Hoover Platinum Collection F8100900 Owner's Manual page 19

4. HOW TO CLEAN
C le a nin g ca r pe ted s t a i r s
1. Place handle in upright position. Agitator brushes will not rotate while
handle is in upright position.
2. Hose length may require that machine be placed at the top of the stairs to
clean upper half of stairway and at bottom of stairs to clean lower half.
To prevent machine from falling, use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
Do not place cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or pets.
3. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
4. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding the tool about one inch
above the carpet and push it forward while pressing the trigger (equals one
wet stroke, Fig. 4.4).
5. Position tool against the riser and slightly press it into carpet pile. Press the
trigger and pull the tool slowly over the carpet (second wet stroke). Release
trigger at end of stroke.
6. Lift tool, and position it against riser. Pull tool slowly over carpet without
pressing trigger (dry stroke, Fig. 4.5.)
7. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help prevent streaking.
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above. End with more
dry strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet.
To avoid over saturating carpet, do not use 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 tool again.
Place hose end firmly into hose pocket after use. Failure to do so could lead
to suction loss.
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