Hoover F6211-900 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; others may cause hazards.

• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension

cord is absolutely necessar), 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 rettes, matches, or hot ashes. use. Turn off all controls before

unplugging. • Avoid picking up hard, sharp

• Unplug deep cleaner before con- may damage the machine.

necting the tool.

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

cal outlet before servicing the deep from openings and moving parts.

cleaner.

• Do not unplug by pulling on

cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, nol

the cord.

• 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 appli'ance 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 dmnaged cord or

plug. If appliance is not working as

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

water, take it to a Hoover FActory

Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.

cleaner to be used as a toy or to run

• Do not 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.

• Do not use to pick up flammable

or combustible liquids such as

gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

• Do no[ pick up chlorine bleach,

drain cleaner, gasoline or any other

toxic material with this appliance.

• Do not pick up anything that is

burning or smoRing, such as ciga-

objects with the deep cleaner. They

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,

• Do not put any object into open-

ings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, Iint,

hair. and anything that may reduce 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 tile 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 [0e plugged into all appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded

ill accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER-

Iinproper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result ill tile 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 fin" use on a nomilml 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) call be installed by a qualified electrician. The green cok)red rigid ear, lug, or tile like (F) extending ti'Oln 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 ill place by a metal screw. NOTE: Ill Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by tile Canadian

Electrical Code.

r 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)

f Fill in and Save

For"your" records, enter the model 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

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 ......... ?

Using the tool ............. ?

Draining & storing hose .... 8

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

Cleaning upholstery ..... 11-12

Basic steps for cleaning ...... ]a

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

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1. Hand grip

2. Solution trigger: press to release cleaning solution

3. Clean Surge TM button

4. Upper handle

5. Upper handle release button

6. Solution tank cap/measuring cup

7. Solution tank release button

8. Solution tank

9. Brush setting selector

10. Nozzle

11. Recovery tank

12. Recovery tank release button

13. Stair/upholstery tool

14. Recovery tank cap

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

fully 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

properly grounded outlet.

Unfold handle How to fold handle

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

Press upper handle release

button (B) to fold 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 on solution tank (Fig. 5) to mea- sure 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.

They are specifically formulated for use with your NOTE: For best results, use only Hoover detergents.

SteamVaC M Deep Cleaner.

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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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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