Storage; Lubrication; Service - Hoover SteamVac Owner's Manual

To clean nozzle
If lint or other debris becomes lodged in
nozzle, do not attempt to remove nozzle
cover.
Pour one to two cups of clear water on a
non-carpeted floor Do not pour water onto
a wood floor.
Pick up water with your SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner. Repeat as necessary until debris is
flushed out of nozzle.
Some models have a nozzle clean-out tool
for removing debris.
To use the tool: Disconnect carpet cleaner
from electrical outlet. Slide tool into nozzle
and remove debris as shown (Fig. 3.23).

Storage

Before storing:
• Empty solution tank and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
• Replace empty solution tank and turn
carpet cleaner ON. Squeeze trigger and
push carpet cleaner forward and back
several times to expel any solution
remaining in the carpet cleaner's system.
(Do not use carpet cleaner on wood
floors.)
• Empty recovery tank and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
Allow brushes and underside of carpet cleaner
to air dry thoroughly before storing carpet
cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface.
Do not store carpet cleaner with a full solu-
tion tank In place.

Service

To obtain approved HOOVER service and
genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest
Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under
Vacuum Cleaners - Household" OR -
• checking the Service section of The
Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoover.com OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an
automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only).
3.23
To clean the outside of the machine, wipe
off dirt with a cloth dampened in warm
water and mild detergent. Do not use solvent
or petroleum based products to clean the
machine.

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings that
contain sufficient lubrication for the life of
the motor. The addition of lubricant could
cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubri-
cant to motor bearings.
Do not send your cleaner to Hoover, Inc.,
Company in Glenwillow for service, this will
only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact The
Hoover Consumer Response
Center, Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the complete
model number when requesting informa-
tion or ordering parts. (The model number
appears on the back of the cleaner.)
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