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Options for use
GB
Hard floor cleaning
Floor spray nozzle +
hard floor adapter
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.
Easily-scratched surfaces cleaning
Parquet nozzle
AQUA stealth +
microfibre pad
Dry vacuuming
*) Depending on model
Dry vacuuming with your THOMAS
is similar to
using a conventional vacuum cleaner. You utilise either the cyclone filter
technology using the DryBOX or the water filter technology using the
AQUA box. If using the latter, the dust gets trapped in water.
Use the appropriate nozzle from the accessories according to the job:
Application
Nozzle* / Accessory*
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
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.
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.
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:
Carpet or hard flooring
Floor nozzle,
CleanLight floor nozzle
Carpets
Turbo nozzle
Parquet and other easily-scratched
surfaces
Parquet nozzle
Perform wet vacuuming only with the AQUA box fitted
Mattresses, upholstery, car etc.
Mattress nozzle,
Upholstery nozzle,
Upholstery turbo nozzle
Suction pipe
Your THOMAS
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:
Crevices, corners, car,
other hard-to-reach areas
Crevice nozzle
Pressurised line
Furniture, keyboards, books etc.
Dust brush
Working direction
Spraying
Vacuuming and
straightening
*) Depending on model
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
*) Depending on model
Dissolving and washing out
Perform wet cleaning and spray extraction only with the
AQUA box fitted
The vacuuming procedure is similar to spray extraction.
With your THOMAS
, 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:
• 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.
Application
Nozzle* / Accessory*
Intensive carpet cleaning and stain
removal
Floor spray nozzle
Intensive upholstery cleaning and stain
removal
Upholstery spray nozzle
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.
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