Specifications
www.shark sonicduo.com
12. 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.
13. DO NOT use for space heating purposes.
14. DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not 
use with any opening that is blocked.
15. DO NOT put hands or feet under the Sonic 
Duo
™
.
16.  Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts 
of the body away from openings and moving 
parts.
17. Use ONLY on flat, horizontal surfaces. Do not 
use on walls, counters or windows.
18.  To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock - 
use ONLY Shark
®
’s cleaning and polishing 
solutions intended for use with this appliance. 
19. DO NOT add any cleaning solutions in the 
Shark
®
 Sonic Duo
™ 
other than Shark
®
’s 
Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner. The Wood & Hard 
Floor Polish should never be run through the 
Sonic Duo
™
. 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 Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner for 
better performance.
20.  DO NOT mix other cleaners with Shark
®
’s 
Wood & Hard Floor Cleaner as this could affect 
the effectiveness of the appliance.
21. DO NOT use the Sonic Duo™ to clean up or 
absorb flammable or combustible materials.
22.  NEVER LEAVE THE Sonic Duo™ 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.
23.  When cleaning the Sonic Duo™, 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. 
24.  Unplug the appliance before attaching or 
removing the pads.
25.  Extreme caution should be exercised when using 
this appliance to clean stairs.
26.  Never use the Sonic Duo™ without the Hard 
Floor Cleaning Pad or Hard Floor Polishing Pad 
attached.
27.  Keep your work area well lit.
28.  Store the Sonic Duo™ indoors in a cool, dry 
place.
29.  To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another 
appliance on the same socket (circuit) as the 
Sonic Duo™.
30.  If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, an 
extension cord rated a minimum of 15 ampere, 
14 gauge 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.
31. This appliance is provided with double 
insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. 
See instructions for servicing of double-insulated 
appliances.
  WARNING: Your SONIC DUO
™
 is 
designed to clean hard floor 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. 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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