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Household T ype Owner’ s Guide 2500 Series Index Impor tant Saf eguar ds ..................... 2 Ser vice Inf or mation ........................ 5 Assembly ........................................ 7 Preparation ..................................... 8 Use ........................................... 11-15 Maintenance ............................ 16[...]
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IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should alwa ys be f ollo wed, including the f ollowing: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS CARPET SHAMPOOER/EXTRACT OR. W ARNING T o reduce the r isk of fire, electric shock, or injur y . • Do not immerse product. Use only on surfaces moistened b y cleaning process[...]
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CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPOR T ANTS L ’utilisation d’un appareil électr ique sous-entend l’obser v ation de cer taines règles de sécurité élémentaires: LIRE T OUTES LES INSTR UCTIONS A V ANT D’UTILISER L ’ASPIRA TEUR. A VER TISSEMENT P our réduire les risques de feu, de secousse électrique ou de blessure: • Ne pas immerger . Uti[...]
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Gr ounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, g rounding provides a path of least resistance f or electric current to reduce the risk of electr ic shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug m ust be plugged into an appropr iate [...]
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GENERAL INFORMA TION NO TE: Thor oughly clean carpet, upholstery and stairs with a vacuum c leaner before using the Carpet Shampooer/ Extractor. Also, s weep an y hard surface floor s bef ore using the carpet shampooer/extractor . A utomatic Suction Shut-Off The automatic suction shut-off functions when the recov ery tank is full of liquid. As the [...]
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6 Carpet Shampooer/Extractor P ar ts Some Eureka carpet shampooer/extractor models do not feature an attac hment hose and selector knob. These features are specified only on selected models. Handle Clean W ater Solution T ank Selector Knob Suction Cover Hose Handle Release Hard ware Lift Recovery T ank with Lid and Filter Carrying Handle T ank Lid [...]
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7 I. HO W T O ASSEMBLE NO TE: Completel y assemble the carpet shampooer/e xtractor bef ore using. B. Store Attachment Hose (A v ailable on specific models only) • Wrap the hose around the hose hooks. • Push Upholster y/Stair Nozzle into caddy . C. Store Electrical Cor d • Wrap cord around bottom and top cord wrap hooks . D . Chec k Reco very [...]
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8 II. PREP ARING THE CARPET BEFORE CLEANING V acuum Carpet N O T E : Never use this carpet shampooer/ extractor as a standar d vacuum c leaner . F or best results, v acuum car pets with a v acuum cleaner that has a brush roll. The bristles of the br ush roll help loosen and remov e soil that is deep in the carpet nap. (1.) Pretest for Color F astne[...]
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9 Lift Latch III. HO W T O PREP ARE THE CARPET SHAMPOOER/EXTRACT OR FOR CARPET CLEANING IMPORT ANT : For best results, begin with a clean surface by v acuuming surface or item bef ore using the carpet shampooer/extractor . A. Fill the Clean W ater Solution T ank 1) Lift up the tank latch to release the clean water solution tank. 2) Grasp the carr y[...]
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10 Recovery T ank Latch Slide A utomatic Shut-Off The automatic suction shut-off functions when the recov er y tank is full of liquid. This can be detected by a noticeab le diff erence in the motor sound. Immediately turn off the unit when this happens and empty the recovery tank. Reco very T ank T ank Lid Lift Reco very T ank Filter FIGURE 2 FIGUR[...]
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IV . HO W T O USE THE CARPET SHAMPOOER/EXTRA CT OR Carpet Cleaning A. Make sure the selector knob is in the car pet position. B . Place electrical cord into an outlet. Solution Release T rig ger Clean W ater Solution T ank 11 Handle Release C . Step on the handle release . Lower handle to oper ating position. Handle Release Selector Knob (A v ailab[...]
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V. OPERA TING THE CARPET SHAMPOOER/EXTRA CT OR D . Push pow er switch on, which is located on the bac k side of the unit. E. Pull up and hold the solution release trigger and apply two spra ying strokes b y moving the carpet shampooer/extractor f orward and then bac kw ard at a moderate pace tw o times . As the nozzle mov es over the carpet, the cl[...]
