Cleaning Carpeted Stairs - Hoover F5871 Owner's Manual

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After using scrub tool
To clean scrub pad, pull it off module.
Wash it in water with mild detergent.
Rinse and let air dry.
Pad must be completely dry before reat-
taching to module and storing on carpet
cleaner.
Replacement pads may also be pur-
chased. Ask for HOOVER part no.
40308001.
To store scrub module, remove scrub
module from tool in same manner as
removing the brush module.
Align openings on back of module with
tabs in storage area (H).
Push module into position.
Cleaning carpeted
stairs
Read "Before you begin cleaning"
Instructions on page 9.
1. Place handle in upright position.
Agitator brushes will not rotate while
handle Is in upright position.
2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according
to instructions for Figs. 2-10 to 2-16.
3. Attach tool to end of hose.
4. Hose length may require that machine
be placed at the top of the stairs to
clean upper half of stairway and at bot-
tom of stairs to clean lower half.
To prevent machine from falling, use
extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
5. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner
into a properly grounded outlet.
6. Turn carpet cleaner ON. If necessary,
refer to "Before using tool" section to
remove air from the system.
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After using tool
1. Follow steps a and b for "After clean-
ing" on page 9.
2. Rinse tool and hose by filling sink with
a small amount of water. Turn
carpet cleaner ON and pickup the water
with the tool.
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A
B
7. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by hold-
ing the tool (A) or (B) about one inch
above the carpet and push it forward
while pressing the trigger (equals one
wet stroke).
8. 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.
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3. Drain hose by turning carpet cleaner
ON and holding end of hose up for sev-
eral seconds. Do not press trigger.
4. Disconnect carpet cleaner from elec-
trical outlet.
5. Drain solution tube (located inside
hose) by pointing end of hose in sink
and pressing trigger.
6. Proceed with steps c, d, and e, for
"After cleaning" on page 9.
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9. Lift tool, and position it against riser.
Pull tool slowly over carpet without
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.
10. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help
prevent streaking.
To avoid 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.
11. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic
shut-off", Fig. 2-6)
When finished cleaning, follow "After
cleaning" instructions on page 9 and
"After using tool" instructions on page
12.