Cleaning Carpeted Stairs - Hoover BRUSH N WASH Instructions Manual

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B
Occasionally, debris may become
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lodged inside of the hose at the
converter end (A). To clean out the
hose, lift bottom of converter clip (B)
with a screwdriver and remove clip.
Remove debris as shown.
Cleaning carpeted
stairs
Read "Before you begin cleaning"
instructions on page 9.
instructed on pages 11 and 12. Agitator
Attach hose and solution tube as
brushes will not rotate while solution
tube is connected to cleaner.
Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according
to instructions on pages 7 and 8.
Attach tool to end of hose.
Hose length may require that machine
be placed at the top of the stairs to
clean upper half of stairway and at bot-
To prevent machine from falling, use
tom of stairs to clean lower half.
extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
Do not place cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
earthed electrical socket.
Dry hands and plug cleaner into an
Turn cleaner ON.
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Snap clip back into position mak-
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ing sure solution hose (C) is not
pinched and moves freely.
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Pre-spray the carpeted stair by
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holding the nozzle about one inch
above the carpet and push it forward
while pressing the trigger (equals one
wet stroke).
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C
Slide panel down until it snaps
Replace recovery tank front panel.
firmly in place. 49
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Position nozzle against the riser and
the trigger and pull the tool slowly over the 51
slightly press it into carpet pile. Press
carpet (second wet stroke). Release trigger
at end of stroke.
Pull tool slowly over carpet without
Lift nozzle, and position it against riser.
pressing trigger (dry stroke).
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes
as described above. End with more dry
strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet.
Overlap strokes by 25 mm to help pre-
To avoid saturating carpet, do not use
vent streaking.
more than 4 wet strokes over any one
area. Always end with dry strokes.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait
until the carpet is completely dry before
using the nozzle again.
Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic
shut-off", page 6).
When finished cleaning, follow "After
cleaning" instructions on page 10 and
"After using stair/upholstery nozzle"
instructions on page 12.
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