Cleaning And Disinfecting The Wet/Dry Vac; Troubleshooting - Craftsman CMXEVBE176780 Instruction Manual

Cleaning and Disinfecting the
Wet/Dry Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, clean the outside
with a cloth dampened with warm water and mild soap.
To clean the Bucket:
1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash the Bucket thoroughly with warm water and mild
soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
Before prolonged storage or as needed (i.e., waste water pick
up) the Bucket should be disinfected.

Troubleshooting

Problem
Vac will not pick up dirt.
Vac will not run.
WARNING:
!
If any of the powerhead assembly parts should become detached or broken, exposing motor or any other electrical
components, operation should be discontinued immediately to avoid personal injury or further damage to the vacuum.
This vacuum has no user serviceable parts, except the filter.
Replacement Filter Bag (Fig. R)
Replacement Filter Bags are available where you
purchased your Vac.
The Part Number is CMXZVBE38737.
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Cause
1. Clogged Filter. 1. Clean or replace Filter Bag (Follow instructions on Page 13).
2. Clogged Hose. 2. Remove Hose and clear debris.
3. Air leak. 3. Make sure Powerhead Assembly is securely attached
1. No electricity. 1. Make sure electrical outlet has voltage.
Vacuum Powerhead Wet/Dry Vac
Model Number: CMXEVBE176780
Electrical Ratings: 120 V~ 4 A 60 Hz
To disinfect the Bucket:
1. Pour 1 gallon (4 L) of water and 1 teaspoon (5 mL)
chlorine bleach into the Bucket.
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes, carefully swishing
every few minutes, making sure to wet all inside surfaces
of the Bucket.
3. Empty Bucket after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until
bleach smell is gone. Allow Bucket to dry completely
before sealing the Motor on the Bucket.
WARNING:
!
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, any other
maintenance, repairs and adjustments should be
performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using
CRAFTSMAN replacement parts.
Remedy
to Bucket.
(A qualified electrician may need to be contacted).
Fig. R
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