Cleaning Carpeted Stairs - Hoover SteamVac Deep Cleaner Steam Vacuum Owner's Manual

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Using the scrub tool
With a little solution, test the scrub
tool on a hidden area before using on
the desired surface. If no surface
change is visible, continue to use as
described below.
1. Attach hose and solution tube as
instructed in Figs. 3-10 to 3-12.
2. Place handle in upright position.
3. Fill clean water tank according to
instructions for Figs. 2-9 to 2-12.
4. Fill detergent container with HOOVER
Bare Floor Cleaner according to instruc-
tions for Figs. 2-13 to 2-15.
5. Attach tool to end of hose.
6. Hold scrub tool above area to be
cleaned and press trigger to dispense
solution.
7. Release trigger and scrub area with
tool. Pick up dirty solution with
squeegee as shown.
Cleaning carpeted
stairs
Read "Before you begin cleaning"
instructions on page 9.
1. Attach hose and solution tube as
instructed in Figs. 3-10 to 3-12.
2. Place handle in upright position.
Agitator brushes will not rotate while
handle is in upright position.
3. Fill clean water tank according to
instructions for Figs. 2-9 to 2-12.
4. Fill detergent container with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according
to instructions for Figs 2-13 to 2-15.
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 deep cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
7. Dry hands and plug deep cleaner
into a properly grounded outlet.
8. Set Wash/Rinse switch to WASH. Turn
cleaner ON.
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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 com-
pletely dry before reattaching to module.
Replacement pads may also be pur-
chased. Ask for HOOVER part no.
40308001.
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A
B
9. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by hold-
ing the tool (A) or (B) about one inch
above the carpet and push it forward
while pressing the trigger (equals one
wet stroke).
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.
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A
B
11. Lift tool, and position it against riser.
Pull tool slowly over carpet without
pressing trigger (dry stroke).
12. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help
prevent 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. 2-6).
When finished cleaning, follow "After
cleaning" instructions on pages 9 & 10
and "After using tool" instructions on
page 13.