Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright Vacuum Cleaner User Manual

Introduction

Welcome to the user manual for your new Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright Vacuum Cleaner. This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your vacuum cleaner. Please read it thoroughly before first use and keep it for future reference.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional NV356E 26 is designed for powerful cleaning across various floor types, featuring Lift-Away functionality for versatile above-floor cleaning and an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal system with a HEPA filter.

Important Safety Instructions

Always follow basic safety precautions when using your vacuum cleaner. This includes:

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not use without dust cup and/or filters in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

For more detailed safety information, please refer to the official Safety Information PDF: Safety Information (PDF)

Assembly and Setup

Follow these steps to assemble your Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional vacuum cleaner:

1. Unpack Components: Carefully remove all components from the packaging. Ensure all parts are present: main vacuum body, wand, handle, hose, and accessories (crevice tool, dusting brush, pet power brush).
   

   Image: The main Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional vacuum cleaner unit, showing its upright design and detachable pod.

2. Attach Power Nozzle to Pod: Place the motor pod onto the floor nozzle post. Press down until it clicks securely into place.
3. Insert Wand into Pod: Insert the extension wand into the top of the motor pod. Push it down until it clicks.
4. Attach Handle to Wand: Slide the handle onto the top of the extension wand. Press down until it clicks.
5. Connect Hose: Connect the hose to the back of the motor pod by pushing it into the hose connector until it clicks. Wrap the hose around the hose clip on the wand.
6. Store Accessories: Attach the crevice tool and dusting brush to the accessory posts on the vacuum.
   

   Image: A visual representation of the included accessories: Dusting Brush, Pet Power Brush, and Crevice Tool, designed for enhanced cleaning versatility.

Operating Instructions

Power and Mode Selection

• Power On/Off: Plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. Press the power button located on the main body to turn the vacuum on or off.
• Brushroll Control: The vacuum features a brushroll shutoff.
  • For bare floors or delicate rugs, ensure the brushroll is off.
  • For deep carpets, engage the brushroll for enhanced cleaning.

Cleaning Modes

Your Shark Navigator offers versatile cleaning modes:

1. Upright Mode: Ideal for general floor cleaning.
   

   Image: The Shark Navigator vacuum in upright mode, demonstrating powerful suction on a carpeted surface.

   The swivel steering allows for easy maneuverability around furniture and obstacles.

   

   Image: A user demonstrating the easy maneuverability of the Shark Navigator vacuum with its advanced swivel steering, navigating around furniture on a rug.

2. Lift-Away Mode: For portable, above-floor cleaning.
   • Press the Lift-Away button to detach the motor pod from the floor nozzle.
   • Carry the lightweight pod with one hand and use the wand or hose with accessories for cleaning stairs, upholstery, or high areas.
   

   Image: A user utilizing the Lift-Away feature to clean above the floor, specifically targeting baseboards with an attached accessory.

   

   Image: Demonstrating the extended reach capability of the Shark Navigator, allowing a user to clean high areas like ceilings with ease.

Using Accessories

• Crevice Tool: Attach to the end of the hose or wand for cleaning tight spaces, corners, and edges.
• Dusting Brush: Use for delicate surfaces, blinds, lampshades, and keyboards.
• Pet Power Brush: Ideal for removing pet hair and dander from upholstery, stairs, and carpets.
  

  Image: The Pet Power Brush effectively removing pet hair from an upholstered surface, demonstrating its specialized cleaning capability.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance of your vacuum cleaner.

Emptying the Dust Cup

• The extra-large capacity dust cup (0.87L) should be emptied after each use or when debris reaches the MAX FILL line.
• To empty, press the dust cup release latch and lift the dust cup off the motor pod.
• Hold the dust cup over a trash bin and press the bottom empty release latch.
• If necessary, press the top dust cup release latch to access the screen for cleaning.

Cleaning Filters

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional features an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal system with a HEPA filter. Regular cleaning of filters is crucial for maintaining suction and filtration efficiency.

• Pre-Motor Foam & Felt Filters: Located under the dust cup. Rinse every 3 months. Tap loose dirt off between washes. Allow to air dry completely for at least 24 hours before reinstalling.
• Post-Motor HEPA Filter: Located at the bottom front of the vacuum. Rinse once every 2 years or as needed. Allow to air dry completely for at least 24 hours before reinstalling. Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.

Image: A visual representation of the Anti-Allergen Complete Seal system, illustrating how the HEPA filter effectively traps dust and allergens within the vacuum.

Brushroll Maintenance

• Regularly check the brushroll for any hair, string, or debris wrapped around it.
• Use scissors to carefully cut away any wrapped material.
• Ensure the brushroll spins freely.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with your vacuum, refer to the following common problems and solutions:

Specifications

Warranty and Support

Warranty Information

Your Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional vacuum cleaner is covered by a SharkNinja five-year (5) limited warranty. This warranty covers the original purchaser and to the original product only and is not transferable. For full details on warranty coverage, limitations, and how to make a claim, please refer to the official warranty documentation provided with your product or visit the SharkNinja website.

Customer Support

For further assistance, parts, or service, please contact Shark customer support. You can also visit the official Shark website for FAQs and additional resources.

Official User Manual (PDF): User Manual (PDF)

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