Hoover Carpet Cleaner User Manual [en, es, fr]

Owner’s

®

Manual

™

with Clean Surge™
The Easy to Use Carpet Cleaner

with attached tools

ENGLISH ➜ pp. 1-16
ESPAÑOL ➜ pág. 17-25
FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 26-35

Contents

Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Parts needed for assembly . . . . . . . 3

Assembling carpet cleaner . . . . . 3-5

Carpet cleaner description . . . . . . . 6

General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Filling the clean solution tank . 7-8
Emptying the recovery tank . . 8-9

Brush speed selector . . . . . . . . . 7

Brush Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to use

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

After cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Cleaning carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Picking up spills . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning bare floors . . . . . . . 10-11

Using the tools . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14

Cleaning carpeted stairs . . . . .

Cleaning upholstery . . . . . 13-14

If you have a problem . . . . . . . . . . 15

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Parts & accessories mail order

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HOOVER®SteamVac™ cleans carpet fibers by applying,
scrubbing and removing hot tap water and cleaning solution.

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Review this manual before operating carpet cleaner

Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

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 carpet cleaner on stairs.

• Use carpet cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.

• Use only attachments recommended by Hoover; others may cause hazards.

• 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 carpet 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 carpet 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 Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty

Service Dealer.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow carpet 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 carpet
cleaner.

• When using recommended chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well ventilated.

• 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 carpet 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.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Save these instructions!

Fill in and Retain

This HOOVER carpet cleaner is designed for 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 model and serial numbers in the spaces provided and retain this

information.

our carpet cleaner is model no.____________________ and has serial no._________________________

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It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner s manual.

erification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product.

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Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center.

LEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

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Grounding
Instructions

A

Fig. 1

This appliance must be grounded. If
it should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electrical 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 plugged
into an appropriate outlet (B) that is
properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

B

C

DANGER-

Improper connection of the equip­ment-grounding conductor can
result in the risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified 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 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 (A) illustrated in sketch (Fig. 1).

D

F

G

Fig. 2

E

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 qual­ified 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.

1. Assembly

Carton contents

1-1

A

A. Carpet cleaner
B. Upper handle
C. Handle bolts and nuts
D. Tool holder with screw
E. Hose
F. Hose holder

Stair/upholstery nozzle

G.

4

C

F

D

Accessories

G

H

B

E

H. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent

Additional accessories not included with
your model may be purchased separately
using the order form located at the back of
this manual.

The assembled cleaner will look like

his drawing.

t

1-2

Attach upper handle

Remove clean solution tank (upper
tank) from carpet cleaner.

1-3

A

With cord hook (A) to back of carpet
cleaner, push upper handle down onto
lower handle. Push

front of handle. If bolts will not go
through hole easily handle is not
pushed completely down.

bolts into holes on

1-4

B

Attach hose holder

Position hose holder (B) onto handle
by matching tabs on rack with
openings on back of handle. Make

e bolts are through holes.

sur

1-7

1-5

Place nuts in recessed areas on
back of hose holder. Hold each

nut in place while tightening each
bolt secur
handle) with a Phillips scr
Only two nuts are needed on this
model. The extra nut is not required
but has been provided for your con­venience.

1-8

ely (from the front of the

ewdriver

.

1-6

D

C

When handle sections are com­pletely together
(C) and depress Clean Surge™
button (D) on upper handle.

ou will hear a “snap” when the

Y
trigger rod is in place.

1-9

, squeeze trigger

Attach tool holder

om

Remove tool and taped scr
holder. Insert projections on holder
into slots on back of cleaner.

ew fr

D

Slide holder down into place. Insert
screw at (D) and tighten with a
Phillips scr

ewdriver

.

Replace clean solution tank (upper
tank) by positioning bottom first.
Press on tank handle to snap top of
tank into place.

Continued

➔

5

1-10

-11

E

1

F

G

H

Storing hose

Stretch hose out and identify ends.

E. Nozzle connector end of hose G. Solution tube
F. Trigger H. Converter end of hose
Note: You may find it helpful when storing the hose to refer to the informa-
tion on the back of the carpet cleaner and on the converter end of the
hose.

1-12 1-13

K

J

K

I

H

Start with converter end of hose (H).
Fit converter over tab near tool hold­er (I). Press converter firmly to snap
in place. Press solution tube (G) into
clip next to converter as shown.

1-14

G

Wrap hose around hook on upper
handle (J). Press hose into clips on
upper hose holder (K).

Upfront tool storage

1-15

Stair/upholstery nozzle

T

o store stair/upholstery nozzle,
open tool door, place nozzle in
bracket and fit it securely into posi­tion. To remove, reverse this proce­dure.

