Hoover F5917-900, F5915-900, F5914-900, F5905-900 Owner’s Manual

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ENGLISH --_ pp. 1=16
ESPANOL-_ pkg. 17-25
FRAN(_AIS --_ 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 TM cleans carpet fibers by applying,
scrubbing and removing hot tap water and cleaning solution,

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iReview this manual before operating carpet cleaner i

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

READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

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

o

Use indoors only.

o

Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not immerse product.

o

Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instructions".

o

Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

o

Do not use without tanks in place.

o

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs.

o

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

o

Use only attachments recommended by Hoover; others may cause hazards.

o

The use of an extension cord is not recommended, if an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge

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3-wire cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug.

o

Unplug carpet cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

o

Unplug before connecting the powered hand tool.

o

Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the carpet cleaner.

o

De not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

o

Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

o

De 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 out=

doors, 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.

o

Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach.

o

Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

o

Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this appliance.

o

Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

o

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

o

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

o

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 reselling, 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.

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instruction!!

Fi|l 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.

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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THiS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

Grounding

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®

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.

DANGLER-

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 out-
let installed by a qualified electri-
cian. 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).

Fig. 2

A temporary adapter (D) may be
used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle (E) if a properly ground-
ed outlet is not available (Fig. 2).

The temporary adapter should be

used only until a properly grounded

outlet (B) can be installed by a qual-

ified 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.

Carton contents

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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

Accessories

H

E

H. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent

Additional accessories not included with
your model may be purchased separately

using the order form located at the back of

this manual.

Theassembledcleanerwilllooklike
thisdrawing.

B

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Attach upper handle

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

With cord hook (A) to back d 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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D.

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.

Attach tool holder

Remove tool and taped screw from
holder. Insert projections on holder

into slots on back of cleaner.

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 con-
venience.

Slide holder down into place. Insert
screw at (D) and tighten with a

Phillips screwdriver.

When handle sections are com-

pletely together, squeeze trigger

(C) and depress Clean Surge TM

button (D) on upper handle.
You will hear a "snap" when the
trigger rod is in place.

Replace clean solution tank (upper
tank) by positioning bottom first.

Press on tank handle to snap top of
tank into place.

Continued-> 5

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Storing hose

Stretch hose out and identify ends.
E. Nozzle connector end of hose G. Solution tube

R Trigger H. Converter end of hose
Note: You may find it helpful when storing the hose to refer to the informa-

tion on the back of the carpet cleaner and on the converter end of the

hose.

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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.

Start with converter end of hose (H).

Fit converter over tab near tool hold-
er (I). Press converter firmly to snap

in place. Press solution tube (G) into
clip next to converter as shown.

Press cord into cord clip on back of

hose holder. Pull cord tight.

Upfront too| storage

Stair/upholstery nozz|e

To store stair/upholstery nozzle,

open tool door, place nozzle in
bracket and fit it securely into posi-
tion. To remove, reverse this proce-

dure.

How t:o reattach too|

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.

Carpet cleaner description

The assembled carpet cleaner will look like the drawing.

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1. Hand grip

2. Solution trigger: press to
release clean solution.

3. Clean Surge TM button

4. Cord clip: place cord in
clip to keep it out of the

way when using cleaner

5. Hose

6. Hose holder: wrap hose
around holder and hooks

for storage.

7. Hose hooks

8. Cord hooks: wrap cord
around hooks for storage.

The top hook can be rotat-

ed right or left for quick
and easy cord release.

9. Stair/upholstery nozzle

10. Carrying handle

11. Clean solution tank
handle

12. Clean solution tank cap/

measuring cup

13. Clean solution tank:
holds cleaning solution.

14. Recovery tank lid

15. Recovery tank: holds
dirty solution.

16. Recovery tank front

panel

17. Hood

18. Brush speed selector:
slide selector to set brush

speed on HI, LO, or OFF.

19. Brush indicator: spins
when brushes are rotating.

20. Nozzle

21. Solution tube connection

22. Recovery tank latches

23. ON/OFF pedal

24. Handle release pedal:
step on pedal to lower
handle to operating (floor)
position.

This carpet cleaner is intend-
ed for household use.

