11
Move speed selector to the Lo or Hl
position for scrubbing or OFF if
scrubbing is not desired.
Dry hands and
plug deep cleaner into
a properly grounded outlet.
Step on handle release pedal and lower
handle to operating position; turn deep
cleaner ON.
To release solution, press trigger. Slowly
move deep cleaner forward and back-
ward over area to be cleaned.
To pick up dirty solution, release trigger
and slowly move deep cleaner over
area where solution has just been dis-
persed. Use both forward and reverse
strokes.
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.
Remove attachment from nozzle and
rinse in clear water.
Do not remove
plastic screen or foam from attach-
ment.
Cleaning bare floors
How to attach bare floor
attachment
(available at addi-
tional cost)
Disconnect deep cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank and recovery tank
before positioning bare attachment.
Refer to Fig. 2-9 to remove clean solu-
tion tank. Set tank aside (do not set tank
on furniture).
Refer to Fig. 2-16 to remove recovery
tank.
With handle in upright position, tilt clean-
er back so that handle rests on the floor.
Return deep cleaner to upright position.
Lower handle and replace recovery
tank.
Raise handle to upright position and
reposition clean solution tank.
To clean floor
Read Before you begin cleaning
instructions on page 10.
Do not use the SteamVac deep clean-
er on hardwood floors.
Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Bare Floor Cleaner (available at additional
cost if not included with your model)
according to instructions on pages 7
and 8.
Do not use any type of wax with your
SteamVac deep cleaner.
R
O
T
A
T
E
O
N
B
A
R
E
F
L
O
O
R
RO
TA
T
E
O
N
BA
R
E
FL
O
O
R
3-5
3-6
RO
TA
T
E
O
N
BA
R
E
FL
O
O
R
With foam strip (A) (located under the
netting) in position as shown, place
attachment on front of nozzle (B).
Make sure arrow on end of attachment
points in the direction as shown.
Push attachment against nozzle while rotat-
ing attachment downward until both ends
snap into place.
(Note: Some force may be required to
rotate and snap attachment into place.)
A
B
Using the tools
A. Powered hand tool
has rotating
brushes for extra scrubbing action on
small carpet areas, carpeted stairs and
upholstery.
B. Stair/upholstery nozzle
has a built-in
brush to help provide the scrubbing
action some spots may need for
removal.
3-7
3-8
3-9
A
B
D
E
How to attach hose
Disconnect deep cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
1. To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank by pressing down on
tank handle (D) and pulling forward; set
tank aside (do not set tank on furniture).
Remove hose from storage rack.
2. Step on handle release pedal (E) and
lower deep cleaner handle until it rests
on the floor.
Unlatch back part of recovery tank and
remove lid.
