User manual MAYTAG FLOOR-2-FLOOR

® ® Floor-2-FloorTM Hard Floor Cleaner ENGLISH § pp.1-17 ESPAÑOL § pág. 19-30 FRANÇAIS § p. 31-42 ITALIANO § p. 43-50 DEUTSCH § p. 51-58 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 or small spills. Do not immerse product. · For use on bare floors or sealed wood floors. NOT for use on carpets. · Always install float before any wet pick up operation. · Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time. · The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. · Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet 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 ashes. · Do not pick up or use flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present. · Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the machine. · 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 air flow. · 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. · Always disconnect cable from electrical source before servicing the cleaner. · Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging. · Do not unplug by pulling on cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable. · Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands. · 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. · The use of an extension cord is not recommended. · Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach. · Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this appliance. · When using recommended chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well ventilated. · Follow manufacturer's instructions for all chemicals used with this machine. Do not exceed recommended mixing ratios. · Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures. · Do not use with damaged cable or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, please refer to "Trouble Shooting". · Use cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Save these instructions! 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 back of the cleaner body. Model No. ____________________________ Serial No. _____________________________ Save your sales receipt and attach it to this manual. Proof of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your cleaner. Contents Important safeguards . . . . . . . . 2 Carton contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cleaner description . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly Brush/nozzle assembly. . . . . . 5 General operation Mode selector dial. . . . . . . . . . 7 Solution tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Recovery tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Automatic shut-off . . . . . . . . 10 To clean filters . . . . . . . . . 10-11 How to clean Recommended cleaning sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Cleaning floors . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Picking up spills . . . . . . . . . . 12 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Maintenance Cleaning the nozzle. . . . 13-14 Cleaning the brushes . . . . . 15 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Carton Contents A. Hard floor cleaner B. Brush assemblies (2) C. Nozzle D. Floor cleaning concentrates B A C D Maytag Intl., Inc. Schaumburg, IL 60173 Continued § 3 Cleaner Description 1 2 1 3 This cleaner is intended for household use. Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner. Plug cleaner into a properly earthed source. 16 5 4 4 17 6 7 8 9 10 15 11 19 18 11 12 14 13 Features Soft hand grip ON/OFF switch Solution trigger: squeeze to release cleaning solution 4. Mode selector dial: turns brushes ON for wet cleaning and OFF for wet pickup and dry vacuuming 5. Clean solution tank cap/measuring cup 6. Clean solution tank 7. Clean solution tank release 8. Recovery tank release 9. Recovery tank lid and filter 10. Recovery tank: collects dry debris as well as dirty cleaning solution 11. Nozzle release buttons: release nozzle for easy clean-up (located behind nozzle) 1. 2. 3. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Nozzle Squeegee (underneath nozzle) Bumper Soft-tread wheels Carrying handle Upper handle release button Cable hooks: top hook rotates for quick cable release Handle release pedal 4 Install brushes and nozzle To install brushes, place handle in upright position. Tilt cleaner back so that it rests on the floor. 2 Align post (A) on brush block with hole (B) on bottom of cleaner. Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole. 2 B A 3 Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place. 3 4 To install nozzle, make sure latches (C) are out. 4 C D E Align middle section (D) of nozzle with opening (E) on cleaner. Remove cardboard packing insert from squeegee area on underside of nozzle. C 5 While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward to lock in place. 5 Continued § 5 6 6 A Unfold handle Raise upper handle (A) to upright position until it locks in place. 7 7 How to fold handle Press upper handle release button (B) to fold handle to storage position. B 8 8 Handle release pedal A Step on pedal (A) to lower handle to operating position. Handle does not lock into a single position, but "floats" to allow convenient operation. 9 A ON/OFF switch Push switch (A) once to turn cleaner ON. Push switch again to turn cleaner OFF. 9 10 Transporting 10 To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward. 6 11 A 11 The cleaner may also be lifted using the carrying handle (A) on the front of the cleaner. General operation Your MAYTAG® Floor-2-FloorTM Hard Floor Cleaner can be used to both vacuum dry debris and wet clean non-carpeted floor surfaces such as vinyl, tile and sealed wood. It is not intended for use on carpet or rugs. CAUTION: To prevent damage to wood floors, follow the flooring manufacturer's cleaning recommendations. If using cleaner on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or separated joints. Do not use Floor-2-FloorTM Hard Floor Cleaner to wet clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist. Mode selector dial 12 12 The Mode selector dial (A) turns the brushes on and off. A 13 For dry debris pickup, turn the dial to the DRY VAC position. In this position, the brushes will not rotate and are raised off the floor surface. To wet clean with brushes turned ON, turn the dial to the WASH position. For wet pickup, turn the dial to the WET PICKUP position. Refer to "How to clean" section for complete cleaning instructions. 