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– Rugs with jute backing can shrink if too
much water is used and can bleed col-
ours.
– Brush high-fiber rugs in the direction of
the weave after cleaning (using a fiber
brush or a scrubber).
– Water-proofing the fabric using Care Tex
RM 762 after the wet cleaning prevents a
quick resoiling of the textile surface.
– Do not step on cleaned surfaces until
they have dried and do not place furni-
ture on them to avoid pressure spots or
rust stains.
Cleaning methods
Light/normal contamination
Turn on suction and spraying (position I).
Spray and simultaneously suction off de-
tergent solution in one work cycle.
Switch off the spray switch and suction
off the remaining cleaning solution.
After cleaning the carpets, reclean them
using clear, warm water and waterproof
if needed.
Heavy soiling or stains
Switch on sprayer (position I).
Apply detergent solution and soak for 10
to 15 minutes (suction is switched off).
Clean the surface just like you would with
light/normal soiling.
After cleaning the carpets, reclean them
using clear, warm water and waterproof
if needed.
Dry vacuum cleaning
Caution
Always work with the filter bag inserted, ex-
cept when a cartridge filter is used (option).
The reservoir and accessories must be dry
to prevent parts from sticking together.
Illustration
Insert a filter bag.
Illustration
Use the attachment for wet/dry vacuum-
ing. Attach the attachment to the handle,
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turn the locking lever and secure that
way.
Select the desired accessories and at-
tach to the spray/suction pipes or directly
to the attachment.
Switch on suction (position I).
Vacuuming hard surfaces
Illustration
Insert the hard surface inlay into the floor
nozzle. The bristles should point towards
the front.
Vacuuming carpeted floors
Illustration
Work without the hard surface insert.
Use the surrounding air separator to
adapt the suction force.
Note: Close the surrounding air separa-
tor again after use!
Wet vacuum cleaning
Caution
Do not use a filter bag!
Immediately switch the appliance off or pull
the power plug if foam forms or liquids es-
cape!
Note: If the container is full a float closes the
suction opening and the appliance works at
a higher speed. Switch off the appliance im-
mediately and empty the container.
Use the attachment for wet/dry vacuum-
ing (see Chapter "Dry vacuuming").
Attach the accessories to vacuum mois-
ture or wetness to the spray/suction
pipes or directly to the attachment.
Switch on suction (position I).
Illustration
Open the surrounding air separator if wa-
ter is suctioned from a tank. Close it
again after use.
Empty the full reservoir (refer to chapter
"Empty reservoir").