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A
B
11. Lift tool, and position it against riser.
Pull tool
slowly
over carpet without
pressing trigger (dry stroke).
12. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help
prevent streaking.
It is best to alternate wet and dry
strokes as described above. End with
more dry strokes to aid in faster drying
of carpet.
To avoid saturating carpet, do not use
more than 4 wet strokes over any one
area. Always end with dry strokes.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait
until the carpet is completely dry before
using the tool again.
13. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic
shut-off”, Fig. 2-6).
When finished cleaning, follow “After
cleaning” instructions on page 11 and
“After using tool” instructions on page 14.
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3-18
Drain solution tube by placing round
end in sink and raising nozzle above
your head. Press the trigger.
14
Drain suction hose by turning carpet
cleaner ON and holding nozzle up for
several minutes.
Do not press trigger.
Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Disconnect hose and solution tube
from carpet cleaner.
After using tool
The tool caddy can be removed and
hung on a coat hanger for storage.
Cleaning carpeted
stairs
Read “Before you begin cleaning”
instructions on page 10.
1. Attach hose and solution tube as
instructed in Figs. 3-11 to 3-13.
2. Place handle in upright position.
Agitator brushes will not rotate while
handle is in upright position.
3. Fill clean water tank according to
instructions for Figs. 2-9 to 2-12.
4. Fill detergent container with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according
to instructions for Figs 2-13 to 2-15.
5. Attach tool to end of hose.
6. Hose length may require that
machine be placed at the top of the
stairs to clean upper half of stairway
and at bottom of stairs to clean lower
half.
To prevent machine from falling, use
extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
7. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner
into a
properly grounded outlet.
8. Set Rinse Setting switch to
WASH-
AutoRinse™
. Turn cleaner ON.
Note:
“Auto-rinse” and rinse are not
available during tool use. The hose will
only dispense water mixed with deter-
gent.
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A
B
9. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by hold-
ing the tool (A) or (B) about one inch
above the carpet and push it forward
while pressing the trigger (equals one
wet stroke).
10. Position tool against the riser and slightly
press it into carpet pile. Press the trigger
and pull the tool
slowly
over the carpet
(second wet stroke). Release trigger at end
of stroke.