* * TM Deep Cleaner Your AGILITYTM Deep Cleaner is fully assembled and ready to begin cleaning! www.maytag.co.uk Important Safeguards! When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. WARNING: · Use indoors only. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: · 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. · Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place deep cleaner on stairs. · Use deep cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. · Use only attachments supplied or recommended. · The use of an extension cord is not recommended. · Unplug deep cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging. · Unplug deep cleaner before connecting the powered hand tool. · Always disconnect cable from electrical source before servicing the deep cleaner. · Do not unplug by pulling on cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable. · Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands. · Do not pull or carry by cable, use cable as a handle, close door on cable or pull cable around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cable. Keep cable away from heated surfaces. · Do not use with damaged cable or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, please refer to "Trouble Shooting". · Do not point tools toward people or pets. · Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach. · Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or use in areas where they may be present. · Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the deep cleaner. They may damage the machine. · Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. · Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures. Save these instructions! To contact us: · www.maytag.co.uk · 01737 231000 - our Consumer Response Centre (9 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday) · ukservice@maytag.com 2 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 . . . . . . . . . . 4 Deep cleaner basics . . . . . . . . . . 5 Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Emptying the recovery tank . 6 Attaching the hose . . . . . . . . . 7 Selecting & attaching tool . . . 7 Draining & storing hose . . . . 8 Cleaning carpet . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Cleaning upholstery . . . . . 11-12 Basic steps for cleaning. . . . . . 13 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Unpacking A. Deep cleaner B. Detergent B A Continued § 3 Cleaner Description 3 1 2 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Features Hand grip Solution trigger: press to release cleaning solution Clean SurgeTM button Upper handle Upper handle release button Solution tank cap/measuring cup Solution tank release button Solution tank Brush setting selector Nozzle Recovery tank Recovery tank release button Powered hand tool Recovery tank cap Stair/upholstery nozzle Cable hooks (tool caddy removed) Hose door Handle release pedal ON/OFF pedal Hose Cable hooks (tool caddy stored on cleaner) Hose connector Tool caddy 13 14 16 5 6 7 8 21 23 22 9 10 21 20 19 15 16 17 18 13 12 11 This deep cleaner is intended for household use. Operate deep cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner. Plug deep cleaner into a properly earthed source. Your AGILITYTM Deep Cleaner is fully assembled and ready to begin cleaning! Unfold handle 1 A 2 How to fold handle B Raise upper handle (A) to upright position until it locks in place. 4 Press upper handle release button (B) to fold handle. Deep Cleaner Basics Fill the solution tank Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source. Press button (A) and remove solution tank (Fig. 3) Release latches (B) on tank cap and remove (Fig. 4) Use cap (Fig. 5) to measure the proper amount of detergent according to the chart below: Surface Carpet Amount of detergent two caps one cap 3 A 4 B Type of detergent Carpet/ Upholstery Detergent Carpet/ Upholstery Detergent B 5 Upholstery NOTE: For best results, use only MAYTAG detergents. They are specifically formulated for use with your AGILITYTM Deep Cleaner. Pour detergent into tank Fill tank to fill line (C) (approx. 4 litres) with hot tap water (Fig. 6) Replace cap. Secure both latches (B) (Fig. 4) Place bottom of tank onto cleaner. Pivot top of tank and snap in place (Fig. 7) 6 C Caution: Detergents contain Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. In case of contact with eyes, flush with cold water for 15 minutes. In case of contact with skin, wash with water. If irritation persists, refer to your GP. 7 Continued § 5 8 Empty the recovery tank Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source. A B An automatic shut-off device prevents the cleaner from picking up more dirty water than it can hold in the recovery tank. You will know the tank needs to be emptied -· The amount of dirty water has reached the full line (A). 9 C · When the motor sound rises in pitch. · 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). Press button (C) and remove tank (Fig. 9). 10 Release latches (D) on tank cap and remove cap (Fig. 10). D D Empty tank. Replace cap (Fig. 11). Secure both latches (D) (Fig. 10). 11 For full suction, it is important that the recovery tank cap is properly secured before cleaning. Remove any debris that has collected on lint filter (E) on cleaner body (Fig. 12 and inset). Place bottom of tank onto cleaner. Pivot top of tank and snap in place (Fig. 12). 12 E E 6 Attach the hose Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source. Place handle in upright position. The hose and tool caddy can be removed from the cleaner if you desire. Remove hose from tool caddy. Open hose door (A) on back of deep cleaner (Fig. 13). Align hose connector with hose and solution ports (C) (Fig. 14). Push hose into port and lock in place. 