13 Continued § 7 The tanks Solution (upper) tank The solution tank holds detergent and water that is to be dispersed onto the surface being cleaned. How to fill Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Place cleaner handle in upright, locked position. 14 To remove tank, squeeze release 14 button and pull tank straight out. 15 Carry tank to a sink. A Rotate tank cap counter-clockwise 15 and lift up to remove cap (A). 16 Turn cap (A) upside down to serve as a measuring cup. For hard surface floors such as vinyl, linoleum, marble, laminate wood, polyurethane sealed wood or other wood floors that can normally be cleaned using water, use one cup (60 mL [2 oz.]) MAYTAG® Floor to FloorTM Cleaner. A Check for worn spots or joint separations before using, as these conditions could lead to damaged flooring when using water to clean floor. When cleaning ceramic and other tiles, use the set of grout brushes with gray bristles included with your Floor-2FloorTM Hard Floor Cleaner. Use these for tile floors where extra attention is needed for cleaning grout. (See "Cleaning the brushes" section for how to remove and replace the brush assemblies.) Using cup, measure 1-1/2 cupfuls (90 mL [3 oz.]) of MAYTAG® Grout Cleaner. 16 8 DO NOT use cleaning concentrates that contain solvent based ingredients. CAUTION: MAYTAG® Grout Cleaner cannot be used in Maytag AgilityTM products. Doing so could damage your AgilityTM Cleaner. Pour cleaning concentrate into tank (B). Fill tank to 17 fill line (C) (0,9 L [1 quart]) with warm water. 17 C 18 If rubber ring (D) on cap has become dislodged, reposition it with uneven side against ledge (E) as shown. B 18 E 19 Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise until it locks in place. Cap must be locked in place for proper performance and to prevent leaking. D 19 Slide tank straight into position until latch snaps in 20 place. 20 Continued § 9 Recovery (lower) tank Automatic shut-off An automatic suction shut-off is built into the recovery tank to prevent the tank from overflowing. When the shut-off activates, the cleaner will not pick up debris and the sound of the motor will change. The recovery tank is full and must be emptied. How to empty Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical source. Although not necessary for satisfactory performance, it is recommended that the recovery tank be emptied after dry vacuuming and before wet operation. Check the solution tank also. It may need to be refilled at this time. 21 To remove tank, press down on release button (B) and pull tank straight out. 21 B 22 C 22 Remove tank lid (C). Empty tank. To clean filters 23 The tank lid contains a washable, reusable filter. Clean this filter when suction is low or reduced. Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical source. A B 23 Remove recovery tank and lid (Figs. 21 & 22). Remove filter lid (A), then remove filter (B). Remove loose debris from filter by tapping the filter or gently brushing using your hand. The filter may also be rinsed for additional cleaning. Allow filter to air dry between uses. 10 Reposition filter. Replace filter lid. Press down firmly until snapped 24 in place. 24 Dry or loose debris will also collect on the filter screen located in the tank lid. To remove debris from screen, remove the pleated 25 filter from the lid. Remove debris from screen (D). The filter screen may also be cleaned by rinsing it under running water. Reposition pleated filter in lid. Replace lid onto recovery tank, pressing down firmly until snapped in place. 25 D 26 26 To replace recovery tank, place bottom of tank behind ledge (E) and push tank straight into cleaner body until it is locked in place. NOTE: The filter, filter cover and tanks must be replaced, or the unit will not work properly. E How to clean Recommended cleaning sequence Use your MAYTAG® Floor-2-FloorTM Hard Floor Cleaner to: · Dry Vacuum to remove loose dirt, hair and debris. · Wet Clean the floor surface. The brushes will provide light agitation to help loosen dirt. · Wet Pickup reduces drying time of the floor surface. The Mode selector dial turns the brushes on and off. 27 For dry debris pickup, turn the dial to the DRY VAC position (A). In this position, the brushes will not rotate and are raised off the floor surface. To wet clean with brushes turned ON, turn the dial to the WASH position (B). For wet pickup, turn the dial to the WET PICKUP position (C). Continued § 11 27 A B C Cleaning floors NOTE: Your MAYTAG® Floor-2-FloorTM Hard Floor Cleaner may be used to clean wood floors that have been sealed with a polyurethane coating and can be cleaned with water. CAUTION: To prevent damage to wood floors, follow the flooring manufacturer's cleaning recommendations. If using cleaner on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or separated joints. Do not use Floor-2-FloorTM Hard Floor Cleaner to wet clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Set Mode selector dial to DRY VAC position and vacuum floor. Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical source. Empty recovery tank (see Figs. 21 & 22). Determine the type of brushes to be used (either gray for ceramic and other tiles or white for vinyl and sealed wood floors). See "Cleaning the brushes" for removing and replacing brushes. Fill solution tank with either Floor to FloorTM Cleaning Concentrate or Grout Cleaner, depending upon the type of floor being cleaned, and water (see Figs. 14 through 20). Do not use solvent based cleaning concentrates in your cleaner. Do not use any type of wax in your cleaner. Turn Mode selector dial to WASH position. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position. Turn cleaner ON. To release solution, squeeze trigger (A) (Fig. 28). Slowly move cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned. Squeeze trigger to release solution as needed. Overlap strokes by one inch to help prevent streaking. The cleaner's suction will pick up the dirty solution throughout cleaning. 28 A 8 9 To greatly enhance drying of the floor surface, release trigger and turn Mode selector dial to the WET PICKUP position. Continue to move cleaner over the area to pick up the dirty solution. To continue cleaning another area, turn Mode selector dial to WASH position. Repeat steps 7 through 9. Note: When cleaning sealed wood floors, make sure all areas are completely dry. Ensure that no water remains on the floor. Note: When switching between wet cleaning and wet pickup, it is not necessary to turn the cleaner off. Simply move the Mode selector dial between the two settings. 10 Empty recovery tank or clean the filter when the motor sound becomes higher in pitch and there is a loss of suction (see "Automatic shut-off" section). Picking up spills Your cleaner may also be used to pick up small liquid spills (0,9 L [1 quart] or less, never to exceed 6 mm [1/4 inch] in depth) on non-carpeted floors. Turn Mode selector dial to the WET PICKUP position and release the trigger. Continue to move cleaner over the area to pick up the spill. Do not use the cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals. do not use the cleaner to pick up detergents that contain solvent based ingredients. 12 Storing the cleaner Before storing cleaner: Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical source. · Empty and rinse solution and recovery tanks. Allow to air dry. · Press on upper handle release button to lower handle for storage. · Make sure that nothing is pressing on the nozzle squeegee. · Do not store cleaner on a wood surface unless cleaner is completely dry. Maintenance Cleaning the nozzle Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical source. The cleaner's nozzle can be removed for easy cleaning. 29 Slide the two nozzle release latches (A) outward. A A 29 30 B 30 Remove nozzle (B) by pulling straight out. 31 Rinse nozzle under running water. Remove debris 31 from squeegee (C) and wipe with a damp cloth. C Continued § 13 32 D E F 32 To replace nozzle, make sure latches (D) are out. Cleaner should be in the upright position for easier assembly of the nozzle. Align middle section (E) of nozzle with opening (F) on cleaner. D 33 33 While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward to lock in place. 14 Cleaning the brushes The brush assembly can be removed for easy cleaning. Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. Place handle in the upright position. Remove tanks to prevent leaking. Set aside. Pull the two nozzle release buttons (A) out. Remove 34 nozzle. 34 A A 35 Tilt cleaner back so handle rests on floor. Push two brush release buttons (B) and remove the 35 brush assembly. The brushes can be washed with a mild detergent and rinsed. Do not use a solvent based detergent. 36 36 To replace brushes, align post (C) on brush block with hole (D) on bottom of cleaner. Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole. Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place. B D C 37 37 Return cleaner to upright position. Replace nozzle, making sure latches (E) are out. Align middle section (F) of nozzle with opening (G) on cleaner. F E E G 38 While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward 38 to lock in place. Replace tanks. Continued § 15 Troubleshooting Use the list below to help solve minor problems. What's the problem? Cleaner won't run What to do Make sure the cleaner is plugged in firmly. Check the fuse. Empty the recovery tank; it may be full and the automatic shut-off engaged. Make sure filter and filter lid are properly positioned. Make sure tanks are locked in place. Check the filter and clean if dirty. Make sure nozzle is replaced properly and locked. Low suction Water puddling behind cleaner Use recommended detergents to reduce excess foaming. Make sure solution tank is installed properly. Empty recovery tank. Won't pick up dirty solution Check Mode selector dial to ensure it is set for WET PICKUP. Make sure recovery tank is installed properly. Empty recovery tank. Make sure filter and filter lid are properly positioned. Cleaner pushes a line of dry debris in front of it Check Model selector dial to ensure it is set for DRY VAC. Tip nozzle off floor by pushing down on handle to pick up debris that is too large to clear the squeegee. Cleaning solution won't dispense Make sure solution tank is locked in position. Refill the solution tank if it is empty. Check Mode selector dial to ensure it is set for WASH. Reset circuit breaker. (1) Push ON/OFF switch to turn cleaner OFF. (2) Unplug the cleaner. (3) Wait one minute. (4) Plug the cleaner into electrical outlet. (5) Push the ON/OFF switch again to turn cleaner ON. If the brushes continue to stall and the breaker trips again, clean the brushes to remove debris. Brushes won't rotate 16 Lubrication The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor bearings. IMPORTANT Cord Replacement This MAYTAG appliance is supplied complete with a plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Guarantee Please refer to your retailer for guarantee terms and conditions. MAYTAG and are registered trademarks 17