Operate carpet cleaner only

at voltage specified on data
plate on back of cleaner.

Plug carpet cleaner into a
properly grounded outlet.

OIN/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.

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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 lift-
ed by placing a hand under the

upper clean solution tank handle as

shown.

Continued -_ 7

G

Automatic "shut off"

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 notice=

ably 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.

Brush speed selector

Your SteamVac TM carpet cleaner has
three agitator brush settings.

HI - for normal cleaning of carpet

and bare floors

LO - for gentle cleaning of carpets

and bare floors
OFF - for cleaninq 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.

Brush indicator

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 c/eaner 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).

To clean screen (H), turn carpet clean-
er 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 dis-
persed 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 han-

dle and pull forward.

Carry tank to a sink.
Rotate tank cap counterclockwise

and lift up to remove cap.

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

Using cap, measure detergent fol-
lowing the chart below.

For carpet, carpeted stairs and
upholstery:

Fillcap to fill line (5 ounces) with
HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery
Detergent.

For bare floors:
Fillcar to fill line (5 ounces) with

HOOVER Hard Floor Cleaning

Solution*.

Do notuse Hard Floor Cleaning
Solution on carpet or upholstery. Do

not use a.nvtype of wax with your

SteamVac carpet cleaner.

NOTE: Use only HOOVER deter=
gents. They are specially formulated
for use with your SteamVac TM 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 gaJ-

ion 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.

Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise
until Jt locks in place. Cap must be
locked in place for proper perfor=

mance and to prevent leaking.

Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank
to fill line (B) (1 gallon) with hot
tap water.

To assure proper performance, use
only HOOVER cleaning detergent.

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

into place.

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If rubber ring (C) on cap has
become dislodged, reposition it with
uneven side against ledge (D) as

shown.

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 cJeaner off and dis=
connect 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).

Continued ._ 9

Step on handle release pedal and

lower handle until it rests on the

floor.

If cleaning stairs or upholstery,
remove hose by reversingprocedure

as shown on pages 12 and13.

Rotate recovery tank latches (E) out-

ward (one on each side of tank).

Lift tank off of carpet cleaner and

carry it to a sink or drain.

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 uphol-
stery, replace hose as shown on

pages 12 and 13. .
Raise handle to upright position and

replace upper clean solution tank.

Unlatch back part of tank lid and
remove lid.

Empty tank. Pour dirty water out

from the rear of the tank (F).

Before you begin

cleaning

a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet,
use a vacuum cleaner with an agita-
tor for best results. Vacuum uphol-
stery with a vacuum cleaner with
cleaning tool attachments. Use a

crevice tool to reach into tufts and

folds Do not use the SteamVac TM

carpet cleaner as a dry vacuum
cleaner.

b. For upholstery, check cleaning
code - Use your HOOVER
SteamVac TM 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" ("sol=
vent/dry" clean only). If your
upholstery does not have a code,
seek professional assistance.

c. Test for colorfastness =Mix deter-
gent and water according to the instruc-

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 prop=
erly secured before cleaning.

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 removalor bleed with

white paper towel or cloth. Ifsurface 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.

If no color change is visible, spray Spot
and Stain Spray Cleaner onto spots

and traffic areas. Wait at leastten min-
utes. Use your SteamVacTM 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 allcarpets. Stain removal varies

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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. Toavoid wetting and possible
damage to wood floors underneath
area rugslcarpet, either move area
rugs/carpet to a non-wood bare floor
surface o_zrplace waterproof material
(e.g. plastic) underneath them before
cleaning.

See pages 1land 12for instructions on
various cleaning tasks.

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

Afler cleaning

a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry.

To help prevent matting and resoil-

ing the carpet, keep children and

pets away from surface until it is

completely dry. If it is necessary

to walk on damp carpet, place tow-

els or white cloths on the traffic

areas.

If furniture must be replaced before
the carpet is dry, use plastic or alu-
minum foil pads under legs of furni-

ture 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.

Ifrinsingisdesired,becarefulnotto

over-wetthecarpetor upholstery.

