Hoover SteamVac LS Manual page 14

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 for-
ward 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 car-
pet cleaner to air dry thoroughly
before storing carpet cleaner on a
carpeted or wood surface.
Do not store carpet cleaner with a full
solution tank In place.
Lubrication
The motor Is equipped with bearings
which contain sufficient lubrication for
the life of the motor. The addition of
lubricant could cause damage. Do not
add lubricant to motor bearings.
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 list of Sales and
Service Centers provided with this
cleaner OR -
• calling 1-800=944=9200 for an
automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only)
OR-
• checking the Service section of
Hoover on-line at www.hoover.com
Do not send your cleaner to Hoover in
North Canton, Ohio for service, this will
only result in delay.
If further assistance Is needed, contact
the Hoover Consumer Response Center,
Phone: 330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the
complete model number when request-
ing information or ordering parts. (The
model number appears on the back of
the handle.)
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in
• Plug unit in firmly
,, No voltage In wall plug
• Check fuse or breaker
,, Blown fuse/tripped breaker
• Replace fuse/reset breaker
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Recovery tank full/automatic
shut off engaged
• Remove and empty recovery tank
• Blockage In tool on end of hose
• Remove tool and clear blockage
• Recovery tank lid not on
correctly
• Make sure lid is on securely
Possible cause
Possible solution
,, Solution tank not firmly in place
• Make sure tank is securely locked in
position
• Solution tank empty
• Refill tank according to instructions for
surface being cleaned
• Recovery tank lid not on
correctly
• Make sure lid is firmly in p/ace
,, Pump needs to be "primed" (when
using tool)
• See "Before using tool" section, p. 11
Possible cause
Possible solution
,, Indicator screen dirty
• Remove clear cover over indicator
and clean screen; replace cover
• Speed selector on OFF
• Move speed selector to Low or Hi
Fu|| One Year
Warranty
(Domestic Use)
Your HOOVER® appliance is warranted
in normal household use, in accordance
with the Owner's Manual against original
defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one full year from date of
purchase. This warranty provides, at no
cost to you, all labor and parts to place
this appliance in correct operating con-
dition during the warranted period. This
warranty applies when the appliance is
purchased in the United States including
its territories and possessions, or in
Canada or from a U. S. Military
Exchange. Appliances purchased else-
where are covered by a limited one year
warranty which covers the cost of parts
only. This warranty does not apply if the
appliance is used in a commercial or
rental application.
This warranty only applies when the
product is in use in the country or territo-
ry in which it is purchased.
Warranty service can only be obtained
by presenting the appliance to one of
the following authorized warranty service
outlets. Proof of purchase will be
required before service is rendered.
1. Hoover Sales and Service
Centers.
2. Hoover Authorized Warranty
Service Dealers (Depots).
For an automated referral of autho-
rized service outlets in the U.S.A.,
phone 1-800-944-9200 OR
visit Hoover on-line at
www.hoover.com
This warranty does not cover pick up
delivery, or house calls; however, if you
mail your appliance to a Hoover Sales
and Service Center for warranty service,
transportation will be paid one way.
While this warranty gives you specific
legal rights, you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
If further assistance is needed, or if
there are questions concerning this war-
ranty or the availability of warranty ser-
vice outlets, phone the Consumer
Response Center,
Phone 1-330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
1-800-263-6376.
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