Preparing the Carpet/How to Operate
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4. Preparing the Carpet
IMPORTANT:
The carpet washer is not a dry vacuum
cleaner.
1.
Vacuum carpet thoroughly. Use a vacuum
cleaner with a revolving brushbar for best
results.
2.
Remove as much furniture from the room as
possible. If unable to remove the furniture, place
plastic or foil under and around the legs until the
carpet has dried completely.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR CLEANING CARPET:
1.
Only use Vax AAA Carpet Cleaner with this carpet
washer.
2.
Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution
while using the carpet washer.
3.
For heavily soiled areas, additional applications
may be necessary.
4.
Allow plenty of time to dry carpet thoroughly.
5.
Wipe cleaning solution from woodwork and wood
to prevent any damage.
6.
Try not to walk on carpet until it is completely dry.
7.
After carpet is thoroughly dry, vacuum the carpet
using a vacuum cleaner with a revolving brushbar.
8.
Before cleaning, determine where to start and
end, making sure not to walk over previously
cleaned areas.
CHECK FOR COLOUR FASTNESS:
Before cleaning carpet, test for colour fastness.
Dampen a white cloth with solution. Test on an
inconspicuous area. Gently rub the cloth over the area.
Check each colour for colour bleeding. If the cloth
remains clean, it should be safe to clean the carpet.
AFTER CLEANING:
• Allow carpet to dry completely. Try not to walk on the
carpet until it is dry.
• If it is necessary to walk on the carpet, place white
towels on the areas to be walked on.
• If the carpet is not dry and the furniture must be
placed back in the room, use plastic or foil under the
furniture to prevent staining the carpet.
• Thoroughly clean the dirty water tank with warm
(max 40
o
C) tap water.
5. How to Operate
IMPORTANT
: Turn off the carpet washer when
emptying and filling the reservoir.
1.
Grasp clean water tank under the handle while
pressing clean water tank latch. Tilt clean water
tank away from cleaner and remove (Fig.5/1).
2.
Unscrew measuring cap from back side of clean
water tank (Fig.5/2).
3.
Fill the tanks measuring cap with solution
(approximately 4 capfuls). Pour into clean water
tank (Fig.5/3).
Fig.5/3
Fig.5/2
Fig.5/1
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