You will hear a distinct change in the
noise coming from your cleaner when
the tank is full and needs emptying.
Important:
Unplug your cleaner
before emptying the dirty water tank.
Grasp the top of the dirty water tank
handle and press the release latch.
Grasp the handle and pull up out of
the base. Take care that dirty water
does not leak from the front.
Remove dirty water tank lid.
Emptying the dirty water tank
Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank. If the tank doesn’t appear full turn off the power switch and wait for the float to settle.
IMPORTANT:
The float in your Rapide is the blue piece in the dirty water tank lid. It will shut off the suction when the dirty water tank is full.
However, the float may rise prematurely cutting off the suction before the dirty water tank is full under the following conditions -
1. Using a jerky, uneven motion while washing.
2. Tipping the cleaner and breaking the seal between the carpet and the nozzle on the machine.
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To empty the water tank grasp the
handle with one hand and nozzle
with the other and empty into the
sink.
Rinse the dirty water tank and filter
thoroughly with warm water. You
should allow them to dry fully
before replacing them on your
cleaner to prevent mildew.
Do not use any chemicals in the
cleaning process.
Emptying the dirt water tank
Cleaning the dirt water tank
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