Maytag Vacuum Cleaner F6212901 User Manual

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Deep Cleaner  
Your AGILITYDeep  
Cleaner is fully assembled  
and  
ready to begin cleaning!  
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serial numbers in the spaces provided. These  
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underside of the cleaner.  
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Unpacking  
Contents  
A. Deep cleaner  
B. Detergent  
Important safeguards . . . . . . . . 2  
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Cleaner description . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Deep cleaner basics . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Emptying the recovery tank . 6  
Attaching the hose . . . . . . . . . 7  
Selecting & attaching tool . . . 7  
Draining & storing hose . . . . 8  
Cleaning carpet . . . . . . . . . . 10-11  
Cleaning upholstery . . . . . 11-12  
Basic steps for cleaning. . . . . . 13  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
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Features  
Cleaner Description  
1. Hand grip  
2. Solution trigger: press to release  
cleaning solution  
3. Clean Surge™ button  
4. Upper handle  
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5. Upper handle release button  
6. Solution tank cap/measuring cup  
7. Solution tank release button  
8. Solution tank  
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9. Brush setting selector  
10. Nozzle  
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11. Recovery tank  
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12. Recovery tank release button  
13. Powered hand tool  
14. Recovery tank cap  
15. Stair/upholstery nozzle  
16. Cable hooks (tool caddy removed)  
17. Hose door  
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18. Handle release pedal  
19. ON/OFF pedal  
20. Hose  
21. Cable hooks (tool caddy stored on  
cleaner)  
22. Hose connector  
23. Tool caddy  
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This deep cleaner is intended for  
household use.  
Operate deep cleaner only at voltage  
specified on data plate on back of  
cleaner. Plug deep cleaner into a  
properly earthed source.  
Unfold handle  
How to fold handle  
Your AGILITY™  
Deep Cleaner is fully  
assembled and ready  
to begin cleaning!  
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Press upper handle release  
button (B) to fold handle.  
Raise upper handle (A) to  
upright position until it  
locks in place.  
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Deep Cleaner Basics  
Fill the solution tank  
Unplug deep cleaner from  
electrical source.  
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Press button (A) and remove solution  
tank (Fig. 3)  
Release latches (B) on tank cap and  
remove (Fig. 4)  
Use cap (Fig. 5) to measure the proper  
amount of detergent according  
to the chart below:  
B
Amount of  
B
Surface  
detergent  
Type of detergent  
Carpet  
two  
Carpet/  
Upholstery Detergent  
caps  
Upholstery  
one  
cap  
Carpet/  
Upholstery Detergent  
NOTE: For best results, use only MAYTAG detergents.  
They are specifically formulated for use with your  
AGILITYDeep Cleaner.  
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Pour detergent into tank  
Fill tank to fill line (C) (approx. 4 litres) with hot tap water  
(Fig. 6)  
Replace cap. Secure both latches (B) (Fig. 4)  
Place bottom of tank onto cleaner. Pivot top of tank and  
snap in place (Fig. 7)  
Caution: Detergents contain Anionic and Nonionic  
Surfactants. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. In case  
of contact with eyes, flush with cold water for 15 minutes.  
In case of contact with skin, wash with water. If irritation  
persists, refer to your GP.  
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Empty the recovery tank  
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Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source.  
A
An automatic shut-off device prevents the cleaner  
from picking up more dirty water than it can hold in  
the recovery tank.  
B
C
You will know the tank needs to be emptied --  
• The amount of dirty water has reached the full line  
(A).  
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• When the motor sound rises in pitch.  
You do not see dirty solution coming up through  
the nozzle.  
• The float (B) inside the recovery tank has risen to  
the top of the tank (Fig. 8).  
Press button (C) and remove tank (Fig. 9).  
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Release latches (D) on tank cap and remove cap (Fig.  
10).  
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D
Empty tank.  
Replace cap (Fig. 11). Secure both latches (D) (Fig. 10).  
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For full suction, it is important that the recovery  
tank cap is properly secured before cleaning.  
