Hoover SteamVac F5914-950, Owner'S Manual

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Step on handle release pedal and lower
handle until it rests on the floor.
If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove
hose by reversing procedure as shown
on page 12.
Rotate recovery tank latches (E) outward
(one on each side of tank).
Lift tank off of carpet cleaner and carry it
to a sink or drain.
Unlatch back part of tank lid and
remove lid.
Empty tank. Pour dirty water out from the
rear of the tank (F).
The lid replaces in a hinge-like man-
ner.
Position the front of lid under tabs
(G) on front of tank. Rotate lid down
onto tank.
Make sure that the lid is
secure on all sides before placing
tank on cleaner.
For full suction, it is important
that the recovery tank lid is prop-
erly secured before cleaning.
Replace tank and press down to ensure
that it is properly seated in place.
Rotate latches (E) (one on each side
of tank) inward to lock tank in place.
To continue cleaning stairs or upholstery,
replace hose as shown on page 12.
Raise handle to upright position and
replace upper clean solution tank.
3. How to clean
Before you begin
cleaning
a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet,
use a vacuum cleaner with an agitator
for best results. Vacuum upholstery with
a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool
attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach
into tufts and folds.
Do not use the
SteamVac™ carpet cleaner as a dry
vacuum cleaner.
b. For upholstery, check cleaning
code -
Use your HOOVER SteamVac™
carpet cleaner only if the upholstery fab-
ric 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 8
and 9. Wet a white absorbent 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 pre-
vent wood finishes from staining carpet.
Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.
e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic
areas with HOOVER
®
Spot and Stain
Spray Cleaner*- Test Spot and Stain
Spray Cleaner for colorfastness by first
spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten
minutes and blot with white paper towels
or cloth.
If no color change is visible, spray Spot and
Stain Spray Cleaner onto spots and traffic
areas. Wait at least ten minutes. Use your
SteamVac™ carpet cleaner to pick up Spot
and Stain Spray Cleaner and spot. Repeat
until spot is removed; carefully scrub with a
household scrub brush if necessary.
Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with
Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner.
If you do not have access to the Spot
and Stain Spray Cleaner, double the
amount of HOOVER Detergent (use 2
capfuls or 10 oz. per 1 gallon) in the
clean solution tank.
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.
f. To prevent staining, use plastic or alu-
minum foil to protect wood or metal sur-
faces from possible water spray.
g. To avoid wetting and possible damage
to wood floors underneath area rugs/car-
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F
G
E
After cleaning
a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry. To
help prevent matting and resoiling the
carpet, keep children and pets away
from surface until it
is completely dry. If
it is necessary to walk on damp car-
pet, place towels or white cloths on the
traffic areas.
If furniture must be replaced before the
carpet is dry, use plastic or aluminum
foil pads under legs of furniture so metal
slides or wood finishes will not stain the
carpet.
b. If desired, the carpet may be rinsed.
Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning,
but it may Improve the surface’s
appearance after it is dry.
pet, 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 11 and 12 for instructions on
various cleaning tasks.
*Available at additional cost if not included
with your model.
If rinsing is desired, be careful not to
over-wet the carpet or upholstery.
Allow time for carpet or upholstery to
dry completely between cleaning and
rinsing.
To rinse, follow the same proce-
dure for cleaning only using hot tap
water with no detergent in the upper
clean solution tank.