Hoover F6215-910, F6215-900 Owner’s Manual

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When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions.
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 may be present. 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 tqaat 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-
cal outlet before servicing the deep cleaner.
. Do not unplug by pulling on ings. Do not use with any opening
cord. To unplug, grasp 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.
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 appll'ance 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, 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
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, feet and all parts of body away
from openings and moving parts.
Do not put any object into open-
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 ex- pose machine to freezing tempera-
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 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 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 cok_red 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)
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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
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 upholste_ T ..... 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. 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 Deep Cleaner is
fully assembled and ready to begin cleaning!
Unfold handle
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, j
How to fold handle
Raise upper handle (A) to upright position until it locks in place.
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Press upper handle release
button (B) to fold handle.
Fill the solution tank
Unplug deep cleaner from
electrical outlet.
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Press button (A) and remove solution tank (Fig. 3)
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Release latches (B) on tank cap and remove (Fig. 4)
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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)
OR
Use 4 caps of Carpet/Upholstery detergent.
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SteamVaC M Deep Cleaner.
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Pour detergent into tank
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Fill tank to fill line (C) (approx. 1 gallon) with hot tap water
(Fig.6)
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Replace cap. Secure both latches (B) (Fig. 4)
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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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