9. Lift tool, and position it against riser.
Pull tool
slowly
over carpet without
pressing trigger (dry stroke).
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes
as described above. End with more dry
strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet.
10. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help
prevent streaking.
To avoid saturating carpet, do not use
more than 4 wet strokes over any one
area. Always end with dry strokes.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait
until the carpet is completely dry before
using the tool again.
11. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic
shut-off”, page 6).
When finished cleaning, follow “After
cleaning” instructions on page 10 and
“After using tool” instructions on page 13.
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13
L
M
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After using tool
1. Follow steps a and b for “After clean-
ing” on page 10.
2. Rinse tool and hose by filling sink with
a small amount of water. Turn deep
cleaner ON and pick up the water with
the tool.
3. Drain suction hose by turning deep
cleaner ON and holding end of hose up
for several seconds.
Do not press
trigger.
4.
Disconnect deep cleaner from elec-
trical outlet. Disconnect hose and
solution tube from deep cleaner.
5. Drain solution tube by placing round
end in sink and raising nozzle above
your head. Press the trigger.
6. Proceed with steps c, d and e for
“After cleaning” on page 10.
Occasionally, debris may become
lodged inside of the hose at the con-
verter end (L). To clean out the hose, lift
bottom of converter clip (M) with a
screwdriver and remove clip. Remove
debris as shown.
Snap clip back into position making sure
solution hose (N) is not pinched and
moves freely.
Replace recovery tank front panel (F).
Slide panel down until it snaps firmly
in place.
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N
F
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Read “Before you begin cleaning”
instructions on page 9.
1. Attach hose and solution tube as
instructed on pages 11 and 12.
Agitator
brushes will not rotate while solution
tube is connected to deep cleaner.
2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according
to instructions on pages 7 and 8.
3. Attach tool to end of hose.
4. Hose length may require that machine
be placed at the top of the stairs to
clean upper half of stairway and at bot-
tom of stairs to clean lower half.
To prevent machine from falling, use
extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
Do not place deep cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
Cleaning carpeted
stairs
5. Dry hands and plug deep cleaner into
a
properly grounded outlet.
6. Turn deep cleaner ON. If necessary,
refer to “Before using tool” section to
remove air from system.
7. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by hold-
ing the tool (A) or (B) about one inch
above the carpet and push it forward
while pressing the trigger (equals one
wet stroke).
8. Position tool against the riser and slightly
p ress it into carpet pile. Press the trigger and
pull the tool
s l o w l y
over the carpet (second
wet stroke). Release trigger at end of stroke.
B
A
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A
