If You Have A Problem; Lubrication; Troubleshooting; Service - Hoover SteamVac Deep Cleaner with Auto Rinse SteamVacuum Owner's Manual

Storage

Before storing:
• Empty clean water tank and let air
dry. Replace on deep cleaner.
• Unused detergent can be stored in
the detergent container.
• Empty recovery tank, rinse tank
and lid thoroughly with clean water
and let air dry.
Allow brushes and underside of deep
cleaner to air dry thoroughly before
storing deep cleaner on a carpeted or
wood surface.
Do not store deep cleaner with a full
clean water tank in place.

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings
which contain sufficient lubrication for
the life of the motor. The addition of
lubricant could cause damage. Do not
add lubricant to motor bearings.
Possible cause
5. If you have a
Possible solution
problem
• Recovery tank full/automatic
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.
Problem: Machine won't run
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in
• Plug unit in firmly
• No voltage in wall receptacle
• Check fuse or breaker
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker
• Replace fuse/reset breaker
Problem: Low solution pick-up
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Recovery tank full/automatic shut
off engaged
• Remove and empty recovery tank
• Blockage in tool on end of hose
• Remove tool and clear blockage
• Recovery tank lid not on correctly
• Make sure lid is on securely
• Water tank empty, but detergent
remains
• Fill water tank
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Problem: Clean water won't
dispense
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Clean water tank not firmly in place
• Make sure tank is securely locked in
position
• Clean water tank or detergent
container empty
• Refill container according to instruc-
tions for surface being cleaned
• Recovery tank lid not on
correctly
• Make sure lid is firmly in place
Problem: Detergent won't
dispense
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Valve cap clogged
• Remove and clean valve cap (see fol-
lowing instructions)
1. Remove clean water tank.
5-1
A
2. Turn valve cap (A) counterclockwise
and remove.
Soak valve cap in warm water for at
least 15 minutes. Wipe cap dry.
5-2
B
3. Align slots (B) on cap with tabs (C) in
opening.
Turn cap clockwise to tighten.
Problem: Brushes won't rotate during
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Dirty filter screen on bottom of unit
• Clean screen as shown in Fig. 3-2
• Setting selector on OFF
• Move setting selector to ON

Service

To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the
nearest Hoover Factory Service
Center or Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Service section of The
Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoover.com OR
• checking the list of Factory Service
Centers provided with this cleaner
OR
• checking the Yellow Pages under
"Vacuum Cleaners - Household" OR
A
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an
automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only).
Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover
Company in North Canton for service,
this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton, Ohio
44720 Phone: 330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the
complete model number when request-
ing information or ordering parts. (The
model number appears on the bottom of
the cleaner.)
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