20 Most Recent Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop - Gray/ Purple Vacuum - Page 9 Questions & Answers

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Just fill the tank...

Here is a tip that I wrote about the Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop and why it maynot be getting steam to the head...

Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop Problem

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heatman101

I was mopping with mine a couple months ago when it stopped producing steam. I pumped it several times resulting in a really loud pop (sounded like a .22 going off) followed by a large release of steam from the housing followed by water trailing on the floor. I immediately attributed it to an overpressurization and either a housing or hose failing.Well several months later and enough nagging from my wife, I finally delved into it. I removed the housing screws from the back side (about 8 small recessed screws). After some wrestling with the housing to free it, I was able to examine the inside. I quickly found the issue. The hose that comes off of the top of the steam chamber and goes to the mop head had indeed failed (presumably from a blockage of sediment / calcium). The hose ruptured right at the top where it connects to the steam chamber where I found about a 1/4" hole.I was able to remove the hose. I found a long spring inside the hose. (I'm guessing it is to try to prevent blockages.) I blew threw the hose and a good size cloud of a white powdery substance came out. I ran the spring back and forth inside the hose to ensure there were no other obstructions. Fortunately the failure occured close enough to the end of the hose that I was able to trim off the rupture and resecure it with the spring clamp.I put everything back together and now it works perfectly again. Distilled water from now on (we're on a community well system) and an occasional flush with vinegar should prevent it from happening again.

My shark 3601 died on me. A replacement is on its way but I still wanted to take a peek inside. After trying to get it open for about two hours, I figured it out. You have to remove the small screws by where the handle goes in. Then you can work your way inside. I removed all if the obvious screws to my frustration. I probably won't be able to put it back together again but I sure know how to take it apart. By the way, shark is sending me a replacement one for forty bucks.

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about the Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop and why it maynot be getting steam to the head...

Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop Problem

Here also is a link to get any of the Shark Manuals that you need.

heatman101


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Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about the Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop and why it may not be getting steam to the head...

Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop Problem

Here also is a link to get any of the Shark Manuals that you need.

heatman101

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go here > http://www.sharkclean.com/manual/S3501_instructions_READABLE_04-22-2009.pdf

Go to the hardware store near you and get steam iron cleaner and follow the instructions on the package.

Yes, you can use tap water - either hot or cold.

It's recommended that you fill with clean cold water, but if you fill it with hot water, it will generate steam faster from startup. The most important thing is not to overfill it beyond the MAX mark on the tank.

Just a piece of advice...be sure to use distilled water when you first get your steam mop. It'll save some of these problem from happening.

My shark wouldn't steam with the head on so I cleaned the holes with a paper clip and then poured CLR through it and it is working now.

Likely you have used tap water and there is now mineral deposits blocking the flow. I posted a video on how to take it apart to clean it.www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4NglGXVv50ALternatively, people have had success in putting CLR into the tank or Vinegar and pumping the unit and leaving it overnight in attempt to clear the blockage that way. I gave up and just took it apart and found a significant amount of mineral deposits blocking things up.

sounds like it's clogged again

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about the Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop and why it maynot be getting steam to the head...

Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop Problem

Here also is a link to get any of the Shark Manuals that you need.

heatman101

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Likely some internal hose or hose clamp has failed. Here is a video that I just posted showing how to clean the heater core - it shows how to disassemble the S3501 which is likely similar to the Euro pro,http://youtu.be/S4NglGXVv50There are only 1 tube that generates steam it comes out the top of the heater core. Take that out and bring it to an automotive parts store - they will be able to get you a replacement.

Here is a video I posted on how to clean the heater core of the S3501.http://youtu.be/S4NglGXVv50Heavy mineral deposits inside the core or the check valve are hard to clear without taking things apart.