B. Emptying the Recovery Tank

NOTE: Turn off the power switch and unplug the carpet shampooer/ extractor to empty the recovery tank.

 

1)

Press the recovery tank latch downward to release the tank from the carpet

 

 

shampooer/extractor unit as shown in Figure 1.

 

2)

Slide the recovery tank out from the lower portion of the carpet

 

 

shampooer/extractor unit.

 

3)

Lift off the recovery tank lid and empty contents into a suitable water

 

 

drain.

FIGURE 1

4)

Rinse out the recovery tank and tank lid thoroughly.

 

5)

Remove and clean the filter by rinsing it with water after each use. Place

 

 

the same filter back in the recovery tank as shown in Figure 2.

 

6)

Replace the recovery tank lid by aligning notches in lid over tank tabs.

 

7)

Close lid securely.

 

8)

Return the recovery tank to the carpet shampooer/extractor unit.

 

9)

Push the recovery tank all the way into carpet shampooer/extractor until

 

 

secure. Be sure the ridge on the latch snaps securely in place.

10) Resume cleaning.

FIGURE 2

Recovery Tank

Tank Lid

Filter

Recovery

 

 

Tank

 

Lift

Latch

 

Recovery

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tank

 

 

 

 

Slide

Automatic Shut-Off

The automatic suction shut-off functions when the recovery tank is full of liquid. This can be detected by a noticeable difference in the motor sound. Immediately turn off the unit when this happens and empty the recovery tank.

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GE 71722 warranty Emptying the Recovery Tank, Automatic Shut-Off