Hoover LS User Manual

The Easy to Use Deep Cleaner

with automatic tool conversion

™

SteamVac™ Deep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers by applying hot

tap water and cleaning solution.

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Index

Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking deep cleaner. . . . . . . . . 3

Assembling deep cleaner . . . . . . 4-5

Deep cleaner description . . . . . . . . 6

General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Filling the clean solution tank . 7-8 Emptying the recovery tank . . 8-9

Agitator speed selector . . . . . . . 7

Brush Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

How to use

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

After cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Cleaning carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Picking up spills . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cleaning bare floors . . . . . . 10-11

Using the tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cleaning carpeted stairs . . 11-12

Cleaning upholstery . . . . . . . 13

If you have a problem . . . . . . . . . 14

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic

precaution, including the following:

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Use indoors only.

• Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not immerse product.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See “Grounding Instructions”.

• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

• Do not use without tanks in place.

• 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 recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause hazards.

• 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 that accepts the machine plug.

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

• Unplug before connecting the powered hand tool.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the deep cleaner.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• 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 appliance 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, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped Into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow deep cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.

• Do not point tools toward people or pets.

• Use only commercially available floor cleaners Intended for machine application. Do not use any type of wax with deep cleaner.

• To assist In reducing drying time, be certain the area Is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.

• Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children'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 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 cigarettes, matches, or hot 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 openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce 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 expose machine to freezing temperatures.

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Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-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-

Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified 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 outlet 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 ear, lug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent 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.

1. Assembly

Unpack deep cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose of the packing.

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A. Deep cleaner B. Upper handle with powered hand tool and

scrub module C. Bolts (2) D. Nuts (3 - one extra included) E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent F. Bare Floor Cleaner (some models) G. PreCleaner (some models) H. Bare floor attachment

I. Hose holder J. Nozzle clean-out tool (some models)

Contained in carton with hose: K. Hose L. Stair/upholstery nozzle M. Hose rack and screw (taped on rack under nozzle)

Carton contents

Carpet

Upholstery

Cleaner

Bare

Pre-

floor

Cleaner

cleaner

Attach hose holder

Position hose holder (B) onto handle by matching tabs on rack with openings on back of handle. Make sure holes for bolts are aligned.

The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing.

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Attach upper handle

Remove clean solution tank (upper tank) from deep cleaner.

With cord hook (A) to back of deep cleaner, push upper handle down onto lower handle. Push bolts into holes on front of han-

dle. If bolts will not go through hole easily handle is not pushed completely down.

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When handle sections are completely together, squeeze trigger (C) on upper handle to snap trigger rod In place.

Replace clean solution tank (upper tank) by positioning bottom first. Press on tank handle to snap top of tank into place.

Press cord into cord clip on back of handle. Pull cord tight.

Place nuts in recessed areas on back of hose holder. Hold each nut in place while tightening each bolt securely (from the front of the handle) with a Phillips screwdriver. Only two nuts are needed on this model. The extra nut is not required but has been provided for your convenience.

Attach tool holder

Remove tool and taped screw from holder.

Insert projections on rack into slots on back of cleaner.

Assemble handle

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Slide rack down into place. Insert screw at (D) and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver.

Storing hose & tools

Store hose on holder by first positioning hose in front section of holder.

Continue wrapping hose under lower hook (E). Snap hose end fully into holder (F).

Ensure that the hose end is pushed down completely into holder (F).

Position tool in holder at base of cleaner and snap it into place as shown at arrow.

Slide bare floor attachment into holder as shown.

Powered hand tool

The powered hand tool is shipped in a plastic bag for protection. Remove the bag before using the tool by first opening tool door.

To remove powered hand tool (G), pull it down and outward. To reposition the tool, reverse this procedure.

To remove the scrub module (H), grasp it at the sides and pull it forward.

To reposition module, fit tabs in the storage area into holes on back of module. Push module to snap it securely into position.

This is the proper storage location for the module.

How to reattach tool cover

The tool cover is designed with a breakaway feature which allows it to snap free if it is pushed open too far.

To reattach, align hinges of cover with holes on sides of tool storage area.

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