Hoover STEAMVAC DUAL V, DUAL V User Manual

The Easy to Use Deep Cleaner

Deep Cleaner

™

SteamVac™ Dual V™ Deep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers by applying hot tap water and cleaning solution.

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Important Safeguards!

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

WARNING:

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

• Use indoors only.

• Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process. 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.

• Do not fill with water above 140˚F (60˚C).

• 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 3prong grounding type plug and a 3pole 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 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 Hoover SteamVac™ cleaners intended for machine application. Do not use any type of wax with deep cleaner.

• 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.

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.

DANGER-

Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding 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 illustrated 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 adapter 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 be connected to a permanent 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.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

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Grounding Instructions

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Please enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided and save.

The model and serial numbers are located on the data label on the back of the handle.

Model No. ____________________________ Serial No. _____________________________

Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your

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Contents

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

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

Assembling deep cleaner . . . . . . 4-6

Deep cleaner description . . . . . . . . 7

General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Filling the clean water tank . . . 8-9

Emptying the recovery tank . . . . 9

Brush speed selector . . . . . . . . . 8

Automatic shut-off. . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How to use

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . 10

After cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Cleaning carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cleaning bare floors . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the tools . . . . . . . . . . 12-15

Cleaning carpeted stairs. . . . . 14

Cleaning upholstery . . . . . . . 15

If you have a problem . . . . . . . . . 16

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1. Assembly

G IH

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A. Deep cleaner B. Upper handle C. Handle bolts and nuts (in bag with hose) D. Hose/cord hook E. Hose F. Hose/tool caddy

Not all accessories are included with every model.

G. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent H. Bare Floor Cleaner I. Pre-cleaner J. Bare floor tool K. SpinScrub™ hand tool L. Utility tool M. Stair/upholstery nozzle

Accessories not included with your model may be purchased separately using the order form located at the center of this manual.

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Parts needed for assembly

Thank you for choosing a HOOVER product.

If you need any assistance:

Visit our website at www.hoover.com. Click on the “Service” button to find

the service outlet nearest you OR Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

Accessories - vary by model

Carpet

Upholstery

Cleaner

Pre-

Cleaner

Bare floor

cleaner

Attach hose/cord hook

Insert tabs on hook into slots on back of cleaner. Snap hook onto cleaner.

Slide tabs (E) on caddy into slots (F) on back of cleaner.

The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing. Model with SpinScrub™ hand tool is shown.

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Attach upper handle

Remove clean water tank (upper tank) from deep cleaner.

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

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Push bolts into holes on front of handle. If bolts will not go through hole easily , han dle is not pushed completely down. Place nuts in recessed areas on back of the 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 but has been provided for your convenience.

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Replace clean water tank (upper tank) by positioning bottom first. Press tank into place.

Attach hose/tool caddy

The hose/tool caddy is designed to be used either on the cleaner for easy access to the tools and hose, or if the tools are not going to be used, it can be removed and hung for storage. If you do not want to attach the caddy to the cleaner at this time, proceed to Fig. 1-10 for proper hose placement on the caddy.

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NOTE: If the cord protector (A) on back

of handle should become dislodged during unpacking, make sure it is repo-

sitioned properly before continuing with assembly of your deep cleaner.

With the arrow (B) on the cord protector pointing down, press groove (C) in the cord protector into slot in the lower handle.

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Rotate top of caddy toward cleaner handle. Slide caddy down so notch (G) on caddy rests in hook (H) on cleaner.

Storing hose and tools

Press hose, a few inches from nozzle connector end (I), into caddy. Bring hose up and over top of caddy.

Press hose into opposite side of caddy. Loop hose at bottom of cleaner and press into top of hook (K).

Loop hose over top of caddy again. Slide hose clip (L) toward end of hose. Snap tab (M) on hose connector into

hose clip.

Insert top of bare floor tool (available at additional cost if not included with your cleaner) through “loop” on caddy. Slide tool down into place.

Snap stair/upholstery nozzle onto caddy.

SpinScrub™ hand tool

(not included with all models) The SpinScrub™ hand tool is shipped in

a plastic bag for protection. To remove the bag before using the tool, open tool door.

Identify the hose parts before storing hose. I. Nozzle connector end J. Solution tube

Repeat on other end of hose. Press solution tube (J) into opposite side

of clip.

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Pull tool down and outward. To reposition the tool, reverse this procedure.

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How to reattach tool cover

The tool cover is designed with a breakaway 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. Snap door into place.

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