GE 71722 manual

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    www .eureka.com Owner’ s Guide Model 106727 Household T ype www .wal-mart.com Maintenance ................. 15-17 Problem Solving ............... 18 Customer Order Form ...... 19 Warranty ............................ 21 For Customer Assistance Please Call: 1-877-207-0923 Part No. 71722 (8/01) Important Safeguards ........ 2 Service Information ..[...]

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    2 Cleaner Safety IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS CLEANER. T o reduce the risk of fir e, electric shock, or injur y: • Do not immerse product. Use only on sur faces moistened by cleaning process. • Do not use o[...]

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    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[...]

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    4 Rating Plate The model, type, and serial numbers are indicated on the rating plate located on the underneath side of the cleaner . For prompt and complete service information, always refer to these numbers when inquiring about ser vice. Model & T ype__________________________ Serial No. _____________________________ General Information DO NOT[...]

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    5 Carpet Shampooer/Extractor Par ts Handle Clean Water Solution T ank Selector Knob Suction Cover Hose Handle Release Hardware Lift Recovery T ank with Lid and Filter Carrying Handle T ank Lid Filter Cleaning Solution NOTICE ON MODELS WITH THE ACCESSORY HOSE, YOU MA Y NOTICE SMALL W A TER DROPLETS IN THE W A TER LINE. THIS IS DUE TO THE F ACT THA T[...]

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    6 How T o Assemble NOTE: Completely assemble the carpet shampooer/extractor before using. B. Store Attachment Hose • W rap the hose around the hose hooks. • Push Upholstery/Stair Nozzle into caddy . C. Store Electrical Cord • W rap cord around bottom and top hooks. D. Check Recovery T ank • After assembling the unit, remove the recovery tan[...]

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    7 Pr eparing The Carpet Befor e Cleaning V acuum Carpet NOTE: Never use this carpet shampooer/ extractor as a standard vacuum cleaner . For best results, vacuum carpets with a vacuum cleaner that has a brush roll. The bristles of the brush roll help loosen and remove soil that is deep in the carpet nap. (1) Pretest for Color Fastness Before cleanin[...]

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    8 Lift Latch H OW T O Pr epar e The Carpet Shampooer/ Extractor For Carpet Cleaning IMPORT ANT : For best results, begin with a clean surface by vacuuming surface or item before using the carpet shampooer/extractor . A. Fill the Clean Water Solution Tank 1) Lift up the tank latch to release the clean water solution tank. 2) Grasp the carrying handl[...]

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    9 Recovery T ank Latch Slide Automatic Shut-Off The automatic suction shut-off functions when the recovery tank is full of liquid. This can be detected by a noticeable difference in the motor sound. Immediately turn off the unit when this happens and empty the recovery tank. Recovery T ank Recovery T ank FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 B. Emptying the Recovery T[...]

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    How To Use The Carpet Shampooer/Extractor Carpet Cleaning A. Make sure the selector knob is in the carpet position. B. Place electrical cord into an outlet. Solution Release T rigger Clean Water Solution T ank 10 Handle Release C. Step on the handle release. Lower handle to operating position. Handle Release Selector Knob G N I N A E L C T N E M H [...]

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    Operating The Carpet Shampooer/Extractor D. Push power switch on, which is located on the back side of the unit. E. Pull up and hold the solution release trigger and apply two spraying strokes by moving the carpet shampooer/ extractor for ward and then backward at a moderate pace two times. As the nozzle moves over the carpet, the cleaning solution[...]

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    12 How To Pr epar e The Carpet Shampooer/ Extractor For Upholster y And Stair Cleaning V acuum Upholstery or Stairs NOTE: Never use this carpet shampooer/extractor as a standard vacuum cleaner . V acuum upholster y and stairs with a vacuum cleaner’ s attachment tool. Use a crevice tool for hard to reach areas such as tufts and corners. IMPORT ANT[...]

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    13 How To Use The Carpet Shampooer/Extractor For Upholster y Or Stair Cleaning NOTE: Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs. T o prevent the carpet shampooer/extractor from falling, do not place the unit on stairs. It is suggested that the carpet shampooer/extractor be placed at floor level to clean the lower portion of the stairs and be securel[...]

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    14 How to Use the Carpet Shampooer/Extractor for Upholster y and Stair Cleaning (continued) C. Place the Upholstery Nozzle at the top of the cleaning area. D. Pull up and hold the solution release trigger and pull the nozzle backward at a moderate pace. E. Release the trigger at the end of the stroke. F . Lift nozzle and start again at the top. App[...]

