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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precaution, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Important Safeguards!
Questions or Concerns?
The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any
concerns about your cleaner or questions regard-
ing its use. Look on the list provided with the
product for 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
of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) or
1-330-499-9499 (U.S.) or 1-800-263-6376
(Canada) to speak with a Hoover representative.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
TO THE STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH
CANTON FOR SERVICE.
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• Use indoors only.
• Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small
spills. Do not immerse product.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See “Grounding Instruc-
tions”.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• Do not use without tanks in place.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place carpet cleaning
machine on stairs.
• Use deep cleaner only for its intended use as described in
the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover
Company; others may cause hazards.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension
cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which
has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts
the machine plug.
• Unplug deep cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls
before unplugging.
• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the
deep cleaner.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or
pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow deep cleaner to be used as a toy or to run
unattended at any time.
• Do not point stair/upholstery tool toward people or pets.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated
when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.
• Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children’s reach.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gaso-
line or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other
toxic material with this appliance.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the deep cleaner.
They may damage the machine.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away
from openings and moving parts.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce
air flow.
• To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until
they are dry. Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are
completely dry.
• Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
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Unpack deep cleaner from the carton and
identify the parts shown. Remove and dispose
of the packing.
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A. Deep cleaner
B. Upper handle OR
Upper handle with hose/nozzle rack*
C. Bolts (2)
D. Nuts (3 - one extra included)
E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent
F. Bare Floor Cleaner*
G. PreCleaner*
H. Bare floor attachment*
I.
Hose*
J. Stair/upholstery nozzle*
K. Lower hose hook and screw*
L. Nozzle clean-out tool*
*Included with some models.
SteamVac™ Deep Cleaner cleans carpet
fibers by applying hot tap water and
cleaning solution.
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