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FAQs
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the carpet washer before performing
maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Is there an accessory missing?
• Check the contents panel on the box to make sure the part is definitely included with this carpet washer.
Why won't the carpet washer turn on?
• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
Why won't the solution/clean water dispense?
• Make sure the clean water tank is fitted securely. Go to ‘Operation’.
• Squeeze the trigger on the handle to release solution and water mix. Go to ‘Operation’.
• Water/solution tank is empty, refill. Go to ‘Operation’.
• Wash/Rinse dial has been set to 'rinse'. Set dial to 'wash' to dispense solution.
• The clean water tank valve may be stuck. Hold the clean water tank over the sink and press the valve
underneath to release.
Why won’t the carpet washer pick up?
• The float in the dirty water tank may have been activated. Empty the dirty water tank and wait for the
float to settle before re-starting your carpet washer.
• The hose connector cover has not been correctly closed. Correctly close cover.
• The dirty water tank may not be fitted correctly. Re-fit making sure the lid
is pushed down securely. Go to ‘Maintenance’
• Check the nozzle for blockages and clear. Go to ‘Maintenance’.
• Check the nozzle is correctly fitted. Go to ‘Maintenance’.
Why won’t the brushes spin?
• The brushes will only spin when the carpet washer is reclined.
• Check the SpinScrub brushes and brushbar for blockages and clear.
• Check for damage to the brushbar and the spindle on the back of the
SpinScrub brush.
• The SpinScrub filter is blocked, wipe clean. Go to ‘Maintenance’.
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