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How to use
a.
Vacuum thoroughly -
For carpet, use a vacuum
cleaner with an agitator for best results.
Vacuum uphol-
stery with a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool attachments.
Use a crevice tool to reach into tufts and folds.
Do not use
the ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner.
If no color change is visible, spray PreCleaner onto spots
and traffic areas. Wait at least ten minutes. Use your
‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner to pick up PreCleaner and spot.
Repeat until spot is removed; carefully scrub with a
household scrub brush if necessary .
Do not saturate
carpet or upholstery with PreCleaner.
HANDLE
RELEASE
PEDAL
LATCH
REAR OF
TANK
Rotate recovery tank latches outward (one on each side of tank).
Empty tank. Pour dirty water our from the rear of the tank.
Unlatch back part of tank lid and remove lid.
Lift tank off of deep cleaner and carry it to a sink or
drain.
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until it rests on
the floor.
Before you begin cleaning
b.
For upholstery, check cleaning code -
Use your
HOOVER ‘SteamVac’ cleaning machine only if the uphol-
stery fabric is marked with a “W” (for “wet” clean) or “S/W”
(for “solvent/dry” or “wet” clean).
Do not clean fabric
marked “S” (“solvent/dry” clean only).
If your upholstery
does not have a code, seek professional assistance.
c.
Test for colorfastness -
Mix detergent and water
according to the instructions under "Fill clean solution tank"
on pages 6 and 7. Wet a white absorbant cloth with the
solution. In a small, hidden area, gently rub the surface
with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for
color removal or bleed with white paper towel or cloth. If
surface has more than one color, check all colors.
d.
When cleaning entire floor, move furniture out of
area to be cleaned
(may not be necessary if only high
traffic areas are to be cleaned).
For furniture too heavy to
move, place aluminum foil or wax paper under legs. This
will prevent wood finishes from staining carpet. Pin up
furniture skirts and draperies.
e.
Pretreat spots and heavy traffic areas with
HOOVER® PreCleaner* -
Test PreCleaner for colorfast-
ness by first spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten minutes
and blot with white paper towels or cloth.
No cleaning solution removes all stains from all carpets.
Stain removal varies with the type of spill, time elapsed
before removal, carpet material, and carpet type.
If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove hose by reversing
procedure as shown on page 11.
The lid replaces in a hinge-like manner.
Position the front of
lid under tabs on front of tank. Rotate lid down onto tank.
Make
sure that the lid is secure on all sides before placing tank on
cleaner.
TABS
For full suction, it is important that the recovery
tank lid is properly secured before cleaning.
*Available at additional cost if not included with your model.
f. To prevent staining,
use plastic or aluminum foil to
protect wood or metal surfaces from possible water spray.
If you do not have access to the PreCleaner Spray, double
the amount of HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 oz.
per 1 gallon) in the clean solution tank.
g. To avoid wetting and possible damage to wood floors
underneath area rugs/carpet,
either move area rugs/carpet
to a non-wood bare floor surface or place waterproof
material (e.g. plastic) underneath them before cleaning.
See pages 9-13 for instructions on various cleaning tasks.
LATCH
Replace tank and press down to ensure that it is properly seated
in place.
Rotate latches (one on each side of tank) inward to lock
tank in place.
To continue cleaning stairs or upholstery, replace hose as
shown on page 11.
Raise handle to upright position and replace upper clean
solution tank.
Emptying recovery tank - Before you begin
