Hoover F5893-910, F5893-900 Owner’s Manual

HOOVER°TurboPOWERTM

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The Eas, to Use

Deep Cleaner

with automatic tool conversion

Congratulations on your purchase!

SteamVac TM L$ cleaners have 5 brushes that deep

clean carpets and scrub bare floor!!

SteamVac TM Deep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers by applying hot

tap water and cleaning solution.

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This HOOVER deep cleaner is.

designed for deep cleaning carpet, rugs, carpeted stairs and upholstery.

The model and soda| numbers are located on the data label on the back

of the handle, For your personal records, please

enter the COMPLETE model and aerial numbers in the spaces provided and

retain this information.

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Index

Importantsafeguards .......... 2

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

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

Deepcleaner description ........ 6

Generaloperation ............ 6-9

Fillingthe clean solution tank, 7-8 Emptying the recovery tank.. 8.9

Agitatorspeed selector ....... 7

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

How to use

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

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

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

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

Cleaning barefloors ...... 10-11

Using the tools ............. 11

Cleaning carpeted stairs ,. 11-12

Cleaning upholstery ....... 12

If you have a problem ......... 13

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

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

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

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

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WARNING: TOreduce the risk of fire, electric

• Use indoors only.

• Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do

not immerse product. Conneot 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 ]mended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may

cause hazards.

• The usa of an extension cord Is not recommended, if an extension cord is

absolutely necessary, use at least e 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.

• 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 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 air 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 _Jntil 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.

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic

precaution, including the following:

READ ALL iNSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

shock, or injury:

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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 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, tug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a perma- nent 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.

Carton contents

c D G

Unpackdeep cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose of the packing.

A. Deep cleaner

B+Upper handle with powered hand toot and

scrub module

C+Bolts (2)

D. Nuts (3 + one extra included) E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent

F+Bare Floor Cleaner G. Bare floor attachment

E F

Contained in carton with hose: H. Hose L Stair/upholstery nozzle J, Hose rack and screw (taped on rack under nozzle)

K, Clip for hose L Crevice tool

The assembledcleaner wilt look like Assemble handle

this drawing.

Attach upper handle

Remove clean solution tank (upper tank)

from deep cleaner.

With cord hook (A) to back of deep cleaner,

push upper handle down onto lower han-

dle. Push bolts into holes on front of ha_

die. if bolts will not go through hole easi- ly handle ta not pushed completely

down.

Place 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.

Press cord into cord clip on back of handle. Pull cord tight.

When handle sections are completely together, squeeze trigger (B) on upper

handle to snap tripqer rod tn place.

Attach hose clip

Push tab on side of clip into hole on side of handle.

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

place.

Pivot clip and push other tab into hole

at back of handle to lock into place.

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Attach hose rack

Remove tooI and taped screw from rack.

Insert projections on rack into slots on back of cleaner.

Then continue wrapping hose as shown

snapping end of hose connector into clip.

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

driver

Position tool in holder at base of cleaner and snap it into place as shown at

arrow.

Storing hose & tools

Store hose on rack by first positioning hose in front section of clip.

Slide bare floor attachment into holder as shown.

Powered hand tool

The powered hand tool is shipped in a

plastic bag for protection. Remove the

bag before using the tool by first open- ing tool door.

To remove powered hand tool (E), pull it

down and outward.

To reposition the tool, reverse this pro-

cedure. To remove the scrub module (F), grasp

it at the sides and pull it forward. To reposition module, fit tabs in the stor-

age area into holes on back of module. Push module to snap it secureIy into position.

This is the proper storage location for the module.

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 reattach, align hinges of cover with holes on sides of tool storage area.

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