The Tanks; Clean Water Solution Tank; Dirty Water Tank - Hoover SteamVac Owner's Manual

the tanks:

Clean water solution tank

(upper tank)
The Clean Water Solution Tank holds the cleaning
solution that is to be dispersed onto the surface to be
cleaned (see "Cleaning Products" on p.20 for details).
how to fill
CAUTION
!
To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts,
unplug cleaner.
Place carpet cleaner handle in the upright, locked
position.
2.4 To remove tank, press down on handle and pull
forward.
Carry tank to a sink.
2.5 Rotate tank cap counterclockwise and lift up to
remove cap.
2.6 Turn cap (A) upside down to serve as a
measuring cup.
Using cap, measure detergent following the chart
below.
tank Measuring Chart
For carpet,
carpeted stairs and
upholstery:
For bare floors:
NOTE: If using concentrated detergent, be
sure to follow directions on bottle.

dirty water tank

automatic shut off
2.8 When the Dirty Water Tank (lower tank) is full the automatic shut off mechanism will shut off the carpet
cleaner suction (suction will be noticeably reduced).
At that time the yellow float disk will rise to the top of the Dirty Water Tank lid. The cleaner will no longer pick
up liquid and the motor sound will become noticeably higher in pitch. When this happens, turn off and
unplug machine. Then empty Dirty Water Tank before continuing use.
how to empty
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until
it rests on the floor.
If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove hose
(available on select models only) by reversing
procedure as shown on page 15.
2.9 Rotate Dirty Water Tank latches (E) outward
(one on each side of tank).
Lift tank off of carpet cleaner and carry it to a sink or
drain. To replace tank, do the opposite.
Actual model may vary from images shown.
!
Fill cap to fill line (5
ounces) with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery
Detergent.
Fill cap to fill line (5
ounces) with HOOVER
Hard Floor Cleaning
Detergent.
(lower tank)
2.4
2.6
5 OUNCES/
150 ml
2.7 Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank to fill line (B)
(1 gallon) with hot tap water.
To assure proper performance, use only HOOVER
cleaning detergent (see "Cleaning Products" section
for details.).
for heavy traffic areas
Pre-treat with HOOVER
®
Cleaner.
If you do not have access to the Spot and Stain
Spray Cleaner, double the amount of HOOVER
Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 ounces per 1 gallon
®
tank).
2.8
8
2.5
2.7
A
®
Spot and Stain Spray
2.9
E
b
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