GE 71722 - Manual (Page 15)

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How To Maintain The Carpet Shampooer/
Extractor
The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. Follow these suggestions to avoid
unnecessary service calls.
Before storing the carpet shampooer/extractor, on a linoleum or vinyl surface put the unit in the floor mode
and use clean water (without solution) to flush out all remaining particles in the carpet shampooer/extractor
unit.
• Place clean water in the clean water solution tank.
• Operate the unit, by pulling up on the Dispensing Trigger located in the carpet shampooer/
extractor’s handle.
• Activate the trigger for 4 strokes (2 forward and 2 backward).
• Then, release the trigger while operating the unit for another 4 strokes or until the flooring is dry.
For models featuring the Attachment Hose, on a linoleum or vinyl surface, activate the trigger on the attachment
handle to run clear water through the nozzle using 4 backward strokes. Then release trigger and proceed with
any additional strokes to remove moisture. This will flush out all the remaining particles.
A. Clean Water Solution Tank Maintenance
NOTE: Turn off the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before
cleaning.
1. Remove the clean water solution tank by lifting up on the tank
latch to release the clean water solution.
2. Grasp the carrying handle to remove the clean water solution
tank from the carpet shampooer/extractor unit.
3. Empty any remaining liquids from the clean water solution
tank.
4. Rinse the tank with warm tap water.
5. Thoroughly air dry the clean water solution tank before storing.
6. Place the dry, clean water solution tank back onto the carpet
shampooer/extractor unit making sure it snaps securely into
place. See page 9 for more detailed instructions.
B. Recovery Tank Maintenance
NOTE: Turn off the power switch and unplug the electrical cord before
cleaning.
1. Remove the recovery tank from the carpet shampooer/extractor
unit by pushing the recovery tank latch downward to release it
from the unit.
2. Pull the tank out from the lower portion of the carpet
shampooer/extractor unit.
3. Lift the tank lid off and empty contents into a suitable water
drain.
4. Clean the recovery tank and lid with soap and water. Also, rinse
the filter after each use with water.
5. Thoroughly air dry the recovery tank before storing.
6. To replace the recovery tank into the unit, push the dry recovery
tank all the way into the carpet shampooer/extractor until the
latch snaps to secure the tank. Be sure the ridge on the latch is
pushed all the way under the carpet shampooer/extractor
housing.
Carrying Handle
Tank Latch
Clean Water
Solution Tank
Lift
Recovery Tank with
Lid and Filter
Tank Lid
Filter