Safety Instructions Your Guide: How to assemble your Power Path ™ Getting started with your Power Path ™ Using your Power Path ™ How to attach your Power Path Pro tools ™ Keeping your Power Path Pro running properly ™ Troubleshooting Warranty...
Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as •Do not immerse. Use only on carpet moistened by cleaning process. it may result in injury or damage. •Use only HOOVER cleaning products intended for use with this machine. ®...
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, CAUTION: grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE: the risk of electric shock.
How to assemble your Power Path Pro: ™ Insert the handle into Turn the dial clockwise to Tip the Clean Water Tank the base. the “LOCK” position. in like this on the handle above the dirty water tank. It’ll click.
Use your Hoover ® carpet Pretreat spots and heavy NOTE: To avoid damage washer only if upholstery traffic areas with a Hoover ® to wood floors underneath fabric is marked with a “W” Cleaning Solution*. See area rugs or carpet, place (for “wet”...
Water Solution Tank out and remove. WARNING CAUTION Use only HOOVER cleaning products intended for use Do not fill with water above with this machine. (See the "Cleaning products" section in 140˚F (60˚C). this manual for details.) They are specially formulated for use with your cleaner.
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Tilt the Clean Water To wash carpets, turn the To rinse carpets and remove Solution Tank back onto front dial on the Clean excess solution, turn the the handle until it clicks. Water Tank to "Wash". dial to "Rinse" and go over carpets again.
Using your Power Path Pro: ™ Plug in. Step on the Step on the power pedal Squeeze trigger to apply Release the trigger and handle release pedal to to turn ON (I=ON). Press cleaning solution. Slowly slowly push forward over put unit in the power pedal again to push forward then backwards...
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To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and For best results, Hoover recommends ® to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do rinsing carpet with water only.
Emptying your Power Path Pro dirty water tank: ™ Grasp Dirty Water Empty the Dirty Water Remove lid and Replace lid by lining up Tank handle and Tank by pulling up on empty tank. the hinge and pulling push latch to release. the latch at the back latch down to lock.
If the float repeatedly shuts off the suction, empty the dirty water tank. For best results, use only Hoover brand cleaning ® solution. Other solutions may Insert Dirty Water Tank at generate excessive foam...
How to attach your Power Path Pro tools: ™ CAUTION To reduce risk of injury from moving parts – Unplug before servicing. CAUTION Not to be used for grooming a pet. CAUTION Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner...
Upholstery Tool: Multi-Floor Squeegee*: *Select Models Only The Upholstery Tool’s The Multi-Floor Squeegee built-in brush provides extends cleaning from scrubbing action. carpet to hard floor. Pivot squeegee on front nozzle and snap back to secure squeegee for NOTE: Tools are located and hard floor use.
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Using your Power Path Pro tools: ™ NOTE: Spot Treater Wand attachment is the same process as attaching hose to the unit. Open Accessory Hose Suction Press the button on the Close Accessory Hose Port at the bottom of the Dirty end of hose and pull Suction Port door back NOTE: Upholstery and...
After using tool: Drain suction hose by turning Press the trigger to cleaner ON and holding release air and fluid. nozzle up for several minutes. Replace Hose and tools Do not press the trigger. in the Mesh Storage Bag. Disconnect hose and solution tube from cleaner.
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How to clean upholstery with your Power Path Pro: ™ Read “Before You Begin Cleaning” instructions. Be sure to check Hoover Cleaning Guide on page 4 and the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use your cleaner only on upholstery marked “W” or “W/S”.
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“After Using Tool” without pressing the trigger to remove instructions on page 14. more solution. For heavily soiled areas, repeat the cleaning process. For best cleaning results, Hoover ® recommends to rinse the upholstery with water only. This removes residual cleaning solution.
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Keeping your Power Path Pro running properly: ™ Cleaning the dirty water tank: LUBRICATION The motor and brushroll are equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication. Additional lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor or brushroll. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks.
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Note: The filter screen is not removable. Attempting to remove the filter screen from the tank may damage it To clean Dirty Water Tank, Be sure to clean the Allow to air dry completely. Pull place it under faucet and filter screen located in up on latch, then back down to dispense high pressure...
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Keeping your Power Path Pro running properly: ™ Cleaning the Nozzle: To prevent leaking, remove Pull up on nozzle latch to Pull nozzle forward Rinse debris from Solution Tank and Dirty Water unsnap nozzle from the to remove. the nozzle. Tank.
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STORAGE Before storing: • Empty Solution Tank and let air dry. • Empty Dirty Water Tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly with clean water and let air dry. • Replace tanks on cleaner. Allow brushes and underside of carpet cleaner to air dry thoroughly before storing cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface.
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Keeping your Power Path Pro running properly: ™ Cleaning SpinScrub Brushes: Flip cleaner on back. Grasp SpinScrub Rinse off debris. Replace Brushes and pull out. SpinScrub Brushes by lining up tab and pushing back in.
Keeping® your Power Path Pro running properly: ™ Removing the flat belt: Flip cleaner on its back to To access the belt, Flip cleaner to the Press the ON/OFF expose bottom of cleaner. remove the 8 screws. upright position. button and the Make sure nozzle and Circles showlocation handle release button...
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440006155 for flat belt. To locate a dealer nearest you, please call 1-800-944-9200 or visit our website at www.hoover.com. NOTE: Flat belt is smooth while timing belt has teeth. Pull up on hood and Make sure unit is in upright move to side.
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Hoover Cleaning Solution Guide: WARNING To reduce risk of fire and electric shock due to internal component damage, use only Hoover cleaning For optimal performance Clean Professional products intended for use with the Plus 2x Plus 2x Plus 2x Strength appliance as noted below.
3. Needs service. 3. Take to service center. To find nearest location, visit our USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE website at www.hoover.com or call 1-800-944-9200. AS A FIRST STEP TO RESOLVE Cleaner won’t pick- 1. Dirty Water Tank is not installed correctly.
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HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM PROVIDED BY HOOVER . ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR ® If this product is warranted, take or send the product to either a Hoover ® IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS Sales and Service Center or Hoover Authorized Warranty Service Dealer ®...
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