Remove any debris that has collected on lint filter (E)  
on cleaner body (Fig. 12 and inset).  
Place bottom of tank onto cleaner. Pivot top of tank  
and snap in place (Fig. 12).  
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Attach the hose  
Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source.  
A
Place handle in upright position.  
The hose and tool caddy can be removed from the  
cleaner if you desire.  
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Remove hose from tool caddy.  
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C
Open hose door (A) on back of deep cleaner (Fig. 13).  
Align hose connector with hose and solution ports (C)  
(Fig. 14).  
B
Push hose into port and lock in place.  
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To remove hose: Squeeze latches (D) on top and bottom  
of hose. Remove hose from port (Fig. 15).  
Close hose door (A) tightly (inset).  
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Select tool  
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SpinScrub™ hand tool  
Stair/Upholstery nozzle  
Rotating brushes  
Built-in brush  
Use on carpet to clean  
spots, small areas or  
stairs  
Use on upholstery  
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18  
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Attach tool  
Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source.  
Slide tool onto hose. Snap tool over tab (E) on hose (Fig 18).  
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To remove tool: Push forward and up on latch (F) (Fig. 19).  
Slide tool off hose.  
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The handle must be in the upright position in order to  
get cleaning solution through the hose.  
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Drain the hose  
A
When finished using the hose and tool, remove water  
from the hose.  
Turn deep cleaner on and hold end of hose up for  
several seconds (A). Do not press trigger. (Fig. 20)  
B
Turn deep cleaner off and unplug it.  
Hold hose connector in sink and press trigger to  
remove solution from hose (B) (Fig. 20).  
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C
Store hose  
Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source.  
Hook hose connector (C) into caddy (Fig. 21).  
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Wrap hose around caddy in a anticlockwise  
direction (Fig. 22).  
Hook tool connector (D) and SpinScrub’ tool (E) onto  
caddy (Fig. 23).  
Snap upholstery tool (F) into caddy (Fig. 24).  
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E
D
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F
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Hose caddy  
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You can either store the hose caddy on the cleaner or remove it  
to store separately.  
H
To store caddy on the cleaner:  
Slide tabs (G) on caddy into slots on back of cleaner (Fig.  
25).  
G
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Hook top of caddy to cleaner (H).  
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Wrap cable around cable hooks (I) on caddy (Fig. 26). Rotate  
top hook to release cable.  
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To remove caddy from the cleaner:  
Lift caddy off cleaner (Fig. 27).  
Wrap cable around cable hooks (J) on back of cleaner (Fig.  
28). Rotate bottom hook to release cable.  
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J
Brush speed selector  
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Choose ON for normal cleaning of carpet.  
Choose OFF when brushing is not desired.  
Clean Surge™ button  
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K
Push Clean Surge’ button (K) to release extra cleaning solution.  
Use the Clean Surge’ button when cleaning heavily soiled areas  
of carpet (traffic areas, spots, etc.)  
No cleaning solution removes all stains from all carpets.  
Stain removal varies with the type of spill, time passed before  
removal, carpet material, and carpet type.  
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Cleaning carpet  
Remove lightweight furniture (tables, lamps, etc.) from area to be cleaned.  
Protect any remaining furniture by pinning up furniture skirts and placing  
aluminium foil or plastic under legs.  
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Vacuum carpet thoroughly to remove loose dirt, hair, lint and other debris  
(Fig. 31).  
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Test detergent for colorfastness on a hidden area of carpet.  
Wet a white cloth or paper towel with some detergent. Gently rub onto a  
hidden area of carpet. Wait ten minutes. Blot with white cloth or paper towel  
and check for color transfer.  
Pretreat spots, stains and high traffic areas with MAYTAG Spot and Stain  
Spray (Fig. 32).  
Spray spot or area with Spot and Stain Spray. Then proceed with the next  
cleaning steps.  
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Fill solution tank with hot tap water and proper amount of MAYTAG  
detergent (see page 5) (Fig. 33).  
Use only MAYTAG brand detergents in your deep cleaner. Other brands  
may damage the deep cleaner.  
