This compact corded washer uses a bottle at the spray handle rather than an onboard detergent tank. Learn the two assembly states before beginning a job that needs both soap and rinsing.
Published specifications, not hands-on performance measurements.
Power and market
120 V AC, 60 Hz, 13 A; minimum 15 A supply.
Pressure ratings
1700 PSI maximum pressure; product footnote uses the 40° nozzle condition.
Flow and inlet supply
1.2 GPM rated flow; cold-tap inlet 20–100 PSI.
Hose and controls
20 ft hose and 35 ft cord. 40° and turbo tips; soap bottle replaces the wand and hangs below the handle barrel.
Matched documentation
N748185_rev01_CMEPW1700: English page 2 / PDF page 4 prohibits operation/storage below 4°C; page 4 specifications, page 5 bottle, page 6 GFCI/purge and page 7 storage. Ambiguous attachment rotation wording is not reproduced as a turn-direction instruction.
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Identity & documentation.
- Brand
- CRAFTSMAN
- Model
- CMEPW1700
- Tool type
- Mains-powered domestic pressure washer
- Market
- United States
- Catalog number
- CMEPW1700
- Evidence level
- Manufacturer documentation; no physical testing
A source check date records this research pass. It does not confirm that a manual is the newest possible revision, a tool is still in production, or a particular unit matches these documents.
N748185_rev01_CMEPW1700: English page 2 / PDF page 4 prohibits operation/storage below 4°C; page 4 specifications, page 5 bottle, page 6 GFCI/purge and page 7 storage. Ambiguous attachment rotation wording is not reproduced as a turn-direction instruction.
Manuals & service references
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Operator manualPDF
CMEPW1700 matched operator manual
Model identified in this document
N748185_rev01_CMEPW1700: English page 2 / PDF page 4 prohibits operation/storage below 4°C; page 4 specifications, page 5 bottle, page 6 GFCI/purge and page 7 storage. Ambiguous attachment rotation wording is not reproduced as a turn-direction instruction.
Original document languages: en
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- Documentation-based; no hands-on testing or independent reliability/performance ranking.
Read the instructions for the tool and any applicable battery or charger together. Routine owner care stays outside the housing; internal service belongs with the manufacturer or an authorized service provider.
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Guides for this model
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- CMEPW1700 setup guide
This compact corded washer uses a bottle at the spray handle rather than an onboard detergent tank. Learn the two assembly states before beginning a job that needs both soap and rinsing.
- CMEPW1700 vs CMEPW2100
The 1700 is a carry-style washer with a handle-mounted soap bottle; the 2100 uses a wheeled frame and onboard tank. Their headline pressure numbers are also stated with different nozzle conditions.
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Sources & references.
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- CRAFTSMAN: CMEPW1700 regional product listing
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- CRAFTSMAN: CMEPW1700 matched operator manual
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