Getting Started; Operation; Maintenance - Hoover CLEANSLATE XL User Manual

GETTING STARTED

Fully assemble product prior to use.
1
Lift handle up.
2
Lift handle on solution tank backwards to
remove tank from the machine.
3
Lift tank solution port and add warm water
(Max 140 degrees F (60 degrees C)) to desired
fill line. Then add Hoover Portable Solution and
pour to the solution fill line.
For tough stains add 100% solution (no water).
4
Secure the solution port and rock the solution
tank bottom first into the unit. Ensure the tank
is secured in place.
Tools and formula may vary by model.
5
Unwrap hose from unit. Select preferred tool
and make sure it is securely attached to the
hose end.
CLEANING FLUID:
SEE THE HOOVER'S
SOLUTION GUIDE insert or visit Hoover.com/
cleaning-solutions.
CAUTION:
Not to be used for
grooming a pet.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE THIS
EXTRACTOR ON HARD FLOORS. USING THIS
PRODUCT ON HARD FLOORS MAY SCRATCH OR
DAMAGE YOUR FLOOR.
TIP
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CLEANING
Vacuum carpet and upholstery
1
thoroughly with a Hoover vacuum
before use. Don't use the carpet
cleaner as a traditional vacuum
cleaner.
Use your Hoover carpet cleaner only
2
if upholstery fabric is marked with
a "W" (for "wet" clean) or "S/W" (for
"solvent/dry" or "wet" clean). Don't
clean fabric marked "S" ("solvent/
dry" clean only).
Test for colorfastness in a small,
3
hidden area. Gently rub surface with
a dampened white cloth. Wait ten
minutes and check for color removal
or bleed with a white paper towel.
NOTE:
To prevent staining, use plastic
or aluminum foil to protect wood or metal
surfaces from possible water spray.
NOTE:
To avoid damage to wood floors
underneath area rugs or carpet, place
waterproof material (e.g. plastic) underneath
them before cleaning.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Do not clean over floor
electrical outlets. Water will drip from the
tool after use and may puddle. To avoid
damage to wood and laminate flooring and to
avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do
not leave the product on wood and laminate
surfaces and move to a hard surface and (b)
place unit on an absorbent material (such as
a towel) to soak up drips.
1
Press Red Power button on top of unit to turn ON.
2
Remove any chunks or large debris before
using machine.
3
Hold tool about 5 inches over the spot or stain.
Spray a generous amount of cleaning solution
over the soiled area by pressing the trigger
behind the tool and scrub the stain in a back
and forth motion.
4
To lift the stain, suction up the dirt and
cleaning solution by applying downward
pressure on the front of the cleaning tool and
pulling towards you. Repeat as needed.
IMPORTANT:
Empty the Recovery
Tank when it reaches the MAX fill line or you
hear an audible change. Ensure the tank is
secured before cleaning.
TIP
FOR BEST RESULTS
Pretreat stains with a HOOVER® spot
treatment (see HOOVER® Cleaning Solution
Guide) to help loosen and remove even the
most stubborn stains.
Distribute a generous amount of pretreat
spray on spot, stain, or high traffic area.
Always follow specific directions found on
solution label.
Wait 5-10 minutes before using machine.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
personal injury, unplug before cleaning or
servicing.
This product contains no serviceable parts.
If appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, call customer service at
1.800.944.9200 prior to continuing use.
HOW TO CLEAN RECOVERY TANK
1
Remove Dirty Water Tank by lifting the tank up
and away from the machine.
2
Unhook latch and remove lid from tank.
3
Empty excess water from the dirty water tank
and rinse with warm water to clean.