Shark KD450SL User manual

KD450SL
OWNER’S GUIDE
Sonic Duo™ Floor Cleaner

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 turn the appliance off (O) and
unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
4. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
5. DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used near children, pets or plants.
6. Use only as described in this manual.
7. Use only manufacturer’s recommended accessories.
8. DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug.
9. DO NOT USE if the appliance is not working, has
been dropped, dropped into water, damaged or left
outdoors.
10. 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.
11. To protect against a risk of electric shock, DO NOT
immerse the appliance into water or any other
liquids.
12. DO NOT handle the plug or the appliance with wet
hands or operate the appliance without shoes.
13. DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use the power cord
as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the
appliance over the power cord. Keep the power cord
away from heated surfaces.
14. DO NOT unplug by pulling on the power cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug not the power cord. Do not
use extension cords or outlets with inadequate
current carrying capacity.
15. DO NOT use for space heating purposes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
WHEN USING YOUR SHARK®SONIC
DUO™FLOOR CLEANER, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE
FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
YOUR SHARK®SONIC DUO™ FLOOR CLEANER.
CAUTION:
Keep all Shark®branded cleaners and polishes out of the
reach of children. Eye irritant. Should some of the Shark®
branded cleaners and polishes be rubbed or splashed
into the eyes, wash out thoroughly with water. If irritation
continues, contact a physician. In case of ingestion, drink
500 ml of water.
IMPORTANT:
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.

16. DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use
with any opening that is blocked.
17. DO NOT put hands or feet under the Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner.
18. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the
body away from openings and moving parts.
19. Use ONLY on flat, horizontal surfaces. Do not use on
walls, counters or windows.
20. To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock - use
ONLY Shark®cleaning, polishing and carpet
cleaning solutions intended for use with this
appliance.
21. DO NOT add any cleaning solutions in the Shark®
Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner other than Shark®’s
Low Moisture - No Rinse - Carpet Cleaner and Wood
& Hard Floor Cleaner. The Wood & Hard Floor Polish
should never be run through the Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner. It will cause clogging. Use of
other scented perfumes, oils or any other chemicals
added to the solution or to the Reusable Bottle used
in this appliance may damage or clog the unit and
void the warranty. If you live in a hard water area, we
recommend using distilled water to dilute the Low
Moisture - No Rinse - Carpet Cleaner and Wood &
Hard Floor Cleaner for better performance.
22. DO NOT mix other cleaners with Shark®’s Low
Moisture - No Rinse - Carpet Cleaner and Wood
& Hard Floor Cleaner as this could affect the
effectiveness of the appliance.
23. DO NOT use the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner to clean up or absorb flammable or
combustible materials.
24. NEVER LEAVE THE Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner IN ONE SPOT ON ANY SURFACE FOR
ANY PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE CLEANING
OR POLISHING PAD IS ATTACHED OR WITH THE
APPLIANCE TURNED ON AS THIS WILL DAMAGE
YOUR FLOORS.
25. When cleaning the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner, 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.
26. Unplug the appliance before attaching or removing
the pads.
27. Extreme caution should be exercised when using this
appliance to clean stairs.
28. Never use the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner
without the carpet pad, cleaning pad or polishing pad
attached.
29. Keep your work area well lit.
30. Store the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner
indoors in a cool, dry place.
31. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another
appliance on the same socket (circuit) as the Shark®
Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner.
32. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, an
extension cord rated a minimum of 10 ampere,
1.0 mm2cord should be used. Cords rated for less
amperage may overheat. Care should be taken to
arrange cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped
over.
33. This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use
only identical replacement parts. See instructions for
servicing of double-insulated appliances.
WARNING:
Your Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner is
designed to clean hard floor and carpet surfaces. Do
not use on wood or tile floors that are highly worn,
unfinished or have a wax or oil finish. Surfaces that
have been treated with wax or some no wax floors
may be damaged by the cleaning and polishing
solutions therefore it is always recommended to test
an isolated area of the surface to be cleaned before
proceeding. You should always check the use and
care instructions from the floor manufacturer.
Always check with the carpet manufacturer or
distributer before using the Shark®Activating
Pretreater Carpet Stain & Odour Remover or the Low
Moisture -No Rinse - Carpet Cleaner. To determine
the colorfastness of any carpet -especially with reds
or blues - take a clean, moist towel and gently rub a
small area in an inconspicuous area. If color comes
off the towel, you may need to have the carpets
cleaned professionally.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

