Hoover 56518114 User Manual
HOOVER.
Widepath
The Easy to Use Deep Cleaner
Congratulations on your purchase
Steam Vac' Widepath cleaners have 6 rotating
brushes that deep clean carpets and scrub
bare floors!
SteamVac™ Widepath Deep Cl eaner cleans carpet fibers
by applying hottap water and cleaning solution.
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56518114
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This HOOVER deep cleaner is
designed for deep cleaning carpet,
rugs, carpeted stairs and upholstery.
The model and serial numbers are
located on the data label on the back
of the handle.
For your personal records, please
enter the COMPLETE mode! and serial
numbers in the spaces provided and
retain this information.
Your deep cleaner is model
and has serial number
It is suggested that you attach your
sales receipt to this owner s manual.
Verification of date of purchase may
be required for warranty service of
your Hoover product.
I ndex
Important safeguards
Assembly
How to use
How to clean
Maintenance
Warranty...................................................15
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Carton contents......................................3
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Agitator speed selector
Automatic “shut-off’
Deep cleaner description
Emptying the recovery tank .... 8
Filling the clean solution tank . 7-8
After cleaning
Before you begin ...................................9
Carpet cleaning....................................10
Cleaning bare floors
Clean Surge^’’’Feature
Picking up spills
Using the tools.....................................11
Attaching tools..................................11
Cleaning carpeted stairs...................12
Cleaning upholstery
Scrub module
Headlight replacement.........................13
if you have a problem...........................14
Lubrication
Service
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Storage.................................................14
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ENGLISH pp. 1-15
ESPANOL-» pag. 16-25
FRANÇAIS p. 26-34
Review this manual before
operating deep cleaner
Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLI-
WARNING
Use indoors only.
Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do
not immerse product.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See “Grounding Instructions”.
Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
Do not use without tanks in place.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place deep cleaner on stairs.
Use deep cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may
cause hazards.
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The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is
absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-prong
grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug.
Unplug deep cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Unplug before connecting the powered hand tool.
Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the deep cleaner.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a
Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized HooverWarranty Service Dealer.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance Is used by or near
children. Do not allow deep cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at
any time.
Do not point tools toward people or pets.
Use only commercially available floor cleaners intended for machine
application. Do not use any type of wax with deep cleaner.
To assist In reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when
using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.
Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children’s reach.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or
use in areas where they may be present.
Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic
material with this appliance.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the deep cleaner. They may damage
the machine.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they are
dry. Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are completely dry.
Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
Save these instructions
precaution, including the following:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
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Grou nd i ng
Instructions
This nppllanao must bo grounded, If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resis
tance for electrical current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This appliance Is
equippcid with a cord having an equip
ment-grounding conductor (C) and
grounding plug (A). The plug must bn
plugged into an appropriate outlet (B)
that is properly ¡nstallod and grounded in
accordance with ali local codes and
ordinances.
As se m bly
DANGER-
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in the
risk of cjlectric shock, Check with a qual
ified electrician or service person if you
are in doubt os to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the appliance - If It
will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician. This
appliance is for use on a nominal 120
volt circuit and has a grounding plug
that looks like the plug tllustratod in
sketch (A).
A temporary adapter (D) may be used to
connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle
(E) if a properly grounded outlet is not
available. The temporary adopter should
be used only until a properly grounded
outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified
electrician. The green colored rigid ear,
lug, or the like (F) extending from the
adapter must bo connected to a perma
nent ground (G) such as a properly
grounded outlet box cover. Whenever
the adapter is used, it must be held in
place by a metal screw, NOTE: In
Canada, the use of a temporary adapter
Is not permitted by the Canadian
Electrical Code.
Carton contents
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Unpack deep cleaner from the carton and identify the
parts shown. Remove and dispose of the packing.
A.
Deep cleaner
B.
Upper handle with powered hand tool OR
Upper handle with powered hand tool and
scrub module*
c.
Bolts (2)
D.
Nuts (3 - one extra included)
E.
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent (some have 2 bottles)
F.
Bare Floor Cleaner*
G.
PreCleaner Spray*
H. Bare floor attachment*
E F G
I. Hose holder
J. Crevice too!*
K. Nozzle cleanout-tool*
Contained in carton with hose:
L. Hose
M. Stair/upholstery nozzle
N. Tool holder and screw (taped on rack under nozzle)
‘Included with some models
The assembled cleaner will look like this
drawing (LS model shown).
Assemble handle
Attach upper handle
Remove clean solution tank (upper tank)
from hoop cleaner.
With hose hook (A1) and cord hook (A2) to
back of deep cleaner, push upper handle
down onto lower handle, Push boltS Into
holes on front of handle. If bolts m \l not
go through hole easily handle is not
pushed completely down.
Attach hose holder
Position hose holder (B) onto handle by
matching tabs on rack with openings on
back of handle. Make sure holes for
bolts are aligned.
Replace clean solution tank (upper tank)
by positioning bottom first. Press on
tank handle to snap top of tank into
place.
Place nuts in recessed areas on back of
handle. Hold each nut in place while
tightening each bolt securely (from the
front of the handle) with a Phillips screw
driver,
Only two nuts are needed on this model,
The extra nut is not required hut has
been provided for your convenience,
Att ach tool holder
Remove tool and taped screw from
holder.
Insert projections on holoer Into slots on
back of cleaner.
When handle sections are completely
together, squeeze trigger (C) and
depress Clean Surge™ Button* (D) on
upper handle.
You will hear a “snap”when the trig
ger rod is in place.
*some models
Slide rack down into place. Insert screw
at (E) and tighten with a Phillips screw
driver
Press cord into cord clip on back of
handle- Pull cord light and wrap cord
around hooks (A2).
Storing hose & tools
Store hose on holder by first positioning
hose In front section of clip.
Continue wrapping hose under iower
hook (F), Snap hose end fully into hold
er (G).
Ensure that the hose end is pushed down completely into bolder (G),
Slide crevice too! (H) into holder (some
models only).
Position stalr/upholstery nozzie in holder
at base of cloanor and snap it into placo
as shown at arrow.
To remove powered hand tool (1). puli it
down and outward.
To reposition the tool, reverse this pirocedure,
To remove the scrub moduki’^ (J), grasp
It at the sides and pull it forward,
To rc?positlon module, fit tabs in the stor
age area into holes on back of module,
Push module to snap it securely into
position.
'^'included with some models, storage on
LS model only
insert end of bare floor attachment
{soma models only) into holder and snap
into clip as shown.
How to reattach tool
cover
Th e tool cover Is designed with a break
away feature which allows it to snap free
if it is pushed open too far.
To reattach, align hinges of cover with
holes on sides of tool storage area.
Powered hand tool
The powered hand too! is shipped in a
plastic bag for protection. Remove the
bag before using the tool by first open
ing tool door.
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