Hoover F5520 Owner’s Manual

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SteamVac T_ Duo T_

Deep Cleaner

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When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,

including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire. electric

shock, or injury:

• Use only on surfaces moistened , Close supervision is necessary by the cleaning process. Do not when any. appliance is used by or immerse product, near children. Do not allow extrac-

• Connect to a properlygrounded unattended at any time.

outlet only. See "Grounding

Instructions . , Do not point tools toward people

- Do not clean over floor electrical

outlets. • Use only commercially available

- Do not use without tanks in place intended for machine application.

. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

, Use extractor only for its intended use as described in the instructions.

- Use only attachments recom- mended 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 cordwhich

has a 3-prong grounding type plug . Do not pick up anything that is and a 3-_pole receptacle ihat ac_epis burning or smoking, such as ciga-

the machine plug. rettes, matches, or liot ashes.

, Unplug extractor when not in use.

Turn off all controls before unplug- grog.

- Always disconnect cord from electri- • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,

cal outlet before servicing the extractor, feet and all parts of body away

• Do not unplug by pulling on

cord. To unplug, grasp the IJlug, not , Do not put any object into open-

the cord. ings. Do not use with any opening

• Never handle plug or appliance hair. and anything that may reduce

with wet hands, air flow.

tor to be used as a toy or to run

or pets.

Hoover SteamVac TM cleaners

" Do not use any type of wax with

extractor.

, Keep detergents and other clean-

ers out of chiFdren'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 apphance.

, Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the extractor. They may damage the machine.

from openings and moving parts.

blocked; keep free of dust, lint,

Grou.ding

|.structio.s

A B

Fig.

This appliance must be grounded. If it

should malflmction or breakdown,

grotmding provides a path of least resis- tance for electrical current to reduce the

risk of electric shock. This appliance is

equipped with a cord having an equip-

ment-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 equipment- grotmding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a quali- fied 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 out-

let installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal

120 volt circuit and has a grotmding

plug that looks like the plug (A) illustrat-

ed in sketch (Fig. 1).

, Do not pull or carry by cord, use , To help prevent matting and

cord as a liandle, close dFoor on cord resoiling, avoid contact with carpets or pull cord around sharp edges or until they are dry. Keep childrer_

corners. Do not run apphance over and pets away from carpets until cord. Keep cord away from heated they are completely dry.

surfaces.

, Store in a dry place. Do not ex-

, Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as

It sliould, has been dropped, dam- aged, left outdoors, or _opped into water, take it to a Hoover F_ctory

Service Center or Authorized

Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.

pose machine to freezing tempera- tures.

WARNING:

TnhiS product contains chemicals

own to the State of California to

cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER

HANDLING.

Fig. 2

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 grotmded 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 con- nected 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 tempo- raW adapter is not permitted by the

Canadian Electrical Code.

act us:

" www.hoover.com

• 1-800-944-9200 - automated service dealer locator

* 1-330-499-9499 - our Consumer

Response Center (8 AM to 5 PM

Monday - Friday)

f Fill in and Save

For your records, enter the model number in the space provided. This number is located on the

data label on the back of the extractor.

Model No.

Save your sales receipt and attach it to this manual. Proof of date of purchase may be

required for warranty service of your cleaner.

Important safeguards ........ 2

Carton contents ............. 3

Extractor description ......... 4

Extractor basics .............. 5

Filling the tank ............ 5

Emptying the recovery tank . 6

Using the tools .............. 7

Using the hose ............ 7

Attaching & removing tool.. 7

Storing hose & tool ......... 8

Cleaning carpet ............. 9

Cleaning upholstery ........ 10

Routine care ............... 11

Lubrication ................ 12

Service .................... 12

Troubleshooting ............ 13

Warranty .................. 13

A. Extractor B. Powered hand tool

B C

C. Stair/upholstery nozzle

D. Hoover detergent

<Features

1. Hand grip

2. Telescoping handle

3. Telescoping handle collar

4. Carry handle

5. ON/OFF switch

6. Solution tank

7. Tool connector/Hose

8. Nozzle

9. Recovery tank

10. Recovery tank lid

11. Float indicator

12. Upper handle release button

13. Solution trigger: press to release

cleaning solution

14. Stair/upholstery nozzle

15. Handle release pedal

16. Cord hooks

17. Powered hand tool

This extractor is intended for household

use.

Operate extractor only at voltage speci- fied on data plate on back of cleaner. Plug extractor into a properly grounded

outlet.

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Your HOOVER SteamVac TM Duo TM cleaner is

fully assembled and ready to begin cleaning!

Unfold handle

How to fold handle

Raise handle from storage position until it locks in place.

Slide collar (A) up on tele- scoping handle (B) to adjust

handle to desired height.

Push up on the collar (A) to lower the telescoping handle.

Rotate knob (C) backwards to drop the handle into storage

position.

Fill the solution tank

Unplug extractor from electrical

outlet.

Pull up on solution tank handle (A) and remove solution tank (Fig. 4)

Turn tank upside down and unscrew cap

(B) (Fig. 5). The cap consists of 2 pieces --

the cap ring (C) and the solution tank

valve (D).

Pour detergent into tank to detergent fill line (E) (Fig. 6).

,// Fill tank completely with hot tap water.

Q NOTE: For best results, use only Hoover detergents.

They are specifically formulated for use with your |

SteamVac TM Duo TM cleaner. J

,/ Replace cap. Be sure the valve (D) is in the cap ring (C)

before screwing the cap back on the tank (Fig. 5).

,// Place tank back onto extractor (Fig. 7), pressing firmly to be

sure tank is fully positioned.

Caution: Detergents contain Anionic and Nonionic

Surfactants. Avoid contact with the 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. For Medical Information (U.S.),

call 1-800-752-7869.

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Empty the recoVery tank

Unplug extractor from electrical outlet.

An automatic shut-off device prevents the extractor from picking up more dirty water than it can hold in

the recovery tank.

You will know the tank needs to be emptied --

, When the motor sound rises in pitch.

, You do not see dirty solution coming up through

the recovery tank lid.

, The float (A) inside the recovery tank has risen to

the top of the tank (Fig. 8), and is visible through the lid window (B).

¢' Step on handle release pedal (C) to lower handle and

unlock the recovery tank (Fig. 9).

¢' Lift up on tank (D) and pull off (Fig. 10).

,/ Lift up on tank lid latches (E) and remove the tank

lid (F), including the float (G) (Fig. 11). Empty tank.

¢' Replace lid. Secure both latches (E) (Fig. 11).

FOr full suction, it is important that the recovery "N

ank lid is properly secured before replacing or )

perating, j

¢' Remove any debris that has collected on lint filter (H)

on cleaner body (Fig. 12 and inset).

¢' Place tank onto cleaner. Return handle to upright

position.

,/ Your extractor may be transported easily by the

convenient carrying handle (A) (Fig. 13).

,/ A. Powered hand tool has rotating brushes for extra scrub-

bing action on small carpeted areas, carpeted stairs and upholstery (Fig. 14).

_/ B. Stair/upholstery nozzle has a built-in brush to help pro-

vide the scrubbing action some spots may need for

removal (Fig. 14).

,/ Place handle in upright, storage position.

A B

,/ Press on the tab (A) to remove the hose wand (B)

from the floor nozzle (C) (Fig. 15).

Attach tool

,/ All tools attach to the cleaner in the same manner.

,/ Slide tool (D) onto end of hose wand. Snap tool over

bump (E) on wand (Fig 16).

Remove tool

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/ To remove tool: Push forward and up on tab (F) (Fig.

16). Slide tool off hose wand.

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