Hoover F6213-910, F6213-900 Owner’s Manual

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SteamVac TM Carpet Cleaner

cleans carpet fibers by applying,

scrubbing and removing hot tap

water and cleaning solution,

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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. it should, has been dropped, dam-

• Use only on surfaces moistened water, take it to a Hoover SSles &

by the cle_nlng process. Do not Service Center or Authorized irhmerse producL Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.

• Connect to a properly_grounded • Close supervision is necessary

outlet only. See Grounding when any dppliance is used by or

Instrucfiohs'. near children. Do not allow carpet

• 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 • Use only commercially available

stairs. Do not place carpet cleaner on Hoover SteamVac TM cledners

stairs, intended for machine application.

• Use carpet cleaner only for its carpet cleaner. intended use as described in the

instructions.

• Use only attachments recom-

mended by Hoover; others may ®Do not use to pick up flammable cause hazards, or combustible hquids such as

• The use of an extension cord is may be present.

not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at

least a 16 gauge 3-wire corflwhlch

has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3--pole receptacle t_h_t accepts

the machine plug.

• Unplug carpet cleaner when not in use. Turn o_f all controls before

unplugging.

• Unplug carpet cleaner before con- They may damage the machine.

nectir_g the p6wered hand tool.

, Always disconnect cord from electfi- feet arid all parts of body a_vay

cal oufl6t before servicing the carpet from openings and moving parts. cleanen

" Do not unplug by pulling on ings. Do r_0t use with any opening

cord. To unplug, gras_? the plug, not 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 dbor on cord and pets away from carpets until or pull cord around sharp edges or they are completely dr_i.

corners. Do not run apphance over cord. Keep cord away from heated , Store in a dry place. Do not ex- surfaces, pose machine to _reezing tempera-

. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as

aged, left outdoors, or dropped into

cleaner to be used as a toy or to run

- Do not point tools toward people

Do not use any type of wax with

• Keep detergents and other clean-

ers out of chiFdren's reach.

gasoline or use in areas where they

• Do not pick up chlorine bleach,

drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this apphance.

• Do not pick up anything that is

burning or smoking, such as ciga- rettes, matches, or kiot ashes.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp

objects with the carpet cleaner.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,

• Do not put any object into open-

air flow.

resoiling, avoid contact w_th carpets

lures.

Grounding

instructions

A B

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.

DANGleR.

Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a quali- fied 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 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 colored rigid eal, 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.

F To contact us:

o www.hooverocom

. 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, 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

required for warranty service of your cleaner.

Important safeguards ........ 2

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

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

Carpet 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

Parts & accessories mail order

form ....................... 25

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"_ F FeatUres

1o 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. Powered hand tool

14. Recovery tank cap

15. Stair/upholstery nozzle

16. Cord hooks (tool caddy removed)

17. Hose door

18. Handle release pedal

19, ON/OFF pedal

20. Hose

21. Cord hooks (tool caddy stored on cleaner)

22. Hose connector

23. Tool caddy

Your HOOVER®

Carpet Cleaner is full3_ assembled and

ready to begin cleaning!

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This carpet cleaner is intended for household use.

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

,,,erly grounded outlet. J

HoWto fold handle

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

Press upper handle release button {B) to fold handle.

Unplug carpet 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) on solution tank to mea- sure the proper amount of HOOVER detergent according to the chart below:

Amount of

Surface

detergent

Type of detergent

Carpet

Upholstery

two

caps

one

cap

HOOVER Carpet / 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

_, OTE: For best results, use only Hoover detergents.

SteamVac TM Carpet 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)

Filltoline:

TWICEfor CARPET

o_cEro_OPHOtSTERy

USEONLYHOOVER

CLEANINGDETERGENT

TO ASSURE PEAK

PERFORMANCE

Fill Tank wllh

HOT TAP WATER

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.

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Empty

Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.

An automatic shut-off device prevents the cleaner from picking up more dirty water than it can hold in the recovery tank.

You will know the tank needs to be emptied --

• The amount of dirty water has reached the full line

(A).

• When the motor sound rises in pitch.

• You do not see dirty solution coming up through the nozzle.

• The float (B) inside the recovery tank has risen to the top of the tank (Fig. 8).

¢" Press button (C) and remove tank (Fig. 9).

¢" Release latches (D) on tank cap and remove cap (Fig.

10).

_/ Empty tank.

¢" Replace cap (Fig. 11). Secure both latches (D) (Fig. 10).

_ For full suction, it is important that the recovery )tank cap is properly secured before cleaning.

¢" Remove any debris that has collected on lint filter (E)

on cleaner body (Fig. 12 and inset).

¢" Place bottom of tank onto cleaner. Pivot top of tank

and snap in place (Fig. 12).

Attach the hose

Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.

¢" Place handle in upright position.

¢" The hose and tool caddy can be removed from the

cleaner if you desire.

¢" Remove hose from tool caddy.

¢" Open hose door (A) on back of carpet cleaner (Fig. 13).

Align hose connector with hose and solution ports (C)

(Fig. 14).

,/ Push hose into port and lock in place.

,/ To remove hose: Squeeze latches (D) on top and bottom

of hose. Remove hose from port (Fig. 15).

,/ Close hose door (A) tightly (inset).

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SpinScrub TM hand tool

• Rotating brushes

• Use on carpet to clean

Stair/Upholstery nozzle

• Built-in brush

• Use on upholstery

spots, small areas or stairs

Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.

,/ Slide tool onto hose. Snap tool over tab (E) on hose {Fig 18).

,/ To remove tool: Push forward and up on latch (F) {Fig. 19).

Slide tool off hose.

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The handle must be in the upright position in order to [

get cleaning solution through the hose. l

Drain the hose

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When finished using the hose and tool, remove water from the hose.

¢" Turn carpet cleaner on and hold end of hose up for

several Seconds (A). Do not press trigger. (Fig. 20) ¢" Turn carpet cleaner off and unplug it. ¢" Hold hose connector in sink and press trigger to

remove solution from hose (B) (Fig. 20).

Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.

Hook hose connector (C) into caddy (Fig. 21).

Wrap hose around caddy in a counterclockwise

direction (Fig. 22).

Hook tool connector (D) and SpinScrub TM tool (E)

onto caddy (Fig. 23).

Snap upholstery tool (F) into caddy (Fig. 24).

Hose caddy

You can either store the hose caddy on the cleaner or remove it to store separately.

To store caddy on the cleaner:

Slide tabs (G) on caddy into slots on back of cleaner (Fig.

25). Hook top of caddy to cleaner (H).

Wrap cord around cord hooks (I) on caddy (Fig. 26). Rotate top hook to release cord.

To remove caddy from the cleaner:

Lift caddy off cleaner (Fig. 27). Wrap cord around cord hooks (J) on back of cleaner (Fig.

28). Rotate bottom hook to release cord.

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Choose ON for normal cleaning of carpet.

Choose OFF when brushing is not desired.

Clean SurgeTM button

Push Clean Surge TM button (K) to release extra cleaning solution. Use the Clean Surge TM button when cleaning heavily soiled areas

of carpet (traffic areas, spots, etc.)

Sr_eLNOcleaning solution removes all stains from all carpets. ""x

in removal varies with the type of spill, time passed bef° reid

oval, carpet material, and carpet t3;pe.

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