9
2-13
2-14
2-15
2-16
Fill container (16 oz.) with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent or
HOOVER Bare Floor Cleaner.
Do not use Bare Floor Cleaner on carpet or
upholstery.
Do not use any type of wax
with your ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner.
To assure proper results,
use only
HOOVER detergent.
Replace container cap and tighten.
NOTE: Use only HOOVER detergents.
They are specially formulated for use
with your ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner.
CAUTION: Detergents contain
Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In
case of contact with eyes, flush with
cold water for 15 minutes. In case of
contact with skin, wash with water. If
irritation persists, call a physician.
For Medical Information (U.S.) call
1-800-752-7869.
Position bottom of tank onto cleaner and
pivot tank to snap it into place.
Recovery tank
(lower tank)
The recovery tank holds the dirty solu-
tion that is picked up from the surface
being cleaned.
When the recovery tank is full, the auto-
matic shut-off will engage, suction will
stop (see page 7), and the tank must be
emptied.
How to empty
Turn deep cleaner off and unplug
from electrical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean water tank (Fig. 2-10) by pressing
down on tank handle and pulling for-
ward; set tank aside
(do not set tank
on furniture).
Step on handle release pedal (Fig. 2-3)
and lower handle until it rests on the
floor.
Turn recovery tank latches (G) outward
(one on each side of tank).
Raise handle (H) straight up and lift tank
off cleaner.
Carry tank to sink or drain.
To fill detergent container (F),
turn cap
counterclockwise and remove cap.
Fill tank (E) (1 gallon) with hot tap water.
CAUTION: Do not fill with water above
140˚F (60˚C).
Replace tank cap and tighten.
2-11
2-12
Carry tank to a sink.
Turn tank cap counterclockwise and
remove cap.
2-17
Lower handle toward back of tank to
unlock lid. Lift lid off tank.
Empty tank and reposition lid.
For full suction, it is important that
the recovery tank lid is properly
secured before cleaning.
Raise tank handle to carrying position
and place it onto deep cleaner. Lower
handle to front of tank.
Turn latches (one on each side of tank)
inward to lock tank in place.
Raise handle of deep cleaner to upright
position and reposition upper clean
water tank.
G
H
E
F
