Hoover SteamVac F7428-900 Owner's Manual page 15

Read "Before you begin cleaning"
instructions on page 10.
Be sure to check the (:leaning code on
your upholstery Use your carpet clean-
er only on upholstery marked "W" or
"W/S".
1. Attach hose and solution tube as
instructed in Figs. 3-11 to 3-13.
2. Place handle in upright position.
Agitator brushes will not rotate while
handle is in upright position.
3. Fill (:lean water tank accordinq to
instructions for Figs. 2-9 to 2-12.
4. Fill detergent container with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according
to instructions for Figs. 2-13 to 2-15.
5. Attach tool to end of hose.
Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
6 Dry hands and plug carpet (:leaner
into a properly grounded outlet.
7 Set Rinse Setting switch to WASH-
AutoRinse
TM
Turn (:leaner ON.
Note: "Auto-rinse" and rinse are not
available during tool use. The hose will
only dispense water mixed with deter-
gent.
8. Gently press the tool onto the fabric.
Press the trigger and slowly pull the noz-
zle over the fabric.
9. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help
prevent streaking.
Make additional strokes without pressing
the trigger to remove more moisture.
10. To clean in corners or creases, lift
the tool one-half inch from the fabric and
press the solution trigger.
11. Vacuum up the solution with the tool
without pressing the trigger.
12. For heavily soiled areas, it may be
necessary to repeat the cleaning
process. Make crisscrossinq strokes to
the original pattern; overlap each pass
(Fig. 3-22).
Make no more than 2 passes with the
solution or rinse over any one area to
prevent over-wetting and damage to
fabric.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait
until the upholstery is completely dry
before using the tool again,
13. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic
shut-ofT', Fig. 2-6).
When finished cleaning, follow "After
cleaning" instructions on pages 11 & 12
and "After using tool" instructions on
page 14.
Removable brushes
Your carpet cleaner is equipped with
removable brushes for easy cleaning.
To remove brushes
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean water tank and recovery tank, Set
tanks aside,
Grab brush assembly and pull firmly.
The brushes can be cleaned under run-
ning water.
D B
To replace brushes
Align posts (A) on both ends of brush
assembly with slots (B) in cleaner hous-
ing.
Make sure that the square post (C) also
aligns with the square hole (D). Turn
brushes slightly until post fits easily into
hole.
Press brush assembly firmly to snap into
place.
With handle in upright position, tilt
cleaner back until handle rests on the
floor.
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