If You Have A Problem; Lubrication; Service; Storage - Hoover SteamVac Compact Spot Cleaner Owner's Manual

If you have a problem

This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good
operating condition when it was shipped from the factory.
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite
easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this check list is
provided for your convenience.
Possible cause
Machine won't run
1. Not firmly plugged in.
2. No voltage in wall
plug.
3. Blown fuse/tripped
breaker.
Low suction
1. Recovery tank full/
automatic shut-off
engaged.
2. Lint on filter(s)/
in hose conection
on top of cleaner
lid.
Clean solution won't dispense
1. Solution tank empty.

Storage

Before storing;
•Empty solution and recovery tanks and thoroughly rinse
them with clean water.
•Allow parts to air dry before latching cleaner lid to tanks.
Wrap cord around handle as shown.
Do not store cleaner with solution in tanks.
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Possible solution
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker.
3. Replace fuse/reset
breaker.
1. Empty recovery tank.
2. Clean filter(s)/hose
connection (see "After
cleaning")
1. Refill tank.

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient
lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant
could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor
bearings.

Service

To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine
HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Factory
Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Ser-
vice Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under "Vacuum
Cleaners- Household" OR-
• checking the list of Factory Service Centers
provided with this cleaner OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated
referral of authorized service outlet locations
(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 Response Center, North Canton,
Ohio 44720 Phone: 1-330-499-9499
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario
L7R 4A8, Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the complete model
number when requesting information or ordering parts.
(The model number appears on the data label near the
back of the cleaner handle.)