Hoover Carpet User Manual

SPOTLESS

Portable Carpet &

Upholstery Cleaner

User manual.

IMPORTANT: Read carefully before assembly and use.

Hoover ownership.

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INCLUDE PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Welcome to

Get cleaning conﬁdence for up to 2 full years with the Hoover® limited warranty.

Your Guide:

Safety Instructions 1

Carton Contents 3

How To Assemble 5

Before You Begin Cleaning 6

Getting Started 7

How To Clean 9

Keeping It Running Properly 11

Hoover Cleaning Solution Guide 13

Troubleshooting 15

Service & Warranty 16

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY:

•Fully assemble before operating.

•Operate cleaner only at voltage specied on data plate on lower back of cleaner.

•Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.

•Use indoors only.

•Do not immerse. Use only on carpet moistened by cleaning process.

•Use only HOOVER

•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place ngers or other objects into any openings.

•Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments and products.

•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 service center prior to continuing use.

cleaning products intended for use with this machine.

•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

•Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

•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 ow.

•Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

•Turn o all controls before unplugging.

•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on oor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.

•Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or ne wood sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.

•Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

•Unplug before connecting SpinScrub™ powered hand tool.

•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

•Do not use without lters and tanks in place.

•Do not clean over oor electrical outlets.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproduc-

tive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,

grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualied electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug (A) illustrated in Fig. 1. 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 (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualied electrician (Fig. 1). The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig. 2). 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.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:

•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.

•Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.

•Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.

•To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.

•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.

•Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.

•With brushes and brushroll on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to the oor can result.

•Do not use this extractor on hard oors. Using this machine on hard oors may scratch or damage your oor.

•Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate ooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and (b) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

CARTON CONTENTS

A. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner B. Front Hose Clip C. Back Hose Clip

D. Cleaning Solution Sample E. Pretreat Solution Sample * F. Multipurpose Tool*: great to remove

tough stains and easy to clean

G. Multipurpose Tool Additional Insert*: allows you to choose the best scrubbing attachment for your need instead of rubber nubs for unpleasant stain removal and hygienic clean-up or bristles for tough scrubbing power. (* select models only)

I. Stair Tool*: 6 inches wide, 2 built-in rows of brushes provide the scrubbing action needed to quickly clean carpeted stairs (* select models only)

H. Upholstery Tool*: built-in brush scrubs stains anywhere from upholstery to carpet (* select models only)

J. Crevice Tool*: Great for use around baseboards and those hard to reach areas (* select models only)

K. Accessories Bag* (* select models only)

How to assemble your Spotless Portable Carpet Cleaner:

Snap hose clips into place in the front and back at the bottom of the unit

Attach the cleaning tool to the end of the hose and then snap the end of the hose

into the third hose clip located in the center of the back of the unit.

Wrap ﬂex hose around unit, starting in front, and place hose in each clip.

Insert the power cord wrap in the back of the unit and wrap cord

around.

Ensure both tanks are snapped into a locked position.

Cord storage:

Wrap cord around the cord hooks for convenient storage. Attach the plug end to the cord.

For fast cord release, simply turn upper cord wrap downward.

Before you begin cleaning:

Don’t use the carpet cleaner

as a dry vacuum cleaner.

Use your Hoover carpet cleaner only if upholstery fabric is marked with a “W” (for “wet” clean) or “S/W” (for “solvent/dry” or “wet” clean). Don’t clean

fabric marked “S” (“solvent/ dry” clean only).

Test for colorfastness in a small, hidden area. Gently rub surface with a dampened white cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for color removal or bleed with a white paper towel.

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Move furniture out of area to be cleaned. Place aluminum foil or wax paper under legs of furniture too heavy to move to prevent wood

ﬁnishes from staining carpet.

Pin up furniture skirts

and draperies.

ATTENTION

Some Berber, Natural Fiber, and Soft Fiber carpets can fuzz with

wear. Some vacuums & carpet

cleaners can worsen this carpet

wear. Test a hidden area before

using on a full room & consult

with your carpet manufacturer on

cleaning recommendations.

NOTE: To prevent staining, use plastic or aluminum foil to protect wood or metal surfaces from possible water spray.

NOTE: To avoid damage to wood ﬂoors underneath area rugs or carpet, place waterproof material (e.g. plastic) underneath them before cleaning.

Getting started with your Spotless Portable Carpet Cleaner:

To ﬁll the clean water/solution tank: a. Press down on top latch of clean water tank, tilt and lift up

to remove.

b. Turn cap counter-clockwise and pull up to remove.

Add warm water to desired ﬁll line (for small or large messes). DO NOT BOIL OR MICROWAVE WATER

c. Fill cap with detergent and pour into tank. Use the recommended

amount of detergent per instructions on detergent label. You can also refer to the table below.

d. Replace cap securely and insert tank bottom ﬁrst then push top

in until you hear it snap into place.

a b

c d

Large mess – top ﬁll line (0.4 gal water)

Small mess – bottom ﬁll line (0.1 gal water)

Hoover Expert Detergents

2oz detergent (4 caps)

0.5oz detergent (1 cap)

Hoover Plus Detergents

1oz detergent

(2 caps)

0.25oz detergent (1/2 cap)

CAUTION

Do not ﬁll with water above

140˚F (60˚C).

NOTE: Using more than the recommended amount of cleaning solution may cause excessive foaming.

Unwrap hose from unit. Select preferred tool and make sure it is

attached securely.

Unwrap power cord and plug unit in.

