Hoover F6056-900 Owner’s Manual

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SpinScrubTMwith MAX Extract TM

The Easy to Use Deep Cleaner

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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

Owner s

Manual

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ENGLISH ,e pp. 1-15
ESPANOL ,e p_g. 17-26

FRAN(_AIS ,e p. 27-35

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-

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

Agitator speed selector ....... 7

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

Deep cleaner description ...... 6

Emptying the recovery tank .. 8-9
Filling the clean solution tank. 7-8

How to clean

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

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

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

Cleaning bare floors ......... 11

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

MAX ExtractTMFeature ......... 7

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

Using the tools .......... 11-13

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

Cleaning carpeted stairs ..... 12

Cleaning upholstery ....... 13

Scrub module ............ 11-12

Maintenance

Headlight replacement ..... 13-14

If you have a problem ........ 15

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

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

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

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

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RNING' To reduce the risk of fire, electric

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.
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 HooverWarranty 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.

, shock, or injury:

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Grounding

I n stru cti o n s

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B

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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,

Carton contents

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,

lug, 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,

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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 and

scrub module

C. Bolts (2)
D. Nuts (3 - one extra included)

E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent
F. Bare Floor Cleaner

G. Bare floor attachment

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H. Hose holder
I. Crevice tool
J. Nozzle cleanout-tool
Contained in carton with hose:
K. Hose

L. Stair/upholstery nozzle
M. Tool holder and screw (taped on rack under nozzle)

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drawing, Assemble handle

Attach upper handle

Remove clean solution tank (upper tank)

from deep cleaner,

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

A1

A2

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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,

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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,

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 (I) into holder,

Position stair/upholstery nozzle 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,

insert end of bare floor attachment into
holder and snap into clip as shown,

Continue wrapping hose over upper
hose hook (F) and under lower hook (G),
Snap hose end fully into holder (H),

Ensure that the hose end is pushed
down completely into holder (H).

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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,

J

To remove powered hand tool (J), pull it

down and outward,
To reposition the tool, reverse this proce-
dure,

To remove the scrub module (K), 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,

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,