Cleaning Carpeted Stairs - Hoover SteamVac F7412-900 Owner's Manual

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
reattaching to module.
Replavcement pads may also be purchased.
Ask for HOOVER part no. 40308001.
Cleaning carpeted stairs
Read "Before you begin cleaning" instruc-
tions on page 13.
1. Attach hose and solution tube as in-
structed in Figs. 3.13 to 3.14.
2. Place handle in upright position. Agitator
brushes will not rotate while handle is in
upright position.
3. Fill clean water tank according to instruc-
tions for Figs. 2.9 to 2.10.
4. Fill detergent container with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to
instructions for Fig. 2.11.
5. Attach tool to end of hose.
6. Hose length may require that machine be
placed at the top of the stairs to clean upper
half of stairway and at bottom of stairs to
clean lower half.
To prevent machine from falling, use extra
caution when cleaning on stairs.
Do not place cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or pets.
7. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly
grounded outlet.
8. Set Rinse Setting switch to WASH-Rinse.
Turn cleaner ON.
9. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding
the tool [A) or (B) about one inch above the
carpet and push it forward while pressing
the trigger (equals one wet stroke}{Fig 2.23}.
10. 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.
11. Lift tool, and position it against riser.
Pull tool slowly over carpet without pressing
trigger [dry stroke} {Fig. 2.24}.
12. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help pre-
vent streaking.
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as
described above. End with more dry strokes
to aid in faster drying of carpet.
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.
13. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and there is
a loss in suction [see "Automatic shut-off",
Fig. 2.18}.
When finished cleaning, follow "After clean-
ing" instructions on page 16 and "After
using tool" instructions on page 19.
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