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13 VI. HO W T O PREP ARE THE CARPET SHAMPOOER/EXTRA CT OR FOR UPHOLSTER Y AND ST AIR CLEANING (only f or models with an attac hment hose and upholstery/stair cleaning nozzle) V acuum Upholster y or Stairs V acuum upholstery and stairs with a vacuum cleaner’ s attachment tool. Use a cre vice tool f or hard to reach areas such as tufts and corners.[...]
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14 VII. HO W TO USE THE CARPET SHAMPOOER/EXTRA CT OR FOR UPHOLSTER Y OR ST AIR CLEANING (only f or models with an Attachment Hose and Upholstery/Stair Cleaning Nozzle) NO TE: Use extra caution when cleaning on stair s. T o prev ent the car pet shampooer/extractor from f alling, do not place the unit on stairs. It is suggested that the carpet shampo[...]
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15 How to Use the Carpet Shampooer/Extractor f or Upholster y and Stair Cleaning (Continued) C . Place the Upholster y Nozzle at the top of the cleaning area. D . Pull up and hold the solution release trigger and pull the nozzle backw ard at a moderate pace . E. Release the trigger at the end of the strok e. F . Lift nozzle and start again at the t[...]
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16 VIII. HO W TO MAINT AIN THE CARPET SHAMPOOER/EXTRA CT OR The instructions in this booklet ser ve as a guide to routine maintenance. F ollow these suggestions to a void unnecessary service calls. Before storing the carpet shampooer/extractor , on a linoleum or vin yl surface put the unit in the floor mode and use clean water (without solution) to[...]
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17 HO W TO MAINT AIN NO TE: T urn off the power switch and unplug the electrical cor d to service cleaning nozzles. C. Cleaning the Carpet Shampooer/Extractor’ s Suction Co ver 1. Remov e the screws from each side of the suction cov e r . 2. Lift the suction cov er off and clean the area of dir t and lint. 3. Replace the suction cov er by sliding[...]
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18 HO W T O MAINT AIN (only f or models that feature a brush roll) Brush Roll Belt (for models with a brush r oll) The brush roll belt on the car pet shampooer/e xtractor drives the brush to agitate, s weep , and comb the carpet nap. Check the belt regularly to be sure it is in good condition. Replace the belt if it is stretching, crac king or slip[...]
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Motor will not star t. 䡺 Electric Plug 䡺 Push plug securely into outlet. 䡺 T r y another outlet. 䡺 Check circuit break er . 䡺 P o wer s witch is not tur ned ON 䡺 Make sure po wer switch is in ON position. Cleaning solution 䡺 Clean W ater Solution T ank is 䡺 Be sure Clean W ater Solution T ank is lock ed securely into and water are n[...]
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Genuine Eureka Belts and Filter s Belt - pkg of 2 60129 $2.49 Filter P ac kage - pkg of 3 60207 $2.99 Accessories/T ools Bristle Attachment for Uphol ster y Nozzle* 60200A $3.99 Sponge Attachment for Upholster y Nozzle* 60201 $3.99 Hose Assembly* 60245C $34.49 Car pet & Upholster y Shampoo - 64 oz 60170 $7.99 Br ush Rol l 60203A $11.99 Clean W [...]
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23 THE EUREKA LIMITED W ARRANTY W hat This W arranty Covers Y our Eureka cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in mater ial and wor kmanship in normal household use for a period o f one year . The warranty is granted only to the original purchaser and members of his or her immediate household. The warranty is subject to the follo wing pr[...]
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©2003 White Consolidated, Ltd. Printed in China Thank y ou f or selecting a Eureka Carpet Shampooer/Extractor . 1 carpet shampooer/ extractor handle Accessor y Items in This Car ton 1 hard ware packa ge (2 screws) Questions? Do Not Return T o Store Call 1-800-282-2886 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Central Standard Time, Monda y - Frida y and 10 a.m. to 6:3[...]