Periodic Maintenance; Carpet Care; Shampooing - Sears 680.88973 Owner's Manual

V. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Sweep,dust or vacuum floor regularly.
Buff floors as needed,following the directions
above.
To remove scuff marks on heavy traffic areas, follow
the polishing directions above
Polishing and:buffing floors often will prolong the
time between waxing.
CARPET CARE
Do not overfill the tank.Allow at least one inch air space
to avoid spilling.
Attach dispenser
Plug cord into electrical outlet.Lower handle into
operating position. Turn swich to proper speed as
indicated on the switch box label:
Clean small areas of 3 X 3 feet at a time using small,
circular and overlapping strokes.Dispense liquid until a
small uniform film of foam appears.
AVOID SOAKING. Mildewing or discoloration may
occur.
SHAMPOOING
DISCONNECT CORD FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
Continue to shampoo until the foam disappears,then
proceed to another area.
tach the shampoo brushes.
Vacuum the carpet first to remove any loose dirt.
Remove all furniture from room,or protect its legs with a
heavy plastic or aluminum foil.
Test the color fastness of your carpet by applying a
small undiluted amount of shampoo dereotly to the carpet
with a sponge on a small hidden area.If the color holds,
you can proceed to shampoo the rest of your carpet.
Remove dispenser tank and fill with a carpet
shampoo, d_luted as indicated on tl_e container
It is recommended to put the water in first to
avoid foaming
Do not apply pressure.Light contact with the rug is
sufficient for thorough cleaning.
When shampooing a large area,the container may need
to be refilled. Always unplug the shapooer and
remove the dispenser before refilling. At this time it may
be convenient to check the brushes and remove any
carpet fibers with a comb.
After shampooing_ disconnect cord from electrical
outlet. Remove and wash brushes, and flush the
dispensing system.
Allow carpeting to dry thoroughly, preferably overnight.
Ventilating the room or using a fan may reduce drying
time.If you need to walk over wet carpet, protect it with a
white cloth or towel.
Vacuum carpet to remove any dirt freed by shampooing