Filling The Clean Solution Tank . 7-8 Emptying The Recovery Tank; How To Empty; Before You Begin Cleaning - Hoover SteamVac FH50015 Owner's Manual

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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.
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To prevent possible leaking, remove clean
solution tank (Fig. 2-6) by pressing down on
tank handle and pulling forward; set tank
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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.
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When the recovery tank is full, the automat-
ic shut-off will engage (see page 7) and the
tank must be emptied.
aside (do not set tank on furniture).
Step on handle release pedal and lower
handle until it rests on the floor.
If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove
hose by reversing procedure as shown on
pages 11 and 12.
Rotate recovery tank latches (E) outward
(one on each side of tank).
Lift tank off of carpet cleaner and carry it to
a sink or drain.
Unlatch back part of tank lid and remove
lid.
Empty tank. Pour dirty water out from the
rear of the tank (F).
The lid replaces in a hinge-like man-
ner. Position the front of lid under tabs (G)
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F

Before you begin cleaning

a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use a
vacuum cleaner with an agitator for best
results. Vacuum upholstery with a vacuum
cleaner with cleaning tool attachments. Use
a crevice tool to reach into tufts and folds.
Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner.
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How to empty

Turn carpet cleaner off and discon-
nect from electrical outlet.
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on front of tank. Rotate lid down onto tank.
Make sure that the lid is secure on all
sides before placing tank on cleaner.
For full suction, it is important
that the recovery tank lid is prop-
erly secured before cleaning.
Replace tank and press down to ensure that
it is properly seated in place.
Rotate latches (E) (one on each side
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G
b. For upholstery, check cleaning
code - Use your HOOVER SteamVac™ car-
pet cleaner only if the upholstery fabric is
marked with a "W" (for "wet" clean) or "S/W"
(for "solvent/dry" or "wet" clean). Do not
clean fabric marked "S" ("solvent/dry"
clean only). If your upholstery does not
have a code, seek professional assistance.
c. Test for colorfastness - Mix detergent and
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