Shark GC610C - Manual (Page 3)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
On/Off Switch
1. The On/Off switch is
located on the underside
of the garbage can lid.
(Fig. 2)
2. To turn the unit “On”, pull
the On/Off switch towards you to the “On’
position. To turn the unit “Off”, push the
On/Off switch in to the “Off” position.
This unit requires 2 “D” batteries, not included.
1. Remove the garbage
can lid from the
garbage can base.
2. Turn the garbage
can lid upside down
to locate battery door
panel.
3. Pull tabs towards cover and lift off.
4. Ensure that both the negative ends of
batteries are in direction of spring. (Fig. 1)
5. Place in battery compartment and align
tabs on door panel to replace battery
cover.
Fig. 7
Proximity Sensor
The proximity sensor has been pre-set by
the factory for a 4-inch distance which is
optimal. We do not recommend that you
adjust this setting as it will be difficult to
reset at the pre-set distance.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
Battery Slot
On/Off Switch
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
To Operate the Garbage Can
Once the batteries are in
place and the unit is
switched on, a simple
hand movement near
the garbage will trigger
the automatic cover to
open. (Fig. 5)
Please note that the cover
will automatically close after four (4)
seconds unless more movement is
detected.
1. Make sure that the On/Off switch is in
the “On” position.
2. Set the proximity
sensor to the desired
setting.
3. As you approach the
garbage can, the
automatic door will
open. (Fig. 6)
4. Toss the trash in the
garbage can once the
lid is open all the way.
5. As you leave the
garbage can it will
begin to close, ready
for the next time
you need it. (Fig. 7)
To Insert a Garbage Bag
1. Remove the automatic cover from
the unit.
2. Remove the bin ring. (Fig. 3)
3. Wrap a garbage
bag around the
bin ring from the
inside out.
4. Secure the bin
ring with the
garbage bag into
the rim of the garbage
can. (Fig. 4)
5. Replace the automatic
cover back onto the
garbage can making
sure that the cover
snaps into place.
Fig. 5
Installing / Changing the Batteries
Cleaning the Garbage Can
1. Remove the lid from the garbage can.
2. Remove the batteries before cleaning.
3. Wipe the lid with a damp cloth and a
mild detergent.
NOTE: Do not immerse lid in water, this
can cause damage.
4. The base of the garbage can be
cleaned with a mild detergent.
5. Make sure garbage can and lid are dry.
6. Re-insert batteries, and assemble the
garbage can.
Troubleshooting
1. If the cover on your garbage can does
not rotate freely:
a) Gently shake the cover up and
down or side to side to set the
cover back into its original place.
2. If your unit does not operate properly:
a) Turn “On/Off” switch to “On”
position.
b) Check to see if batteries are
properly installed.
c) Batteries need replacing.
d) Adjust proximity sensor.
CAUTION: Be careful when replacing
the cover onto the unit so that you do not
catch your fingers when securing the lid
onto the unit.
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