TIMCO 103167206 Textile Cleaner User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- TIMCO
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TIMCO 103167206 Textile Cleaner User Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Timco brand textile cleaner. We are confident that you have made a great choice and that the item will serve you well. Please familiarize yourself with this instruction manual before using the item and keep it stored for later need.
Specifications
| 103167206 20L| 103167210 30L
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Power:| 1400 W| 1400 W
Voltage:| 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz| 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz
IP Class:| IPX4| IPX4
Detergent pump power:| 25 W| 25 W
Noise level:| < 82 dB| < 84 dB
Airflow rate:| 30 l/s| 30 l/s
Vacuity:| > 18 kPa| > 18 kPa
Tank capacity:| 20 l| 30 l
Tank material:| stainless steel| stainless steel
Detergent tank capacity:| 3.5 l| 3.5 l
Filter:| HEPA F9| HEPA F9
Suction hose:| 1.8 m / 32 mm| 1.8 m / 32 mm
Power cord length:| 5.0 m| 5.0 m
Size:| 38.5 x 33.5 x 49 cm| 38.5 x 33.5 x 66 cm
Weight:| 7.5 kg| 8.0 kg
Warnings and safety instructions
- Please read these instructions thoroughly before use and retain for future reference.
- This appliance is not intended to be used by children or people with reduced physical or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children may not play with the appliance.
- Children may not clean or operate the appliance without proper supervision.
- Children must be supervised when the appliance is used near them.
- This appliance is intended for household use only.
- Only use the item for its intended use in a way described in this instruction manual.
- To prevent electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, plug or cord in water.
- Power plug must be removed from power socket before cleaning, servicing or maintenance and when moving the appliance from one location to another.
- Unplug the power cord when the appliance is not in use.
- Always use the appliance on flat and stable surface to prevent it from tipping over.
- Do not use the appliance in presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
- Do not place the appliance or parts of it close to open fire or heating appliances.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
- Do not try to repair the appliance yourself. Contact qualified servicing company if maintenance is required.
- Unplug the appliance by pulling from the plug. Never pull from the power cord or the appliance.
- Before each use, inspect the power cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the power cord replaced.
- Do not operate the appliance if the power cord shows any damage or works intermittently and then stops working.
- Only an authorized person may replace the damaged cord.
- Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance.
- Do not let the power cord hang (for example over the edge of a table or a counter).
- Do not let the power cord touch hot surfaces.
- Do not put any stress on the power cord where it connects to the appliance, as the power cord could fray and break.
- In case there is any liquid dripping from the air outlet, do not turn the appliance upside down. Doing this will risk water getting inside the motor and damaging it. Avoid turning the motor unit upside down at all times for this same reason, even if there is no visible liquid in the air outlet.
- Do not use the appliance as a water pump.
- Do not block the air inlet holes or nozzles to avoid overheating and damage to the motor.
- Do not vacuum flammable or explosive objects such as glowing cigarettes, gasoline, etc.
- Do not vacuum sharp objects such as needles or screws to avoid damage to the internal parts and the filters.
- Do not vacuum substances, which can easily and quickly attach to the filter blocking the airflow completely. Such substances include for example chalk powder, plaster powder and graphite powder
Function of the protective water valve. This textile cleaner is equipped with a safety valve which cuts the suction from the appliance when the tank is filled with water. When the valve cuts the suction the motor will start running at high speed which can be noticed by change in the noise the motor emits. If this happens, switch off the appliance and empty the tank from water. The water valve is built as a part of the filter unit of the appliance.
Parts description
- Tank unit.
