VAC-THEN-STEAM™
MV2010
OWNER’S GUIDE
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19. Carefully remove the micro-fiber pad
immediately after you have unplugged
and allowed the appliance to cool.
35. DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects
such as glass, nails, screws or coins that
could damage the cleaning unit.
20. When cleaning the appliance, 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.
36. DO NOT place appliance on unstable
surfaces such as chairs or tables.
37. DO NOT allow the cleaning unit to be
used as a toy.
38. Close attention is necessary when used
near children.
21. Extreme caution should be exercised
when using this appliance to clean stairs.
39. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
parts of the body away from openings
and moving parts.
22. Never use Steam function without micro-
fiber pad attached.
23. Keep your work area well lit.
40.Turn off all controls before plugging or
24. Store appliance indoors in a cool,
dry place.
unplugging your Vac-Then-Steam™.
WARNING: Your appliance is designed
to clean non-carpeted, sealed 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 on 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
provided by the floor manufacturer.
25. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate
another appliance on the same socket
(circuit) as the cleaning unit.
26. 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 cord so that it cannot be
pulled or tripped over.
27. DO NOT store unit with damp/wet micro-
fiber cleaning pad attached.
POLARIZED PLUG
28. DO NOT use the vacuum cleaner without
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, this appliance 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 ATTEMPT
TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE.
dust cup and filter in place.
29. DO NOT vacuum up any liquids.
30. DO NOT pick up anything that is burning
or smoking such as cigarettes, matches
or hot ashes.
31. To reduce the risk of fire DO NOT use to
pick up flammable or combustible liquids
such as gasoline or use vacuum in areas
where flammable or combustible fumes
may be present.
32. DO NOT pick up toxic solutions such as
chlorine bleach, ammonia or drain cleaner
with the cleaning unit.
33. DO NOT use in an enclosed space
where vapors are present from paint,
paint thinner, mothproofing substances,
flammable dust or other explosive or
toxic materials.
34. DO NOT run the cleaning unit over large-
sized objects.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Steam Technology
Thank you for purchasing the
Shark® Vac-Then-Steam™,
the complete bare floor
cleaning system.
The unique steam technology,
turns simple tap water into
super-heated steam that infuse
the micro-fiber pads for chemical
free cleaning. Only this method
creates and delivers 212°F
steam that is effective enough
to clean and sanitize all your
hard floor surfaces. The Shark®
Vac-Then-Steam™ can help you
achieve a truly clean and healthy
environment for you and
your family.
THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBER:
MV2010 11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power:
Water
1550 Watts
Capacity: 300 ml (10 oz.)
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Contents
Getting Started: Assembly................................................2
Getting Started: Mode Controls......................................4
Vacuum Mode.........................................................................5
Steam Mode............................................................................8
Maintaining Your Vac-Then-Steam™..............................12
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................14
Warranty and Registration................................................15
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Getting Started: Assembly
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When assembling your Vac-Then-Steam™
there may be a little water in or around
the water tank. This is because we
quality test all our Shark products before
distributing them, so you get a quality
Shark® Vac-Then-Steam™.
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a Telescopic Handle
h Mop Handle
b Cleaning Unit with Dust Cup
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Quick Release Swivel Cord Wrap
Cord Clip
c 2 All-Purpose Cleaning Pads and
1 Heavy Duty Cleaning Pads
k Telescopic Handle Latch
Carry Grip
d Steam Frame
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e Filling Flask
m Vacuum and Steam Mode Panel
n Water Tank Cap
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1 Replacement Post-Motor Filter
g 1 Replacement Dust Cup Filters Set
o Water Tank Viewing Window
p Post-Motor Filter Access
q Dust Cup
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3
2
ASSEMBLY
3
Wrap cord around cord holders and
secure plug to cord.
1
Slide the Telescopic Handle into the
cleaning unit until it locks into place.
Once in position, you never have to
remove the handle.
