Hoover Signature Electric User Manual
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Your HOOVER®Carpet
Cleaner is fully assembled
and
ready to begin cleaning!
SteamVac™ Carpet Cleaner
cleans carpet fibers by applying,
scrubbing and removing hot tap
water and cleaning solution.
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Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.
WARNING:
o reduce the risk of fire, electric
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shock, or injury:
• Use indoors only.
• Use only on surfaces moistened
by the cleaning process. 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 carpet cleaner on
stairs.
• Use carpet cleaner only for its
intended use as described in the
instructions.
• Use only attachments recommended by Hoover; 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 carpet cleaner when not
in use. Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
• Unplug carpet cleaner before connecting the powered hand tool.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the carpet
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
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it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, take it to a Hoover Sales &
Service Center or Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow carpet
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
Hoover SteamVac™ cleaners
intended for machine application.
Do not use any type of wax with
carpet cleaner.
• 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 carpet cleaner.
They may damage the machine.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
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feet and all parts of body away
from openings and moving parts.
Do not put any object into open-
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ings. 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.
Grounding
Instructions
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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.
B
C
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).
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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 fr
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.
Canada, the use of a temporary adapter
is not permitted by the Canadian
Electrical Code.
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To contact us:
Contents
• 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, 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
Carton Contents
A.Carpet cleaner
B. Hoover Detergent
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Cleaner Description
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Features
1. Hand grip
2. Solution trigger: press to release
cleaning solution
3. Clean Surge™ 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
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Your HOOVER
®
Carpet Cleaner is
fully assembled and
ready to begin
cleaning!
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.
How to fold handleUnfold handle
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A
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B
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.
Carpet Cleaner Basics
Fill the solution tank
Unplug carpet cleaner from
electrical outlet.
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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 measure the proper amount of HOOVER
detergent according to the chart below:
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Amount of
Surface detergent Type of detergent
Carpet two HOOVER Carpet/
caps Upholstery Detergent
Upholstery one HOOVER Carpet/
cap
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.
NOTE: For best results, use only Hoover detergents.
They are specifically formulated for use with your
SteamVac™ Carpet Cleaner.
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Pour detergent into tank
Upholstery Detergent
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B
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C
✓✓
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)
✓✓
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.
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Empty the recovery tank
Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.
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C
D
✓ 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.
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✓ 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).
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Attach the hose
Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.
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✓ 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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C
B
Select tool
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SpinScrub™ hand tool
• Rotating brushes
• Use on carpet to clean
spots, small areas or
stairs
Stair/Upholstery nozzle
• Built-in brush
• Use on upholstery
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Attach tool
Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.
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D
A
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F
✓ 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.
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C
A
B
Drain the hose
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).
Store hose
Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical outlet.
➤ Hook hose connector (C) into caddy (Fig. 21).
➤ Wrap hose around caddy in a counterclockwise
direction (Fig. 22).
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➤ Hook tool connector (D) and SpinScrub™ tool (E)
onto caddy (Fig. 23).
➤ Snap upholstery tool (F) into caddy (Fig. 24).
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Hose caddy
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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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J
Brush speed selector
Choose ON for normal cleaning of carpet.
Choose
OFF when brushing is not desired.
Clean Surge™ button
Push Clean Surge™ button (K) to release extra cleaning solution.
Use the Clean Surge™ button when cleaning heavily soiled areas
of carpet (traf
No cleaning solution removes all stains fr
Stain removal varies with the type of spill, time passed before
removal, carpet material, and carpet type.
fic areas, spots, etc.)
om all carpets.
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