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The spray-extraction system:
• sprays pressurised jets of cleaning solution
• breaks down dirt and cleanses deep into
the fibres
• extracts dirty water powerfully and lifts
up carpet pile .
All in a single operation .
extracts and
raises
dissolves and cleanses
T Place the spray-extraction carpet shampoo
nozzle on the carpet in a corner of the room .
Press the control trigger (4) on the handgrip (11)
until cleaning solution sprays onto the carpet .
Then slowly draw back the upright nozzle in a
straight line over the carpet .
On completion of a lane or when interrupting
operation, release the trigger to stop the jet spray
flow of cleaning solution . When the sprayed on
liquid has been vacuumed off, raise the nozzle
and, with a slight overlap, begin a new lane .
In this way, the entire area can be covered strip by
strip .
If there are still traces of liquid on the cleaned
strip of carpet, these areas can be vacuumed
over again, but make sure that the trigger control
(40) is released!
As the upper part of the nozzle is transparent, you
can judge for yourself by the colour of the extracted
water when to end the spray-extraction process .
V Badly soiled areas can be pre-treated by turning the
control knob to the „spray only" position . Aim the
nozzle at the area to be treated and press the
trigger control to emit a jet spray of cleaning solution .
Leave to work in for a short time, then spray-extract
as described above (remember to turn the control
knob back to the „spray-extraction" position U) .
Take care not to spray too much fluid onto the
carpet as this can result in ripples or lumps forming,
which only disappear again after a prolonged
drying period . When vacuuming liquids, avoid
spilling the residual liquid in the vacuum hose or tube
by holding the hose or tube up with the motor still
running, and then switch off .
direction of work
sprays
Important!
If the carpet has been shampooed before,
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there may occur a stronger foam
development during the first use of your
spray­extraction system. Should foam
emerge from the air outlet, switch off the
appliance and empty the collecting bin. To
avoid further development of foam, add
one cup of vinegar into the collecting bin.
Increased development of foam is
impossible after having used the THOMAS
4 IN 1 with its Original THOMAS ProTex
cleaning solution for one time, since it
includes a special foam stopper.
Do not walk on the carpet while it is still
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damp.
Washing hard floors
W Slide the hard floor adaptor (22) onto the spray-
extraction carpet shampoo nozzle (18) .
Now you can wash and dry smooth ceramic,
stone, synthetic or wooden floors in one single
operation .
Upholstery shampooing
X To shampoo upholstery or car seats, use the spray-
extraction upholstery shampoo nozzle (20) .
Take care not to apply too much fluid to upholstery
as, depending on the type of padding, a lengthy
drying period can be expected .
The spray-extraction upholstery shampoo nozzle
(20) is fitted directly onto the spray diffusor control
(17) . The delivery tube is secured at the valve by
turning the coupling piece (39) .
T Detach the delivery tube (12) by turning the
coupling piece (39) .
Operate as described under "Carpet shampooing" .
After spray­extraction cleaning
Pull out the plug .
R Before removing the motor block (2), detach the
delivery tube (19) .
A Remove the vacuum cleaner's motor head (2)
and place onto shallow container to avoid getting
the intended surface dirty from residual water .
B Take out the extraction liquid tank (28) and empty .
(Any unused cleaning solution can be stored in a
suitable receptacle .) Empty the collecting bin (1)
and wash out thoroughly .
O Care for the pump and valves by filling the
extraction liquid tank with clear water, putting it in
the collecting bin and replacing the motor block (2) .
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