NOTE: The Vac-Then-Steam™, is a
complete bare-floor cleaning and
sanitizing system. It comes “vacuum-
ready” out of the box.
2
For your comfort, you can adjust the
height of the handle. To do so pull
the latch down on the handle tube
90 degrees to the open position.
Holding the handle, extend the tube
to the height that is right for you and
then close latch to lock into position.
QUICK TIP: For easier pushing and
pulling, extend the height of the
handle by using the telescopic latch
on the pole.
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Getting Started: Vacuum and Steam Panel
STEAM MODE:
The Vac-Then-Steam™ has two
operating modes:
1
VACUUM MODE:
1
2
3
DO NOT USE STEAM PAD AND
FRAME IN VACUUM MODE
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3
OPERATING IN STEAM MODE:
Attach steam pad and frame.
1
Steam mode will not work if the pad
and frame are NOT attached. See
page 8 for assembly instructions.
2
3
Fill the water tank.
OPERATING IN VACUUM MODE:
Remove steam pad and frame,
if attached. See page 8 for
instructions. Vacuum will not activate
if steam frame is attached.
SLIDE THE TOGGLE SWITCH DOWN
to expose the Steam Power button
1
Press the STEAM POWER BUTTON
to the ON “I” position. The button
will be illuminated red when steam
mode is activated.
2
3
SLIDE THE TOGGLE SWITCH UP to
expose the vacuum power button.
4
Wait 30 seconds to heat water, then
TILT HANDLE BACK TO ACTIVATE
STEAM PUMP.
Press the VACUUM POWER BUTTON
to the ON “I” position to activate
the vacuum.
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Vacuum Mode
After inserting the telescopic handle,
your cleaning system is vacuum-ready.
Begin vacuuming your hard-surface
floors by tilting the cleaning unit back
and pressing the vacuum power button.
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1
2
USING VACUUM MODE
3
Place your foot lightly on the top
of the cleaning unit base. Tilt the
cleaning unit back. Vacuum your
floors.
1
Pull and twist the quick release cord
holder to unwrap the power cord
completely. Plug in the unit.
2
To vacuum, slide the toggle switch
until the vacuum power button is
exposed. Press the vacuum power
mode button to the ON “I” position.
IMPORTANT: Vacuum all surfaces
first before steam-cleaning to
avoid condensation build-up. Avoid
vacuuming after steam mopping.
IMPORTANT: You cannot use the
vacuum function if the frame and
pad are attached to the base of the
cleaning unit.
NOTE: If you vacuum and then
steam-clean one room, before
moving on to the next, wait 10
minutes for the condensation to
clear before vacuuming again.
NOTE: Only vacuum sealed and
non-carpeted bare floor surfaces.
Refer to floor manufacturer
guidelines and warnings.
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Vacuum Mode
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1
STORAGE
IMPORTANT:
1
Place your foot lightly on the top of
the base. Tilt cleaning unit into the
upright position.
Always carry
the Vac-Then-
Steam™ by the
cleaning unit
collar; rather
than by the
handle.
2 Turn OFF “O” the vacuum power
button and unplug the unit.
3 Wrap cord around cord holders and
secure plug. Store cleaning unit in an
upright position.
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EMPTYING THE DUST CUP
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2
3
EMPTYING THE CONE FILTER
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2
4
EMPTYING THE DUST CUP
Press the dust cup latch at the
bottom of the canister upward. Pull
the dust cup assembly out and down.
2 Tap filter canister gently over trash
receptacle to empty debris from the
conical filter.
1
Reattach the filter frame.
2 Twist dust cup cover counter-
3 To reattach the dust cup cover, align
the indicators that are printed on the
rear of the dust cup and cover. Turn
the cover clockwise and make sure
the solid arrows are aligned before
reinserting the dust cup into the
vacuum.
clockwise to open.
3 Tap canister gently over trash
receptacle to empty.
