Hoover F6040960, F6030-970, F6019900 Owner’s Manual

Widepath

®

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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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

Owner s

Manual

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ENGLISH -_ pp. 1-14
ESPANOL -_ pag. 15-23
FRAN(_AIS -_ p. 24-32

Review this manual before

operating deep cleaner

Important Safeguards!

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 .................. 6-7

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 ............ 9-10

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

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

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

Clean Surge Feature ......... 10

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

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

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

Cleaning carpeted stairs.. 11-12

Cleaning upholstery ....... 12

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

Maintenance

Headlight replacement ....... 13

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

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

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

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

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

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When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic

precaution, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLI-

RNING: 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 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
anytime.

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.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric

Save these instructions!

Grounding

I nstructions

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This appliance must be grounded, h 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 shook. 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,
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 cover. Whenever
the adapter is used, it must be held in

place by a metal screw. NOT!=: In

Canada, the use of a temporary adapter

is not permitted by the Canadian
Electrical Code.

Carton contents

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A

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)
E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent (some have 2 bottles)

F. Bare Floor Cleaner*
G. PreCleaner* Spray

H. Bare floor attachment

E F G

N

Contained in carton with hose:
I. Hose

J. Stair/upholstery nozzle
K. Tool holder and screw (taped on rack under nozzle)

L Hose holder
M. Crevice tool*
N. Nozzle cleanout-tool*

*Included with some models

Theassembled cleaner will look like this

drawing (hS model shown).

Assemble handle

Attach upper handle

Remove clean solution tank (upper tank)

from deep Gleaner.

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With cord hook (A) to back of deep cleaner,
push upper handle down onto lower han-

dle. Push bolts into holes on front of han-

dle. If bolts will not go through hole easi-

ly 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.

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

When handle sections are completely
together, squeeze trigger (C) and

depress Clean Surge TM Button (D) on

upper handle to snap trigger rod in
place.

Attach tool holder

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

back of Gleaner.

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

driver.

Slide crevice tool (F) into holder.
Position stair/upholstery nozzle in holder

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

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Storing hose _x tools

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

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Insert end of bare floor attachrrient into
holder and snap into clip as shown.

Then continue wrapping hose as shown

snapping end of hose connector into
holder.

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 ((}), pull it

down _lnd outward.

To reposition the tool, reverse this proce-

dure.

To remove the scrub module* (m), 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

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.