6

Wrap hose around lower tool holder
and continue until nozzle connector
is near upper hose holder. Clip hose
in place.

1-16

How to reattach tool
cover

The tool cover is designed with a

eak-away featur

br
snap fr

To reattach, align hinges of cover
with slots on sides of tool storage
ar

Push cover down to secure in place.

ee if it is pushed open too far

ea.

e which allows it to

Press cord into cord clip on back of
hose holder. Pull cord tight.

.

2. How to use

Carpet cleaner description

2-1

1

2

5

12

16

24

21

3

7

8

9

10

11

13

15

17

14

20

18

19

6

4

24

7

5

8

22

The assembled carpet cleaner will look like the drawing.

1. Hand grip
. Solution trigger:press to

2

release clean solution.

3. Clean Surge™ button

4. Cord clip: place cord in

clip to keep it out of the
way when using cleaner

5. Hose

6. Hose holder: wrap hose

around holder and hooks
for storage.

7. Hose hooks

8. Cord hooks:

wrap cord
around hooks for storage.
The top hook can be rotat­ed right or left for quick

16. Recovery tank front
anel

p

17. Hood

18. Brush speed selector:

slide selector to set brush
speed on HI, LO, or OFF.

19. Brush Indicator: spins

when brushes are rotating.

20. Nozzle

21. Solution tube connection

22.Recovery tank latches

23. ON/OFF pedal

24. Handle release pedal:

step on pedal to lower
handle to operating (floor)
position.

and easy cord release.

9. Stair/upholstery nozzle

10. Carrying handle

This carpet cleaner is intend­ed for household use.

11. Clean solution tank
handle

12. Clean solution tank cap/

measuring cup

13. Clean solution tank:

holds cleaning solution.

Operate carpet cleaner only
at voltage specified on data
plate on back of cleaner.
Plug carpet cleaner Into a
properly grounded outlet.

14. Recovery tank lid

15. Recovery tank: holds

dirty solution.

2-2

B

A

ON/OFF pedal &
Handle release pedal

Step on pedal (A) to tur
cleaner on. Step on pedal again to
turn carpet cleaner off.

Step on pedal (B) to lower handle to
operating position. Handle does not
lock into a single position but “floats”
to allow convenient operation.

n carpet

2-3

To transport

To move your carpet cleaner from
room to room put handle in upright
and locked position tilt carpet
cleaner back on wheels and push

d.

forwar

2-4

The carpet cleaner may also be lift­ed by placing a hand under the
upper clean solution tank handle as
shown.

Continued

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7

Agit

at

or

Speed

OFF

HI

L

O

2-5

2-6

E

2-7

F

G

Automatic “shut off”

When the recovery tank (lower tank) is
full the automatic shutoff mechanism
will shut off the carpet cleaner suction

(suction will be noticeably reduced).

At that time the yellow float disk will
rise to the top of the recovery tank
lid (E). The carpet cleaner will no
longer pick up dir

motor sound will become notice­ably higher in pitch.

When this happens turn carpet
cleaner off and empty recovery

before continuing use.

tank

Check clean solution tank also; it
may need to be refilled.

2-8

ty solution and the

Brush speed selector

Your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner has
three agitator brush settings.

Hl - for normal cleaning of carpet
and bare floors

LO - for gentle cleaning of carpets
and bare floors

OFF - for cleaning carpets and bar
floors when brushing is not desir
(Such as when picking up liquid
spills. See page 11.)

Slide selector button to the desired
setting before cleaning.

2-9

ed.

Brush indicator

The brush indicator will spin (F)
when the carpet cleaner is turned
ON and the brushes are rotating.

If the indicator does not spin and
the pattern is visible (G)

carpet cleaner is turned ON,

e

brushes are not rotating.

There are three reasons why the
brushes may not be rotating:

1. Brush speed selector set on OFF
(see previous section).

2. Solution tube connected (Fig.
3-10).

3. Brush indicator screen dirty (Fig.
2-8).

2-10

when the

the

H

o clean scr

T

een (H),

turn carpet clean
er off and disconnect from electrical
outlet.

Remove clear cover and wipe off
screen with a damp cloth. Snap
cover back into position.

8

-

The tanks

Clean solution tank
(upper tank)

The clean solution tank holds the
cleaning solution that is to be dis­persed onto the surface to be
cleaned.

How to fill

Disconnect carpet cleaner from
electrical outlet.

Place carpet cleaner handle in the
upright, locked position.

emove tank, pr

o r

T
dle and pull forwar

ess down on han

d.