EMPTYING THE CONE FILTER
Over time the debris may gather in
the cone filter of your Vac-Then-
Steam™. Clean the filter often for
optimal suction performance.
4 To replace the dust cup in to the unit,
gently push the dust cup assembly
up and in. The dust cup will click
into place.
1
Lift the filter frame out from the top
of the dust cup and remove the two
filter layers from the filter frame.
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Steam Mode
1
3
2
MAGNETIC
CONNECTIONS
ASSEMBLY
3 Place the cleaning unit onto the
1
Attach a steam pad onto the bottom
of the steam frame, matching the
hook and loop fasteners.
Steam Frame. THE UNIT MUST BE
UPRIGHT.
IMPORTANT: Steam frame and pad
must be attached to the cleaning unit
in order to use the steam function.
2 Place the steam frame/pad assembly
on the floor with the magnetic
connections facing up.
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Do not use chemicals or
detergents in your
Vac-Then-Steam™. You only
need water to achieve
super-heated, sanitizing
steam.
1
2
FILLING THE WATER TANK
NOTE: If you live in a hard water
area, we recommend using distilled
water in your Vac-Then-Steam™.
1
Keep the cleaning unit in the upright
position to add water. Turn the water
tank cap counter-clockwise and
remove from the tank.
2 Use the filling flask and pour water
into the tank. Do not overfill. Replace
the cap on the water tank by turning
cap clockwise and tightening.
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Steam Mode
1
3
2
STEAM CLEANING
3 Place your foot lightly on the top of
the base. TILT HANDLE BACK TO
ACTIVATE STEAM PUMP.
1
Plug in the cleaning unit. Slide
the toggle switch to expose the
steam power button.
4 Push handle upright to stop steam.
2 Press the steam power button to the
ON “I” position. The illuminated red
light indicates that the “boiler” is on.
Wait 30 seconds for the water to
heat up and for steam to be ready.
NOTE: Check water level and fill
anytime throughout the cleaning
process to maintain optimal steam.
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2
STORAGE
CARE OF YOUR MICRO-FIBER
CLEANING PAD
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.
1
Unplug and turn the unit OFF “O”.
Press your foot on the steam frame.
Separate steam pad from steam
frame.
1
2 Remove the water tank cap and
empty water tank.
3 Wrap cord securely around cord
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.
management hooks.
CAUTION: Use caution when
handling the steam frame. Magnetic
connections on the frame retain heat.
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Maintaining Your Vac-Then-Steam™
Replacement filter sets have
been provided with your
product. Use one of the
replacement filter sets when
another set is drying.
1
Thin Filter
Thick Filter
2
3
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CARE OF YOUR DUST CUP FILTERS
Unplug and turn OFF “O” the
vacuum. Pull out the dust cup. See
page 7 for instructions.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE: Using only water,
thoroughly rinse filters every 3
months and dry for 24 hours.
Replace filter set in the Vac-Then-
Steam™ once a year. More regular
filter care or replacement may be
required with excessive use.
1
Lift the filter frame out from the top
of the dust cup. Remove the two
filter layers from the filter frame.
2 Thoroughly rinse the two filters in
lukewarm water. Squeeze out any
excess water. Air dry for 24 hours
before reusing.
3 Insert a dry filter set into the filter
frame. The order of the filters
impacts your dust cup performance.
Make sure the thick filter is on the
bottom and the thin filter is on top.
Put the frame with the filter set back
into the top of the dust cup.
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A replacement post-motor
filter has been provided
with your product. Use the
replacement filter while the
other is drying.
2
POST-MOTOR FILTER
NOTE: Using only water, thoroughly
rinse filter every 3 months and dry
for 24 hours. Replace filter in the
Vac-Then-Steam™ once a year. More
regular filter care or replacement
may be required with excessive use.
1
Twist the Shark® logo knob on the
post-motor cover counter-clockwise
to release cover.
