Hoover Shampoo-Polisher Owner's Manual

Hoover Shampoo-Polisher Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Review this manual before operating appliance...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Your cleaner is model and has serial number It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual.Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product. Save! Index Accessories ... 3,23 Assembly ...
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
  • Page 4: Product View

    Unpacking Unpacking Unpack the shampoo-polisher Unpack the shampoo-polisher and identify the accessories and identify the accessories shown. Remove and shown. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. Shampoo Brushes Scrubbing-waxing- Polishing Brushes Felt Buffing Pads Zleaning-Waxing Pads Fasteners kcessory Bag...
  • Page 5 Handle release: press with foot to release handle from lock position. Rear wheel cover .,’ Wheels: allow shampoo-polisher to be tilted and moved from one area to another. 10. Splash guard: prevents solution from splashing baseboards. 11. Tank support: holds the tank.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Be sure handle is in lock (upright) position before connecting power cord to wall outlet. Start shampoo-polisher by press- ing handle release lever and lowering handle. Raise handle to lock position to stop shampoo- polisher.
  • Page 7 To attach pads, insert end of fastener through opening in pad. scrubbing-wax- Place pad over ing-polishing brushes only. The fastener fits around the brush shaft. Press the fastener to snap into place. Unsnap fastener to remove pad. To attach tank Attach brushes and pads before attaching tank.
  • Page 8: To Dispense Solution

    Turn tank cap lock until the rivet is directly above slot. Lift up lock and tank cap. Pull top of tank forward; lift tank from shampoo-polisher. Shampooing carpet and rugs Use a carpet shampoo designed specifically for rotary and foam type carpet shampooers.
  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    6. Shampoo inaccessible areas Dip a hand brush into a bowl of the shampoo solution and brush in- accessible areas, such as under radiators. Do not pour leftover solution in your shampoo-polisher. The lint in the solution may plug the tank.
  • Page 10: Using The Shampoo Polisher

    Using the shampoo polisher 1. Attach shampoo brushes. Do not use scrubbing-waxing- polishing brushes on carpet or rugs. (Shampoo brushes are very soft to protect fine rugs and carpet.) 2. Fill tank Prepare shampoo solution fol- lowing directions on container. Fill tank according to the area be- ing shampooed.
  • Page 11: Dry Cleaning Carpet

    Drydeaning carpet The shampoo-polisher may be used to work dry-cleaning compounds or powders into carpet or rugs. Do not put these substances into the tank and be sure shampoo brushes are dry. Test a small area of carpet for col- orfastness by sprinkling a small amount of powder and wiping with a white cloth.
  • Page 12: Cleaning Floors

    4. Connect cord to a wall receptacle. Press handle release lever and start shampoo-polisher by lowering the handle. 5. Start at the end of a room and apply solution to a 3 ft. x 6 ft. (Im x 2m) area by squeezing the trigger occasjonally..~Releasatthe,tr~igger and scrub...
  • Page 13 Check this chart for floor care methods recommended for your floor. Floors Wood Linoleum Rubber tile Vinyl Asphalt tile Sealed cork Ceramic, brick, slate, terrazzo - Unglazed or glazed. No wax vinyl *Never put any typ e of wax in tank. Cleaning method Wax* Solvent cleaning wax...
  • Page 14 Check this chart for floor care methods recommended for your floor. : Floors Wood Linoleum Rubber tile Vinyl Asphalt tile j Sealed cork t Ceramic, brick, slate, i terrazzo - Unglazed or i glazed. No wax vinyl *Never put any typ e of wax in tank. Cleaning method Solvent cleaning wax method - Use solvent...
  • Page 15: Waxing Floors

    Solvent cleaning wax method Wood and sealed cork floors may be damaged by using water solutions; therefore, use only those cleaners and waxes recommended specifically for wood or cork. The following directions are for cleaning wood or cork floors with a cleaning polishing solvent base liquid wax.
  • Page 16 Paste wax To spread wax evenly, attach scrubbing-waxing-polishing brushes to shampoo-polisher and snap on cleaning-waxing pads. Spread a thin coat of wax on pads or spread a small amount on floor with spatula. Start by press- ing handle release lever and lowering handle.
  • Page 17 To achieve a high lustre finish 1. Attach felt buffing pads over scrubbing-waxing-polishing brushes using fasteners. Polish to a soft shine by guiding shampoo polisher in straight lines or with the grain of the wood. If more shine is desired proceed to step 2. 2.
  • Page 18 Shampooer base Remove brushes and dry bottom of shampoo-polisher with a paper towel or cloth before storing. Brushes The brushes need to be washed in warm water and detergent to remove wax. Rinse well. Shake to remove excess water. To dry, place on paper towels with brushes turned toward towels.
  • Page 19: Service

    (U.S. only) Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service, this will only result in delay. If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Consumer...
  • Page 20 / < Servicing of Double-Insulated t I . Appliances This appliance is double insulated. In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added.
  • Page 21 Floor care hints Floors may be difficult to care for when not treated properly. Refer to the chart below for solutions to floor problems. Problem Cause Too much wax. ZiJ)“W Detergent not rins- ed from floor. Floor not dry when wax applied.
  • Page 22: The Hoover Company

    Center at a slight additional cost.) Steel wool pads vent-base paste wax. Snap on over scrubbing-waxibg-polishing brushes. .^” THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720 R6 3-96 F4255, F4255-040 for applying sol- High lustre polishing pads polishing furniture and floors. Snap on over scrubbing-waxing- polishing brushes.

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