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Plan your cleaning to avoid walking on wet carpet. Start at the end of the  
room farthest from the exit and work in small sections (Fig. 34).  
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle. Turn cleaner ON.  
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Start  
Squeeze and hold trigger (A) to release cleaning solution (Fig. 35). Push  
cleaner forward SLOWLY then pull it back SLOWLY.  
Use Clean Surge’ button (B) in heavily soiled areas (Fig. 35).  
Exit  
Let go of trigger and push cleaner over same area to pick up dirty solution  
without putting down more solution. Continue using dry strokes until you  
see only a little solution coming up through the nozzle (front of cleaner).  
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Do not make the carpet too wet! Use no more than two sets of forward and  
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backward strokes while releasing solution. Always follow with dry strokes -  
the more the better.  
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Listen carefully! When the motor sound changes (rises in pitch), the recovery  
tank needs to be emptied.  
When water has reached the full line in the recovery tank, the cleaner will  
NOT pick up any more dirty solution.  
Allow carpet to dry. Avoid walking on the carpet until it is dry.  
Increased air circulation (open doors, turn on fans, etc.) will help carpet dry  
thoroughly.  
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Vacuum thoroughly after carpet has dried. This will reduce any shading left  
by the deep cleaners brushes.  
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Cleaning upholstery  
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Check fabric cleaning code (Fig. 36). The codes indicate whether it is alright  
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to use your deep cleaner to clean the upholstery.  
Do not use the deep cleaner on upholstery marked Dry Clean Only. If you  
are unsure, please refer to the original manufacturer.  
Vacuum upholstery thoroughly with your vacuum cleaners attachments.  
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Test detergent for colorfastness on a hidden area of upholstery.  
Wet a white cloth or paper towel with some detergent. Gently rub onto a  
hidden area of upholstery. Wait ten minutes. Blot with white cloth or paper  
towel and check for color transfer.  
Pretreat spots and stains with MAYTAG Spot and Stain Spray (Fig. 37).  
Spray spot or area with Spot and Stain Spray. Then proceed with the next  
cleaning steps.  
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Fill solution tank with hot tap water and proper amount of MAYTAG deter-  
gent (see page 5)(Fig. 38).  
Use only MAYTAG brand detergents in your deep cleaner. Other brands  
may damage the deep cleaner.  
Attach hose and tool as described in Figs. 13-19 (Fig. 39).  
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Place handle in full upright position. Turn cleaner ON.  
Squeeze and hold trigger (A) to release cleaning solution. Gently press tool  
into fabric and slowly pull the tool over the fabric (Fig. 40).  
Let go of trigger and pull tool over same area to pick up dirty solution with-  
out putting down more solution. Continue using dry strokes until you see  
only a little solution coming up through the tool.  
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Do not make the upholstery too wet! Use no more than two strokes while  
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releasing solution. Always follow with dry strokes - the more the better.  
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Listen carefully! When the motor sound changes (rises in pitch), the recovery  
tank needs to be emptied.  
When water has reached the full line in the recovery tank, the cleaner will  
NOT pick up any more dirty solution.  
Allow upholstery to dry. Avoid using upholstery until it is dry.  
Increased air circulation (open doors, turn on fans, etc.) will help upholstery  
dry thoroughly.  
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Routine care for your Deep Cleaner  
Clean the nozzle  
Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source.  
A
Remove solution and recovery tanks to prevent possible leaks.  
Lift up on top of nozzle (A) and slide off cleaner (Fig. 41).  
Wipe debris off nozzle and front of cleaner with a damp cloth.  
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B
Tilt cleaner back, raising front of cleaner off floor. Slide nozzle  
(B) up from bottom of cleaner (Fig. 42).  
Press on upper portion of nozzle to snap in place.  
Clean the brushes  
Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source.  
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Remove solution and recovery tanks to prevent possible leaks.  
Tilt cleaner back so handle rests on the floor.  
Pull brush assembly firmly to remove (Fig. 43).  
Rinse brushes under running water.  
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Align posts (C) on brush assembly with slots (D) in cleaner  
(Fig. 44).  
