Filling The Clean Solution Tank . 7-8 Emptying The Recovery Tank - Hoover F5871 Owner's Manual

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Rotate tank cap counterclockwise and lift
up to remove cap.
For heavy traffic areas:
Pre-treat with HOOVER Spot &
StainSpray Cleaner*.
If you do not have access to the Spot
& Stain Spray Cleaner, double the
amount of HOOVER Detergent (use 2
capfuls or 10 ounces per 1 gallon
tank).
CAUTION: Detergents contain
Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In
case of contact with eyes, flush with
cold water for 15 minutes. In case of
contact with skin, wash with water. If
Irritation persists, call a physician.
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Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise
until it locks In place. Cap must be
locked In place for proper perfor-
mance and to prevent leaking.
8
2-12
Turn cap (A) upside down to serve as a
measuring cup.
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Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank to
fill line (B) (1 gallon) with hot tap
water.
To assure proper performance, use only
HOOVER cleaning detergent.
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Position bottom of tank into unit and
press on tank handle to snap tank into
place.
Using cap, measure detergent following
the chart below.
5 OUNCES/
For carpet, carpeted stairs and uphol-
150 ml
stery:
Fill cap to fill line (5 ounces) with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent.
For bare floors:
A
Fill cap to fill line (5 ounces) with HOOVER
Hard Floor Cleaning Solution*.
Do not use Hard Floor Cleaning Solution on
carpet or upholstery. Do not use any type
of wax with your SteamVac™ deep
cleaner.
NOTE: Use only HOOVER detergents.
They are specially formulated for use
with your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner.
*Available at additional cost if not included
with your model.
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B
If rubber ring (C) on cap has become
dislodged, reposition it with uneven side
against ledge (D) as shown.
Recovery tank
(lower tank)
The recovery tank holds the dirty solu-
tion that is picked up from the carpet.
When the recovery tank is full, the auto-
matic shut-off will engage (see Fig. 2-6)
and the tank must be emptied.
How to empty
Turn carpet cleaner off and discon-
nect from electrical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank (Fig. 2-10) by press-
ing down on tank handle and pulling for-
ward; set tank aside (do not set tank
on furniture).
Step on handle release pedal (Fig. 2-2)
and lower handle until it rests on the
floor.
C
D