Shark GC610C User Manual

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

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

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)

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

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.

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.

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.