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    15 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 ser vice 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 a[...]

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    16 How To Maintain NOTE: T ur n off the power switch and unplug the electrical cor d to ser vice cleaning nozzles. C. Cleaning the Carpet Shampooer/Extractor’ s Suction Cover 1 . Remove the screws from each side of the suction cover . 2 . Lift the suction cover off and clean the area of dirt and lint. 3 . Replace the suction cover by sliding the [...]

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    17 How To Maintain Brush Roll Belt (for models with a br ush roll) The brush roll belt on the carpet shampooer/extractor drives the brush to agitate, sweep, and comb the carpet nap. Check the belt regularly to be sure it is in good condition. Replace the belt if it is stretching, cracking or slipping. Cut away any hair or thread wound around the br[...]

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    18 Motor will not start. M Electric Plug M Push plug securely into outlet. M T ry another outlet. M Check circuit breaker . M Power switch is not turned ON M Make sure power switch is in ON position. Cleaning solution M Clean W ater Solution T ank is M Be sure Clean W ater Solution T ank is locked securely into and water are not incorrectly install[...]

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    TO ORDER BY PHONE, PLEASE CALL: 1-877-207-0923 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday - Friday or F AX to 1-309-823-5789. S O L D T O S H I P T O NAME ADDRESS (street address needed for UPS) CITY S TAT E ZIP DAYTIME PHONE EVENING PHONE FAX E-MAIL NAME ADDRESS (street address needed for UPS) CITY S TAT E ZIP DAYTIME PHONE EVENING PH[...]

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    Customer Assistance If you have a claim under this warranty , please call our Customer Assistance Number . For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you. These numbers can be found on the rating plate on the bottom of your cleaner . MODEL:______________________ TYPE:_____________________ SERIES:____[...]

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    www .eureka.com www .wal-mart.com Part No. 71722 (8/01) Guía del propietario Modelo 106727 T ipo doméstico Por Asistencia Para el Consumidor llame al: 1-877-207-0923 Importante para su seguridad ............. 2 Información sobre servicio .................. 4 Armado .................................................. 6 Preparación ...............[...]

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    2 Puntos de Seguridad IMPOR T ANTE P ARA SU SEGURIDAD Hay precauciones básicas a seguir siempre que se usa un aparato eléctrico, incluyendo las siguientes: LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR. PRECAUCION Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica o lesiones: • No sumerja el producto. Uselo únicamente sobre super ficies humed[...]

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    3 Instrucciones para la conexión de corriente a tierra Este máquina debe ser conectada a tierra. Si funciona mal o deja de funcionar , la conexión a tierra provee una salida de menor resistencia para la corriente eléctrica lo cual reduce el riesgo de recibir una descarga eléctrica. Esta máquina ya viene con un cordón con un conductor que con[...]

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    4 Información General NUNCA PONGA ACEITE en el motor ni en el cepillo circular . Los cojinetes están per manentemente lubricados y sellados her méticamente. A yuda al cliente Las instrucciones en este manual son una guía para el mantenimiento diario. Para obtener información sobre ser vicio adicional, por favor llame al 1-877-207-0923. Debe sa[...]

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    5 Par tes de la lavadora/exractora para alfombras Mango T anque para solución de agua limpia Botón Selector Cubierta de succión Manguera Palanca para liberar el mango T ornillos Levante T anque de recuperación con tapa y filtro Manija para transportar T apa del tanque Filtro Solución limpiadora NOTIFICACION EN LOS MODELOS CON LA MANGUERA DE AC[...]

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    6 Como Ar marla NOTA: Ar me totalmente la máquina lavadora/extractora para alfombras antes de usarla. B. Guarde la manguera incluida como accesorio • Enrolle la manguera alrededor de los ganchos para la manguera. • Coloque la boquilla para tapizados/escalones empujándola dentro del porta utensilio. C. Guarde el cordón eléctrico • Enrolle [...]

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    7 Pr eparacion de la alfombra antes de limpiarla Sugerencias provechosas para la limpieza a fondo de la alfombra Siga las indicaciones de esta guía del propietario. Aquí van algunas sugerencias adicionales que facilitarán la limpieza a fondo de la alfombra. • Antes de empezar a usar la lavadora/extractora para alfombras, limpie a fondo la alfo[...]

