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[]Raise
handle to carrying position
(straight up) to unlock tank from
base of deep cleaner
Lift tank from
deep cleaner and carry it to a sink or
drain.
[]To
remove tank lid, lower handle
completely
toward back of tank
and lift off lid.
Empty the tank and reposition the lid.
For full suction, it is important that
the recovery tank lid is properly
secured before cleaning.
Raise tank handle to carrying
position to
place it into base of cleaner.
Move han-
die completely
forward to leek tank into
place (see Fig 35)
Raise handle of deep cleaner to upright
position and reposition upper clean
solution tank
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' deep cleaner as a dry vac-
uum cleaner.
b. For upholstery, check cleaning
code - Use your HOOVER 'SteamVac'
deep cleaner only if the upholstery fab-
ric is marked with a "W" (for "wet" clean)
or "S/W" (for "solvent/dry"
or "wet"
clean). Do not clean fabric
marked "S"
("solventJdry"
clean only). If your
uphoIstery does not have a code, seek
professional
assistance.
c.Test for colorfastness - Mix detergent and
water according to the instructions under "Fill
clean solution tank" on pages 7 and 8 Wet a
white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a
small, hidden area, gently rub the surface
with the dampened cloth Wait ten minutes
and check for color removal or bleed with
white paper towel or cloth If surface has
more than one color, check all colors
d. When cleaning entire floor, move
furniture
out of area to be cleaned
(may not be necessary
if only high traffic
areas are to be cleaned). For furniture
too heavy to move, place aluminum foi!
or wax paper under legs. This will pre-
vent wood finishes from staining carpet
Pin up furniture skirts and drapenes
e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic
areas with HOOVER® PreCleaner*-
Test PreCleaner for colorfastness
by first
spraying
it on a hidden area; wait ten
minutes and blot with white paper towels
or cloth.
If no color change is visible, spray
PreCleaner onto spots and traffic areas
Wait at least ten minutes Use your
'SteamVac' deep cleaner to pick up
PreCleaner and spot. Repeat until spot is
removed; carefully scrub with a household
scrub brush if necessary
Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with
PreCleaner,
*Available at additional cost if not included
with your model, No cleaning solution
removes all stains from all carpets. Stain
removal varies with the type of spill, time
elapsed before removal, carpet material,
and carpet type
f.To prevent staining, use plastic or alu-
minum foil to protect wood or metal sur-
faces from possible water spray,
g.To avoid wetting and possible damage
to wood floors underneath area rugs/car-
pet, either move area rugs/carpet to a non-
wood bare floor surface or place waterproof
material (e.g. plastic) underneath them
before cleaning.
See pages 10-14 for instructions on various
cleaning tasks.
After
cleaning
a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry. To
help prevent matting and reselling the
carpet, keep children and pets away
from surface until it is completely
dry. If
it is necessary to walk on damp car-
pet, place towels or white cloths on the
traffic areas.
If furniture must be replaced before the
carpet is dry, use plastic or aluminum
foil pads under legs of furniture so metal
slides or wood finishes will not stain the
carpet.
b. If desired, the carpet may be rinsed
Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning,
but it may Improve the surface's appear-
ance after it is dry.
If rinsing is desired, be careful not to
over-wet the carpet or upholstery.
Allow time for carpet or upholstery
to
dry completely between cleaning and
rinsing. To rinse, follow the same proce-
dure for cleaning only using hot tap
water with no detergent in the upper
clean solution tank.
c. Empty tanks, rinse with clear water
and let air dry Rinse the solution tank
cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry
[d.
Remove debris from recovery
tank filter and rinse with clean
water
Note: If the filter must be removed for
cleaning, it is easier to replace if the fil-
ter is wet.
e. If desired, vacuum thoroughly after
carpet has completely
dried This will
help reduce any shading left by the
deep cleaner's brushes
To clean
nozzle
If lint or other debris becomes lodged in
nozzle, do not attempt to remove
nozzle cover.
Pour one to two cups of clear water on a
non-carpeted
floor. Do not pour water
onto a wood floor.
Pick up water with your 'SteamVac' deep
cleaner. Repeat as necessary
until
debris is flushed out of nozzle.
Continued
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