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4

Plug cleaner into 12V outlet and depress
ON/OFF switch to operate. Release
switch to turn cleaner off.

Cleaning tools

The cleaning tools added to the multi-
purpose nozzle make it easy to
complete the following tasks:

2. How to use

2-1

A

B

Crevice tool

(A) 

may be used

for wet or dry pickup in tight spaces,
corners, or along edges.

Squeegee

(B) 

may be used on

hard surfaces to pick up 

liquids 

and to

assist in drying surfaces.

2-2

2-3

Attach either tool to cleaner by pushing
tool firmly into nozzle. Remove tool by
pulling straight out.

2-4

Picking up dry debris

Use cleaner to remove dust, debris and
dirt. Empty collector cup before picking
up liquids or wet debris.

2-5

Picking up liquids
and wet debris

Use this cleaner to pick up liquids and
wet debris or a combination of both.
Hold the nozzle end down after wet
pickup to avoid spillage.

The collector cup will hold approximately
8 oz. of liquid. To check the liquid level,
hold cleaner with nozzle down; when
liquid is near end of tube (C), empty
cup.

C

Cleaning spills

Your wet and dry cleaner can be very
effective in cleaning up spills if the 
following procedures are used:

ON CARPET

1. 

Immediately 

vacuum up as much of

the spill as possible.

2. For 

oily spills, 

work some low-

sudsing carpet shampoo into the area
according to the directions on the
container. Vacuum up shampoo and spill
residue; continue with procedure for
water-soluble spills.

For 

water-soluble 

spills, dampen area

using a spray bottle of cool, clear water.
Be careful not to saturate carpet.

3. Work water into nap of carpet.

4. Vacuum up water and spill residue.

5. Repeat procedure if necessary, but
not more than 

four 

times to avoid

saturating the carpet.

6. Cover the area with several layers 
of white paper towels or a terrycloth
towel. Step on towels several times to
blot carpet.

7. Brush up nap of carpet.

ON UPHOLSTERY

1. 

Immediately 

vacuum up as much of

the spill as possible.

2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for spot cleaning the upholstery, using
your cleaner whenever possible.

NOTE: Do not attempt to pick up a
solvent-based product with this cleaner.

Summary of Contents for L2020

Page 1: ... 944 9200 for automated referral to authorized service outlet locations U S only or visit us online at www hoover com to find the service outlet nearest you click on the Customer Service button or call 1 330 499 9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Review this manual before operating cleaner Owner s Manual English pp 1 7...

Page 2: ...ck up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings Do not use in areas where these materials may be present Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner and the filter Do not use cleaner without collector cup filter and separator in place Clean collector cup filter and separator after picking up any perishable food items Use extra ca...

Page 3: ...or your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer Depot or call 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral to authorized service outlet locations U S only OR Visit us online at www hoover com to find the service outlet nearest you click on the Customer Service button OR Call 1 330 499 9499 to s...

Page 4: ...g in bottom of cup Pivot sections together making sure latch is secure Continue using your cleaner If a drop in performance is noted refer to problem chart in the back of this book If you have finished using the cleaner proceed with the following cleaning instructions before storing your cleaner 3 4 Cleaning your Road Rat cleaner Unplug cleaner from 12V outlet Note It is not recommended that any c...

Page 5: ...with nozzle down when liquid is near end of tube C empty cup C Cleaning spills Your wet and dry cleaner can be very effective in cleaning up spills if the following procedures are used ON CARPET 1 Immediately vacuum up as much of the spill as possible 2 For oily spills work some low sudsing carpet shampoo into the area according to the directions on the container Vacuum up shampoo and spill residu...

Page 6: ... Empty cup Nozzle or tools clogged Empty cup and clean filter blot filter dry Possible cause Possible solution Collector cup overfilled Empty cup If a minor problem occurs it can usually be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the checklist below 6 Lubrication The motor bearings are permanently lubricated The addition of lubricant could cause damage Therefore do not lubricate the m...

Page 7: ... parts to place this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period This warranty applies when the appliance is purchased in the United States including its territories and possessions or in Canada or from a U S Military Exchange Appliances purchased elsewhere are covered by a limited one year warranty which covers the cost of parts only This warranty does not apply if the ap...

Page 8: ... se utiliza cualquier artefacto eléctrico cerca de los niños No permita que la aspiradora sea usada como un juguete No utilice la aspiradora para recoger nada que esté encendido o humeando por ejemplo cigarrillos fósforos o cenizas calientes No utilice la aspiradora para recoger sustancias inflamables o combustibles como la gasolina o el polvillo fino de madera No utilice el artefacto en superfici...

Page 9: ... veces para evitar saturar la alfombra 6 Cubra el área con varias capas de toallas de papel blanco o una toalla de algodón Pise las toallas repetidas veces para absorber la humedad de la alfombra 7 Cepille el pelo de la alfombra EN TAPIZADOS 1 Aspire inmediatamente todo lo que pueda 2 Siga las instrucciones del fabricante para la limpieza de las manchas sobre los tapizados utilizando la aspiradora...

Page 10: ... cercano de la siguiente forma Buscando en las páginas amarillas como Aspiradoras Artículos para el hogar Recurriendo a la lista de centros de servicio técnico que acompaña la aspiradora Llamando al 1 800 944 9200 para recibir información en forma automatizada sobre la ubicación de los representantes autorizados de servicio técnico sólo para los EE UU Visitando la sección Atención al cliente de la...

Page 11: ...nerse presentando el artefacto en uno de los siguientes representantes autorizado de servicio Se requerirá el comprobante de la compra antes de proveerse el servicio 1 Centros de servicio técnico de Hoover 2 Representantes autorizados de servicio técnico de Hoover Depósitos Para obtener información en forma automatizada sobre los centros de servicios autorizados en los Estados Unidos llame al 1 80...

Page 12: ... pour aspirer une matière qui brûle ou qui fume par exemple des cigarettes des allumettes ou des cendres chaudes N utilisez pas l aspirateur pour aspirer des produits inflammables ou combustibles comme de l essence ou de la sciure de bois N utilisez pas l appareil dans des endroits où ces produits peuvent être présents Évitez d aspirer des objets durs et pointus avec l aspirateur Ceux ci peuvent e...

Page 13: ...ARQUE N essayez pas d aspirer un produit à base de solvant avec cet aspirateur Familiarisez vous avec ces tâches d entretien et conservez ce mode d emploi en lieu sûr où vous pouvez le consulter en cas de besoin Une utilisation et un entretien corrects de votre aspirateur garantiront une efficacité de nettoyage à long terme Vider le réceptacle collecteur Débranchez l aspirateur de la prise 12V La ...

Page 14: ...us Cause possible Solution possible L appareil n est pas branché correctement Branchez le correctement L aspirateur n est pas sous tension Vérifier le fusible ou le disjoncteur du véhicule Vérifier le fusible de l aspirateur logé dans la fiche Fusible grillé disjoncteur déclenché Remplacer le fusible du véhicule retourner le disjoncteur à sa position initiale Remplacer le fusible de l aspirateur p...

Page 15: ...gréés suivants La preuve d achat sera exigée avant exécution du service après vente 1 Centres de service Usine Hoover 2 revendeurs de Service Garantie Hoover agrées Dépôt Pour un renvoi automatique vers des centres de service agréés aux États Unis téléphonez au numéro 1 800 944 9200 OU visitez le site The Hoover Company sur www hoover com Cette garantie ne couvre pas le transport la livraison ou l...

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