Before Using Tool; Cleaning Carpeted Stairs - Hoover SteamVac Owner's Manual

Before using tool

It may be necessary to remove air from the
system ("prime the pump") so the clean
solution will flow to the tool. Follow these
steps:
1. Attach tool to hose and turn the carpet
cleaner ON.
2. Put the tool on a hard surface or against
your hand to block off the suction.
3. Wait a few seconds (can take up to 15
seconds). Then squeeze the trigger and
begin cleaning.

Cleaning carpeted stairs

1. Place handle in upright position.
2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to
instructions on pages 10.
3. Attach tool to end of hose.
4. Hose length may require that machine be
placed at the top of the stairs to clean upper
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8. 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 trig-
ger at end of stroke.
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 carpet cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or pets.
5. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner into a
properly grounded outlet.
6. Turn carpet cleaner ON. If necessary, refer
to "Before using tool" section to remove air
from system.
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9. Lift tool, and position it against riser. Pull
tool slowly over carpet without pressing trigger
(dry stroke).
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as
described above. End with more dry strokes to
aid in faster drying of carpet.
10. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help prevent
streaking.
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.
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7. Pre-spray the
carpeted stair by
holding the tool (A
or B in Fig. 3.5)
about one inch
above the carpet
and push it forward
while pressing the
trigger (equals one
wet stroke).