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    8 Levante el pestillo Como pr eparar la lavadora/extractora para limpiar la alfombra IMPORT ANTE: Para obtener mejores resultados, empiece por tener una superficie limpia, pasándole la aspiradora antes de usar la lavadora/extractora para alfombras. A. Llene el tanque de solución de agua limpia 1) Levante el pestillo el tanque para liberar el tanq[...]

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    9 Pestillo del tanque de recuperación Deslice Corte automático Cuando el tanque de recuperación está lleno de liquido, la succión se corta automáticamente. Esto puede detectarse por una diferencia muy evidente en el ruido del motor . Apague inmediatamente la máquina cuando esto sucede y vacié el tanque de recuperación. T anque de recuperac[...]

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    Como usar la lavadora/extractora para alfombras Limpieza de alfombras A. Asegúrese de que el botón selector está en la posición Alfombra. B. Enchufe el cordón eléctrico a un toma corriente. Gatillo para liberar la solución T anque de solución de agua limpia 10 Palanca para liberar el mango C. Pise la palanca para liberar el mango. Baje el m[...]

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    Operación de la lavadora/extractora para alfombras 11 () Cómo transportar la lavadora/extractora para alfombras Al llevar la lavadora/extractora para alfombras de un lugar a otro, asegúrese siempre de que el tanque de recuperación y el de solución de agua limpia están completamente vacíos. Luego incline la máquina levemente hacia atrás y h[...]

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    12 Categorías de telas: • M para limpiar en mojado. • S-M para limpiar con solvente en seco o limpiar en mojado. • S para limpiar con solvente en seco solamente. No moje para limpiar . Como pr eparar la lavadora/extractora para limpiar tapizados y escalones Pase la aspiradora a los tapizados y escalones NOT A: Nunca use esta lavadora/extract[...]

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    13 Como usar la lavadora/extractora para limpiar tapizados o escalones NOTA: T enga especial precaución al limpiar escalones. Para prevenir que se caiga la lavadora/extractora, no la coloque en la escalera. Se sugiere que se coloque a nivel del suelo para limpiar la porción inferior de las escaleras y que se coloque segura al final de la escalera[...]

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    14 Como usar la lavadora/extractora para limpiar tapizados o escalones (continuación) C. Coloque la boquilla para tapizado en la parte superior del Area a limpiar . D. Mueva el gatillo hacia arriba y sosténgalo para liberar la solución y jale la boquilla para atrás a un paso moderado. E. Suelte el gatillo al finalizar la pasada hacia atrás. F [...]

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    15 Como hacerle mantenimiento a la lavadora/ extractora para alfombras Las instrucciones en este manual son para usar como guía para el mantenimiento diario. Siga estas sugerencias para evitar llamadas innecesarias al servicio de reparaciones y partes. Antes de guardar la lavadora/extractora para alfombras, sobre una super ficie de linóleo o de v[...]

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    16 Como Hacerle Mantenimiento NOT A: Apague el inter r uptor de cor riente y desenchufe el cordón eléctrico para limpiar las boquillas limpiadoras. C. Limpieza de la cubierta de succión de la lavadora/extractora para alfombras. 1. Saque los tornillos de cada lado, de la cubierta de succión. 2 . Levante y quite la cubierta de succión y limpie l[...]

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    E. Cómo cambiar la correa de la lavadora/extractora para alfombras NOT A: Apague el inter r uptor de cor riente y desenchufe el cordón eléctrico para cambiar la correa del cepillo circular . NOT A: Si los tanques contienen liquido, quite ambos tanques antes de colocar el mango en el piso. 17 Como Hacerle Mantenimiento Correa del cepillo circular[...]

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    El motor no arranca M Enchufe eléctrico M Empuje bien el enchufe dentro del toma corriente. M Pruebe otro toma corriente. M Revise el interruptor de circuito. M El interruptor de corriente no está prendido M Asegúrese de que el interruptor de corriente este en la posición ON. La solución limpiadora M El tanque de solución de agua limpia está[...]

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    A yuda al cliente Si tiene usted un reclamo bajo esta garantía, por favor llame a nuestro número de ayuda al cliente. Para obtener un ser vicio más rápido, por favor tenga a mano el número del modelo, de serie y de tipo para que el operador le asista. Estos números se encuentran en la placa de datos en la parte de abajo de su aspiradora. MODE[...]