Hoover F5915900 Owners Manual

Owner’s

Manual

™

with Clean Surge™

The Easy to Use Carpet Cleaner

with attached tools

ENGLISH pp. 1-16

ESPAÑOL pág. 17-25

FRANÇAIS p. 26-35

Contents

Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts needed for assembly . . . . . . . 3 Assembling carpet cleaner . . . . . 3-5 Carpet cleaner description . . . . . . . 6 General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Filling the clean solution tank . 7-8 Emptying the recovery tank . . 8-9 Brush 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 Using the tools . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14

Cleaning carpeted stairs . . . . . 13 Cleaning upholstery . . . . . 13-14 If you have a problem . . . . . . . . . . 15

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Parts & accessories mail order form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

HOOVER® SteamVac™ cleans carpet fibers by applying, scrubbing and removing hot tap water and cleaning solution.

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Review this manual before operating carpet cleaner

Important Safeguards!

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 indoors only.

•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 carpet cleaner on stairs.

•Use carpet cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.

•Use only attachments recommended by Hoover; 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 carpet 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 carpet 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 Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty

Service Dealer.

•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow carpet 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 carpet cleaner.

•When using recommended chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well ventilated.

•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 carpet 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.

Save these instructions!

Fill in and Retain

This HOOVER carpet cleaner is designed for 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 carpet cleaner is model no.____________________ and has serial no._________________________

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.

© 2007 Hoover, Inc.

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Thank you for choosing a HOOVER product.

If you need any assistance:

Visit our website at 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 1-800-263-6376 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

Grounding

Instructions

A

B

C

Fig. 1

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-ground- ing 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 equip- ment-grounding 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 (A) illustrated in sketch (Fig. 1).

D F

G

E

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 grounded 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 connected 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 temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

1. Assembly

Carton contents

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	C	Cleaner	cleaner	Accessories
		Carpet	BareF
		Upholstery	floor
				D
		G
				H
	E
A	B			H. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent

A.Carpet cleaner

B.Upper handle

C.Handle bolts and nuts

D.Tool holder with screw

E.Hose

F.Hose holder

G.Stair/upholstery nozzle

Additional accessories not included with your model may be purchased separately using the order form located at the back of this manual.

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The assembled cleaner will look like	1-2	1-3
this drawing.

A

Attach upper handle

Remove clean solution tank (upper tank) from carpet cleaner.

With cord hook (A) to back of carpet cleaner, push upper handle down onto lower handle. Push bolts into holes on front of handle. If bolts will not go through hole easily handle is not pushed completely down.

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B

Attach hose holder

Position hose holder (B) onto handle by matching tabs on rack with openings on back of handle. Make sure bolts are through holes.

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Place nuts in recessed areas on back of hose holder. Hold each nut in place while tightening each bolt securely (from the front of the handle) with a Phillips screwdriver. 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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D

C

When handle sections are completely together, squeeze trigger

(C) and depress Clean Surge™ button (D) on upper handle. You will hear a “snap” when the trigger rod is in place.

	1-7	1-8
		D
	Attach tool holder	Slide holder down into place. Insert
	Remove tool and taped screw from	screw at (D) and tighten with a
		Phillips screwdriver.
	holder. Insert projections on holder
	into slots on back of cleaner.

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

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1-10	E
	F
	G
H
Storing hose
Stretch hose out and identify ends.
E. Nozzle connector end of hose	G. Solution tube
F. Trigger	H. Converter end of hose

Note: You may find it helpful when storing the hose to refer to the information on the back of the carpet cleaner and on the converter end of the hose.

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I	G
	H

Start with converter end of hose (H). Fit converter over tab near tool holder (I). Press converter firmly to snap in place. Press solution tube (G) into clip next to converter as shown.

1-12		J
	K	K

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1-14

Wrap hose around hook on upper handle (J). Press hose into clips on upper hose holder (K).

Wrap hose around lower tool holder and continue until nozzle connector is near upper hose holder. Clip hose in place.