- Flexible suction hose + detergent spray gun
- 2kpl suction tubes
- HEPA filter
- Sponge filter
- Dust bag
- Washing nozzle for carpets
- Washing nozzle for furniture
- Floor nozzle
- Crevice nozzle
- Detergent tank
- 2pcs rear wheels
- 2pcs front wheels
- 4pcs installation screws for rear wheels
Installation instructions
a. Installing the wheels. Press the rotating casters on their place below
the front part of the unit base. Then screw on the larger rear wheels by using
the included installation screws.
b. Installing the detergent tank. Place the tank on its place to the base
of the appliance, and fix onto the clip located on the backside of the steel
tank.
c. Installing the filters. Attach the filter parts together in the order
described in the picture. After you have attached all parts together, you can
fix the whole filter unit to the motor unit by placing it in the funnel below
it and locking it by screwing the filter unit clockwise.
d. Place the motor unit on top of the tank and lock into its place by the
help of the buckles on the two sides of the tank. Pay attention on placing the
unit in correct direction as indicated in the picture.
e. Suction hose, tubes and detergent tube. Connect the suction hose, the
nozzle you need, and if needed the two metal tubes, together in a way
described in the picture. Lock the suction hose to the tank by rotating the
head clockwise. Before use, make sure that all detergent tube joints are
connected and locked by rotating them clockwise.
f. Add detergent suitable for the material to be washed in the detergent tank. The maximum capacity for the detergent is 3.0 litres. The scale is shown on the side of the tank. Thick detergents should be diluted as instructed by the detergent manufacturer to avoid blocking the detergent tube. Use only low- foaming detergents in the appliance to prevent damage or blockage formation in the detergent pump and tubes.
Operating the appliance
a. Power switch. When the switch is set to ”O” position the appliance
is switched off. When the switch is set to ”I” position the appliance can
be operated as a regular wet/dry vacuum cleaner. When the switch is set to” ”
position the detergent pump and the detergent spray gun are functional.
b. Textile cleaner use. Choose a nozzle suitable for the intended use,
and fill the detergent tank with detergent that is designed for the material
being cleaned. Do not use detergents which create foam. In case a dust bag is
installed inside the vacuum cleaner, remove it before using the appliance as a
textile cleaner. The bag will be damaged by the dirty water if left inside the
tank. Before washing vacuum clean or use other methods to clean the textile
from loose dirt and particles.
When you press the trigger on the spray gun, the pump will start injecting the
detergent to the nozzle, and you can apply the detergent on the textile
easily. On first use and when the pump and detergent tube are empty, the flow
of the detergent to the nozzle might take up to tens of seconds. Keep the
trigger pressed down patiently until the detergent starts flowing from the
nozzle. In case it seems that the detergent is not being pumped properly you
can try to pump the trigger on the spray gun on and off several times.
Apply the detergent in slow and steady motion on the surface of the textile.
The detergent will get absorbed deep into the fibers of the textile material
and will clean the fabric efficiently. After applying the detergent, you can
brush the surface to get improved cleaning results if required. You can also
vacuum the detergent from the textile either directly after application or
after a duration of action you consider appropriate.
c. Wet/dry vacuum cleaner use. You can use the appliance as a normal
wet/dry vacuum cleaner when you install the regular floor nozzle on the
suction tubes and set the power switch to “I”. You can vacuum dust,
garbage or other dry rubbish, and in addition use the appliance for vacuuming
spilled liquids, water or other moist rubbish. When vacuuming dust and dry
particles you can install a paper dust bag inside the vacuum cleaner, but it
must be removed when vacuuming liquids or moist rubbish.
d. Blowing function. You can use the appliance also as an air blower by installing the hose into the air outlet of the motor unit instead of its normal place. Switch on the appliance after installing the hose and you can use it as an air blower.
e. Filter cleaning function. When vacuuming areas with large amounts of
dust like workshops or areas under renovation the filters can get clogged
quickly. Before the filter needs a more thorough cleaning you can do a quick
clean for the filter by pressing the filter cleaning button on the backside of
the motor unit. Press the button several times in a row to unclog the filter.
The motor must be switched on and operating for the filter clean button to
work.