13 A 14 A C B 15 To remove hose: Squeeze latches (D) on top and bottom of hose. Remove hose from port (Fig. 15). Close hose door (A) tightly (inset). D A Select tool 16 17 SpinScrubTM hand tool · Rotating brushes · Use on carpet to clean spots, small areas or stairs Stair/Upholstery nozzle · Built-in brush · Use on upholstery 18 F 19 Attach tool Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source. Slide tool onto hose. Snap tool over tab (E) on hose (Fig 18). To remove tool: Push forward and up on latch (F) (Fig. 19). Slide tool off hose. Continued § 7 E The handle must be in the upright position in order to get cleaning solution through the hose. 20 A Drain the hose 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. ® Hook hose connector (C) into caddy (Fig. 21). 22 ® Wrap hose around caddy in a anticlockwise direction (Fig. 22). ® Hook tool connector (D) and `SpinScrub' tool (E) onto caddy (Fig. 23). ® Snap upholstery tool (F) into caddy (Fig. 24). 23 E D 24 F 8 Hose caddy You can either store the hose caddy on the cleaner or remove it to store separately. To store caddy on the cleaner: ® Slide tabs (G) on caddy into slots on back of cleaner (Fig. 25). ® Hook top of caddy to cleaner (H). ® Wrap cable around cable hooks (I) on caddy (Fig. 26). Rotate top hook to release cable. G I 25 H 26 To remove caddy from the cleaner: ® Lift caddy off cleaner (Fig. 27). ® Wrap cable around cable hooks (J) on back of cleaner (Fig. 28). Rotate bottom hook to release cable. 27 28 J Brush speed selector Choose ON for normal cleaning of carpet. Choose OFF when brushing is not desired. 29 Clean SurgeTM button Push `Clean Surge' button (K) to release extra cleaning solution. Use the `Clean Surge' button when cleaning heavily soiled areas of carpet (traffic areas, spots, etc.) 30 K K No cleaning solution removes all stains from all carpets. Stain removal varies with the type of spill, time passed before removal, carpet material, and carpet type. Continued § 9 Cleaning carpet 1 31 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. Vacuum carpet thoroughly to remove loose dirt, hair, lint and other debris (Fig. 31). 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. Blot with white cloth or paper towel and check for color transfer. Pretreat spots, stains and high traffic areas with MAYTAG Spot and Stain Spray (Fig. 32). Spray spot or area with Spot and Stain Spray. Then proceed with the next cleaning steps. 2 3 32 4 5 33 Fill solution tank with hot tap water and proper amount of MAYTAG detergent (see page 5) (Fig. 33). Use only MAYTAG brand detergents in your deep cleaner. Other brands may damage the deep cleaner. Plan your cleaning to avoid walking on wet carpet. Start at the end of the room farthest from the exit and work in small sections (Fig. 34). Step on handle release pedal and lower handle. Turn cleaner ON. Squeeze and hold trigger (A) to release cleaning solution (Fig. 35). Push cleaner forward SLOWLY then pull it back SLOWLY. Use `Clean Surge' button (B) in heavily soiled areas (Fig. 35). Let go of trigger and push cleaner over same area to pick up dirty solution without putting down more solution. Continue using dry strokes until you see only a little solution coming up through the nozzle (front of cleaner). Do not make the carpet too wet! Use no more than two sets of forward and backward strokes while releasing solution. Always follow with dry strokes the more the better. Listen carefully! When the motor sound changes (rises in pitch), the recovery tank needs to be emptied. When water has reached the full line in the recovery tank, the cleaner will NOT pick up any more dirty solution. Allow carpet to dry. Avoid walking on the carpet until it is dry. Increased air circulation (open doors, turn on fans, etc.) will help carpet dry thoroughly. Vacuum thoroughly after carpet has dried. This will reduce any shading left by the deep cleaner's brushes. 6 34 Start 7 8 Exit 9 35 B 10 A 11 12 13 10 Cleaning upholstery UNDER PENALTY OF LAW 36 ALL NEW MATERIAL 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. Vacuum upholstery thoroughly with your vacuum cleaner's attachments. Test detergent for colorfastness on a hidden area of upholstery. Wet a white cloth or paper towel with some detergent. Gently rub onto a hidden area of upholstery. Wait ten minutes. Blot with white cloth or paper towel and check for color transfer. Pretreat spots and stains with MAYTAG Spot and Stain Spray (Fig. 37). Spray spot or area with Spot and Stain Spray. Then proceed with the next cleaning steps. W LICENSE STAMP NUMBER: HERE THE UPHOLSTER Y COMPANY 2 3 37 4 38 5 Fill solution tank with hot tap water and proper amount of MAYTAG detergent (see page 5)(Fig. 38). Use only MAYTAG brand detergents in your deep cleaner. Other brands may damage the deep cleaner. Attach hose and tool as described in Figs. 13-19 (Fig. 39). Place handle in full upright position. Turn cleaner ON. Squeeze and hold trigger (A) to release cleaning solution. Gently press tool into fabric and slowly pull the tool over the fabric (Fig. 40). Let go of trigger and pull tool over same area to pick up dirty solution without putting down more solution. Continue using dry strokes until you see only a little solution coming up through the tool. Do not make the upholstery too wet! Use no more than two strokes while releasing solution. Always follow with dry strokes - the more the better. 6 7 8 9 10 11 39 40 A Listen carefully! When the motor sound changes (rises in pit ...