Hoover SteamVac LS Manual page 11

4. Return carpet cleaner to upright posi-
tion. Lower handle and replace recovery
tank.
5. Raise handle to upright position and
reposition clean solution tank.
To clean floor
Read Before you begin cleaning
instructions on page 9.
Do not use the SteamVac
TM
carpet
cleaner on hardwood floors.
1. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Hard Floor Cleaning Solution (available
at additional cost if not included with your
model) according to instructions for Figs.
2-10 to 2-16.
Do not use any type of wax with your
SteamVac
TM
carpet cleaner.
2. Move speed selector to the Lo or Hi
position for scrubbing or OFF if
scrubbing is not desired.
3. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner
into a properly grounded outlet.
4. Step on handle release pedal and
lower handle to operating position; turn
carpet cleaner ON.
5. To release solution, press trigger.
Slowly move carpet cleaner forward and
backward over area to be cleaned.
6.To pick up dirty solution, release trig-
ger and slowly move carpet cleaner over
area where solution has just been dis-
persed. Use both forward and reverse
strokes.
7. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic
shut-off", Fig 2-6)
8. When finished cleaning, follow "After
cleaning" instructions on pages 9-10.
Disconnect carpet cleaner from elec=
trical outlet and remove attachment
from nozzle. Rinse it in clear water. Do
not remove plastic screen or foam
from attachment.
A. Powered hand tool has rotating
brushes for extra scrubbing action on
small carpet areas, carpeted stairs and
upholstery. Brushes can be removed for
converting to the scrub module.
B. Stair/upholstery nozzle has a built-
in brush to help provide the scrubbing
action some spots may need for
removal.
C. Scrub module with detachable
scrub pad attaches to the base of the
powered hand tool (in place of brush
module). Can be used to scrub stub-
born areas such as scuff marks, dried
spills, and in hard to reach areas on
hard surfaces.
D
G
How to attach tools
Disconnect carpet cleaner from elec =
trical outlet.
1. Place handle in upright position and
remove hose from rack.
All tools attach to the hose in the same
manner:
2. Connect tool to hose by sliding it onto
connector until the tab (D) locks it
securely.
Using your thumb, push forward and
up on the latch (E) to remove tool as
shown.
Before using tool
It may be necessary to remove air from
the system ("prime the pump") so the
clean solution will flow to the tool. Follow
these steps:
1. Attach tool to hose and turn the car-
pet cleaner ON.
2. Put the tool on a hard surface or
against your hand to block off the suc-
tion.
3. Wait a few seconds (can take up to
15 seconds). Then squeeze the trigger
and begin cleaning.
Follow the instructions on pages 12-13
for the appropriate cleaning task.
Attaching scrub module
1. Open the tool door and remove the
powered hand tool.
2. Grasp the sides of the brush module
and lift it from the base (F).
3. Pull scrub module from carpet cleaner
and snap it onto the base.
Note: It may be necessary to rotate the
scrub module (G) slightly so it will align
properly to the base.
*included with some models
Using the scrub tool
With a little solution, test the scrub
tool on a hidden area before using on
the desired surface. If no surface
change is visible, continue to use as
described below.
FOR LARGE AREAS
1. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Hard Floor Cleaning Solution* according
to instructions for Figs. 2-10 to 2-16.
2. Hold scrub tool above area to be
cleaned and press trigger to dispense
solution.
3. Release trigger and scrub area with
tool. Pick up dirty solution with
squeegee as shown.
FOR SPOT CLEANING
1. Apply Hard Floor Cleaning Solution*
with the spray bottle.
2. Scrub area with tool. Pick up diry
solution with squeegee as shown.
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