Deep Steam Extractor OWNERS GUIDE 2590 Series IMPORTANT Do not return this product to the store. For assembly problems or questions contact: Eurekas Customer Service Division toll free at 1-800-282-2886*, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., (CST), Monday Friday and 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. *En Mexico llame al (55) 5343-4384 Household Type www.eureka.com PLEASE RETAIN We suggest you record the model, type and serial numbers below. They are located on the silver rating plate on your cleaner. For prompt and complete service information, always refer to these numbers when inquiring about service. Model & Type___________________________ Serial No. ______________________________ It is also important to keep your receipt as proof of date of purchase. Part No. 73569A (10/04) ©2004 Electrolux Home Care Products Ltd. Printed in China Important Safeguards ........................... 2 General Information .............................. 2 Grounding Instructions ......................... 3 Before You Begin .................................. 3 Feature Guide ­ Parts .......................... 4 OptiHeat ............................................... 5 Set Up .................................................. 5 Use ....................................................... 6 Clean Up & Storage ............................ 7 Bare Floor Cleaning ............................. 8 Upholstery & Stair Cleaning ................. 9 Warranty ............................................. 10 Problem Solving ..................................11 Index When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS CARPET SHAMPOOER/EXTRACTOR. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury. · · · · · · · Do not immerse product. Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process. Do not use outdoors or expose to rain. Use only commercially available floor cleaners intended for machine application. Do not leave the Extractor when plugged in. Turn OFF the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturers recommended attachments. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the Extractor is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center immediately. GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE: Thoroughly clean carpet, upholstery and stairs with a vacuum cleaner before using this portable deep cleaner. Automatic Suction Shut-Off The automatic suction shut-off functions when the recovery tank is full of liquid. As the tank fills, the float (inside the recovery tank) rises until it shuts off the suction causing the motor sound to become high pitched. When this happens, empty the recovery tank. The automatic suction shut-off also functions if the portable deep cleaner tips over. To continue use, turn the portable deep cleaner OFF and set it upright. Wait a few seconds to allow the motor to come to a complete stop. Restart the portable deep cleaner. · Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the Carpet Shampooer/Extractor over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Connect to a properly grounded outlet only (refer to Grounding Instructions). Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle plug or Extractor with wet hands. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow. This Extractor creates suction. Some models also contain a moving agitator brush. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot fireplace or barbecue ashes. Do not use without recovery tank in place. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. If the machine tips over during use, shut it off immediately, set it upright, and wait for the motor to stop completely. This allows the float to return to normal position and permits proper airflow through the cleaner. Do not use to pick up gasoline, acetone, perfumes, colognes, paint thinners and other flammable liquids or use in places where they may be present. Operate and store indoors in an area above 32°F where the machine will not freeze. Keep your work area well lighted. Service Information The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. For additional service information telephone our toll free number for the nearest Eureka Authorized Warranty Station. You should know the model, type and serial numbers when you call: If you prefer, you can write to: Electrolux Home Care Products North America, Service Division. P.O. Box 3900, Peoria, IL 61612, USA. In Canada write to Electrolux Home Care Products North America, 866 Langs Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N3N 2N7. Refer to The Eureka Limited Warranty for complete service information. DO NOT OIL the motor or the agitator at any time. The bearings have a seal and are permanently lubricated. 