Emptying The Recovery Tank - Hoover SteamVac F5857955 Owner's Manual

Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise until it locks in place.
Cap must be locked in place for proper performance and to
prevent leaking.
Position bottom of tank into unit and press on tank handle to
snap tank into place.
Recovery tank (lower tank)
The recovery tank holds the dirty solution that is picked up from
the carpet.
When the recovery tank is full, the automatic "shut-off" will
engage (see page 6) and the tank must be emptied.
How to empty
TANK
HANDLE
Turn deep cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank by
pressing down on tank handle and pulling forward; set tank
aside (do not set tank on furniture).
HANDLE
RELEASE
PEDAL
LATCH
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until it rests on
the floor.
If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove hose as shown on
pages 11 and 12.
Rotate recovery tank latches outward (one on each side of tank).
Lift tank off of deep cleaner and carry it to a sink or drain.
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Filling solution tank - Emptying recovery tank
Unlatch back part of tank lid and remove lid.
Empty tank. Pour dirty water out from the rear of the tank.
For full suction, it is important that the
recovery tank lid is properly secured before
cleaning.
The lid replaces in a hinge-like manner. Position the front of
lid under tabs on front of tank. Rotate lid down onto tank. Make
sure that the lid is secure on all sides before placing tank on
cleaner.
LATCH
Replace tank and press down to ensure that it is properly seated
in place.
Rotate latches (one on each side of tank) inward to lock tank
in place.
To continue cleaning stairs or upholstery, replace hose as
shown on pages 11 and 12.
Raise handle to upright position and replace upper clean
solution tank.
REAR OF
TANK
TABS