Hoover SteamVac LS User Manual

™

LS

The Easy to Use
Deep Cleaner

with automatic tool conversion

Congratulations on your purchase!

TM

SteamVac LS cleaners have 5 brushes that deep
clean carpets and scrub bare floors!

SteamVac™ 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

Owner’s

ENGLISH ➜ pp. 1-14
ESPAÑOL ➜ pág. 15-23

Manual

FRANÇAIS ➜ p. 24-32

Review this manual before operat­ing deep cleaner

I m p o rtant Safeguard s !

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

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 . . . . . . . 12

If you have a problem . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

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

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

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When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic

precaution, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLI-

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.

• Unplug before connecting the powered hand tool.

• 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 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.

shock, or injury:

Save these instru c t i o n s !

Grounding
Instructions

A

B

C

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.

1. Assembly

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).

D

F

G

E

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.

Carton contents

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C

A

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

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

B

E

D

I

J

G

F

L

K

H

M

Contained in carton with hose:
I. Hose
J. Stair/upholstery nozzle
K. Hose rack and screw (taped on rack under nozzle)
L. Clip for hose
M. Nozzle clean-out tool (some models)

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The assembled cleaner will look like
this drawing.

Assemble handle

1-2

Attach upper handle

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

1-3

A

With cord hook (A) to back of deep cleaner,
push upper handle down onto lower han­dle. Push b o l t s into holes on f ront of han-

d l e. If bolts will not go through hole easi­ly handle is not pushed completely
d ow n .

1-4

Place nuts in recessed areas on back of
handle. Hold each nut in place while

tightening each bolt securely with a
Phillips screw driver.

Only two nuts are needed on this model.
The extra nut is not required but has
been provided for your convenience.

1-7

1-5

B

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

1-8

1-6

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

1-9

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

4

Attach hose clip

Push tab on side of clip into hole on
side of handle.

Pivot clip and push other tab into hole
at back of handle to lock into place.

1 - 1 0

1 - 1 1

1 - 1 2

D

Attach hose rack

Remove tool and taped screw from rack.
Insert projections on rack into slots on

back of cleaner.

1 - 1 3

Then continue wrapping hose as shown

snapping end of hose connector into
clip.

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

1 - 1 4

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

Storing hose & tools

Store hose on rack by first positioning
hose in front section of clip.

1 - 1 5

Slide bare floor attachment into holder
as shown.

1 - 1 6

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.

1 - 1 7

F

E

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

To remove the scrub module (F), 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.

1 - 1 8

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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