2 USA: 1-800-282-2886 Mexico: (55) 5343-4384 Canada: 1-800-282-2886 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of an equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified technician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figure B may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as shown, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet, Figure A, can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code. Grounded Outlet Box Adapter Grounding Blade is Longest of the Three Blades Metal Screw Grounding Tab Grounded Outlet Box DANGER Figure A Figure B A. Vacuum Carpet BEFORE YOU BEGIN NOTE: Never use this extractor as a standard vacuum cleaner. For best results, vacuum carpets with a vacuum cleaner that has an agitator. The bristles of the agitator help loosen and remove soil that is deep in the carpet nap. Helpful Hints for Deep-Cleaning Carpet Follow the instructions in this owners guide. Here are a few extra hints that will make deep-cleaning carpet easier. · Before you begin using the extractor, vacuum carpet thoroughly. · Do not use the extractor for dry vacuuming as this can damage the unit. · Use consistent forward and reverse strokes over the carpet surface. · Ventilate the room while cleaning to speed drying. · If the carpet shampooer/extractor is difficult to push when operating, try pushing the cleaner at a different 90 degree angle so it moves with the grain and not against the grain of the carpet fibers. Do Not Use on Oriental rugs. B. Pretest for Color Fastness Before cleaning the carpet, we recommend testing the carpet for color fastness. Moisten a white towel with the cleaning solution. Test a small hidden area of the carpet in a closet or in a corner. Gently rub the cloth over the carpet. Check each color. If the towel does not pick up any color, it should be safe to use the cleaning solution on the entire area. See page 9 for additional information. Remove as much furniture from the room as possible. Place aluminum foil or plastic film under or around the legs and bases of the remaining furniture to prevent stains. Leave the foil or plastic in place until the carpet is completely dry. Use masking tape or pins to hold furniture skirts and draperies up out of the way. After Cleaning · Allow carpets to dry thoroughly. Try to keep children and pets off the carpet until it is completely dry. · Use towels or white cloths to step on if you must walk on the area before it is dry. · Wipe cleaning solution from woodwork and wood furniture immediately to prevent damage to the wood or upholstery. · If furniture must be placed back in the room before the carpet is dry, use aluminum foil or plastic under the furniture legs to prevent staining the carpet. C. Remove Furniture 3 Feature Guide Shampoo/Rinse Button Power Switch Cord Hook NOTICE Upper Handle Release Carrying Handle Shampoo Bottle Hose Inlet Cover Recovery Tank Clean Water Tank ON MODELS WITH THE ACCESSORY HOSE, YOU MAY NOTICE SMALL WATER DROPLETS IN THE WATER LINE. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT ALL UNITS ARE 100% INSPECTED ON THE PRODUCTION LINE USING WATER TO ASSURE PROPER FUNCTION OF THE ACCESSORIES. Clear Suction Cover Suction Cover Release Suction Cover Release Shampoo Contol Quick Release Cord Hooks Store Electrical Cord 4 Handle Release Pedal · Wrap cord around cord hooks. OptiHEATTM Heat Retention System (Available on Some Models Only) IMPORTANT: Fill clean water tank with hot tap water. Do not use boiling water. Why is heated cleaning better? Testing has shown that cleaning with hot tap water at the normal household temperature (110º to 120º) actually cleans better than cold water or water at room temperature. Using water at temperatures above the normal level does not significantly increase cleaning ability. What is OptiHEATTM? Eureka's exclusive OptiHEATTM, Heat Retention System, maintains the temperature of the clean water so you are always cleaning at the optimal temperature. The unique OptiHEATTM tank system is designed to keep hot tap water within the optimal temperature zone for a normal period of use. STEP A. Fill Shampoo Bottle 1 SET UP IMPORTANT: For best results, begin with a clean surface by vacuuming surface or item before using the extractor. NOTE: Familiarize yourself with the parts of the extractor by reading this owners manual before using. If handle is folded, lift handle to operating position. 1) Lift up and pull out the shampoo bottle, fill with Eureka Carpet & Upholstery Concentrate only. 2) Close cap tightly, and replace shampoo bottle. 3) Gently push until the shampoo bottle snaps into place. B. Fill Clean Water Tank 1) Lift up and pull out clean water tank. 2) Fill tank to the designated fill line with hot tap water (not boiling), replace cap. 3) Gently push until the clean water tank snaps back into position. Cap Shampoo Bottle Clean Water Tank NOTE: When moving the extractor from one location to another, always make sure the recovery and clean water solution tanks are completely empty. Then tilt the unit slightly backward and roll on rear wheels, fold the looped handle and use the carrying handle for transporting up and down stairs. 5 STEP USE 2 A. Carpet Cleaning 1) Adjust shampoo control, from MAX = for heavy traffic areas to RINSE = clear water only. 2) Plug in cord. 3) Lift handle to operating position. Shampoo Control Shampoo/ Rinse Button Handle Release Pedal 4) Push power switch to II position for agitation of brush. 5) Push the handle foot release and recline handle to use position. Push shampoo/rinse button and hold to apply solution and move the unit forward and then backward at a moderate pace two times. As the nozzle moves over the carpet, the cleaning solution is sprayed onto the carpet. At the same time the nozzle picks up the dirty water and places it in the recovery tank. It is important to move the unit in a steady motion. 6) Release the button to stop the solution flow. Avoid oversoaking. 7) Move the extractor over the carpet several more times without pushing the shampoo/rinse button. This removes excess water and helps the carpet dry faster. 8) Repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 on heavily soiled areas. Power Switch II Brushes I Suction Only 0 OFF ...