This manual covers model numbers:
KD450SL 26
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 220-240V~, 50/60Hz
Power: 96 Watts
Reusable Bottle Capacity: 950 ml.
Euro-Pro, Shark, Sonic Duo, and Scrub ‘n Stain are trademarks of Euro-Pro
Operating LLC. All other brand names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Servicing of double-insulated appliances:
A double-insulated appliance is marked with one or more of the following: The words “double-insulation” or “double-
insulated” or the double insulation symbol (square within a square).
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a
double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified
service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.
This appliance complies with the WEEE-Directive 2012/19/EU on the disposal of electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
Correct Disposal Of This Product
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.
IPX4

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Contents
Thank you for
purchasing the
Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor
Cleaner.
Getting Started ........................................................................................................2
Using Your Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner.......................................................................4
Cleaning Your Carpets .........................................................................................4
Regular Cleaning ...........................................................................................4
High Traffic Area Cleaning............................................................................... 5
Spot & Stain Cleaning ....................................................................................7
Cleaning Your Hard Floors....................................................................................8
Polishing Your Hard Floors .................................................................................10
Care and Maintenance ...........................................................................................13
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................14

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When assembling your Shark
®
Sonic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner there may be a little water in the Reusable Bottle. This is
because we test all of our products 100% before you buy them, so you get a quality Shark
®
Sonic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner.
hActivating Pretreater Carpet Stain & Odour Remover
iReusable Bottle for Carpet Cleaning Solution
jLow Moisture - No Rinse - Carpet Shampoo
kCarpet / Rug Cleaning Pad
lCarpet Scrub‘n Stain Pad
m Reusable Bottle for Hard Floor Cleaning Solution
nWood & Hard Floor Cleaner
oHard Floor Cleaning Pad
pWood & Hard Floor Polish
qHard Floor Polishing Pad
aHandle
bSpray Button
cOn/Off/Hi/Low Button
dSonic Duo™Scrub Head
eHeadlights
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gStorage Tray
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IMPORTANT: Always make sure that the Shark®
Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner is UNPLUGGED from
the wall when not in use. Never fill the Reusable
Bottle, change or remove the Shark®Sonic Duo™
Floor Cleaner pad when the appliance is plugged
into the wall. Use ONLY diluted Shark®’s Low
Moisture - No Rinse - Carpet Cleaner or Wood &
Hard Floor Cleaner in the Shark®Sonic Duo™
Floor Cleaner Reusable Bottle. The addition of
other chemicals or cleaning solutions may damage
the appliance, void the warranty and could be unsafe
for you and your family. For best results, dilute the
Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner with distilled water to
reduce streaking and minimise residue.
WARNING: The Wood & Hard Floor Polish should
never be put through the Shark®Sonic Duo™
Floor Cleaner. It will cause clogging in the system.
ASSEMBLY
1Insert the handle into the neck of the main body of
the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner. Push the
mop handle and main body of the appliance together
until you hear it “click” into place. (Fig. 1)
2Hold the power cord and wrap it around the cord
holders. (Fig. 2)
3Place the Hard Floor Cleaning Pad, the Hard Floor
Polishing Pad, the Carpet/Rug Cleaning Pad or the
Carpet Scrub‘n Stain™ Pad on the floor ensuring that
the velcro side is facing up. (Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5)
4Place the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner unit
on top of the Hard Floor Cleaning Pad, the Hard
Floor Polishing Pad, the Carpet/Rug Cleaning Pad or
the Carpet Scrub‘n Stain™Pad.
(Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5)
fig. 1
fig. 2
fig. 3
Hard Floor
Cleaning Pad
Hard Floor
Polishing Pad
Carpet/Rug
Cleaning Pad
or
Carpet Scrub ‘n
Stain™Pad
fig. 4
fig. 5

