Cleaning Carpeted Stairs - Hoover ELITE FH50251 User Manual

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Cleaning Carpeted Stairs:

1. Read "Before You Begin Cleaning" instructions on page 8.
2. Attach hose and solution tube as instructed (page 15).
3. Place handle in upright position. SpinScrub® brushes will not
rotate while handle is in upright position.
4. Fill Clean Water Tank according to instructions.
5. Fill Solution Tank with HOOVER solution according to instructions.
6. Attach tool to end of hose.
7. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
8. Set Wash/Rinse Selection to WASH. Turn cleaner ON.
9. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding the tool about one inch
above the carpet and push it forward while pressing the trigger (Fig.
C).
10. Position tool against the riser and slightly press it into carpet pile.
Press the trigger and pull the tool slowly over the carpet. Release
trigger at end of stroke.
11. Lift tool, and position it against riser. Pull tool slowly over carpet
without pressing trigger (Fig. D).
12. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help prevent streaking.
13. It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described in steps
CAUTION
!
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or
damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at
bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as
it may result in injury or damage.
9-12. End with more dry strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet.
14. To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more than 4 wet strokes
over any one area. Always end with dry strokes.
15. If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the carpet is
completely dry before using the tool again.
16. Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound becomes higher
pitched and there is a loss in suction. You will also see the float rise
and shut off suction at the same time.
17. When finished cleaning, follow "After Cleaning" and "After Using
Tool" instructions.
Fig. C
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Fig. D
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