2 Use both hands to grip cover on both
sides and pull cover toward you.
DO NOT use a hair dryer or any other
forced hot air to dry any of the filters.
Gently peel the filter off the inside of
the cover. Thoroughly rinse the filter
in lukewarm water. Squeeze out any
excess water. Air dry for 24 hours
before reusing.
NOTE: Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service
representative
3 Insert a dry filter into the inside of
the cover. Snap cover onto the
Vac-Then-Steam™.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
to find replacement filters,
Twist the Shark® logo knob clockwise
to secure cover.
accessories, and micro-fiber pads.
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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
Your Vac-Then-Steam™ should be securely plugged into a
120V AC electrical outlet only.
Check your fuse or breaker.
The Vac-Then-Steam™
Switch Steam or Vacuum Power button to the ON “I”
position.
will not turn on.
Make sure the water tank is filled to the indicated fill line.
Attach Steam Pad and Frame to base of the unit.
Switch Steam Power button to the ON “I” position.
TILT MOP HANDLE BACK TO GENERATE STEAM.
The Vac-Then-Steam
will not make steam.
™
Check to see if your micro-fiber cleaning pad has absorbed
too much moisture. We recommend you unplug the
Vac-Then-Steam™ and replace the micro-fiber cleaning pad.
Make sure the steam pad is attached correctly.
The Vac-Then-Steam
™
leaves water on the floor.
Wait 30 seconds after switching Steam Power button
ON “I” before mopping, allowing water to heat to a 212°
sanitizing steam. If the unit is not allowed to heat properly,
some water may be emitted.
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.
The Vac-Then-Steam
is hard to push.
™
Try increasing the height of the pole for better leverage by
rasing the height of the telescopic pole.
Check filters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instruc-
tions for rinsing and drying the filters before re-inserting
back into the unit. (See “Maintenance” sections for
instructions.)
The Vac-Then-Steam
™
is not picking up dirt.
Dust cup may be full. Empty the dust cup.
Check nozzle at the cleaning base for blockages. Clear
blockages if required.
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and support.
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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, when utilized for
normal household use, subject to the following conditions, exclusions and exceptions.
If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions
within the warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid. For
Customer Service support, call 1 (800) 798-7398 or visit our website SharkVacThenSteam.com.
If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating
LLC will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase date and a check made payable
to EURO-PRO Operating LLC in the amount of $19.95 to cover the cost of return shipping and
handling must be included.*
The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or
replacement of the unit at our option. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and
does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This
limited warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage
due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit. This warranty does not cover damage or
defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or repairs, service or alterations to
the product or any of its parts, which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by
EURO-PRO Operating LLC.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/
or conventional warranties. The responsibility of EURO-PRO Operating LLC warranty if any,
is limited to the specific obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of the limited
warranty. In no event is EURO-PRO Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential
damages of any nature whatsoever. Some states/provinces do not permit the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state or province to province.
*Important: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of
purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address and
phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you believe
is the problem with the item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in shipping
is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package “ATTENTION CUSTOMER
SERVICE”. We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the specifications
contained herein are subject to change without notice.
OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CARD FOR
CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY
Please complete and return within ten (10) days of purchase. The registration will enable
us to contact you in the event a product defect is discovered. By returning this card you
acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set
forth in the accompanying instructions.
RETURN TO: EURO-PRO Operating LLC, 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, Quebec H4S 1A7
PURCHASER: ……………………..............................………………………………………………………………………............
ADDRESS: ……………………………………..............................…………………………………………………………...............
MV2010
DATE OF PURCHASE: ………..............................…………….. MODEL: ………………...................................
NAME AND ADDRESS OF STORE: ……..............................……………………………………………………………..
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US: Newton, MA 02459
CAN: Ville St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7
1-800-798-7398
Copyright © 2011 Euro-Pro Operating LLC
Printed in China
Illustrations may differ from actual product.
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