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Some mlp_e_lhave a nozzle
clean-out LUUI
forremovingdebris
or if a non-carpeted fkx_ is not
available.To use the tool: Disconnect
deep cleaner from electrical outlet.
Slide tool into nozzleand remove debris
as shown.
To clean the outside of the machine,
wipe off dirt with a cloth dampenedin
warm water and mild detergent, Do not
use solvent or petroleum based prod-
ucts to clean the machine.
Read 'Before you begin cleaning"
instructions on page 9.
Fill clean solutiontank (upper tank) with
HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent
accordingto instructionson pages 7
and 8.
Move speed selector to LO for gentle
cleaning or Hi for normal cleanlng.
Dry handsand plug cord into a properly
grounded outlet,
Do not clean over floor electrical out-
lets.
To avoid walkingon damp carpet,start
at the end of the roomfarthestfrom the
door or pathto sink where tankswill be
emptied and filled.
Step on handle release pedal and lower
handle to operatingposition;turn deep
cleaner ON.
Squeeze bigger to release cleaning
and slowly push deep
cleanerforward(equalsone wet stroke).
Continueto squeezetriggerand slowly
pull deep cleaner back towardyou (sec-
end wet stroke). Releasetrigger and
slowly push deep cleanerforward over
area just sprayedwith solution(dry
stroke). Thenslowly pull deep cleaner
back towardyou without squeezingtrig-
ger (dry stroke).
Overlapstrokes by 1 inch to help pre-
vent streaking.
Keepnozzleflat on floor for bothfor-
ward and reversestrokes.
For heavilysoiled areas, repeat.To
avoid saturating carpet, do not use
more than 4 wet strokes over one
area. Always end with dry strokes.
It is bestto alternatewet and dry
strokes as describedabove.
For best cleaningresultsand to aid in
faster dryingof carpet,end with more
dry strokes.(Continueusing dry strokes
untillittlewateris visible passing
throughthe recoverytank lid.)
Emptyrecoverytank when the motor
sound becomeshigher pitched and
there is a loss in suction(see
'Automaticshut-off",page 7)
When finishedcleaning,follow "After
cleaning' instructionson pages 810.
Your HOOVER SteamVac deep cleaner
may also be used to pick up small liq-
uid spills (1 gallon or less, never to
exceed 114 inch in depth) on carpet,,
upholstery, or bare floors.
For best results,pick up spills immedi-
ately by placingthe stair/upholstery
nozzlejust above the spill and suction
up any residue on top of the carpet,if
the spill remains,place eitherthe stair/
upholstery nozzle or floor nozzlewith
brushesturned OFF in front of the spill,
pull the nozzlevery slowlyover the spill
initiallywithsuction only.Repeat withspray
andsuction.
When
up
onbare aoors,
use only the floor nozzlewith the bare
inpiace end
• ,ek_-_or
InlheOFF I_)SIIJc_
(_is _II hel p
preventspreading the spill).
If a spotis left,thestair/upholstery nozzle is
generallyrnoreelfect_ for removing it.
A,hough no cleaning solut_ can c_n-
pletely removeall spots, t heycan be treat-
ed
byf k w ng
struc ons p ov edby
manufac r ofthecarpet,
or bare floorst_ace being _.
Do not use the _earnV'_ deep clever
to pick up flamn_le
or _
,q-
uids or chemicals.
VVh_
finished,
follow
-AVer
cleaning"
instructions on pages 9-10.
How
to
attach
bare
floor
attachment
(some models)
Disconnectdeep cleaner from electri-
eal outlet.
To preventpossibleleaking,remove
clean solutiontank and recoverytank
before positioningbare attachment.
Refer to Fig. 28 to removeclean solu-
tion tank. Set tank aside (do not set
tank on furniture).
Referto Fig. 35 to removerecovery
tank.
With handlein uprightposition,tilt
cleanerback so that handle rests on
the floor.
[_
ith foam strip (A) (located under
the netting) in position as shown.
place attachment on front of nozzle (8).
Make sure arrow on end of attachment
points in the direction as shown.
10
Pushattachment against nozzle while
rotating attachment downward until
both ends snap into place.
(Note: Some force may be required to
rotate and snap attachment into place.)
Return deep cleanerto uprightposition.
Lower handle and replace recovery
tank.
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
deep
clear,-
er on hardwood
floors.
Fillclean solution tank with HOOVER
Bare FloorCleaner (available at additional
cost if not includedwith your model) 7
according to instructions o n pages
and 8.
00 not use any type of wax with Your
SteamVac deep cleaner.
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