Hoover SteamVac F7431-900 Owner's Manual

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HOOVER

The Easy to Use Deep Cleaner

Owner's Manual

Review this manual before oper-

ating carpet cleaning machine.

Record and Retain

This HOOVER carpet cleaning machine is designed for deep

cleaning of carpet, and rugs. Some models can also be used

to clean carpeted stairs and upholstery.

The model and serial numbers are located on the data label

on the back of the carpet cleaning machine handle.

For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE

model and serial numbers in the spaces provided and retain

this information.

Your carpet cleaning machine is model

and has serial number

It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this

owner's manual. Verification of date of purchase may be

required for warranty service of your Hoover product.

Index

Important safeguards .....................................................2

Unpacking cleaner ..........................................................2

Assembling carpet cleaning machine....................... 2-4

Carpet cleaning machine description ...........................4

General operation ...........................................................5

Filling the clean solution tank ............................ 5-6

Emptying the recovery tank................................ 6-7

How to use

Before you begin......................................................7

After cleaning ...........................................................8

Cleaning carpet ........................................................8

Picking up spills.......................................................8

Cleaning bare floors ................................................9

Using the stair/upholstery nozzle..................... 9-10

Cleaning carpeted stairs................................11

Cleaning upholstery .......................................11

If you have a problem ...................................................12

Lubrication.....................................................................12

Service ..........................................................................12

Storage ..........................................................................12

Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.

This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before

being shipped from the factory. If you should happen to need

assistance during assembly or operation, call

1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized

service outlet locations (U.S. only) or

1-800-414-1066 (U.S.) and 1-800-263-6376 (Canada) to

speak with a Hoover representative.

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or

breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for

electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This

appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and grounding plug (A). The plug must

be plugged into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances.

(A)

GROUNDING PIN

DANGER-

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor

can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified

electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether

the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug

provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a

proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance

is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding

plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch (A).

A temporary adapter (C) may be used to connect this plug to a

2-pole receptacle (D) if a properly grounded outlet is not

available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a

properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified

electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like

extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent

ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. When-

ever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal

screw.

ADAPTER

(C)

METAL SCREW

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adaptor is not

permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

1993 The Hoover Company

TO THE STORE.

(B)

TAB FOR

GROUNDING

SCREW

(D)

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Review this manual before oper- ating carpet cleaning machine. Record and Retain This HOOVER carpet cleaning machine is designed for deep GROUNDING PIN cleaning of carpet, and rugs. Some models can also be used to clean carpeted stairs and upholstery.
Page 2: Important Safeguards
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into A. Carpet cleaning machine water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover B. Upper handle C. Bolts (2) Warranty Service Dealer.
Page 3 CORD TANK HOOK HANDLE Replace clean solution tank (upper tank) by positioning bottom With cord hook to back of carpet cleaning ma- first. Press on tank handle to snap top of tank into place (Fig. 6). chine, push upper handle down onto lower handle. (Fig.
Page 4: Carpet Cleaning Machine Description
Carpet cleaning NOZZLE 15" 15" 3" machine description The assembled carpet cleaning machine will look like the drawing below. HOSE SOLUTION 16" 16" TUBE Position the remaining straps on the “solution” tube about 16 inches apart. Fasten the straps around the “suction” hose about every 15 inches to allow for flexibility of the hose (Fig.
Page 5: General Operation
To transport General operation Turn carpet cleaning machine off before transporting. Operate carpet cleaning machine only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner. ON/OFF pedal ON/OFF To move your carpet cleaning machine from room to room, put PEDAL handle in upright and locked position, tilt carpet cleaning machine back on wheels, and push forward.
Page 6: Emptying The Recovery Tank
Using cap, measure detergent following the chart below. For carpet and carpeted stairs: Fill cap to upper “carpet” fill line (5 ounces) with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent. For bare floors: Fill cap to upper "carpet” fill line (5 ounces) with HOOVER Bare Floor Cleaner (available at additional cost if not included with your model.)
Page 7: How To Use
For upholstery, check cleaning code - Use your If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove hose as shown on HOOVER ‘SteamVac’ cleaning machine only if the uphol- page 10. stery fabric is marked with a “W” (for “wet” clean) or “S/W”...
Page 8: After Cleaning
Fill clean solution tank (upper tank) according to instructions on pages 5 and 6. Use 5 ounces of HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery If it is necessary to walk on damp carpet, place towels or white Detergent.
Page 9: Cleaning Bare Floors
Fill clean solution tank according to instructions on pages 5 and LATCH 6. Use 5 ounces of HOOVER Bare Floor Cleaner. grounded outlet. Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until it rests on To release solution, squeeze trigger. Slowly move carpet the floor.
Page 10 HANDLE TABS RELEASE PEDAL Step on handle release pedal and lower carpet cleaning machine handle until it rests on the floor. Unlatch back part of recovery tank lid and remove lid. The tank lid replaces in a hinge-like manner. Position front of lid under tabs on front of tank.
Page 11: Cleaning Carpeted Stairs
Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 7. Fill clean solution tank according to instructions on pages 5 and 6. Use 5 ounces of HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent. Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use your HOOVER ‘SteamVac’ carpet cleaning machine only on...
Page 12: If You Have A Problem
(U.S. only). securely fastened. at connection of hood. Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service, this will only result in delay. Solution tube on stair/upholstery nozzle won't connect If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Consumer Response Center, North Canton, 1.

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