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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
direction of work
sprays
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.
Important!
If the carpet has been shampooed
before, there may occur a stronger
foam development during the first use
of your spray-extraction 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
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 spray-extraction 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.
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