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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
as
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
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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 your records,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.
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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
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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!
Unfold handle
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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.
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
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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)
OR
Use 4 caps of Carpet/Upholstery detergent.
,/ 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)
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USE ONLyHOOVER
CLF.A_ING DETERGENT
TO_SSU_EP_K
PERfOrMANCe
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HOT TAP WATER
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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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