Hoover Steam Vac Duo Deep Cleaner User Manual

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Your HOOVER

Extractor is fully assembled

and

ready to begin cleaning!

SteamVac

™

Duo

™

Deep Cleaner

Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,

including the following:

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury:

• 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.

• Use extractor 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 extractor when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the extractor.

• 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 extractor 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 extractor.

• 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 extractor. 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.

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER

HANDLING.

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 (A) illustrated in sketch (Fig. 1).

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 (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician (Fig. 1). 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 (Fig. 2). 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.

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

Save these instructions!

Grounding Instructions

Fill in and Save

For your records, enter the model number in the space provided. This number is located on the data label on the back of the extractor.

Model 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

Extractor description . . . . . . . . . 4

Extractor basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Filling the tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Emptying the recovery tank . 6

Using the tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the hose . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attaching & removing tool . . 7

Storing hose & tool. . . . . . . . . 8

Cleaning carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Cleaning upholstery . . . . . . . . 10

Routine care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

A.Extractor B. Powered hand tool C. Stair/upholstery nozzle D.Hoover detergent

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To contact us:

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• 1-800-944-9200 - automated service dealer locator

• 1-330-499-9499 - our Consumer Response Center (8 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday)

Contents

Carton Contents

B C

1. Hand grip

2. Telescoping handle

3. Telescoping handle collar

4. Carry handle

5. ON/OFF switch

6. Solution tank

7. Tool connector/Hose

8. Nozzle

9. Recovery tank

10. Recovery tank lid

11. Float indicator

12. Upper handle release button

13. Solution trigger: press to release

cleaning solution

14. Stair/upholstery nozzle

15. Handle release pedal

16. Cord hooks

17. Powered hand tool

This extractor is intended for household use.

Operate extractor only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner. Plug extractor into a properly grounded

outlet.

Extractor Description

Features

Push up on the collar (A) to lower the telescoping handle. Rotate knob (C) backwards to drop the handle into storage position.

How to fold handle

Your HOOVER SteamVac™ Duo™ cleaner is fully assembled and ready to begin cleaning!

Slide collar (A) up on telescoping handle (B) to adjust handle to desired height.

Unfold handle

Raise handle from storage position until it locks in place.

Fill the solution tank

Unplug extractor from electrical

outlet.

✓ Pull up on solution tank handle (A) and

remove solution tank (Fig. 4)

✓ Turn tank upside down and unscrew cap

(B) (Fig. 5). The cap consists of 2 pieces -the cap ring (C) and the solution tank valve (D).

✓ Pour detergent into tank to detergent fill

line (E) (Fig. 6).

✓ Fill tank completely with hot tap water.

✓ Replace cap. Be sure the valve (D) is in the cap ring (C)

before screwing the cap back on the tank (Fig. 5).

✓ Place tank back onto extractor (Fig. 7), pressing firmly to be

sure tank is fully positioned.

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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Extractor Basics

NOTE: For best results, use only Hoover detergents. They are specifically formulated for use with your SteamVac™ Duo™ cleaner.

Empty the recovery tank

Unplug extractor from electrical outlet.

✓ An automatic shut-off device prevents the extractor

from picking up more dirty water than it can hold in the recovery tank.

You will know the tank needs to be emptied --

• When the motor sound rises in pitch.

• You do not see dirty solution coming up through the recovery tank lid.

• The float (A) inside the recovery tank has risen to the top of the tank (Fig. 8), and is visible through the lid window (B).

✓ Step on handle release pedal (C) to lower handle and

unlock the recovery tank (Fig. 9).

✓ Lift up on tank (D) and pull off (Fig. 10).

✓ Lift up on tank lid latches (E) and remove the tank

lid (F), including the float (G) (Fig. 11). Empty tank.

✓ Replace lid. Secure both latches (E) (Fig. 11).

✓ Remove any debris that has collected on lint filter (H)

on cleaner body (Fig. 12 and inset).

✓ Place tank onto cleaner. Return handle to upright

position.

For full suction, it is important that the recovery

tank lid is properly secured before replacing or

operating.

✓ A. Powered hand tool has rotating brushes for extra scrub-

bing action on small carpeted areas, carpeted stairs and upholstery (Fig. 14).

✓ B. Stair/upholstery nozzle has a built-in brush to help pro-

vide the scrubbing action some spots may need for removal (Fig. 14).

✓ Place handle in upright, storage position.

✓ Press on the tab (A) to remove the hose wand (B)

from the floor nozzle (C) (Fig. 15).

✓ All tools attach to the cleaner in the same manner.

✓ Slide tool (D) onto end of hose wand. Snap tool over

bump (E) on wand (Fig 16).

✓ To remove tool: Push forward and up on tab (F) (Fig.

16). Slide tool off hose wand.

✓ Your extractor may be transported easily by the

convenient carrying handle (A) (Fig. 13).

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Select tool

Using the hose

Attach tool

Remove tool

Transporting

Using the tools

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