Hoover F6040900, F6035-900, F6030-900, F6028900 Owner’s Manual

Widepath TM

The Easy to Use Deep

Cleaner

Congratulations on your purchase

SteamVac TM Widepath cleaners have 6 rotating brushes that deep clean carpets and scrub

bare floor!!

SteamVac TM Widepath Deep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers by applying hot tap water and cleaning solution.

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LS MODEL

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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

Assembly ................... 4-5

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

How to use .................. 6-8

Agitator speed selector ....... 7

Automatic "shut-off". ......... 7

Deep cleaner description ...... 6

Emptying the recovery tank .... 8

Filling the clean solution tank. 7-8

How to clean

After cleaning ............... 9

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

Carpet cleaning ............. 10

Cleaning bare floors ...... 10-11

Clean Surge TMFeature ........ 10

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

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

Attaching tools ............ 11

Cleaning carpeted stairs ..... 12

Cleaning upholstery ....... 13

Scrub module .............. 11

Maintenance

Headlight replacement ....... 13

If you have a problem ........ 14

Lubrication ................ 14

Service ................... 15

Storage ................... 14

Warranty .................... 15

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Owner s

Manual

ENGLISH -_ pp. 1-15 ESPANOL-_ pag. 16-25 FRAN(_AIS -_ p. 26-34

Review this manual before

operating deep cleaner

Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic

precaution, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLI-

WARNING: 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 deep cleaner on stairs.

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

• Use only attachments recommended byThe 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.

• 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 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!

To reduce the risk of fire, electric

Grounding

Instructions

A 0©

This appliance must be grounded. Ifit

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 modity the plug provided with the appliance = i[ 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

availablei 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 like (E) extending from the

adapter must be connected to a perma-

nent ground (G) such as a properly

grounded outlet box coveri Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in

place by a metal screwi NOTE: In

Canada, the use of a temporary adapter

is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Codei

Carton contents

C D

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

A. Deep cleaner

B. Upper handle with powered hand tool OR

Upper handle with powered hand tool and scrub module*

C. Bolts (2)

D. Nuts (3 - one extra included) I=1 Carpet/Upholstery Detergent (some have 2 bottles)

F. Bare Floor Cleaner*

G. PreCleaner Spray*

H. Bare floor attachment*

E F G

I. Hose holder J. Crevice tool*

K. Nozzle cleanout-tool* Contained in carton with hose:

L Hose M. Stair/upholstery nozzle

N. Tool holder and screw (taped on rack under nozzle) *Included with some models

Theassembled cleaner will look like this

drawing (hS model shown).

Assemble

handle IIII

Attach upper handle

Remove clean solution tank (upper tank)

from deep Gleaner.

With hose hook (A1) and cord hook (A2) to back of deep Gleaner, 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.

Attach hose holder

Position hose holder (B) onto handle by matching tabs on rack with openings on

back of handle. Make sure holes for bolts are aligned.

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

tank handle to snap top of tank into

place.

Place nuts in recessed areas on back of

handle. Hold each nut in place while

tightening each bolt securely (from the front of the handle) 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.

Attach tool holder

Remove tool and taped screw from holder.

Insert projections on holder into slots on

back of cleaner.

When handle sections are completely

together, squeeze trigger (C) and

depress Clean Surge TM Button* (D) on upper handle.

You will hear a "snap"when the trig-

ger rod is in place.

_some models

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

driver.

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Press cord into cord clip on back of handle. Pull cord tight and wrap cord around hooks (A2).

Slide crevice tool (H) into holder (some

models only).

Position stair/upholstery nozzle in holder

at base of cleaner and snap it into place as shown at arrow.

Storing hose (_x tools

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

Insert end of bare floor attachment (some models only) into holder and snap into clip as shown.

Continue wrapping hose under lower

hook (F).Snap hose end fully into hold-

er (G).

Ensure that the hose end is pushed

down completely into holder (G).

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 (I), pull it

down and outward.

To reposition the tool, reverse this proce-

dure.

To remove the scrub module* (J), 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 securely into

position. *included with some models, storage on

LS model only

How to reattach tool

cover

Thetool 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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