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fig. 9
fig. 6
fig. 8
fig. 7
IMPORTANT: Always check with the carpet
manufacturer or distributer before using the Shark®
Activating Pretreater Stain & Odour Remover or
the Low Moisture -No Rinse - Carpet Cleaner.
To determine the colorfastness of any carpet
-especially with reds or blues - take a clean,
moist towel and gently rub a small area in an
inconspicuous area. If color comes off on the towel,
you should discontinue use.
Using Your Sonic Duo™ Floor Cleaner
fig. 10 fig. 11
Cleaning Your Carpets
The Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner comes with a
Reusable Bottle with a “Purple” cap and label. This bottle
is to be used with the Low Moisture –No Rinse- Carpet
Cleaner. The Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner also
has a second Carpet Mode (II) that should be used when
cleaning carpets. Please note that not all carpets react to the
Sonic Duo the same way. Some carpets will require more
time and cleaning solution than others.
REGULAR CLEANING
Step 1:
1Vacuum your carpets and/or area rugs to remove
any loose dirt, dust, or debris that may have
accumulated in the carpet.
Step 2:
2Attach the Carpet/Rug Cleaning Pad to the bottom
of the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner. This
pad has a “Purple” trim and tag that says Carpet/
Rug Cleaning Pad. Attach the pad as shown in (Fig.
6) – the tag should be positioned toward the back of
the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner.
3Remove the Reusable Bottle by holding it and
pulling up (Fig. 7). Remove the cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
4Fill the Reusable Bottle with the “Purple” trim and
label with water until the “1:7 Water” fill line and
then with the Low Moisture –No Rinse- Carpet
Cleaner until the “Solution” fill line. (Fig. 8) Always
fill with water first and then add the cleaning solution
so to avoid foaming and ensure accuracy when
measuring.
5Screw the bottle cap on tightly and insert the
Reusable Bottle into the unit. Push it down to
make sure that it is well inserted. You will hear an
audible “Click” when the Reusable Bottle is inserted
properly. (Fig. 9)
6Twist the quick cord release holder to unwrap
the power cord completely. (Fig 10) Plug into an
electrical outlet and slide the “ON/OFF” button to
turn the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner on.
Select the faster Carpet Mode (II). (Fig 11)

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7Lightly step on the back of the scrubbing head to
release the handle.
WARNING: Never stand on the Shark
®
Sonic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner.
8 Begin cleaning by pressing the Spray Button to
apply the cleaning solution to the carpet that is to be
cleaned. (Fig. 12) Spray the solution continuously
while pushing the unit forward and then pulling it
backward until the area to be cleaned is damp.
NOTE: The first time that you use the Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner
there may be air in the system
causing a delay for the solution to come out of the
spray nozzle. Hold the spray button down for 5 to 10
seconds until you see the solution spray out.
9 Using the same back and forth motion, continue to go
over the area a few times without spray. Work your way
through the room or area being cleaned methodically.
Repeat as necessary until the entire carpeted area has
been cleaned. No rinsing is required.
10 If the Reusable Bottle is empty, you can refill it at
any time as long as the
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner
is unplugged from the outlet.
11 Once finished, step on the tag of the Carpet/
Rug Cleaning Pad and lift the unit to remove the
Carpet/Rug Cleaning Pad from the
Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner (Fig. 13) . Let the carpet dry
thoroughly and then vacuum.
HIGH TRAFFIC AREA CLEANING
Step 1:
1Vacuum your carpets and/or area rugs to remove
any loose dirt, dust, or debris that may have
accumulated in your carpet.
2Spray the Activating Pretreater Carpet Stain & Odour
Remover to pretreat the area. Spray the area until
saturated and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
Step 2:
3Attach the Carpet Scrub‘n Stain™Pad to the bottom
of the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner. This
pad has a “Purple” Trim and tag that says Carpet
Scrub ‘n Stain™Pad . Attach the pad as shown in
(Fig. 14) – the tag should be positioned toward the
back of the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner.
4Remove the Reusable Bottle by holding it and
pulling up. (Fig. 15) Remove the cap by turning it
counterclockwise.
5Fill the Reusable Bottle with the “Purple” Trim and
label with water until the “1:3 Water” fill line and then
with the Low Moisture –No Rinse- Carpet Cleaner
until the “Solution” fill line. (Fig. 16) Always fill with
water first and then add the cleaning solution so to
avoid foaming and ensure accuracy when measuring.
fig. 14
fig. 16
fig. 15
fig. 12
fig. 13

