The Tanks - Hoover SteamVac FH50046 Owner's Manual

THE TANKS:
CLEANWATERSOLUTIONTANK
(upper tank)
The Clean Water Solution Tank holds the cleaning
sol,ion that is to be dispersed onto the surface to be
cleaned (see "Cleaning Products" on p.20 for details).
How to Fill
z=CAUTION A
To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts,
unplug cleaner.
Place carpet cleaner handle in the upright, rocked
position.
2.4 To remove tank, press down on handle and pull
forward.
Carry tank to a sink.
2.5 Rotate tank cap counterclockwise and lift up to
remove cap.
2.6 Turn cap (A) ups'_l_ down to serve as a
measudng cup.
Using cap, measure detergent following the chart
below.
For bare floors: Fill cap to fill Ene (5
Hard Floor Cleaning
Detergent.
NOTE: If using concentrated detergent, be
sure to follow directions on bottle.
_i_ 5 OUNCES/ 150 ml
A
2_7 Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank to fill line (B)
(1 gallon) with hot tap water.
To assure proper performance, use only HOOVER _
cleaning dete_jent (see "Cleaning Products" section
for details.).
ForHeavyTrafficAreas
Pro-treat with HOOVER ® Spot and Stain Spray
Cleaner,
If you do not have access to the Spot and Stain
Spray Cleaner, double the amount of HOOVER ®
Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 ounces per 1 gallon
tank).
DIRTY WATERTANK(_o_rtank)
AutomalicShulOff
2.t_ When the Dirty Water Tank (k_wer tank) is full the automatic shut off mechanism will smut off the carpet
cleaner suction (suction will be noticeably reduced).
At that time the yellow float disk will rise to the top of the Dirty water Tank lid. The cleaner WIBno longer pick
up liquid and the motor sound will become noticeably higher in p_tch.When this happens, turn off and
unplug machtne. Then empty Dirty Water Tank before continuing use.
How to Empty
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until
it rests on the floor.
If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove hose by
reversing procedure as shown on page t 5.
2.9 Rotate Dirty water Tank latches (E) outward
(one on each side of tank).
Lift tank off of carpet cleaner and carry it to a sink or
drain. To replace tank, do the opposite.