Carry tank to a sink.
Rotate tank cap counterclockwise

and lift up to remove cap.

-

2-11

5 OUNCES/
150 ml

A

Turn cap (A) upside down to serve
as a measuring cup.

Using cap, measure detergent fol­lowing the chart below.

For carpet, carpeted stairs and

pholstery:

u

Fill cap to fill line (5 ounces) with

OOVER Carpet/Upholstery

H

Detergent.
For bare floors:

Fill cap to fill line (5 ounces) with
HOOVER Hard Floor Cleaning

Solution*.

Do not use Hard Floor Cleaning
Solution on carpet or upholstery. Do

not use any type of wax with your
SteamVac™ carpet cleaner.

NOTE: Use only HOOVER deter­gents.

for use with your SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner.

*Available at additional cost if not
included with your model.

They are specially formulated

For heavy traffic areas:

re-treat with HOOVER Spot and

P
Stain Spray Cleaner.

If you do not have access to the

pot and Stain Spray Cleaner,

S
double the amount of HOOVER
Carpet/ Upholstery Detergent (use
2 capfuls or 10 ounces per 1 gal­lon tank).

CAUTION: Detergents contain
Anionic and Nonionic
Surfactants. Avoid contact with
eyes and skin. In case of contact
with eyes, flush with cold water
for 15 minutes. In case of contact
with skin, wash with water. If
Irritation persists, call a
physician.

2-14

Replace cap.

until it locks in place. Cap must be
locked in place for proper perfor
mance and to prevent leaking.

Rotate cap clockwise

-

2-12

B

Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank
to fill line (B) (1 gallon) with hot
tap water.

To assure proper performance, use
only HOOVER cleaning detergent.

2-15

Position bottom of tank into unit and
press on tank handle to snap tank
into place.

2-13

C

D

If rubber ring (C) on cap has
become dislodged, reposition it with
uneven side against ledge (D) as
shown.

Recovery tank

(lower tank)

The recovery tank holds the dirty
solution that is picked up from the
carpet.

When the recovery tank is full, the
automatic shut-off will engage (see
page 8) and the tank must be
emptied.

How to empty

Turn carpet cleaner off and dis­connect from electrical outlet.

event possible leaking, r

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clean solution tank (Fig. 2-9) by
pressing down on tank handle and
pulling forwar

not set tank on furniture).

d; set tank aside

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G

E

Step on handle release pedal and
lower handle until it rests on the
floor.

If cleaning stairs or upholstery,
remove hose by reversing procedure
as shown on pages 12 and 13.

Rotate recovery tank latches (E) out­ward (one on each side of tank).

Lift tank off of carpet cleaner and
carry it to a sink or drain.

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E

Replace tank and press down to
ensure that it is properly seated in
place.

Rotate latches (E) (one on each
side of tank) inward to lock tank
in place.

To continue cleaning stairs or uphol­stery, replace hose as shown on
pages 12 and 13.
Raise handle to upright position and
replace upper clean solution tank.

F

Unlatch back part of tank lid and
remove lid.

Empty tank. Pour dirty water out
from the rear of the tank (F).

3. How to clean

Before you begin
cleaning

a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet,
use a vacuum cleaner with an agita­tor for best results. Vacuum uphol­stery with a vacuum cleaner with
cleaning tool attachments. Use a
crevice tool to reach into tufts and

Do not use the SteamVac™

folds.

carpet cleaner as a dry vacuum
cleaner.

b. For upholstery, check cleaning
code -

SteamVac™ carpet cleaner only if
the upholstery fabric is marked with
a “W” (for “wet” clean) or “S/W” (for
“solvent/dry” or “wet” clean). Do not

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

upholster
seek professional assistance.

c. Test for colorfastness - Mix deter­gent and water according to the instruc-

Use your HOOVER

y does not have a code,

The lid replaces in a hinge-like
manner. Position the front of lid

under tabs (G) on front of tank.
Rotate lid down onto tank.

sure that the lid is secure on all
sides before placing tank on
cleaner.

For full suction, it is important
that the recovery tank lid is prop­erly secured before cleaning.

tions under “Fill clean solution tank” on
pages 8 and 9. Wet a white absorbent
cloth with the solution. In a small, hidden
area, gently rub the surface with the
dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and
check for color removal or bleed with
white paper towel or cloth. If surface has
more than one color, check all colors.

d. When cleaning entire floor,
move furniture out of area to be
cleaned

only high traffic areas are to be
cleaned). For furniture too heavy to
move, place aluminum foil or wax
paper under legs. This will prevent
wood finishes from staining carpet.
Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.

e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic
areas with HOOVER® Spot and
Stain Spray Cleaner*-

Stain Spray Cleaner for colorfastness
by first spraying it on a hidden area;
wait ten minutes and blot with white
paper towels or cloth.

