Before You Begin Cleaning - Hoover C3820 Operating Instructions Manual

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Unlatch back part of tank lid and
remove lid.
Empty tank. Pour dirty water out from
the rear of the tank (O).
Before you begin
cleaning
a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use
a vacuum cleaner with an agitator for
best results. Do not use the 'Steam-
Vac' spotter/carpet cleaner as a dry
vacuum cleaner.
b. Test for colorfastness - Mix deter-
gent and water according to the instruc-
tions under "Fill solution tank". Wet a
white absorbent cloth with the solution.
In a small, hidden area, gently rub the
surface with the dampened cloth. Wait
ten minutes and check for color removal
or bleed with white paper towel or cloth.
If surface has more than one color,
check all colors.
c. When cleaning entire floor, move
furniture out of area to be cleaned
(may not be necessary if only high traf-
fic areas are to be cleaned). For furni-
ture too heavy to move, place aluminum
foil or wax paper under legs. This will
prevent wood finishes from staining car-
pet. Pin up furniture skirts and
draperies.
d. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic
areas with HOOVER® PreCleaner* -
Test PreCleaner for colorfastness by first
spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten
minutes and blot with white paper tow-
els or cloth.
If no color change is visible, spray Pre-
Cleaner onto spots and traffic areas.
Wait at least ten minutes. Use your
'SteamVac' cleaner to pick up PreClean-
er and spot. Repeat until spot is
removed; carefully scrub with a house-
hold scrub brush if necessary . Do not
saturate carpet or upholstery with Pre-
Cleaner.
*Available at additional cost.
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O
The lid replaces in a hinge-like man-
ner. Position the front of lid under tabs
(P) on front of tank.
Rotate lid down onto tank. Make sure
that the lid is secure on all sides
before placing tank on cleaner.
For full suction, it is important
that the recovery tank lid is
properly secured before clean-
ing.
e. To prevent staining - use plastic or
aluminum foil to protect wood or metal
surfaces from possible water spray.
f. To avoid wetting and possible dam-
age to wood floors underneath area
rugs/carpet - either move area rugs/car-
pet to a non-wood bare floor surface or
place waterproof material (e.g. plastic)
underneath them before cleaning.
After cleaning
a. Allow carpet to dry. To help prevent
matting and resoiling the carpet, keep chil-
dren and pets away from carpet until it
is completely dry.
If it is necessary to walk on damp carpet,
place towels or white cloths on the traffic
areas.
If furniture must be replaced before the
carpet is dry, use plastic or aluminum foil
pads under legs of furniture so metal slides
or wood finishes will not stain the carpet.
b. If desired, the carpet may be rinsed.
Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning, but it
may improve the surface's appearance
after it is dry.
If rinsing is desired, be careful not to over-
wet the carpet. Allow time for carpet to dry
completely between cleaning and rinsing.
To rinse, follow the same procedure for
cleaning only using hot tap water with no
detergent in the upper clean solution tank.
c. Empty tanks, rinse with clear water and
let air dry.
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P
N
Replace tank and press down to ensure
that it is properly seated in place.
Rotate latches (N) (one on each side
of tank) inward to lock tank in place.
Raise handle to upright position and
replace upper clean solution tank.
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d. Remove debris from recovery tank filter
and rinse with clean water.
Note: If the filter must be removed for
cleaning, it is easier to replace if the filter is
wet.
e. If desired, vacuum thoroughly after car-
pet has completely dried. This will help
reduce any shading left by the cleaner's
brushes.
To clean nozzle
If lint or other debris becomes lodged in
the nozzle, do not attempt to remove
nozzle cover.
Pour one to two cups of clear water on a
non-carpeted floor. Do not pour water
onto a wood floor.
Pick-up the water with the spotter/carpet
cleaner. Repeat as necessary until debris
is flushed out of nozzle.
To clean the outside of the machine, wipe
off dirt with a cloth dampened in warm
water and mild detergent. Do not use sol-
vent or petroleum based products to
clean the machine.
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