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CARE AND STORAGE
MACHINE CARE
• Always use recommended Rug Doctor
®
cleaning
agents. Do not use dye or bleach in this machine.
Dye and bleach will permanently damage carpets.
• Store indoors out of dusty, wet and freezing areas.
This prolongs the life of Rug Doctor
®
machine and
helps keep it trouble-free.
• Do not expose to freezing temperatures for
prolonged periods of time. In freezing temperatures,
liquid in the machine system can damage the
pump and solution hoses.
• Use care when transporting Rug Doctor
®
machine.
Rug Doctor
®
machines are designed for rugged use.
However, avoid mishandling, such as dropping the
unit or transporting it in an open van or truck. Jarring
from sudden vehicle starts or stops can damage the
machine.
3. When cleaning is complete, switch the machine to
"0" for the off position.
4. Disconnect both of the hoses from the machine.
Holding the hose ends over a sink, squeeze the
hand tool trigger until all liquid is drained.
5. To drain and clean the machine, refer to the
Maintenance section on page 7. Reconnect the
machine vacuum and solution hoses.
NOTE: For velvet upholstery, fluff up damp pile
with a soft brush or towel to keep from matting.
6. Drain the machine by spraying out remaining
solution over a floor drain or outdoors (never in rain
or on wet ground). Do not allow machine to stand
in liquid while emptying. For best results, spray out
liquid with machine set to "Tool" to prevent brushes
from movement and wear while emptying. Using this
method, you can spray out remaining liquid either
through Hand Tool or machine spray tips.
7. Clean the vibrating brush by pulling down on the
plastic brush body (Refer to Replacing A Brush
Section). After each use, unplug the machine from
power source and use your finger or an old comb
to remove any debris from the vibrating brush. If
you used any Rug Doctor attachments, also remove
debris from the attachment vacuum slot.
8. Clean the vacuum filter. After each use, inspect the
cylindrical filter screen located inside of the clear
plastic dome on the front of the machine. If debris is
present, remove the filter screen by pushing it right
and compressing the spring until the filter end is
clear of the dome. Clean by running water through
the screen from the inside to the outside. Replace
by compressing the spring wire and inserting the
black end securely into place in the hole inside
the dome.
9. Clean the solution tank filter screen. After each use,
inspect the rectangular filter screen located in the
fill opening of the solution (lower) tank. If debris is
present, remove screws that hold the filter in place
and remove filter from the solution tank opening.
Clean filter by holding it under a water faucet and
letting the water run through the filter in the opposite
direction from the normal filling flow. Replace the
filter screen and fasten it in place with the two
mounting screws.
10. Clean the solution tank line strainer. When the
solution tank filter screen is removed for cleaning,
inspect the cylindrical filter mounted on the end of
the solution line inside of the lower tank. If debris is
present, remove the filter by pulling it off the solution
line. Hold the filter under flowing water until debris
is cleared. Replace the filter by pushing it over the
end of the solution hose.
11. Remove carpet fibers from vacuum slot. Periodically
check the vacuum slot on the bottom front of the
machine for debris. Remove any fiber, hair or other
debris that may be caught in the slot. Always ensure
the machine is in the "0" position (for off), unplugged
and the tanks are empty.
