Hoover Ultra Plus, Deluxe User Manual

ilOOVER

Owner’s Manual

CVm*.

ENGLISH + pp. 1-13 ESPAfiOL + pig. 14-21

The Easy to Use

Deep Cleaner

with

Review this manual before operating deep

automatic

tool

conversion

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cleaner

Ultra Models

These models are included in this manual

TM Deep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers

Plus Models

hot tap water and cleaning solution.

Deluxe Models

Fill in and Retain

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 model 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.

index

Important safeguards Unpacking deep cleaner.

Assembling deep cleaner

Deep cleaner description General operation

Filling the clean solution tank. 7-8 Emptying the recovery tank . . 8-9 Agitator speed selector Brush Indicator

How to use

Before you begin After cleaning Cleaning carpet Picking up spills Cleaning bare floors Usingthetools

Cleaning carpeted stairs . . 11-12

Cleaning upholstery Ifyouhaveaproblem Lubrication Service Storage Warranty

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When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic

precaution, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric

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WARNING: shock,orinjury:

Use indoors only.

Use

Only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do

not immerse product.

Connect

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.

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

Unplug deep cleaner when not in use.Turn off all controls before unplugging.

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 Hoover Warranty 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 openlngs 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

Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing

to a properly grounded outlet only. See “Grounding Instructions”.

3-pole

receptacle that accepts the machine plug.

COmPletelY

temPeratUreS.

dry.

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Grounding

Instructions

r-l

This

appliance

should

malfunction or

grounding provides a tance for electrical current to reduce risk of electric equipped ment-grounding conductor grounding plug plugged that is properly installed accordance ordinances.

must

be grounded. If it

shock. This

with a cord

(A). The

into an

appropriate outlet

with

all local codes

breakdown, path of

least resis-

appliance

having an equip-

plug

must be

(B)

and

grounded

and

the

DANGER-

Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in risk of electric ified electrician or service person if are in

doubt as to whether

properly grounded. Do plug provided will

not

fit the

installed by a qualified electrician. appliance is for volt circuit

that

looks

sketch (A).

and has

shock.

Check with a qual-

with the

outlet,

the

appliance - if

have a proper outlet

use on

a grounding

plug illustrated

the

outlet

not

modify

nominal 120

plug

the

you

the

This

temporary adapter

connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (E)

if a properly grounded outlet is

available. be used outlet

is it

electrician.

lug, or the

adapter

nent ground (G) such as a grounded outlet box

the adapter is

place by a

Canada, the

is not Electrical

The

temporary adapter should

only

(B) can be

permitted by the Canadian

until a

The

must

be connected to a

metal screw.

use of a

Code.

(D)

properly grounded

installed by a qualified green colored rigid

(F)

extending

cover. Whenever

used, it

must be held

temporary adapter

I I

may be used

not

from

the

perma-,

properly

NOTE:

ear,

Unpack deep cleaner from the car-

ton and identify the parts shown.

Remove and dispose of the packing.

A. Deep cleaner B. Upper handle OR

Upper handle for stair/upholstery nozzle storage*

OR Upper handle with powered hand tool** c. Bolts (2) D. Nuts (3 - one extra included)

E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent F. Bare Floor Cleaner G.

PreCleaner

H. Bare floor attachment

(some models)

Contained in carton with hose:

Hose

J. Stair/upholstery nozzle OR car cleaning tool*

(positioned on rack); Stair/upholstery nozzle not

positioned on rack* K. Hose rack and screw (taped on rack under nozzle) L. Clip for hose

*Included with Plus models **Included with Ultra models

The

assembled cleaner will

drawing (Ultra model

shown).

look

like this

Attach upper handle

Remove tank) from

clean

deep

solution tank

cleaner.

(upper

With cord hook (A) to back of deep cleaner, push upper handle down onto

EII

lower handle. Push

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

bolts

into holes on

Place nuts in

’

back of handle.

place while tightening each bolt securely

with

a Phillips screw

Only

two nuts are

The

extra

been

provided

Press

handle. Pull cord

recessed areas

nut

not

for

cord

into cord

Hold

each

driver.

needed on this

required but

your convenience.

clip on back

tight.

nut in

model.

has

When

upper handle to snap trigger place.

Attach hose clip

’

handle sections

together,

Push

side of handle.

squeeze trigger

tab on side of

are complete

(6) on

rod In

clip into hole on

Replace clean

tank) by positioning Press on tank tank

into

place.

Pivot

place.

clip

hole at

back of handle to

handle to snap

and push other

solution tank

bottom

tab

(upper

first.

top of

into

lock into

Attach hose rack

, Remove tool and

rack.

Insert projections on back of

cleaner.

taped screw

rack into

slots

from

Slide rack

screw at

Phillips screwdriver.

down into

(D) and

place. Insert

tighten

with a

Storing hose & tools

Store hose on ing hose in front

rack by first position-

section of clip.

Then

nectar

continue wrapping

shown

snapping

into

clip.

For Plus* or Ultra** models

The

powered

. in

a plastic

Remove by first opening

the

hand

bag

for protection.

bag before using

tool door.

hose as

end of hose

tool** is shipped

the

con-

tool

, Position tool in

cleaner

shown

arrow.

To remove

and

outward.

reposition the

dure.

To store

open and remove,

stair/upholstery nozzle*

tool door,

fit it

securely

reverse this procedure.

holder at base

and

snap it

tool**

tool,

place nozzle in bracket

into

place

(A),

pull it

down

reverse this proce-

into

position.

(B),

Slide bare floor attachment

holder as

shown.

into

How to reattach tool cover

: The tool

snap free if it is pushed

To reattach, slots on sides of

Push cover down to secure in place.

cover is designed

break-away feature which allows

align hinges of cover

tool

storage

with

open too far.

with

area.

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