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F
Turn brushes slightly to align square post (E) with square hole  
(F) in cleaner (Fig. 44).  
C
Press brush assembly firmly and snap in place.  
Clean the brush filter  
Unplug deep cleaner from electrical source.  
Remove solution and recovery tanks to prevent possible  
leaks.  
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Tilt cleaner back so handle rests on the floor.  
Squeeze filter frame (G) and pull it out until it stops (Fig. 45).  
Wipe debris off filter.  
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Slide filter back into place.  
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Storing your Deep Cleaner  
Empty solution tank and rinse thoroughly.  
Place empty solution tank on deep cleaner. Turn deep cleaner ON. Squeeze trigger and push  
deep cleaner forward and back several times. This will clear any solution remaining inside the  
cleaner.  
Empty recovery tank, rinse thoroughly and let air dry.  
Allow brushes and underside of deep cleaner to air dry thoroughly before storing deep  
cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface.  
Lubrication  
The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor.  
The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor bearings.  
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Troubleshooting and Service  
Use the list below to help solve minor problems.  
Whats the  
problem?  
What to do  
Deep cleaner wont run  
Make sure the cleaner is plugged in firmly.  
Check the fuse.  
Low suction  
Empty the recovery tank; it may be full and the  
automatic shut-off engaged.  
Make sure recovery tank cap is securely latched.  
Cleaning solution wont  
dispense  
Make sure solution tank is securely in place.  
Refill the solution tank if it is empty.  
Brushes wont rotate  
Clean brush filter as described in Fig. 45.  
Set Brush Speed Selector to ON.  
Low suction in hose during  
tool use  
Make sure recovery tank cap tool use is securely  
latched.  
Disconnect hose from cleaner and check for block-  
age in hose.  
If the fault is something that you cannot correct yourself, please contact:  
• 01737 231000 - our Consumer Response Centre (9AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday)  
IMPORTANT  
Cord Replacement  
This MAYTAG appliance is supplied complete with a plug.  
If the main cord of this appliance is damaged, the appliance must be repaired by an Authorised Maytag  
Repairer to avoid safety hazard.  
Guarantee  
The 2 year guarantee on your AGILITY™ Deep Cleaner becomes effective from your date of purchase. We  
suggest you record the model and serial number from the information plate on your AGILITY™ Deep  
Cleaner and retain it with your original proof of purchase.  
This guarantee covers all materials and manufacturer assembly of your AGILITY™ Deep Cleaner.  
All repairs must be authorised in advance by our Consumer Response Centre and subsequently completed  
by an authorised agent. Any repair completed under guarantee will not extend the original period of your  
product guarantee.  
This guarantee applies to normal domestic use only.  
This guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear, negligence, misuse, accidental damage, blockages or  
consumable items.  
This guarantee does not cover any consequential loss.  
These guarantee benefits are in additional to your statutory rights.  
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Basic steps for cleaning  
Vacuum carpet thoroughly to remove loose dirt.  
Test detergent for colorfastness on a hidden area of carpet or upholstery.  
Pretreat spots, stains and high traffic areas with MAYTAG Spot and Stain Spray. Blot spots or  
stains to remove as much of the spot as possible.  
Fill solution tank with hot tap water and proper amount of MAYTAG detergent.  
Use only MAYTAG brand detergents in your deep cleaner. Other brands may damage the  
cleaner.  
Clean the carpet or upholstery.  
• Squeeze and hold trigger. Move cleaner forward and back.  
• Release trigger and go over same area to pick up dirty solution. Use additional dry strokes  
to remove more dirty solution.  
• Tough spots and stains may need additional treatment with Spot and Stain Spray.  
Listen carefully! When the motor sound rises in pitch or changes, the recovery tank needs to be  
emptied.  
When the recovery tank is full, the cleaner will no longer pick up dirty solution.  
Allow time for the carpet or upholstery to dry. Avoid walking on carpet or using upholstery  
until it is completely dry.  
When carpet and/ or upholstery are dry, vacuum one more time.  
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