Press cord into cord clip on back of hose holder. Pull cord tight.

Upfront tool storage

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Stair/upholstery nozzle

To store stair/upholstery nozzle, open tool door, place nozzle in bracket and fit it securely into position. To remove, reverse this procedure.

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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 slots on sides of tool storage area.

Push cover down to secure in place.

2. How to use

Carpet cleaner description The assembled carpet cleaner will look like the drawing.

2-1					1.	Hand grip	16. Recovery tank front
	1				2.	Solution trigger: press to	panel
	3					release clean solution.	17. Hood
2			7		3.	Clean Surge™ button	18. Brush speed selector:
					4.	Cord clip: place cord in	slide selector to set brush
5						clip to keep it out of the	speed on HI, LO, or OFF.
		8				way when using cleaner	19. Brush Indicator: spins
					5.
	9		5			Hose	when brushes are rotating.
					6.	Hose holder: wrap hose	20. Nozzle
						around holder and hooks	21. Solution tube connection
	10					for storage.	22. Recovery tank latches
	11	6			7.	Hose hooks	23. ON/OFF pedal
12					8.	Cord hooks: wrap cord	24. Handle release pedal:
	13	4				around hooks for storage.	step on pedal to lower
						The top hook can be rotat-	handle to operating (floor)
				8		ed right or left for quick	position.
	14					and easy cord release.
					9.	Stair/upholstery nozzle	This carpet cleaner is intend-
	15				10. Carrying handle		ed for household use.
16	17			22	11. Clean solution tank		Operate carpet cleaner only
						handle
	18
					12. Clean solution tank cap/		at voltage specified on data
24		19				measuring cup	plate on back of cleaner.
							Plug carpet cleaner Into a
					13. Clean solution tank:
							properly grounded outlet.
21		23	7			holds cleaning solution.
					14. Recovery tank lid
	20				15. Recovery tank: holds
						dirty solution.
2-2			2-3			2-4
			B
A

ON/OFF pedal & Handle release pedal

Step on pedal (A) to turn carpet cleaner on. Step on pedal again to turn carpet cleaner off.

Step on pedal (B) to lower handle to operating position. Handle does not lock into a single position but “floats” to allow convenient operation.

To transport

To move your carpet cleaner from room to room put handle in upright and locked position tilt carpet cleaner back on wheels and push forward.

The carpet cleaner may also be lifted by placing a hand under the upper clean solution tank handle as shown.

Continued

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2-5

E

Automatic “shut off”

2-6					2-7	F
A
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	at
O	o
	r
FF		S
			p
	LO			ee
			HI		d
						G

Brush speed selector

Brush indicator

When the recovery tank (lower tank) is full the automatic shutoff mechanism will shut off the carpet cleaner suction

(suction will be noticeably reduced).

At that time the yellow float disk will rise to the top of the recovery tank lid (E). The carpet cleaner will no longer pick up dirty solution and the motor sound will become noticeably higher in pitch.

When this happens turn carpet cleaner off and empty recovery tank before continuing use.

Check clean solution tank also; it may need to be refilled.

Your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner has three agitator brush settings.

Hl - for normal cleaning of carpet and bare floors

LO - for gentle cleaning of carpets and bare floors

OFF - for cleaning carpets and bare floors when brushing is not desired. (Such as when picking up liquid spills. See page 11.)

Slide selector button to the desired setting before cleaning.

The brush indicator will spin (F) when the carpet cleaner is turned ON and the brushes are rotating.

If the indicator does not spin and the pattern is visible (G) when the carpet cleaner is turned ON, the brushes are not rotating.

There are three reasons why the brushes may not be rotating:

1.Brush speed selector set on OFF (see previous section).

2.Solution tube connected (Fig.

3-10).

3. Brush indicator screen dirty (Fig.

2-8).

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	H

To clean screen (H), turn carpet cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet.

Remove clear cover and wipe off screen with a damp cloth. Snap cover back into position.

The tanks

Clean solution tank (upper tank)

The clean solution tank holds the cleaning solution that is to be dispersed onto the surface to be cleaned.

