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WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:

When using an electrical appliance, always follow

basic precautions, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

Important Safeguards!

Safeguards - Unpacking - Assembly

Questions or Concerns?

• 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 deep cleaner on

stairs.

• Use deep cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instruc-

tions.  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.
• Use only commercially available floor cleaners intended for machine

application.  Do not use any type of wax with deep cleaner.

• 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 operate deep cleaner in bare
feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

• 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.

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.) and 

1-800-263-6376

(Canada) to speak with a Hoover representative.

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE
STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON
FOR SERVICE.

Unpack deep cleaner from the carton and
identify the parts shown.  Remove and dispose
of the cardboard packing and tape securing
rotating brushes for shipping purposes only.

Unpacking

A

C D

E

F

H

G

J

B

K

L

A. Deep cleaner
B. Upper handle with hose/nozzle rack
C. Bolts (2)
D. Nuts (3 - one extra included)
E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent 

(some models

come with 2 bottles)

F. Bare Floor Cleaner 

(some models come with

2 bottles)

G. PreCleaner 

(included with some models)

H. Bare floor attachment
I.

Hose

J.  Stair/upholstery nozzle
K. Lower hose hook and screw
L.  Nozzle clean-out tool

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Summary of Contents for SteamVac F5857955

Page 1: ...tlet B that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Grounding Instructions Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Review this manual before oper ating deep cleaner Record and Retain This HOOVER deep cleaner is designed for deep cleaning of carpet and rugs It can also be used to clean carpeted stairs and upholste...

Page 2: ...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 ...

Page 3: ...ing nozzle downward while pivoting it away from the handle at B 3 CORD HOOK Assembling deep cleaner The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing 4 Push bolts into holes on front of handle Fig 4 If bolts will not go through hole easily handle is not pushed completely down Place nuts in recessed areas on back of handle Hold each nut in place while tightening each bolt securely with a Phillips s...

Page 4: ... cord into cord clip on back of handle Pull cord tightn Fig 8 Attach lower hose holder Storing hose and nozzle on rack 13 Secure hose to rack at numbered locations as shown Fig 13 To store hose on rack begin by placing nozzle connector end of hose straight end into clip 1 on rack Fig 12 HANDLE CORD HOOK 12 CLIP 1 CLIP 1 14 1 2 4 3 2 2 Converter is stored in area as shown NOZZLE CONNECTOR HOLES HOS...

Page 5: ...ide selector to set brush speed on HI LO or OFF 16 Brush indicator spins when brushes are rotating 17 Nozzle 18 Upholstery and stair cleaning connection push door open to connect stair upholstery tool solution tube 19 Recovery tank latches one on each side of tank 20 ON OFF pedal 21 Handle release pedal step on pedal to lower handle to operating position The assembled deep cleaner will look like t...

Page 6: ...ry tank lid see illustration The deep cleaner will no longer pick up dirty solution and the motor sound will become noticeably higher in pitch When this happens turn deep cleaner off and empty recovery tank before continuing use Automatic shut off FLOAT DISK Check clean solution tank also it may need to be refilled NOTE Check the recovery tank often Empty tank when it appears full even if the auto...

Page 7: ...er back into position The tanks The clean solution tank holds the cleaning solution that is to be dispersed onto the surface to be cleaned How to fill Disconnect deep cleaner from electrical outlet TANK HANDLE Place deep cleaner handle in the upright locked position Carry tank to a sink Rotate tank cap counterclockwise and lift up to remove cap To remove tank press down on handle and pull forward ...

Page 8: ...et tank on furniture TANK HANDLE Turn deep cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until it rests on the floor If cleaning stairs or upholstery remove hose as shown on pages 11 and 12 Rotate recovery tank latches outward one on each side of tank Lift tank off of deep cleaner and carry it to a sink or drain Unlatch back part of tank lid and re...

Page 9: ...arpets Stain removal varies with the type of spill time elapsed before removal carpet material and carpet type d Remove debris from recovery tank filter and rinse with clean water Available at additional cost if not included with your model g Toavoidwettingandpossibledamagetowoodfloors underneatharearugs carpet eithermovearearugs carpet to a non wood bare floor surface or place waterproof material...

Page 10: ... more dry strokes Continue using dry strokes until little water is visible passing through the recovery tank lid NOTE Check the recovery tank for fullness often Empty tank if it appears full even if automatic shut off pg 6 has not engaged When finished cleaning follow After cleaning instructions on page 9 Release trigger and slowly push deep cleaner forward over area just sprayed with solution dry...

Page 11: ...h arrow into groove opposite end of nozzle lip BARE FLOOR ATTACHMENT When finished cleaning follow After cleaning instructions on page 9 To pick up dirty solution release trigger and slowly move deep cleaner over area where solution has just been dis persed Use both forward and reverse strokes To release solution press trigger Slowly move deep cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned D...

Page 12: ...ected When the solution tube is connected to the deep cleaner the nozzle brushes will automatically be turned off and will not rotate when the deep cleaner is turned on even if the speed selector is in the HI or LO position TABS The tank lid is replaced in a hinge like manner Position front of lid under tabs on front of tank Rotate lid down onto tank Make sure lid is secure on all sides before cle...

Page 13: ...into a properly grounded outlet Do not point stair upholstery nozzle at people or pets To prevent machine from falling use extra caution when cleaning on stairs Do not place deep cleaner on stairs 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 Fill clean solution tank according to instructions on p...

Page 14: ...will not rotate while solution tube is connected to deep cleaner Attach hose and solution tube as instructed on pages 11 and 12 Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery Use your HOOVER SteamVac deep cleaner only on upholstery marked W or W S Read Before you begin cleaning instructions on page 9 Cleaning upholstery and automobile interiors To clean in corners or creases lift the nozzle...

Page 15: ...ed securely fastened at connection of hood Solution tube on stair upholstery nozzle won t connect 1 Connector collar 1 Extend black tabs on pushed forward connector by pulling collar toward tube Brushes brush indicator won t rotate during floor cleaning 1 Indicator screen dirty 1 Remove clear cover over indicator and clean screen Replace cover see page 6 2 Speed selector on OFF 2 Move speed select...

Page 16: ...16 HOOVER and are registered trademarks THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 R1 8 96 F5853 57 61 63 900 Litho USA 56518 086 ...

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