
tools for dust collection.
WHAT DOES THE
BRUSHROLL INDICATOR
LIGHT MEAN?
Solid Green
The brushrolls are spinning
and working as they should.
Solid Red
There is a jam in the brushroll
area. Turn off your vacuum
and remove any blockages.
Flashing Red*
The motorized floor nozzle
is overheating. Turn off your
vacuum and wait for it to
cool down. After vacuum has
cooled, move Surface Selector
switch to Thick Carpet mode,
then press Power button to
turn vacuum back on.
No Light
The brushrolls are not spinning
because the vacuum is off.
1Plug power cord into outlet. Place foot on floor nozzle
andtilt handle back.
STEP 1
*See Troubleshooting section for
further instructions.

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3Choose the appropriate setting.
Thick Carpet & Area Rug Cleaning
Set floor selector to Thick Carpet/Area
Rug.
Carpet & Low Pile Cleaning
Set floor selector to Carpet/Low Pile to
increase the speed of your brushrolls and
to help remove stuck-on dust and debris.
Hard Floor Cleaning
Set floor selector to Hard Floor.
NOTE: For deep cleaning per ASTM F 608 (embedded
dirt in carpets) please set to Carpet/Low Pile.
2Press power button to turn on vacuum.
Please note the brushrolls will not spin
unless the wand is reclined.
STEP 3STEP 2

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OR
OR
1To clean above-floor areas
with the handle, detach it
from the wand by pressing
the Handle Release
button.
USING YOUR VACUUM
IN ABOVE-FLOOR MODE
2Insert desired tool directly
onto wand orhandle.
To clean with a longer
reach, detach the wand
from the floor nozzle
by pressing the Wand
Release button.
STEP 1 STEP 2
OR

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OR
USING YOUR
DEEP-CLEANING
MOTORIZED PET TOOL
1To use the tool, slide the
Rotate button down, then
rotate the cleaning head
clockwise, until the head
is in cleaning position,
perpendicular to the base.
Insert tool onto wand or
handle.
USING AND STORING YOUR
DEEP-CLEANING MOTORIZED PET TOOL
3Place it on the left tool
post (marked with tool
icon) with orange release
button facing outwards.
Push forward until the tool
clicks into place.
4To remove tool from post,
press orange Release
button and pull the tool
towards you, away from
the vacuum.
STORING/REMOVING
YOUR DEEP-CLEANING
MOTORIZED PET TOOL
1To store the tool on your
vacuum, first press the
Wand Release button to
remove from the wand or
handle.
2Slide the Rotate button
down, then rotate
the cleaning head
counterclockwise until the
head is lined up with the
base.

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POWERED LIFT-AWAY CLEANING
1Press Powered Lift-Away button to lift pod off floor nozzle.
You are now ready to clean those hard-to-reach places.
USING YOUR VACUUM IN
POWERED LIFT-AWAY® MODE
WARNING: Ensure solid
footing when using in
Lift-Away mode. Using
vacuum when you don’t
have stable footing may
result in personal injury.
WHAT IS POWERED
LIFT-AWAY?
Our Powered Lift-Away
feature allows you to remove
the pod from the nozzle while
maintaining the same power
you have in upright mode.
This is great for cleaning
stairs, under furniture, and in
other tight spaces.

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2For a convenient way to clean stairs,
detach wand and handle, then insert
handle into motorized floor nozzle.
LIFT-AWAY® CLEANING
1Attach desired accessory directly to the
handle. For more cleaning reach, attach the
wand to the handle, then attach accessory
to the wand.

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If your vacuum comes with a
caddy, use these instructions.
To purchase a caddy, visit
sharkaccessories.com
USING
YOUR CADDY
1From Lift-Away®mode, place pod onto caddy.
TIP: Use the posts on the
caddy to store additional
cleaning accessories.
TIP: You can store the
nozzle on the back of
thecaddy.
TIP: There is a cord clip
on the caddy to help with
cord management.

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2Cleaning in Powered Lift-Away®mode
allows you to still use the motorized
floornozzle.
3 To clean above-floor areas, use the wand
or the handle with an accessory attached.
Press Wand Release button or Handle
Release button, and attach preferred
accessory.
REMOVING POD FROM CADDY
When you are done cleaning with your
caddy, press the Powered Lift-Away button
to remove pod.

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COMPATIBLE
ACCESSORIES
There are a variety of
accessories that are
compatible with this
vacuumseries.
The Quick Start Guide shows
the select accessories that are
included with your model.
To purchase additional
accessories, visit
sharkaccessories.com
AMini Motorized
Pet Brush
Designed to remove pet
hair and ground-in dirt
from carpeted stairs and
upholstery.
BDuster Crevice
Two cleaning tools in one—
the crevice tool gives you
extended cleaning reach
for small spaces, while the
soft dusting brush cleans a
multitude of surfaces.
CCaddy
Transforms your upright
vacuum into a canister
vacuum, giving you the
freedom to roll the pod
along while keeping
cleaning tools close by.
DPet Multi-Tool
Two tools for cleaning
tough pet messes: first,
a stiff bristle brush for
cleaning stuck-on debris.
Then remove the bristles to
reveal an upholstery tool for
cleaning stubborn pet hair.
EAnti-Allergen Dust
Brush
Nylon fiber bristles specially
designed for removing fine
dust and allergen particles
from the most delicate
surfaces.
FDeep-Cleaning
Motorized Pet Tool
Motorized compact
brush powerful enough to
remove deeply embedded
allergens, dirt, and hair
from multiple surfaces.
Stores onboard for your
convenience.
GMultiFlex™ Under
Appliance Wand
Pivoting wand that extends
to clean under appliances
and on top of furniture.

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To keep your vacuum’s
suction power optimal, follow
these instructions. Make
sure unit is off and cord is
unplugged.
MAINTENANCE
EMPTYING THE DUST CUP
1Press down on Dust Cup
Release button and lift
dust cup off pod.
2Hold dust cup over a trash
bin and press the latch
on the bottom of the dust
cup to empty it.
STEP 1 STEP 2
WARNING: To reduce
the risk of shock and
unintended operation,
turn off power and
unplug unit before
servicing.
Hand wash only with
water to prevent
damage from cleaning
chemicals. Allow
ALL filters to air-dry
completely before
replacing them in the
vacuum to prevent
liquid from being drawn
into electricparts.
IMPORTANT: Do not use
soap when cleaning the
filters. Do not scrub HEPA
filter material.
RECOMMENDED
FILTER CLEANING
SCHEDULE:
Pre-Motor Filter Kit
(Foam & Felt)
XFF650
Clean every 3 months.
Post-Motor Filter
(HEPA)
XHF650
Clean once a year.