Hoover SteamVac Widepath User Manual page 8

NOTE: Use only HOOVER detergents.
They are specially formulated for use
with your 'SteamVac' deep cleaner.
CAUTION: Detergents contain
Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In
case of contact with eyes, flush with
cold water for 15 minutes. In case of
contact with skin, wash with water. If
Irritation persists, call a physician.
For Medical Information (U.S.) call
1-800-752-7869.
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Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise
until it locks In place . Cap must be
locked In place for proper perfor-
mance and to prevent leaking.
2-15
UNLOCK
LOCK
Raise handle to carrying position
(straight up) to unlock tank from base of
deep cleaner. Lift tank from deep clean-
er and carry it to a sink or drain.
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2-11
Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank to
fill line (B) (1 gallon) with hot tap
water.
To assure proper performance, use only
HOOVER cleaning detergent.
2-14
Position bottom of tank into unit and
press on tank handle to snap tank into
place.
2-16
To remove tank lid, lower handle com-
pletely toward back of tank and lift off
lid.
Empty the tank and reposition the lid.
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B
If rubber ring (C) on cap has become
dislodged, reposition it with uneven
side against ledge (D) as shown.
Recovery tank
(lower tank)
The recovery tank holds the dirty solu-
tion that is picked up from the carpet.
When the recovery tank is full, the auto-
matic shut-off will engage (see page 7)
and the tank must be emptied.
How to empty
Turn deep cleaner off and disconnect
from electrical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank (Fig.2-8) by pressing
down on tank handle and pulling for-
ward; set tank aside (do not set tank
on furniture).
Step on handle release pedal (Fig. 2-2)
and lower handle until it rests on the
floor.
For full suction, it is important that
the recovery tank lid is properly
secured before cleaning.
Raise tank handle to carrying position to
place it into base of deep cleaner. Move
handle completely forward to lock tank
into place (see Fig. 2-15).
Raise handle of deep cleaner to upright
position and reposition upper clean
solution tank.
C
D