(may not be necessary if

Make

Test Spot and

If no color change is visible, spray Spot
and Stain Spray Cleaner onto spots
and traffic areas. Wait at least ten min­utes. Use your SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner to pick up Spot and Stain
Spray Cleaner and spot. Repeat until
spot is r
household scrub brush if necessary.

Do not saturate carpet or upholstery
with Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner

If you do not have access to the
Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner,
double the amount of HOOVER
Carpet/ Upholstery Detergent (use
2 capfuls or 10 oz. per 1 gallon) in
the clean solution tank.

No cleaning solution removes all stains
fr

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emoved; carefully scrub with a

om all carpets. Stain r

emoval varies

.

with the type of spill, time elapsed
before removal, carpet material, and
carpet type.

o prevent staining,

f. T

aluminum foil to protect wood or metal

faces fr

sur

g. To avoid wetting and possible
damage to wood floors underneath
area rugs/carpet,

rugs/ carpet to a non-wood bare floor
surface or
(e.g. plastic) under
cleaning.

See pages 11and 12 for instructions on
various cleaning tasks.

*Available at additional cost if not
included with your model.

om possible water spray

place waterproof material

use plastic or

either move area

neath them befor

.

e

After cleaning

a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry.
To help prevent matting and resoil­ing the carpet, keep children and
pets away from surface until it is

completely dry. If it is necessary
to walk on damp carpet, place tow-

els or white cloths on the traffic
areas.

e must be replaced before

nitur

If fur
the carpet is dr
minum foil pads under legs of furni­ture so metal slides or wood finishes
will not stain the carpet.

b. If desired, the carpet may be
rinsed. Rinsing is not necessary
for cleaning, but it may improve the
surface’s appearance after it is dry.

y, use plastic or alu-

If rinsing is desired, be careful not to
over-wet the carpet or upholstery.

Allow time for carpet or uphol-

tery to dry completely between

s
cleaning and rinsing. To rinse, fol-

low the same procedure for cleaning

nly using hot tap water with no

o
detergent in the upper clean solu­tion tank.

c. Empty tanks, rinse with clear
water and let air dry. Rinse the solu­tion tank cap and recovery tank lid
and let air dry.

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d. Remove debris from recovery
tank filter and rinse with clean water.

Note: If the filter must be removed
for cleaning, it is easier to replace if
the filter is wet.

e. Vacuum thoroughly after carpet
has completely dried.

reduce any shading left by the car­pet cleaner’s brushes.

This will help

To clean nozzle

If lint or other debris becomes
lodged in

emove nozzle cover.

r

Pour one to two cups of clear water
on a non-carpeted floor.

pour water onto a wood floor.

Pick up water with your SteamVac™
carpet cleaner. Repeat as necessary
until debris is flushed out of nozzle.
To clean the outside of the machine,
wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened
in warm water and mild detergent.

Do not use solvent or petroleum
based products to clean the
machine.

nozzle, do not attempt to

Do not

Carpet Cleaning

Read “Before you begin cleaning”
instructions on page 10.

1. Fill clean solution tank (upper
ank) with HOOVER Carpet/

t
Upholstery Detergent according to
instructions on pages 8 and 9.

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2. Move speed selector to LO for
gentle cleaning or Hl for normal
cleaning.

3. Dry hands and plug cord into a

properly grounded outlet.
Do not clean over floor electrical

outlets.

4. To avoid walking on damp carpet,
start at the end of the room farthest
from the door or path to sink where
tanks will be emptied and filled.

Step on handle release pedal and
lower handle to operating position;
turn carpet cleaner ON.

5. Squeeze trigger to release clean­ing solution and
cleaner forward (equals one wet
stroke).

6. Continue to squeeze trigger and
slowly pull carpet cleaner back
toward you (second wet stroke).
Release trigger and slowly push car­pet cleaner forward over area just
sprayed with solution (dry stroke).

slowly pull carpet cleaner

Then
back toward you without squeezing
trigger (dry stroke).

7. Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help
prevent streaking.
Keep nozzle flat on floor for both for-

d and r

war

8. For heavily soiled areas, repeat
steps 5-7.

9. For particularly soiled carpet or
spots, use the Clean Surge™ button
(see following section). Avoid satu­rating carpet, as noted below.

avoid saturating carpet,

o

T

Note:
do not use more than 4 wet
strokes over one area. Always end
with dry strokes.

