Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS

 

Your Vac-Then-Steam™ should be securely plugged into a

 

 

 

 

120V AC electrical outlet only.

 

The Vac-Then-Steam™

Check your fuse or breaker.

 

will not turn on.

Switch Steam or Vacuum Power button to the ON “I”

 

 

position.

 

 

 

 

The Vac-Then-Steam™

Make sure the water tank is filled to the indicated fill line.

 

Attach Steam Pad and Frame to base of the unit.

 

will not make steam.

 

Switch Steam Power button to the ON “I” position.

 

 

 

 

TILT MOP HANDLE BACK TO GENERATE 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.

 

The Vac-Then-Steam™

Make sure the steam pad is attached correctly.

 

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.

 

The Vac-Then-Steam™

Check to see if the cleaning pad is excessively dirty. Replace

 

if the pad is too dirty or wet.

 

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

 

The Vac-Then-Steam™

back into the unit. (See “Maintenance” sections for

 

instructions.)

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Visit SharkVacThenSteam.com for more helpful hints

and support.

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MV2010 specifications

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