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Important Safeguards! When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Use indoors only. • Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process. Do not immerse product. • Connect to a properly earthed source using the factory fitted plug and cable only. • Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. • Do not use without tanks in place.
Fill in and Save For your records, enter the model number and serial numbers in the spaces provided. These numbers are located on the data label on the underside of the cleaner. Model No. ____________________________ Serial No. _____________________________ Save your sales receipt and attach it to this manual. Proof of date of purchase may be required for the guarantee. Contents Important safeguards . . . . . . . . 2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cleaner description . . . . . . . . . .
Features Cleaner Description 1. 2. 3 1 17 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 18 22. 23.
3 Deep Cleaner Basics Fill the solution tank Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source. A ✓ Press button (A) and remove solution tank (Fig. 3) ✓ Release latches (B) on tank cap and remove (Fig. 4) 4 ✓ Use cap (Fig. 5) to measure the proper amount of detergent according to the chart below: Surface Carpet Upholstery B Amount of detergent Type of detergent two caps Carpet/ Upholstery Detergent one cap Carpet/ Upholstery Detergent B 5 NOTE: For best results, use only MAYTAG detergents.
Empty the recovery tank 8 Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source. A ✓ An automatic shut-off device prevents the cleaner from picking up more dirty water than it can hold in the recovery tank. B You will know the tank needs to be emptied -• The amount of dirty water has reached the full line (A). 9 • When the motor sound rises in pitch. C • You do not see dirty solution coming up through the nozzle. • The float (B) inside the recovery tank has risen to the top of the tank (Fig. 8).
Attach the hose 13 Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source. A ✓ Place handle in upright position. ✓ The hose and tool caddy can be removed from the cleaner if you desire. 14 ✓ Remove hose from tool caddy. A C ✓ Open hose door (A) on back of deep cleaner (Fig. 13). ✓ Align hose connector with hose and solution ports (C) (Fig. 14). B ✓ Push hose into port and lock in place. 15 ✓ To remove hose: Squeeze latches (D) on top and bottom of hose. Remove hose from port (Fig. 15).
The handle must be in the upright position in order to get cleaning solution through the hose. 20 Drain the hose A When finished using the hose and tool, remove water from the hose. ✓ Turn deep cleaner on and hold end of hose up for several seconds (A). Do not press trigger. (Fig. 20) B ✓ Turn deep cleaner off and unplug it. ✓ Hold hose connector in sink and press trigger to remove solution from hose (B) (Fig. 20). 21 C Store hose Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source.
Hose caddy 25 You can either store the hose caddy on the cleaner or remove it to store separately. H To store caddy on the cleaner: ➤ Slide tabs (G) on caddy into slots on back of cleaner (Fig. 25). G 26 ➤ Hook top of caddy to cleaner (H). I ➤ Wrap cable around cable hooks (I) on caddy (Fig. 26). Rotate top hook to release cable. To remove caddy from the cleaner: 27 ➤ Lift caddy off cleaner (Fig. 27). ➤ Wrap cable around cable hooks (J) on back of cleaner (Fig. 28).
Cleaning carpet 31 32 1 Remove lightweight furniture (tables, lamps, etc.) from area to be cleaned. Protect any remaining furniture by pinning up furniture skirts and placing aluminium foil or plastic under legs. 2 Vacuum carpet thoroughly to remove loose dirt, hair, lint and other debris (Fig. 31). 3 Test detergent for colorfastness on a hidden area of carpet. Wet a white cloth or paper towel with some detergent. Gently rub onto a hidden area of carpet. Wait ten minutes.
Cleaning upholstery 36 UNDER 1 Check fabric cleaning code (Fig. 36). The codes indicate whether it is alright to use your deep cleaner to clean the upholstery. Do not use the deep cleaner on upholstery marked ‘Dry Clean Only’. If you are unsure, please refer to the original manufacturer. 2 Vacuum upholstery thoroughly with your vacuum cleaner’s attachments. 3 Test detergent for colorfastness on a hidden area of upholstery. Wet a white cloth or paper towel with some detergent.
41 Routine care for your Deep Cleaner A Clean the nozzle Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source. ➤ Remove solution and recovery tanks to prevent possible leaks. ➤ Lift up on top of nozzle (A) and slide off cleaner (Fig. 41). 42 ➤ Wipe debris off nozzle and front of cleaner with a damp cloth. B ➤ Tilt cleaner back, raising front of cleaner off floor. Slide nozzle (B) up from bottom of cleaner (Fig. 42). ➤ Press on upper portion of nozzle to snap in place.
Storing your Deep Cleaner ✓ Empty solution tank and rinse thoroughly. ✓ Place empty solution tank on deep cleaner. Turn deep cleaner ON. Squeeze trigger and push deep cleaner forward and back several times. This will clear any solution remaining inside the cleaner. ✓ Empty recovery tank, rinse thoroughly and let air dry. ✓ Allow brushes and underside of deep cleaner to air dry thoroughly before storing deep cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface.
Troubleshooting and Service Use the list below to help solve minor problems. What’s the problem? What to do Deep cleaner won’t run ✓ Make sure the cleaner is plugged in firmly. ✓ Check the fuse. Low suction ✓ Empty the recovery tank; it may be full and the automatic shut-off engaged. ✓ Make sure recovery tank cap is securely latched. Cleaning solution won’t dispense ✓ Make sure solution tank is securely in place. ✓ Refill the solution tank if it is empty.
Basic steps for cleaning ✔ Vacuum carpet thoroughly to remove loose dirt. ✔ Test detergent for colorfastness on a hidden area of carpet or upholstery. ✔ Pretreat spots, stains and high traffic areas with MAYTAG Spot and Stain Spray. Blot spots or stains to remove as much of the spot as possible. ✔ Fill solution tank with hot tap water and proper amount of MAYTAG detergent. Use only MAYTAG brand detergents in your deep cleaner. Other brands may damage the cleaner. ✔ Clean the carpet or upholstery.