It is best to alternate wet and dry
strokes as described above.

For best cleaning results and to aid
in faster drying of carpet, end with

slowly push carpet

everse strokes.

more dry strokes. (Continue using
dry strokes until little water is visible
passing through the recovery tank
lid.)
Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see
“Automatic shut-off”, page 8).

When finished cleaning, follow “After
cleaning” instructions on pages 10
and 11.

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Clean Surge™ Button

The Clean Surge™ button can be
used to dispense extra solution
when cleaning

eas of carpet or spots

ar

o use, press Clean Surge™ button

T
while squeezing solution trigger. For

mal solution spray

nor
ton and continue to squeeze solu
tion trigger.

particularly soiled

.

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, r

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Picking up spills

Your HOOVER SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner may also be used to pick up

small liquid spills (1 gallon or
less, never to exceed 1/4 inch in
depth) on carpet, upholstery, or

bare floors.
For best results, pick up spills imme-

diately by placing the stair/uphol­stery nozzle just above the spill and
suction up any residue on top of the
carpet. If the spill r
either the stair/ upholstery nozzle or
floor nozzle with brushes turned OFF

in front of the spill, pull the nozzle

y slowly over the spill

ver
suction only. Repeat with spray and
suction.

When picking up spills on bare
floors, use only the floor nozzle with
the bare floor attachment in place
and speed selector in the OFF posi­tion (this will help prevent spreading

the spill).
If a spot is left, the stair/upholstery noz-

zle is generally more effective for
removing it. Although no cleaning solu­tion can completely r
they can be tr
instructions pr
turer of the carpet, upholstery, or bare
floor surface being cleaned.

emains, place

initially with

emove all spots,

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O

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B

A

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F

L

O

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Cleaning bare floors

R

O

T

A

T

E

O

N

B

A

R

E

F

L

O

O

R

R

O

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Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner to pick up flammable or com­bustible liquids or chemicals.

When finished, follow “After cleaning”

nstructions on pages 10 and 11.

i

How to attach bare floor

ttachment (

a

tional cost)
Disconnect carpet cleaner from

electrical outlet.

To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank and recovery
tank before positioning bare attach­ment.
Refer to Fig. 2-9 to remove clean
solution tank. Set tank aside (do not
set tank on furniture).

Refer to Fig. 2-16 to remove recov­ery tank.

With handle in upright position, tilt
cleaner back so that handle rests on
the floor.

available at addi-

3-4

A

B

With foam strip (A) (located under
the netting) in position as shown,
place attachment on front of nozzle
(B).
Make sure arrow on end of attach­ment points in the direction as
shown.

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Push attachment against nozzle while
rotating attachment downward until
both ends snap into place.

(Note: Some force may be required to
rotate and snap attachment into
place.) Return carpet cleaner to

upright position. Lower handle and
replace recovery tank.

Raise handle to upright position and
reposition clean solution tank.

To clean floor

Read Before you begin cleaning
instructions on page 10.

Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner on hardwood floors.

Fill clean solution tank with
HOOVER Hard Floor Cleaning
Solution (available at additional cost if
not included with your model) accord­ing to instructions on pages 8 and

9.

Do not use any type of wax with
your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner.

Move speed selector to the Lo or
Hl position for scrubbing or OFF
if scrubbing is not desired.

Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner
into a properly grounded outlet.

Step on handle release pedal and
lower handle to operating position;
turn carpet cleaner ON.

To release solution, press trigger.
Slowly move carpet cleaner forward
and backward over area to be
cleaned.

To pick up dirty solution, release
trigger and slowly move carpet
cleaner over area where solution
has just been dispersed. Use both

d and reverse strokes.

forwar
Empty recovery tank when the

motor sound becomes higher
pitched and there is a loss in suc­tion (see “Automatic shut-off”, page

8).
When finished cleaning, follow “After

cleaning” instructions on pages 10
and 11.

Remove attachment from nozzle and
rinse in clear water.

Do not remove
plastic screen or foam from
attachment.

Stair/upholstery nozzle has a built-

in brush to help provide the scrub­bing action some spots may need
for removal.

Using the tool

3-6

How to attach tool

All tools connect to the hose in the
same manner.

How to attach hose

Disconnect carpet cleaner from
electrical outlet.

3-7

D

1. To prevent possible leaking,
remove clean solution tank by press­ing down on tank handle (D) and
pulling forward; set tank aside (do
not set tank on furniture).
Remove hose from storage rack.

3-8

E

2. Step on handle r
and lower deep cleaner handle until

ests on the floor.

it r
Unlatch back part of recovery tank
and remove lid.

elease pedal (E)

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