Hoover POWER SCRUB DELUXE Manual

GETTING STARTED

ASSEMBLY

FULLY ASSEMBLE PRODUCT PRIOR TO USE.
NOTE: Phillips screwdriver needed for assembly.

1. Attach handle. Position upper handle and slide down into carpet washer base.
   
2. Insert both screws and tighten with screwdriver.
   

PLACE SOLUTION/WATER TANK

3. Position bottom of tank onto Carpet Washer.
   
4. Push tank handle while supporting back of cleaner with other hand until tank clicks into place.
   

CORD STORAGE:
Wrap the power cord around the cord hooks for convenient storage. Attach the plug end to the cord.
ATTENTION:
Prior to use, consult with Carpet Manufacturer on cleaning recommendations for natural fiber carpeting (including silk and wool), soft carpeting, and loop Berber carpeting. Do not use on rugs or carpet when dry cleaning is recommended.

OPERATION

DO NOT USE THIS EXTRACTOR ON HARD FLOORS. USING THIS PRODUCT ON HARD FLOORS MAY SCRATCH OR DAMAGE YOUR FLOOR.

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.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug before cleaning or emptying the dirty water tank.

FILL THE CLEAN WATER TANK

1. To remove tank, press down on tank latch and pull forward.
   
2. Fill Clean Water Tank with hot tap water. The use of hot water as opposed to cold, significantly improves cleaning performance.
   

FILL THE SOLUTION TANK

CLEANING FLUID
SEE THE HOOVER'S SOLUTION GUIDE insert or visit Hoover.com/cleaning-solutions.

1. The Clean Water/Solution Tank is divided into two sections. The Clean Water Tank is for water only and the Solution Tank is for cleaning solution only.
   
2. Fill Solution Tank with Hoover® Paws & Claws Solution or any other Hoover solution. Replace container caps and tighten.
3. Place Solution/Water Tank back on to the unit using the method described in "PLACE SOLUTION/WATER TANK" section.

NOTE: Test for colorfastness in a small, hidden area. Gently rub surface with a dampened white cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for color removal or bleed with a white paper towel.
NOTE: For the best results, vacuum carpet and upholstery thoroughly with a HOOVER^® vacuum before use.

ASSEMBLE DIRTY WATER TANK

1. Place Dirty Water Tank on a flat surface. Insert tabs on Dirty Water Tank lid and reattach lid to Dirty Water Tank bottom. Reattach Dirty Water Tank Lid Latch.
   
2. Place Dirty Water Tank on to cleaner making sure to do so with the retaining features pointing down to ensure proper sealing. Lock Dirty Water Tank latch into place between the Nozzle and the Dirty Water Tank.
   

HOW TO USE

1. Plug the cord into an electrical outlet.
2. Set Wash/Rinse Selector on front of Clean Water Tank to Wash. Turn cleaner ON/OFF with side pedal.
   
3. Recline unit with the middle pedal.
4. Squeeze trigger to apply water and cleaning solution. To Rinse with water only, set Wash/Rinse Selector on front of Clean Water Tank to Rinse, and repeat steps 4 and 5.
   
5. Slowly push forward with trigger pressed to wash, then slowly pull backwards with trigger released to dry.

NOTE: For Best Results, rinse the carpet after deep cleaning with clean water only. This will remove residual carpet cleaning solution from your carpets.

EMPTY THE DIRTY WATER TANK

NOTE: When the Dirty Water Tank is full the yellow float disk will rise and shut off the carpet washer's suction.

1. Turn the cleaner off and unplug from electrical outlet.
2. Release Dirty Water Tank Latch between the Nozzle and the Dirty Water Tank. Grab the Recovery Water Tank handle and lift up and outward to remove it.
3. Unlatch the tank lid and empty it. Rinse and allow to air dry.

USING THE HOSE

Always turn off appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.

Not to be used for grooming a pet.

1. Open Accessory Hose Suction Port, Insert hose end, aligning the indicator with the unlock arrows.
   
2. Rotate clockwise to lock position.
   
3. Hold open the Accessory Hose Solution Port door. Plug Accessory Hose Solution Tube connector firmly into Hose Solution Port.
   

REMOVING THE HOSE

1. Disconnect Accessory Hose Solution Tube Connector from Accessory Hose Solution Port by pulling up firmly. Do not pull on tube, this may cause damage. Accessory port door will automatically close.
2. Rotate accessory Hose end counterclockwise from the locked position to the unlocked position and remove by pulling out.
3. Snap Accessory Hose Suction Port door back into place. Make sure to snap both sides to ensure proper suction, unit may lose suction if not closed properly.

NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and to protect your carpet, be sure to place the handle in the upright position while using the hose.

HOW TO USE TOOLS

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - Unplug before connecting SpinScrub^® Hand Tool. Not to be used for grooming pets.

1. Place the handle in the upright position. This will shut off the SpinScrub^® brushes.
   
2. After connecting the hose as outlined in the "USING THE HOSE" section, connect tool to hose by sliding it onto the connector until it locks into place.
3. Turn cleaner ON.
4. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding the tool about one inch above the carpet and push it forward while pressing the trigger.
5. 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.
6. Lift tool, and position it against riser. Pull tool slowly over carpet without pressing trigger.
   NOTE: Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help prevent streaking.
7. If you would like to rinse the carpet with water only, set Wash/Rinse Setting switch to RINSE. For best cleaning results, Hoover recommends to rinse the carpet with water only. This will remove residual carpet cleaning solution from your carpets. After attaching the hose at described in "USING THE HOSE" section, repeat steps 4 -6.
8. Using your thumb, push forward and up on the latch to remove tool.

NOTE: The Antimicrobial pet tool included with select models only has a button to release the tool from the hose.

MAINTENANCE

To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug before cleaning or servicing.

To prevent possible leaking, remove Clean Water Tank and Dirty Water Tank.

This product contains no serviceable parts.
If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service at 1.800.944.9200 prior to continuing use.

LUBRICATION:
The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for their lifetime. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor bearings.

NOZZLE CARE

1. First turn off and unplug the carpet cleaner. Remove Dirty Water Tank.
2. With handle in upright position, tilt carpet washer back so that handle rests on the floor.
3. Rotate nozzle latch to unlock position.
   
4. Pull up on nozzle slightly to unsnap nozzle from foot of carpet washer.
5. Pull nozzle forward to remove from carpet washer. Be sure the nozzle does not get caught on retention tank latch.
   
6. Rinse debris from nozzle and allow to air dry.
7. To reinsert the nozzle, position nozzle on to foot, making sure to align the tabs at the bottom of the nozzle with the notches on the foot.
   
8. Snap nozzle on foot.
9. Rotate nozzle latch to lock position.

The nozzle must be in the proper position for the Dirty Water Tank to go on properly and for the unit to have proper suction.

BRUSH CARE

1. Remove the tanks and place the handle in the upright position, tilt the cleaner back until handle rests on the floor.
2. Grab brush assembly and pull firmly.
   
3. Rinse the brushes under running water and allow to air dry.
4. To reinsert brushes, align posts on both ends of brush assembly with slots in cleaner housing.
5. Make sure that the hexagonal post also aligns with the hexagonal hole. Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole.
6. Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place.

STORAGE:
Before storing:

• Empty Clean Water Tank and let air dry. Replace on cleaner.
• Empty Dirty Water Tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly with clean water and let air dry.

Allow brushes and underside of carpet cleaner to air dry thoroughly before storing carpet cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface.

TROUBLESHOOTING

To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug before cleaning or servicing.

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - Unplug before servicing. Do not use cleaner without brushes in place.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO SERVICEABLE PARTS.
IF APPLIANCE IS NOT WORKING AS IT SHOULD, HAS BEEN DROPPED, DAMAGED, LEFT OUTDOORS, OR DROPPED INTO WATER, CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-944-9200 PRIOR TO CONTINUING USE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed to avoid electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury, including the following:

• Fully assemble product prior to use.
• Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on lower back of cleaner.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.
• Use indoors only. Do not immerse. Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process.
• To Reduce the Risk of Fire and Electric Shock due to internal component damage, use only Hoover^® Cleaning Fluids intended for use with this appliance.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.
• Use only as described in this user's manual. Use only HOOVER^® recommended attachments.
• Do not use product with damaged cord or plug. If product is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service at 1-800-944-9200 prior to continuing use.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• 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.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without filters and tanks in place.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.
• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
• Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.
• To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they are dry. Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are completely dry.
• Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.
• With brushes on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to floor can result.
• Do not use this extractor on hard floors. Using this product on hard floors may scratch or damage your floor.
• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and (b) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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 (A) illustrated in Fig. 1.
A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not available (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician (Fig. 1). The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig. 2). Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

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