Some models have a nozzle clean-out
tool
for removing debris or if a non-car-
peted floor is not available. To use the
tool:
Disconnect deep cleaner from
electrical outlet.
Slide tool into nozzle
and remove debris as shown.
To clean the outside of the machine,
wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in
warm water and mild detergent.
Do not
use solvent or petroleum based prod-
ucts to clean the machine.
Carpet Cleaning
Picking up spills
Read “Before you begin cleaning”
instructions on page 9.
1. Fill clean solution tank (upper tank)
with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery
Detergent according to instructions on
pages 7 and 8.
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2. Move speed selector to LO for gen-
tle cleaning or Hl for normal cleaning.
3. Dry hands and plug cord into a
prop-
erly grounded outlet.
Do not clean over floor electrical out-
lets.
4. To avoid walking on damp carpet,
start at the end of the room farthest from
the door or path to sink where tanks will
be emptied and filled.
Step on handle release pedal and lower
handle to operating position; turn deep
cleaner ON.
5. Squeeze trigger to release cleaning
solution and
slowly
push deep cleaner
forward (equals one wet stroke).
6. Continue to squeeze trigger and
slow-
ly
pull deep cleaner back toward you
(second wet stroke). Release trigger and
slowly push deep cleaner forward over
area just sprayed with solution (dry
stroke). Then
slowly
pull deep cleaner
back toward you without squeezing trig-
ger (dry stroke).
7. Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help pre-
vent streaking.
Keep nozzle flat on floor for both forward
and reverse strokes.
8. For heavily soiled areas, repeat steps
5-7.
9. For particularly soiled carpet or spots,
use the Clean Surge™ button (see fol-
lowing section). Avoid saturating carpet,
as noted below.
Note: To avoid saturating carpet, do
not use more than 4 wet strokes over
one area. Always end with dry strokes.
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes
as described above.
For best cleaning results and to aid in
faster drying of carpet, end with more
dry strokes. (Continue using dry strokes
until little water is visible passing through
the recovery tank lid.)
Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic
shut-off”, page 7).
When finished cleaning, follow “After
cleaning” instructions on pages 9 and
10.
Your HOOVER SteamVac deep cleaner
may also be used to pick up
small liq-
uid spills (1 gallon or less, never to
exceed 1/4 inch in depth)
on carpet,
upholstery, or bare floors.
For best results, pick up spills immedi-
ately by placing the stair/upholstery noz-
zle just above the spill and suction up
any residue on top of the carpet. If the
spill remains, place either the stair/
upholstery nozzle or floor nozzle
with
brushes turned OFF in front of the spill,
pull the nozzle very slowly over the spill
initially with suction only. Repeat with spray
and suction.
When picking up spills on bare floors,
use only the floor nozzle with the bare
floor attachment in place and speed
selector in the OFF position
(this will help
prevent spreading the spill).
If a spot is left, the stair/upholstery nozzle is
generally more effective for removing it.
Although no cleaning solution can com-
pletely remove all spots, they can be treat-
ed by following the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the carpet, upholstery,
or bare floor surface being cleaned.
Do not use the SteamVac deep cleaner
to pick up flammable or combustible liq-
uids or chemicals.
When finished, follow “After cleaning”
instructions on pages 9 and 10.
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If rinsing is desired, be careful not to
over-wet the carpet or upholstery.
Allow time for carpet or upholstery to
dry completely between cleaning and
rinsing.
To rinse, follow the same proce-
dure for cleaning only using hot tap
water with no detergent in the upper
clean solution tank.
c.
Empty tanks, rinse with clear water
and let air dry. Rinse the solution tank
cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry.
To clean nozzle
If lint or other debris becomes lodged in
nozzle, do not attempt to remove
nozzle cover.
Pour one to two cups of clear water on a
non-carpeted floor.
Do not pour water
onto a wood floor.
Pick up water with your ‘SteamVac’ deep
cleaner. Repeat as necessary until
debris is flushed out of nozzle.
d.
Remove debris from recovery tank fil-
ter and rinse with clean water.
Note:
If the filter must be removed for
cleaning, it is easier to replace if the fil-
ter is wet.
e.
If desired, vacuum thoroughly after
carpet has completely dried. This will
help reduce any shading left by the
deep cleaner’s brushes.
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Clean Surge™ Button
The ‘Clean Surge’ button can be used to
dispense extra solution when cleaning
particularly soiled areas of carpet or
spots.
To use, press ‘Clean Surge’ button while
squeezing solution trigger. For normal
solution spray, release button and con-
tinue to squeeze solution trigger.