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10 Using the same back and forth motion, continue to
go over the same area without spray. For heavily
soiled high traffic areas or dingier carpets you may
need to go over the area for several minutes, spraying
periodically. Spray more solution as needed while
cleaning. Repeat as necessary until the entire carpeted
area has been cleaned. No rinsing is required.
11 If the Reusable Bottle is empty, you can refill it at
any time as long as the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner is unplugged from the outlet.
12 Once finished, step on the tag of the Carpet Scrub‘n
Stain™Pad and lift the unit to remove the Carpet
Scrub‘n Stain™Pad from the Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner (Fig. 21). Let the carpet dry
thoroughly and then vacuum.
6Screw the bottle cap on tightly and insert the
Reusable Bottle into the unit. Push it down to
make sure that it is well inserted. You will hear an
audible “Click” when the Reusable Bottle is inserted
properly. (Fig. 17)
7Twist the quick cord release holder to unwrap
the power cord completely. (Fig 18) Plug into an
electrical outlet and slide the “ON/OFF” button to
turn the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner on.
Select the faster Carpet Mode (II). (Fig 19)
8Lightly step on the back of the scrubbing head to
release the handle.
WARNING: Never stand on the Shark
®
Sonic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner.
9 Begin cleaning by pressing the Spray Button to
apply the cleaning solution to the carpet that is to be
cleaned. (Fig. 20) Spray the solution continuously
while pushing the unit forward and then pulling it
backward several times until the area to be cleaned
is damp.
NOTE: The first time that you use the Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner there may be air in the system
causing a delay for the solution to come out of the
spray nozzle. Hold the spray button down for 5 to 10
seconds until you see the solution spray out.
fig. 17 fig. 18
fig. 19 fig. 20 fig. 21
Using Your Sonic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner - cont.

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SPOT & STAIN CLEANING
Please note that not all carpets react to the Shark®
So nic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner the same way. Some carpets
will require more time and cleaning solution than others.
Step 1:
1 Vacuum the stained or discolored area to remove any
loose dirt, dust, or debris that may have accumulated
in your carpet.
Step 2:
2 Begin by pretreating the stain with the Activating
Pretreater Carpet Stain & Odour Remover until the
stain or discoloration is fully saturated.
3 Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
4 Use a white cloth with a blunt object to blot up the
stain.
5 You will see the stain begin to transfer from the
carpet onto the white cloth.
6 Continue to use fresh areas of the white cloth as you
blot up more and more of the stain.
7 Never rub.
8 Repeat as necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I noticed a rippling effect on the edges of my area rugs
– should I be concerned?
A. Wool area rugs sometimes have a rippling effect
on the edges after cleaning. This rippling will relax
our after a few days of regular wear and usage.
Q. After using the Low Moisture –No Rinse- Carpet
Cleaner, my carpet feels dry and crunchy – what can
I do?
A. If your carpets feel crunchy, you likely used too much
of the Low Moisture – No Rinse- Carpet Cleaner.
The dry crunchy feeling will go away after a few days
of normal wear and usage. Another pass vacuuming
should also help break up the crunchy texture more
quickly. To avoid this from happening again, we
recommend using less solution on one specific area
or a less concentrated dilution.
Q. How can I remove tough stains?
A. Begin by treating the stain with the Activating
Pretreater until fully saturated. Let sit for 5-10
minutes. Next, use a white cloth with a blunt object
to blot up the stain. You will see the stain transfer
from the carpet onto the white cloth. Continue to
use fresh areas of the cloth as you blot up more and
more of the stain. Never rub. Repeat as necessary.