Pre-treating:

For best cleaning results, pretreat stains with a Hoover spot treatment (see Cleaning Solution Guide, pg. 11) to help loosen and remove even the most stubborn stains.

Distribute a generous amount of pretreat spray or gel on spot, stain, or high trafﬁc area. Always follow speciﬁc directions found on detergent label.

Wait 5-10 minutes

Use only HOOVER® cleaning products intended for use

WARNING

with this machine. (See the "Cleaning products" section in

this manual for details.) They are specially formulated for

use with your cleaner. Non-Hoover® cleaning solutions may

harm the machine and void the warranty.

How to clean with your Spotless Portable Carpet Cleaner:

If using on upholstery, be sure to check its cleaning code and use your cleaner only on upholstery marked "W" or "W/S"

Be sure to check Hoover® Cleaning Guide on page 4 and the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use your cleaner only on upholstery marked “W” or “W/S”.

CAUTION

To reduce risk of injury from

moving parts –

Unplug before servicing.

For best cleaning results, Hoover recommends to rinse the upholstery with water only. This removes residual cleaning detergent.

Insert selected tool on the cleaning hose until it

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clicks into place (some models include additional tools).

Press the power button on top of unit to turn the unit on.

For wet stains, suction up excess liquid by

placing the tool on the soiled area and applying downward pressure on the front of the cleaning tool while pulling it towards you slowly.

Spray a generous amount of cleaning solution over the soiled area by

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pressing the trigger behind the tool and scrub the stain in a back and forth motion.

To lift the stain, suction up the dirt

and cleaning solution by applying downward pressure on the front of the cleaning tool and pulling towards you. Repeat as needed.

If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the upholstery is completely dry before using the tool again.

Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic Shut-Off”).

When ﬁnished cleaning, follow "Keeping your Spotless portable carpet cleaner running properly" instructions on page 9.

Keeping your Spotless Portable Carpet Cleaner running properly:

LUBRICATION

The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufﬁcient lubrication.

Additional lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to

motor.

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks. Proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.

Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance is not working as it should, has

been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.

Note: During normal use, debris may accumulate inside of dirty water tank. In order to keep your unit functioning properly, rinse out your dirty water tank with fresh water after each use.

Clean your hose using Hoover exclusive Self-Clean technology:

a. EMPTY DIRTY WATER TANK. You can empty and rinse the tank through the

quick cap on the top of the tank or by turning the cap on the bottom counter

clockwise. Replace back onto the unit. b. Add warm water to the small mess ﬁll line on the clean water tank. c. Remove any cleaning tool/attachment from the hose. d. Turn unit on and push the open end of the hose into yellow self-clean port on

the back of the unit for 5-10 seconds only. DO NOT PRESS TRIGGER. The

clean water from the clean water tank will rush through the hose, effectively

cleaning and removing the odor causing bacteria left in the hose. e. Repeat process as needed and turn off the unit when hose is fully clean.

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Empty and thoroughly rinse dirty water tank by opening

quick cap or bottom cap and placing it under faucet. High pressure clean water will help remove dirt and debris.

Disassemble and rinse tools under faucet.

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Empty solution tank and let air dry.

Hoover Cleaning Solution Guide:

For optimal performance use Hoover® brand solutions and spot cleaners available at Hoover.com and retailers nationwide.

WARNING

! !

To reduce risk of ﬁre and electric

shock due to internal component

damage, use only Hoover

products intended for use with

the appliance.

EXPERT CARPET SOLUTIONS: PROFESSIONAL GRADE

Expert Clean™ Carpet Washer Detergent

Powerful, professional strength cleaner lifts dirt and removes allergens for our

deepest, extreme clean

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Expert Clean™ Spot Treatment Gel

Professional grade targeted gel removes tough stains like ground-in dirt, allergens, chocolate and wine

Expert Pet™ Carpet Washer Detergent

Powerful, professional strength enzymes break down biological stains, dirt and odor for a truly deep clean

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

For a Complete Troubleshooting Guide, see:

See back of product for model number.

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(800) 944-9200

Twitter: @HooverUSA

Facebook: facebook.com/hoover

Do not return to store.

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Expert Pet™ Spot Treatment Spray

Professional grade targeted enzyme spray removes tough stains like dirt, oils, urine and residual odor

PLUS CARPET SOLUTIONS

Concentrated

Clean Plus™ Carpet Washer Detergent

Powerful cleaner for every day dirt and grime

Clean Plus™ Spot Spray

Powerful spot spray for every day dirt and grime

HARD FLOOR SOLUTIONS

Concentrated

Multi-Floor Plus™ Hard Floor Solution

Powerful hard ﬂoor cleaning solution removes every day dirt and grime

Tile & Grout Plus™ Hard Floor Solution

Powerful hard ﬂoor cleaning solution cleans and revitalizes tile and grout surfaces

Concentrated

Pet Plus™

Carpet Washer Detergent

Powerful cleaner enhanced with enzymes to tackle pet messes and eliminate odor

Concentrated

Steam Plus™ Hard Floor Solution

Powerful hard ﬂoor cleaning solution combines with steam to safely wash hard ﬂoors

Concentrated

Pet Plus™ Spot Spray

Powerful spot spray enhanced with enzymes to tackle pet messes and eliminate odor

Pro Plus™ Carpet Washer Detergent

Professional strength carpet & upholstery solution removes stubborn stains and odors

Concentrated

Need Help?

If you need further assistance: If your product needs servicing within the warranty period,

please contact Customer Service at 1-800-944-9200. Always identify your carpet washer by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number of the carpet cleaner is located on the data plate)

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS CLEANER TO THE STORE.

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