Before Using Tool - Hoover STEAMVAC Owner's Manual

Move speed selector to the Lo or HI
position for scrubbing or OFF-if
scrubbing is not desired.
Dry hands and plug deep cleaner into
a properly grounded outlet.
Step on handle release pedal and lower
handle to operating position; turn deep
cleaner ON.
To release solution, press trigger. Slowly
move deep cleaner forward and back-
ward over area to be cleaned.
To pick up dirty solution, release trigger
and slowly move deep cleaner over
area where solution has just been dis-
persed. Use both forward and reverse
strokes.
Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see
"Automatic shut-off", page 7)
When finished cleaning, follow "After
cleaning" instructions on pages 9-10.
Remove attachment from nozzle and
rinse in clear water. Do not remove
plastic screen or foam from attach-
ment.
How to attach tools
Disconnect deep cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
remove hose from rack.
All tools connect to the hose in the same
manner.
2. Connect tool to end of hose by, sliding
it onto connector until the tab (A) locks it
securely.
Using your thumb, push forward and
up on the latch (B) to remove tool as
shown.
Using the scrub tool
With a little solution, test the scrub
Your model includes some combination
of the following tools.
A. Powered hand tool has rotating
brushes for extra scrubbing action on
small carpet areas, carpeted stairs and
upholstery. Brushes can be removed for
converting to the scrub module.

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:
cleaner ON.
against your hand to block off the suc-
tion
take
3. Wait a few seconds (can
15 seconds). Then squeeze the trigger
and begin cleaning.
Follow the instructions on pages 12-13
for the appropriate cleaning task.
tool on a hidden area before using on
the desired surface. If no surface
change is visible, continue to use as
described below.
Bare Floor Cleaner* according to instruc-
tions for Figs. 2-10 to 2-16.
2. Hold scrub tool above area to be
cleaned and press trigger to dispense
solution.
3. Release trigger and scrub area with
tool. Pick up dirty solution with
squeegee as shown.
*Available at additional cost if not includ-
ed with your cleaner.
B. Stair/upholstery nozzle has a built-in
brush to help provide the scrubbing
action some spots may need for
removal.
C. Scrub module with detachable
scrub pad attaches to the base of the
powered hand tool (in place of brush
module). Can be used to scrub stub-
born areas such as scuff marks, dried
spills, and in hard to reach areas on
hard surfaces.
D. Crevice tool (included with some
models) can be used to clean along
edges of carpet, carpeted stairs, and on
upholstery.
Attaching scrub module
up to
and lift it from the base (C).
2. Snap scrub module onto the base
Note: It may be necessary to rotate the
scrub module (D) slightly so it will align
properly to the base.