How to fill

Disconnect carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.

Place carpet cleaner handle in the upright, locked position.

To remove tank, press down on handle and pull forward.

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Carry tank to a sink.

Rotate tank cap counterclockwise and lift up to remove cap.

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5 OUNCES/

150 ml

A

Turn cap (A) upside down to serve as a measuring cup.

Using cap, measure detergent following the chart below.

For carpet, carpeted stairs and upholstery:

Fill cap to fill line (5 ounces) with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery

Detergent.

For bare floors:

Fill cap to fill line (5 ounces) with HOOVER Hard Floor Cleaning

Solution*.

Do not use Hard Floor Cleaning Solution on carpet or upholstery. Do not use any type of wax with your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner.

NOTE: Use only HOOVER detergents. They are specially formulated for use with your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner.

*Available at additional cost if not included with your model.

For heavy traffic areas:

Pre-treat with HOOVER Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner.

If you do not have access to the Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner, double the amount of HOOVER Carpet/ Upholstery Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 ounces per 1 gallon tank).

CAUTION: Detergents contain Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants. Avoid contact with 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.

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B

C

D

Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank

If rubber ring (C) on cap has

to fill line (B) (1 gallon) with hot

become dislodged, reposition it with

tap water.

uneven side against ledge (D) as

To assure proper performance, use

shown.

only HOOVER cleaning detergent.

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Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise until it locks in place. Cap must be locked in place for proper performance and to prevent leaking.

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Position bottom of tank into unit and press on tank handle to snap tank into place.

Recovery tank

(lower tank)

The recovery tank holds the dirty solution that is picked up from the carpet.

When the recovery tank is full, the automatic shut-off will engage (see page 8) and the tank must be emptied.

How to empty

Turn carpet cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet.

To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank (Fig. 2-9) by pressing down on tank handle and pulling forward; set tank aside (do not set tank on furniture).

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E

2-17

F

2-18

G

Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until it rests on the floor.

If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove hose by reversing procedure as shown on pages 12 and 13.

Rotate recovery tank latches (E) outward (one on each side of tank).

Lift tank off of carpet cleaner and carry it to a sink or drain.

Unlatch back part of tank lid and remove lid.

Empty tank. Pour dirty water out from the rear of the tank (F).

The lid replaces in a hinge-like manner. Position the front of lid under tabs (G) on front of tank.

Rotate lid down onto tank. Make sure that the lid is secure on all sides before placing tank on cleaner.

For full suction, it is important that the recovery tank lid is properly secured before cleaning.

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E

Replace tank and press down to ensure that it is properly seated in place.

Rotate latches (E) (one on each side of tank) inward to lock tank in place.

To continue cleaning stairs or upholstery, replace hose as shown on pages 12 and 13.

Raise handle to upright position and replace upper clean solution tank.

3. How to clean

Before you begin cleaning

a.Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use a vacuum cleaner with an agitator for best results. Vacuum upholstery with a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach into tufts and folds. Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner.

b.For upholstery, check cleaning

code - Use your HOOVER SteamVac™ carpet cleaner only if the upholstery fabric is marked with a “W” (for “wet” clean) or “S/W” (for “solvent/dry” or “wet” clean). Do not clean fabric marked “S” (“solvent/dry” clean only). If your upholstery does not have a code, seek professional assistance.

tions under “Fill clean solution tank” on pages 8 and 9. Wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a small, hidden area, gently rub the surface with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for color removal or bleed with white paper towel or cloth. If surface has more than one color, check all colors.

d. When cleaning entire floor, move furniture out of area to be cleaned (may not be necessary if only high traffic areas are to be cleaned). For furniture too heavy to move, place aluminum foil or wax paper under legs. This will prevent wood finishes from staining carpet. Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.

e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic areas with HOOVER® Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner*- Test Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner for colorfastness by first spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten minutes and blot with white paper towels or cloth.

c. Test for colorfastness - Mix detergent and water according to the instruc-

If no color change is visible, spray Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner onto spots and traffic areas. Wait at least ten minutes. Use your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner to pick up Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner and spot. Repeat until spot is removed; carefully scrub with a household scrub brush if necessary.

Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner.

If you do not have access to the Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner, double the amount of HOOVER Carpet/ Upholstery Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 oz. per 1 gallon) in the clean solution tank.

No cleaning solution removes all stains from all carpets. Stain removal varies

with the type of spill, time elapsed before removal, carpet material, and carpet type.

f.To prevent staining, use plastic or aluminum foil to protect wood or metal surfaces from possible water spray.

g.To avoid wetting and possible damage to wood floors underneath

area rugs/carpet, either move area rugs/ carpet to a non-wood bare floor surface or place waterproof material (e.g. plastic) underneath them before cleaning.

See pages 11and 12 for instructions on various cleaning tasks.

*Available at additional cost if not included with your model.

After cleaning

a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry. To help prevent matting and resoiling the carpet, keep children and pets away from surface until it is completely dry. If it is necessary to walk on damp carpet, place towels or white cloths on the traffic areas.

If furniture must be replaced before the carpet is dry, use plastic or aluminum foil pads under legs of furniture so metal slides or wood finishes will not stain the carpet.

b. If desired, the carpet may be rinsed. Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning, but it may improve the surface’s appearance after it is dry.

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If rinsing is desired, be careful not to over-wet the carpet or upholstery.

Allow time for carpet or upholstery to dry completely between cleaning and rinsing. To rinse, follow the same procedure for cleaning only using hot tap water with no detergent in the upper clean solution tank.

c. Empty tanks, rinse with clear water and let air dry. Rinse the solution tank cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry.

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d. Remove debris from recovery tank filter and rinse with clean water.

To clean nozzle

If lint or other debris becomes lodged in nozzle, do not attempt to remove nozzle cover.

Pour one to two cups of clear water on a non-carpeted floor. Do not pour water onto a wood floor.

Pick up water with your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner. Repeat as necessary until debris is flushed out of nozzle.

To clean the outside of the machine, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in warm water and mild detergent.

Do not use solvent or petroleum based products to clean the machine.

Carpet Cleaning

Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 10.

1. Fill clean solution tank (upper tank) with HOOVER Carpet/ Upholstery Detergent according to instructions on pages 8 and 9.

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2.Move speed selector to LO for gentle cleaning or Hl for normal cleaning.

3.Dry hands and plug cord into a properly grounded outlet.

Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

	Note: If the filter must be removed				4. To avoid walking on damp carpet,
	for cleaning, it is easier to replace if				start at the end of the room farthest
	the filter is wet.				from the door or path to sink where
	e. Vacuum thoroughly after carpet				tanks will be emptied and filled.
	has completely dried. This will help				Step on handle release pedal and
	reduce any shading left by the car-				lower handle to operating position;
	pet cleaner’s brushes.				turn carpet cleaner ON.
	5. Squeeze trigger to release clean-	more dry strokes. (Continue using
					Picking up spills
	ing solution and slowly push carpet	dry strokes until little water is visible
	cleaner forward (equals one wet	passing through the recovery tank			Your HOOVER SteamVac™ carpet
	stroke).	lid.)
					cleaner may also be used to pick up
	6. Continue to squeeze trigger and	Empty recovery tank when the motor
					small liquid spills (1 gallon or
		sound becomes higher pitched and
	slowly pull carpet cleaner back				less, never to exceed 1/4 inch in
		there is a loss in suction (see
	toward you (second wet stroke).				depth) on carpet, upholstery, or
		“Automatic shut-off”, page 8).
	Release trigger and slowly push car-				bare floors.
		When finished cleaning, follow “After
	pet cleaner forward over area just				For best results, pick up spills imme-
	sprayed with solution (dry stroke).	cleaning” instructions on pages 10
	Then slowly pull carpet cleaner	and 11.			diately by placing the stair/uphol-
					stery nozzle just above the spill and
	back toward you without squeezing
		3-3			suction up any residue on top of the
	trigger (dry stroke).
					carpet. If the spill remains, place
	7. Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help
					either the stair/ upholstery nozzle or
	prevent streaking.				floor nozzle with brushes turned OFF
	Keep nozzle flat on floor for both for-				in front of the spill, pull the nozzle
	ward and reverse strokes.				very slowly over the spill initially with
	8. For heavily soiled areas, repeat				suction only. Repeat with spray and
	steps 5-7.				suction.
	9. For particularly soiled carpet or				When picking up spills on bare
					floors, use only the floor nozzle with
	spots, use the Clean Surge™ button
					the bare floor attachment in place
	(see following section). Avoid satu-
		Clean Surge™ Button			and speed selector in the OFF posi-
	rating carpet, as noted below.
	Note: To avoid saturating carpet,	The Clean Surge™ button can be			tion (this will help prevent spreading
					the spill).
	do not use more than 4 wet	used to dispense extra solution			If a spot is left, the stair/upholstery noz-
	strokes over one area. Always end	when cleaning particularly soiled
					zle is generally more effective for
	with dry strokes.	areas of carpet or spots.
					removing it. Although no cleaning solu-
	It is best to alternate wet and dry	To use, press Clean Surge™ button
					tion can completely remove all spots,
	strokes as described above.	while squeezing solution trigger. For			they can be treated by following the
	For best cleaning results and to aid	normal solution spray, release but-			instructions provided by the manufac-
		ton and continue to squeeze solu-
	in faster drying of carpet, end with				turer of the carpet, upholstery, or bare
		tion trigger.
					floor surface being cleaned.
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Cleaning bare floors

Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals.

When finished, follow “After cleaning” instructions on pages 10 and 11.

How to attach bare floor attachment (available at additional cost)

Disconnect carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.

To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank and recovery tank before positioning bare attachment.

Refer to Fig. 2-9 to remove clean solution tank. Set tank aside (do not set tank on furniture).

Refer to Fig. 2-16 to remove recovery tank.

With handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back so that handle rests on the floor.

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A
B
			R
		O
		T	AB
		A
	ET F ER
N	O RO	OL

With foam strip (A) (located under the netting) in position as shown, place attachment on front of nozzle

(B).

Make sure arrow on end of attachment points in the direction as shown.

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N
O
RO E
OL T
F	A
E	T
	OR

Push attachment against nozzle while rotating attachment downward until both ends snap into place.

(Note: Some force may be required to rotate and snap attachment into place.) Return carpet cleaner to upright position. Lower handle and replace recovery tank.

Raise handle to upright position and reposition clean solution tank.

To clean floor

Read Before you begin cleaning instructions on page 10.

Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet cleaner on hardwood floors.

Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Hard Floor Cleaning Solution (available at additional cost if not included with your model) according to instructions on pages 8 and 9.

Do not use any type of wax with your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner.

Move speed selector to the Lo or Hl position for scrubbing or OFF if scrubbing is not desired.

Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.

Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position; turn carpet cleaner ON.

To release solution, press trigger. Slowly move carpet cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned.

To pick up dirty solution, release trigger and slowly move carpet cleaner over area where solution has just been dispersed. Use both forward and reverse strokes.

Empty recovery tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic shut-off”, page 8).

When finished cleaning, follow “After cleaning” instructions on pages 10 and 11.

Remove attachment from nozzle and rinse in clear water. Do not remove plastic screen or foam from attachment.

Stair/upholstery nozzle has a builtin brush to help provide the scrubbing action some spots may need for removal.

Using the tool

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How to attach tool

All tools connect to the hose in the same manner.

How to attach hose

Disconnect carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.

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D

1. To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank by pressing down on tank handle (D) and pulling forward; set tank aside (do not set tank on furniture).

Remove hose from storage rack.

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E

2. Step on handle release pedal (E) and lower deep cleaner handle until it rests on the floor.

Unlatch back part of recovery tank and remove lid.

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