Hoover F5876-900, F5870-900, F5864-900 Owner’s Manual

HOOVER

Owner's

Manual

ENGLISH ...>pp. 1-13 ESPANOL _ pag. 14-21

The Easy to Use

FRANQAIS -'>p. 22-29

Deep Cleaner

with automatic tool conversion

Review this manual before operating deep cleaner

Ultra Models

These models are included in this manual

SteamVac TMDeep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers by applying hot tap water and cleaning solution.

Plus Models

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 .......... 2

Unpacking deep cleaner ......... 3

Assembling deep cleaner ...... 4-5

Deep cleaner description ........ 6

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

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

Agitator 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

Usingthetools ............. !1

Cleaning carpeted stairs.. 11-12

Cleaning upholstery ....... 12

Ifyouhaveaproblem ......... 13

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

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

Storage ..................... 12

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

Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic

precaution, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric

* Use indoors only.

o 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 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 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug.

• 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.

t 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

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.

o 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,

Save these instructions!

shock,orinjury:

Grounding

Instructions

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

grounding 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- grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qual- ified electrician or service person if you

are in doubt as to whether the out_etis

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-pote receptacle

(E) if a property 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 ]ike (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a perma- nent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box coven 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.

E F G

A B

[_ npack 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 (some models)

H. Bare floor attachment

Contained in carton with hose:

L 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 look like this drawing (Ultra modet shown).

Attach upper handle

_ emove clean solution tank (upper

tank) from deep cleaner.

B With cord hook (A) to back of deep

cleaner, push upper handle down onto

lower handle, Push bolts into holes or_

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

completely down.

_ lace nuts in recessed areas on

back of handle. Hold each nut in place while tightening each bolt securely 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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DWhen handle sections are complete

ly together, squeeze trigger (B) on

upper handle to snap trigger rod In place.

D Replace clean solution tank (upper

tank) by positioning bottom first,

Press on tank handle to snap top of

tank into place,

[]Press cord into cord clip on back of

handle. Pull cord tight.

Attach hose clip

I_sPUSh tab on side of clip into hole on

ide of handle.

[_ ivot clip and push other tab into

hole at back of handle to lock into

place.

Attach hose rack

[]Remove tool and taped screw from

rack.

insert projections on rack into slots on back of cleaner.

[_ hen continue wrapping hose as

shown snapping end of hose con-

nector into clip.

_ lide rack down into place, insert

screw at (D) and tighten with a

Phillips screwdriver.

PcOSitiontool in holder at base of

leaner and snap it into place as

shown at arrow.

Storing hose & tools

_ Store hose on rack by first position-

ing hose in front section of clip.

_ lide bare floor atLachment into

holder as shown.

For Plus* or Ultra** models

The powered hand tool** is shipped

in a plastic bag for protection. Remove the bag before using the tool by first opening tool door.

To remove tool** (A), pull it down and outward,

To reposition the tool, reverse this proce- dure,

To store stair/upholstery nozzle* (B), open tool door, place nozzle in bracket and fit it securely into position. To

remove, reverse this procedure.

How to reattach tool

cover

The tool cover is designed with a

break-away feature which allows it

to snap free if it is pushed open too far. To realtach, align hinges of cover with

slots on sides of tool storage area.

Pushcover down to secure in place.

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