Allow time for carpet or uphol-
stery to dry completely between
cleaning and rinsing. To rinse, fol-
low the same procedure for cleaning
only using hot tap water with no
detergent in the upper clean solu-

tion tank.
co Empty tanks, rinse with clear

water and let air dry. Rinse the solu-
tion tank cap and recovery tank lid
and let air dry.

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

Note: If the filter must be removed

for cleaning, it is easier to replace if

the filter is wet.
e. Vacuum thoroughly after carpet

has completely dried. This will help
reduce any shading left by the car-
pet cleaner's brushes.

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 TM
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.

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.

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

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

Do not clean over floor electrical

outlets.

4. To avoid walking on damp carpet,
start at the end of the room farthest

from the door or path to sink where
tanks will be emptied and filled.

Step on handle release pedal and

lower handle to operating position;

turn carpet cleaner ON.

5. Squeeze trigger to release clean-
ing solution and slowly push carpet
cleaner forward (equals one wet
stroke).

6, Continue to squeeze trigger and
slowly pull carpet cleaner back

toward you (second wet stroke).

Release trigger and slowly push car-
pet cleaner forward over area just
sprayed with solution (dry stroke).

Then slowly pull carpet cleaner

back toward you without squeezing

trigger (dry stroke).

7. Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help
prevent streaking.
Keep nozzle flat on floor for both for-

ward and reverse strokes.

8. For heavily soiled areas, repeat
steps 5-7.

9. For particularly soiled carpet or
spots, use the Clean Surge TM button
(see following section). Avoid satu-
rating carpet, as noted below.

Note: To avoid saturating carpet,

do not use more than 4 wet

strokes over one area. Always end

with dry strokes.

It is best to alternate wet and dry
strokes as described above.

For best cleaning results and to aid
in faster drying of carpet, end with

more dry strokes. (Continue using
dry strokes until little water is visible

passing through the recovery tank
lid.)

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.

Clean Surge TM Button

The Clean Surge TM button can be

used to dispense extra solution

when cleaning particularly soiled
areas of carpet or spots.

To use, press Clean Surge TM button
while squeezing solution trigger. For

normal solution spray, release but-
ton and continue to squeeze solu-
tion trigger.

Your HOOVER SteamVac TM carpet
cleaner may also be used to pick up
small liquid spills (1 gallon or

less, never to exceed 1/4 inch in
depth) on carpet, upholstery, or

bare floors.
For best results, pick up spills imme-

diately by placing the stair/uphol-
stery nozzle just above the spill and
suction up any residue on top of the

carpet. If the spill remains, place
either the stair/upholstery nozzle or

floor nozzle with brushes turned OFF
in front of the spill, pull the nozzle

very slowly over the spill initially with

suction only.Repeat with spray and
suction.

When picking up spills on bare
floors, use only the floor nozzle with
the bare floor attachment in place
and speed selector in the OFF posi-
tion (this will help prevent spreading
the spill).

If a spot is left, the stair/upholstery noz-

zle isgenerally more effective for

removing it,Although no cleaning solu-
tion can completely remove all spots,
they can be treated by following the

instructions provided by the manufac-
turer ofthe carpet, upholstery, or bare
floor surface being cleaned.

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Do not use the SteamVacTM carpet
cleaner to pick up flammable or com-

bustible liquids or chemicals.

When finished, follow "After cleaning"

instructions on pages 10 and 11.

Hew to attach bare floor
attachment (available at addi-

tional cost)
Disconnect carpet cleaner from

electrical outlet.

To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank and recovery

tank before positioning bare attach-
ment,

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 recov-

ery tank.

With handle in upright position, tilt

cleaner back so that handle rests on
the floor.

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 attach-
ment points in the direction as

shown.

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 fJoor
Read Before you begin cleaning

instructions on page 10.
Do not use the SteamVac TM 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) accord-
ing to instructions on pages 8 and

9.
Do not use any type of wax with

your SteamVac TM carpet cleaner.

Move speed selector to the Lo or
Hi 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 suc-
tion (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 built-

in brush to help provide the scrub-
bing action some spots may need

for removal.

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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.To prevent possible leaking,
remove clean solution tank by press-
ing down on tank handle (D) and
pulling forward; set tank aside (do

not set tank on furniture).
Remove hose from storage rack.

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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