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Using Your Sonic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner - cont.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the floors are swept or
vacuumed before using the Shark®Sonic Duo™
Floor Cleaner.
4Twist the quick release cord holder to unwrap the
power cord completely. (Fig. 25)
Plug into an electrical outlet and slide the “On/
Off” button down to turn the Shark®Sonic Duo™
Floor Cleaner on. Use “I Low” setting for hard floor
cleaning. (Fig. 26)
5Make sure that the Hard Floor Cleaning Pad
is attached to the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner. This pad has a “Green” trim and the tag
says “Hard Floor Cleaning Pad”. Attach the side
of the Cleaning Pad with the tag to the back of the
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner. (Fig. 27)
fig. 25
fig. 24
IMPORTANT: When cleaning, do not use the Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner without attaching a Hard Floor Cleaning Pad
and adding the diluted cleaning solution to the Reusable Bottle
first. When polishing, do not use the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner without attaching a Hard Floor Polishing Pad.
Cleaning Your Hard Floors:
1To remove the Reusable Bottle, hold it and pull it up
to remove from the unit. (Fig. 22)
2Remove the “Green” bottle cap. Add 1 part of the
Sonic Activated Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner solution
to 7 parts water into the Reusable Bottle. Use the
measuring marks on the Reusable Bottle for easy
measuring and filling. (Fig. 23) Always fill with
cold water first up to the “Water Fill Line”
and then add the cleaning solution up to the
“Solution Fill Line” to avoid foaming and to
ensure accuracy.
3Screw the bottle cap on tightly and insert the
Reusable Bottle into the unit upside down. Push it
down to make sure that it is well inserted. You will
hear an audible “Click” when the Reusable Bottle is
inserted properly. (Fig. 24)
IMPORTANT: Do not use on unsealed wood or
unglazed ceramic floors. Do not use on wood or tile
floors that are highly worn, unfinished or have a wax
or oil finish. Surfaces that have been treated with
wax or some no wax floors may be damaged by the
cleaning and polishing solutions therefore it is always
recommended to test an isolated area of the surface
to be cleaned before proceeding. You should always
check the use and care instructions from the floor
manufacturer.
fig. 22 fig. 23
fig. 26
fig. 27

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NOTE: The first time that you use the Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner there may be air in the system
causing a delay for the solution to come out of the spray
nozzle. Hold the spray button down for 5 to 10 seconds
until you see the solution come out.
6Lightly step on the back of the scrubbing head to
release the handle and move the agitating Shark®
Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner back and forth over the
area to clean tough, dried on stains faster and easier.
Repeat until the entire floor surface has been cleaned.
No rinsing is required.
WARNING: Never stand on the Shark
®
Sonic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner.
7Press the Spray Button to apply solution onto the
floor that is to be cleaned. (Fig. 28)
8If the Reusable Bottle is empty, you can refill it at
any time as long as the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner is unplugged from the outlet.
IMPORTANT: Never leave the Shark®Sonic Duo™
Floor Cleaner with a damp/wet cleaning pad on
any floor surface for any amount of time as this may
damage the floor.
9Once finished, step on the tag of the Hard Floor
Cleaning Pad and lift the unit to remove the pad from the
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner. (Fig. 29)
fig. 28
fig. 29
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. My Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner leaves a
foam on hard floors.
A. The Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner Hard
Floor Cleaning Pad is likely too saturated. Replace
it with a clean, dry pad.
Q. My floors appear cloudy after cleaning.
A. The Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner Hard
Floor Cleaning Pad may be dirty. Change the pad.
OR
A. The Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner Hard
Floor Cleaning Pad was washed with a powder
detergent and may be damaged and require
replacement. Never use powder detergents. Only
use liquid detergent to launder the cleaning pads.
OR
A. The Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner may
have been left in the same spot for too long with a
wet cleaning pad. Never leave the unit with a wet
pad in one spot for too long.
OR
A. This may be leftover from past cleaners that were
used on the floor surface. Use the Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner a few more times and see if
the leftover cloudiness is removed. If this does not
work, we suggest rinsing the floor with water and
letting it dry. One or more rinses generally removes
the residue. A more stubborn case may require you
to rinse the floor with a mix of one part vinegar to
2 parts water. Then use the Shark®Sonic Duo™
Floor Cleaner again with a clean pad.

