10. Release button 12 to 30 cm before ending each pass to stop cleaning solution. Tilt machine backward and move it forward to position it for
another backward cleaning pass. Continue cleaning in this manner, slightly overlapping each pass (ILLUS. 4). When lower tank runs
out of solution, the pump sound will increase in volume slightly and dirty water will stop entering dome. Turn off “VACUUM ON”
switch, remove and empty white UPPER tank
. Rinse the upper tank and refill LOWER tank
with clean solution/water mixture.
Replace upper tank
and continue the cleaning process until area to be cleaned is covered.
Cleaning Tips/Cautions
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Rug Doctor machines are designed to deep clean and extract in one cleaning pass. Your best choice for cleaning difficult spots, stains or
traffic areas is to use Rug Doctor’s specialty products: Hi-Traffic Pre-Treatment, Spot, Pet Stain or Odor Removers.
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f some areas require additional cleaning, make the second pass at a right angle to the first.
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Avoid over-wetting carpet.
Don’t go over a heavily-soiled spot more than 2 times.
Berber, Multi-level or Looped
carpets
retain more liquid. When cleaning these types of carpets in Deep Clean mode, do not repeat cleaning
passes. If additional cleaning is desired, allow carpets to dry before attempting to reclean heavily-soiled areas.
Because they retain more liquid, Berber carpets that are overwet can experience “wick up” of soils or spills
very deeply embedded in the carpet or backing. If you experience this problem it is generally easily fixed:
allow area to dry completely then clean again using single, quick passes (2 feet per second) with the
Rug Doctor machine.
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Overlap passes slightly to cover all areas. IMPORTANT: When
pressing switch (or button) keep machine moving so vibrating brush
does not agitate in one place.
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You should recover 2/3 to 3/4 tank of dirty solution for each tank
of clean solution used (depending upon carpet type). Improper
dome seal will create loss of vacuum. If you do not recover at least
2/3 of the used solution, refer to “Vacuum System” in the
Troubleshooting section.
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Open windows and doors, or turn on air conditioning or heat for faster
drying. This is highly recommended when cleaning Berber carpets.
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To prevent stains, if replacing furniture before carpet is completely
dry, place aluminum foil under furniture legs.
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Avoid excess foam in the upper white tank which can be expelled through the
machine and may affect your carpet and the machine. Add 1/4 cup of
Rug Doctor Pro
Anti-Foam
to the white tank.
DO NOT
add Anti-Foam to cleaning solution (lower tank).
Upholstery Cleaning
1. Prepare surfaces for cleaning by thoroughly vacuuming or brushing. When cleaning and drying
cushions, first spread sheets or towels on floor as a drying surface for the dampened cushions.
2. Connect Hand Tool hoses to the machine. First disconnect the machine’s large
vacuum hose. Reconnect top portion to large vacuum hose of hand tool
. Slide down the ring of brass “quick
coupler” and pull out the small solution hose. Slide down the ring again to insert metal end of hand tool solution
hose
(ILLUS. 5). Release brass ring to secure. Tug gently on hose to make certain the connection is complete.
3. Remove white UPPER tank , mix
Rug Doctor Pro Upholstery Cleaner
in a clean bucket according to
label directions and pour into LOWER tank
.
4. Add 60 to 120mL of
Rug Doctor Pro Anti-Foam
to white UPPER tank
, then slip tank back in place and seal
tank and clear dome
securely by replacing restraining wire .
5. Plug power cord in and position machine. Refer to label on top of machine for
. Turn on machine by pressing the
switch for “UPHOLSTERY/HAND TOOL” on top of the machine and then pressing the “VACUUM ON” switch.
6. Test upholstery for colorfastness by first cleaning a small, hidden area, then rubbing the test area with a white paper
towel. If no color appears, continue cleaning. A little color on the towel means there’s some chance of color running,
but it’s likely you can still clean safely - try using cool or cold water and test again with a white paper towel.
7. Working at a slow, steady pace - begin cleaning by squeezing hand tool lever as you pull the tool over fabric
(ILLUS. 6). Overlap strokes slightly.
8. As you clean, with the vacuum switch on, squirt a small amount of
Rug Doctor Pro Anti-Foam
into the small
(vacuum) opening of the hand tool every few minutes to minimize suds buildup in the vacuum hose. If foam builds
up around the hand tool, pull slightly faster or vacuum excess solution by passing over area a second time without
squeezing lever on hand tool.
9. When cleaning is complete, turn off “VACUUM ON” switch, empty any remaining solution from the machine. First disconnect both hand tool hoses from
machine. Holding hose ends over a sink, squeeze hand tool trigger until all liquid is drained. To drain the machine, follow clean up instructions on page 7
to ensure machine is properly cleaned and ready for the next use.
10. Reconnect machine vacuum and solution hoses.
NOTE: For velvet upholstery, fluff up damp pile with a soft brush or towel to keep from matting.
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