Hoover SteamVac Owner's Manual page 2

I
m portant Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precaution, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WA R N IN (3 To
reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
• Use indoors only.
• Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small
spills. Do not immerse product.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instruc-
tions".
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• Do not use without tanks in place.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place carpet cleaning
machine on stairs.
• Use deep cleaner only for its intended use as described in
the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover
Company; others may cause hazards.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension
cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which
has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts
the machine plug.
• Unplug deep cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls
before unplugging.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the
deep cleaner.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or
pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow deep cleaner to be used as a toy or to run
unattended at any time.
• Do not point stair/upholstery tool toward people or pets.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated
when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.
• Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gaso-
line or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other
toxic material with this appliance.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the deep cleaner.
They may damage the machine.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away
from openings and moving parts.
• 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.
• 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.
• Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
Save these instructions
2 Safeguards - Unpacking - Assembly
Questions or Concerns?
The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any
concerns about your cleaner or questions regard-
ing its use,
Look
on the list provided with the
product for your local
Hoover Factory
Service
Center
or in the
Yellow
Pages under "Vacuum
Cleaners - Household" for the nearest
Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer
(Depot)
or
call:
1-800-944-9200
for an automated referral
of authorized service outlet locations (U,S, only) or
1-330-499-9499 (U.S.) or 1-800-263-6376
(Canada) to speak with a Hoover representative.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
TO THE STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH
CANTON FOR SERVICE.
Unpacking
Unpack deep cleaner from the carton and
identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose
of the packing.
A
G
E F
C D H
L _{
A. Deep cleaner
B. Upper handle OR
Upper handle with hose/nozzle rack*
C. Bolts (2)
D. Nuts (3 - one extra included)
E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent
F. Bare Floor Cleaner*
G. PreCleaner*
H. Bare floor attachment*
I. Hose*
J. Stair/upholstery nozzle*
K. Lower hose hook and screw*
L. Nozzle clean-out tool*
*Included with some models.
SteamVac
TM
Deep Cleaner cleans carpet
fibers by applying hot tap water and
cleaning solution.