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6Use the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner to
spread the polish evenly over the floor. Do not go
over an applied area too frequently. Always leave
an area looking wet. If a section begins to look dry
while polishing, add more Wood & Hard Floor Polish
to the area. Repeat until the whole area has been
polished.
7When going from section to section, do not lift the
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner to move it,
always slide it to the next section. No rinsing is
required.
8Allow the Wood & Hard Floor Polish to dry for at
least 1 hour in light traffic areas and a complete 24
hours for the polish to cure before returning to heavy
traffic areas.
9When finished, turn the unit off and slide and lift the
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner to remove it
from the area that was just polished. Lay the Shark®
Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner on its side and remove
the Hard Floor Polishing Pad by hand. (Fig. 33)
NOTE: Depending on the amount of traffic your
floors sustain, Shark®recommends polishing every
2 months. Touch up high traffic areas as needed
in-between full floor polishes.
Polishing Your Hard Floors:
1Vacuum the floor to remove all loose dirt, dust
and grit from the floor surface. For best results,
we recommend that you clean the floor using the
Shark®Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner first and allow
time to dry before polishing.
2Attach the Hard Floor Polishing Pad to the bottom of
the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner. This pad
has an “Orange” trim and the “Orange” tag says
“Hard Floor Polishing Pad”. (Fig. 30)
3Lightly step on the back of the scrubbing head to
release the handle.
WARNING: Never stand on the Shark
®
Sonic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner.
4Carefully, squirt a liberal amount of the Floor Polish
onto an area of the floor to be polished and place the
polishing pad over it before you start the unit. Make
sure that the polishing pad is saturated and then
squirt the polish in 12 x 12 cm sections. (Fig. 31)
5Turn the On/Off button to “On (I Low)” setting.
Always squirt the floor polish from a height of 15 cm
above the floor to avoid splashing the polish over the
floor. One bottle is enough to cover 40 m2. (Fig. 32)
NOTE: The 500 ml polish bottle is enough to cover
24 m2.
IMPORTANT: NEVER add the Wood & Hard Floor
Polish to the Reusable Bottle or run it through the
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner unit.
Using Your Sonic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner - cont.
fig. 30 fig. 31
fig. 32
fig. 33

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IMPORTANT: Do not use on unsealed wood or
unglazed ceramic floors. Do not use on wood or
tile floors that are highly worn, unfinished or have
a wax or oil finish. Surfaces that have been treated
with wax or some no wax floors may be damaged by
the cleaning and polishing solutions therefore it is
always recommended to test an isolated area of the
surface to be cleaned or polished before proceeding.
You should check the use and care instructions from
the floor manufacturer before cleaning or polishing.
IMPORTANT: Do not use more than one brand of
floor polish to polish one room. Use only Shark®
Wood & Hard Floor Polish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Polishing has left my floors streaky or spotty.
A. You should go over the streaky or spotty area with
more polish. Always leave the area looking very
wet, never dry.
Q. There is a footprint, smudge or uneven spot after or
during polishing.
A. You should add more polish to any problem areas
during polishing. Always leave the area looking
very wet, never dry.
Q. I accidentally ran the Shark®Wood & Hard Floor Polish
through the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner and
now it is not working properly.
A. Shark®Wood & Hard Floor Polish should always
be squirted directly onto the floor . If it was
run through the unit, you need to flush it out
immediately. Fill the Reusable Bottle with warm
water and spray it through the system to flush
it. Then turn and remove the tip of the nozzle to
clean it. (Fig. 34)
fig. 34

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General Tips:
• Change the Wood & Hard Floor Cleaning Pad frequently for best results.
• Always vacuum floors and carpets before cleaning or polishing.
• If you notice any uneven areas or streaking, DO NOT go over the same area with more polish if the floor has
begun to dry. Wait until the floor polish has totally dried for approximately a day before going over it again with
more polish.
• Never lift the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner up at the end of a section of flooring that has been polished.
Always slide the unit off the floor and then remove the pad.
• When polishing, you should always leave each section looking wet, never dry, before going to the next section.
• Try the Pretreater Carpet Stain & Odour Remover to eliminate your toughest stains. Just spray the solution onto
the stain until saturated, allow 5-10 minutes to set and then blot up the stain with a white cloth or towel. Never
scrub the stain, only blot.
Pad Consumption
Hard Floor Cleaning Pad Replace after 20 washes
Hard Floor Polishing Pad Replace after 20 washes
Carpet/Rug Cleaning Pad Replace after 20 washes
Carpet Scrub ‘n Stain™Removal Pad Replace after 20 washes
Cleaner Consumption / Usage
Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner Use 1.0 L diluted solution per 55 m2
Wood & Hard Floor Polish Use 0.8 L solution per 40 m2
Activating Pretreater Carpet Stain & Odour Remover Fully saturate a spot or stain before blotting
Low Moisture - No Rinse - Carpet Cleaner Use
1.0 L diluted solution per 25 m2
Using Your Sonic Duo
™
Floor Cleaner - cont.