Cleaning and care
Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it. If the appliance is very
dirty, you can wipe the external parts
carefully with a damp cloth. After wiping dry carefully and make sure no
moisture gets to the interior parts of the fan. Do not use strong detergents,
abrasive substances or hard objects when cleaning the item as they might
scratch the surface of the item. Do not use solvents, benzene or oil-based
cleaners.
Clean the tank of the appliance regularly from dust and garbage. Do not leave liquids to stay inside the tank. Empty and dry the tank after each use when vacuuming liquids or using the item as a textile cleaner.
The filters delivered with the appliance (the sponge filter and the HEPA filter) can be cleaned by brushing them carefully or washing them under running water. Let the filters dry thoroughly before installing them again into the appliance and using them again. The filters will wear down and get damaged over time. Always replace the filters when they show signs of damage or they can’t be cleaned properly anymore.
The moving parts of the appliance such as the hinges, joints and wheels can be lubricated lightly if deemed necessary.
Troubleshooting
Most commonly the problems arising with the textile cleaner are caused by blockages in the hoses or filters, or by leakage of air or liquids. It is important to upkeep the proper function of the item by regular cleaning of the filters and other parts of the appliance.
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|
Dust / liquid / detergent is leaking from the hoses / tubes / tank.
| The parts have not been installedproperly.| Check all joints and
connections.Reattach and tighten if necessary.
The rubber cap of the detergent tank is missing or damaged.| Check the cap, if
damaged or missing contact the importer forreplacement cap.
Dirty water or detergent foam is coming out of the air outlet or other places.
| Filters have not been installed properly.| Check that the filters have been
installed in a way described in thismanual.
Filters are blocked or dirty.| Check and clean the filters.Replace if
necessary.
There is too much foam in the tank.| Clean the tank carefully. Switch the
detergent used to one thatcreates less foam.
Dust escapes from the air outlet or other places.| Filters are missing or are
damaged.| Check that the filters are installed properly and undamaged.
Replaceif necessary.
Low suction.
| Filters / suction hose / tubes areblocked.| Check and clean filters /
suctionhose / tubes.
| The motor unit is not properly in its place.| Detach the motor unit from the
tank and reinstall it making sure it fits tightly and firmly on top of
thetank.
| Tank is full of water, which hascaused the water valve to activate.| Empty
the tank of water and makesure the valve can move freely.
Detergent cannot be sprayed.
| The detergent spray mode is notselected.| Select the correct mode from
thepower switch.
| Detergent tank is empty.| Fill the tank with detergent.
| The detergent tubes are not installed correctly.| Make sure that the
detergent tubes are correctly installed and connected and that they are
notkinked anywhere.
Abnormal sound / noise.
| The tank is full of water, which hascaused the water valve to activate.|
Empty the tank of water and makesure the valve can move freely.
| The appliance has tipped over which has caused the water valve to activate.|
Make sure the appliance is in upright position and make sure that the water
valve can movefreely.
The motor cannot be switched on.| No power.| Check the socket and fuses.
| Failure in the power cord, powerswitch or the motor.| Stop using the
appliance. Contactmaintenance, retailer or importer.
The appliance starts to emit smoke.| The motor is overheated, overloaded or
damaged.| Switch off the appliance, removethe plug from the socket and stop
using the appliance.
Warranty
This appliance has a 2 years warranty, which is valid from the date of
purchase onwards.
Timco products have been carefully manufactured by the defined quality
standards. In case you face a problem or a defect on the item, please contact
the retailer if the warranty is still valid.
The warranty covers clear manufacturing or material defects. Normal wear and
tear is not covered by the warranty. Warranty is also void if the product has
been assembled in a way that is not in accordance with this
manual, or if sufficient care has not been applied in using, maintaining or
storing the item. Warranty is onlyvalid in normal household use.
Keep a receipt or other proof or purchase date stored in case you need to
contact the retailer for warranty matters.
Recycling
Do not dispose the item with domestic waste. When you discard the item, use special collection point for electrical and electronic equipment.
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