Hoover F6205-900 Owner’s Manual

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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. Do not immerse product.

• Connect to a p roperlygrounded • Close supervision is necessary outlet only. See ' Grounding when any appliance is used by or

Instructions'. near children. Do not allow deep

• Do not clean over floor electrical unattended at any time. " outlets.

• Do not use without tanks in place, or pets.

• 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 recom- mended by The Hoover Company: • Do not use to pick up flammable

others may cause hazards, or combustible liquids such as

• 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 t_at accepts the machine plug.

• Unplug deep cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before

unplugging.

• Unplug deep cleaner before con-

necting the powered hand tool.

• Always _disconnect cord from electri- feet and all parts of body away

cal outlet before servicing the deep trom openings ano moving parts.

cleaner.

. Do not unplug by pulling on ings. Do not use with any opening

cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, nol blocked; keep free of dust, Iint,

the cord. hair, and anything that may reduce

• Never handle plug or appliance

with wet hands. • To help prevent matting and

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use until they are dry. Keep children

cord as a handle, close door on cord and pets away from carpets until or pull cord around sharp edges or they are completely dry.

corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated • Store in a dry place. Do not ex-

surfaces, pose machine to freezing tempera-

• Do not use with damaged cord or

it should, has been dropped, dam- aged, left outdoors, or dropped into

water, take it to a Hoover Ffictory

Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.

cleaner to be used as a toy or to run

• Do nol point tools toward people

• Use only commercially available

Hoover SteamVac TM cleaners intended for machine application

Do not use any type of wax with

deep cleaner.

• Keep detergents and other clean-

ers out of chirdren's reach.

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 ciga- rettes, matches, or riot ashes.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp

objects with the deep cleaner. They

may damage the machine

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers.

• Do not put any object into open-

air flow.

resoiling, avoid contact with carpets

tures.

Grounding

Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. If it

should inalfunction 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-

Iinproper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a quali fled 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 t_t the outlet, have a proper out-

let 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 cokwed rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending fi'om the adapter must be connected to a perma nent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box covm: 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.

F To contact us:

• www.hoover.com

• 1-800-944-9200 - automated service

dealer locator

• 1-330-499-9499 - our Consumer Response Center (8 AM to 5 PM

Monday - Friday)

/ Fill in and Save

For yourrecords,enterthemode]number and

serial numbers in the spaces provided. These numbers are located on the data label on the back

of the cleaner.

Model No, Serial No.

Save your sales receipt and attach it to this manual. Proof of date of purchase may be

required for warranty service of your cleaner.

Important safeguards ........ 2

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

Cleaner description .......... 4

Deep cleaner basics .......... 5

Filling the tank ............ 5

Emptying the recovery tank . 6

Attaching the hose ......... 7

Selecting & attaching tool... 7

Draining & storing hose .... 8

Cleaning carpet .......... 10-11

Cleaning upholstery ..... 11-12

Basic steps for cleaning ...... 13

Warranty .................. 14

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1. Hand grip

2. Solution trigger: press to release

cleaning solution

3. Upper handle

4. Upper handle release button

5. Solution tank cap/measuring cup

6. Solution tank release button

7. Solution tank

8. Brush setting selector

9. Nozzle

10. Recovery tank

11. Recovery tank release button

12. Powered hand tool

13. Recovery tank cap

14. Stair/upholstery nozzle

15. Cord hooks (tool caddy removed)

16. Hose door

17. Handle release pedal

18. ON/OFF pedal

19. Hose

20. Cord hooks (tool caddy stored on cleaner)

21. Hose connector

22. Tool caddy

Your HOOVER

Deep Cleaner is assembled and ready to

begin cleaning!

This deep cleaner is intended for household use.

Operate deep cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner. Plug deep cleaner into a proper-

ly grounded outlet.

Unfold handle How to fold handle

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Raise upper handle (A) to upright position until it locks in place.

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Press upper handle release button (B) to foM handle.

Fill the solution tank

Unplug deep cleaner from

electrical outlet.

Press button (A) and remove solution tank (Fig. 3)

Release latches (B) on tank cap and remove (Fig. 4)

Use cap (Fig. 5) to measure the proper amount of HOOVER detergent according

to the chart below:

Amount of

Surface detergent Type of detergent

Carpet two HOOVER Carpet/

caps Upholstery Detergent

Upholstery one HOOVER Carpet/

cap Upholstery Detergent

For heavy traffic areas: Pre-treat with HOOVER Spot and Stain Spray (available at additional cost if not

included with your model)

Use 4 caps of Carpet/Upholstery detergent.

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USE ONLY HOOVER

CLF.A_ING DETERGENT

TO_SSU_EP_K

PErfOrMANCe

F_ll Tan_ w_th

HOT TAP WATER

NOTE: For best results, use on!y Hoover detergents.

They are specifically formulated for use with your

SteamVaCM Deep Cleaner. j

,/ Pour detergent into tank ,/ Fill tank to fill line (C) (approx. 1 gallon) with hot tap

water (Fig. 6)

_/ Replace cap. Secure both latches (B) (Fig. 4) ,/ Place bottom of tank onto cleaner. Pivot top of tank and

snap in place (Fig. 7)

Caution: Detergents contain Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants. Avoid contact with the 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. For Medical Information (U.S.),

call 1-800-752-7869.

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