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Care and Maintenance
AFTER USE AND STORAGE
1When you have finished using the Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner, unplug the cord from the
outlet and remove the Carpet/Rug Cleaning Pad,
Hard Floor Cleaning Pad or Hard Floor Polishing Pad
from the unit.
2Store the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner in
the upright position without the Carpet/Rug Cleaning
Pad, Hard Floor Cleaning Pad or Hard Floor Polishing
Pad on the unit and away from children or high
traffic areas.
3The Reusable Bottle can be hand washed ONLY.
Never wash the Reusable Bottle in the dishwasher -
it will warp.
CARE FOR YOUR CARPET/RUG CLEANING PAD,
CARPET SCRUB ‘N STAIN™PAD, HARD FLOOR
CLEANING PAD AND HARD FLOOR POLISHING PAD
NOTE: Please note that the Hard Floor Polishing Pad
must be rinsed immediately after use and before being
machine washed with the other pads.
1We recommend washing your Shark®Sonic Duo™
Floor Cleaner Hard Floor Cleaning Pads, Hard
Floor Polishing Pads and Carpet/Rug Cleaning Pads
separately from other fabrics to avoid picking up lint.
Only use liquid detergent (no powder detergent). Do
not use any fabric softeners or bleach. Line dry. Do
not tumble dry.
2If there are loose threads on the cleaning or
polishing pad, carefully cut the thread with scissors.
Do not pull on them or cut at the base.

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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner is squirting foam
from the spray nozzle.
1. The Reusable Bottle is not firmly inserted into the unit. Make sure that you hear
an audible “Click” when you insert the Reusable Bottle into the appliance.
2. There may be air in the system. Hold down the spray button for 5 to 10 seconds
to flush the system.
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner doesn’t spray.
1. Make sure that the Reusable Bottle is inserted all the way in. You should hear an
audible “Click” when inserted.
2. Check that there is enough cleaning solution in the Reusable Bottle. If not, add more.
3. The bottle cap on the Reusable Bottle may need to be cleaned. Remove it from
the Reusable Bottle and rinse it under running water and then replace it onto the
Reusable Bottle.
4. There may be air in the system. Hold down the spray button for 5 to 10 seconds
until solution comes out of the spray nozzle.
5. The colored spray nozzle at the front of the unit where the spray comes out
may be clogged. Clean the spray nozzle by removing it from the unit. To
remove it, grip the small lips at the top and bottom of the spray nozzle and turn
counterclockwise. Run the spray nozzle under warm water to clean it out. Reinsert
the spray nozzle by lining up its grooves with the inside of the nozzle hole. Turn
clockwise until the lips return to the top and bottom positions.
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner turns off when
the handle is lowered.
1. The Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner automatically turns off when the handle
is lowered to low. This is a safety mechanism to ensure that the machine will turn
off if it is dropped. To keep the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner on when
cleaning under low profile items, simply twist the handle to the left or right and
engage the swivel. When the handle is swivelled and lowered, the Shark®Sonic
Duo™Floor Cleaner will remain on.
The cap of the Reusable
Bottle is stuck inside the
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner after the bottle
was removed.
1. To remove the cap, hold center valve of the cap with your fingers and gently pull
it out. If it doesn’t come out easily, use a set of long nose pliers for leverage. Be
careful not to crack the center valve when applying pressure and lifting up.
The Reusable Bottle fell
out.
1. The Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner is not meant to be turned upside down.
When upside-down, the Reusable Bottle is at risk for falling out of its cradle.
Please do not turn the Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor Cleaner upside-down. If it is
necessary to turn the unit upside-down, remove the Reusable Bottle first.
Shark®Sonic Duo™Floor
Cleaner turns off on its
own.
This unit is equipped with an automatic protector. If for some reason your appliance
overheats, the protector will automatically turn the unit off. Should this occur, perform
the following steps to restart the appliance:
1. Move the switch to the “O” (Off) position.
2. Unplug.
3. Allow the unit to cool for around 45 minutes.
4. Plug in.
5. Turn the switch on to restart.

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Notes

IPX4
Technical Details
Voltage: 220-240V~, 50/60Hz
Power: 96 Watts
Reusable Bottle Capacity: 950 ml
Made in China
Euro-Pro, Shark, Sonic Duo, and Scrub ‘n Stain are
trademarks of Euro-Pro Operating LLC. All other
brand names may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
COPYRIGHT © EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC 2014
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