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The following sections provide tips on the three different vacuuming
modes and the jobs they are suitable for. They can be regarded as a
supplement to the operating manual. In all cases, observe the operating
instructions.
Dry vacuuming
If foam comes out of the air outlet, switch off the appliance immediately
and empty the waste water tank.
After initial intensive cleaning, you can prevent excessive foaming by
using THOMAS cleaning concentrate, which contains a special anti-
foaming agent.
Avoid treading on the carpet as long as it is still damp.
During and after cleaning, keep the room well ventilated for quick drying.
The waste water container holds a volume of 1.9 litres. If this is
exceeded, the electric float switch shut-off triggers and you must empty
the waste water tank before vacuuming can continue.
Dry vacuuming with your THOMAS XT is similar to using a conventional
vacuum cleaner. The only difference is that the dust can be bound using
a water filter.
Use the appropriate nozzle from the accessories according to the job:
Application
Nozzle* / Accessory*
Make sure that everything you intend to wet-clean is suitable for this
procedure. Never wet-clean fine, hand-woven or non-colour-fast carpets.
Only clean parquet and laminate floors with a damp mist with pad.
Follow the care instructions from the manufacturer of the object to be
cleaned.
Test the colour-fastness of carpets you wish to clean by pouring some
cleaning solution on a white cotton cloth and rubbing this on a small,
normally hidden area of the carpet. If the cloth shows no traces of colour,
you can assume that the colours will not run. If any colour appears on
the cloth, do not wet-clean the carpet. In case of doubt, consult a carpet
specialist.
This is how to achieve uniform cleaning:
Wet vacuuming
Your THOMAS XT can vacuum up spilled water-based, non-hazardous
fluids (water, fruit juice, coffee or similar liquids).
Use the appropriate nozzle from the accessories according to the job:
Suction pipe
Carpet or hard flooring
Floor nozzle,
CleanLight floor nozzle
Carpets
Turbo nozzle
Parquet and other easily-scratched
surfaces
Parquet nozzle
Pressurised line
Working direction
Spraying
Vacuuming and
straightening
Mattresses, upholstery, car etc.
Mattress nozzle,
Upholstery nozzle,
Upholstery turbo nozzle
Application
Nozzle* / Accessory*
Cleaning up water-based fluids from:
• Carpets
• Hard floors (tiles, PVC)
• Floor spray nozzle
• Floor spray nozzle + hard
floor adapter
• Parquet nozzle
AQUA stealth
Crevices, corners, car,
other hard-to-reach areas
Crevice nozzle
Dissolving and washing out
The vacuuming procedure is similar to spray extraction.
Furniture, keyboards, books etc.
Dust brush
Wet vacuuming and spray extraction
• Press the spray lever until cleaning fluid comes out, place the spray
nozzle flat on the floor covering and move it in straight lines over it.
• At the end of each stroke or when you to take a break, release the
spray lever to stop the spray jet.
• Vacuum up the sprayed fluid by again placing the spray nozzle flat
on the floor covering and moving it in straight lines over the area
you sprayed.
• When you have vacuumed up the sprayed fluid, begin a new stroke
that slightly overlaps the previous one. Carry on stroke by stroke until
the entire surface has been treated.
With your THOMAS XT, you can perform intensive cleaning of carpeted
floors, upholstery and hard floors using the spray extraction cleaning
function.
In a single operation, pressurised cleaning solution is sprayed deep into
the fibres, dirt is dissolved and washed out and the waste water is
extracted.
Use the appropriate nozzle from the accessories according to the job:
Application
Nozzle* / Accessory*
Intensive carpet cleaning and stain
removal
Floor spray nozzle
Intensive upholstery cleaning and stain
removal
Upholstery spray nozzle
Hard floor cleaning
Floor spray nozzle +
hard floor adapter
If any traces of fluid remain on the cleaned areas, you can vacuum these
spots again without spraying.
For heavily soiled spots, you can apply the cleaning fluid during the
forward motion of the floor spray nozzle. You can also pretreat the carpet
by only putting the pump into operation.
Take care not to spray too much fluid as this may cause corrugations in
the carpet that will would only recede after a lengthy drying process.
If the carpet has been shampooed before, using the THOMAS XT for the
first time may result in a greater amount of foam being generated in
the waste water container. In this case, add a half cup of vinegar to the
waste water tank to prevent further foaming.
Easily-scratched surfaces cleaning
Parquet nozzle
AQUA stealth +
microfibre pad
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