Hoover SteamVac User Manual

Owner’s

The Easy to Use

Manual

ENGLISH ➜ pp. 1-13 ESPAÑOL ➜ pág. 14-21 FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 22-29

Deep Cleaner

with automatic tool conversion Review this manual before operating deep cleaner

Supreme Models

These models are included in this manual

Steam Vac™ Deep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers by applying hot tap water and cleaning solution.

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This HOOVER deep cleaner is designed for deep cleaning carpet, rugs, carpeted stairs and upholstery. The model and serial numbers are located on the data label on the back of the handle.

For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided and retain this information.

Your deep cleaner is model

and has serial number

It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual.

Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product.

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

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 . . . . . . . 12

if you have a problem . . . . . . . . . 13

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

I m p o rtant Safeguard s !

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic

precaution, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric

WARNING:

• 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.

• A lw ays disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the deep cl e a n e r.

• 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 stair/upholstery tool 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.

Unpacking

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.

Unpack deep cleaner from the car-

ton and identify the parts shown.

Remove and dispose of the packing.

A. Deep cleaner B. Upper handle C. Bolts (2) D. Nuts (3 - one extra included) E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent F. Bare Floor Cleaner* G. PreCleaner* H. Bare floor attachment

Contained in carton with hose: I. Hose J. Stair/upholstery nozzle (positioned on rack) K. Hose rack and screw (taped on rack under nozzle) L. Clip for hose

*Included with some models

Assembling

Deep Cleaner

The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing.

Attach upper handle

Remove clean solution tank (upper

tank) from deep cleaner.

With cord hook (A) to back of deep

c l e a n e r, push upper handle down onto

lower handle. Push b o l t s into holes on

f ront of handle. If bolts will not go t h rough hole easily handle is not pushed c o m p l e t e ly dow n .

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.

Place nuts in recessed areas on

back of handle. 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.

When handle sections are com-

pletely 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.

Attach tool holder

Remove tool and taped screw from holder.

Insert projections on rack into slots on back of cleaner.

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