3-21
14
A
B
3-19
Using the scrub tool
With a little solution, test the scrub
tool on a hidden area before using
on the desired surface. If no surface
change is visible, continue to use as
described below.
1. Attach hose and solution tube as instruct-
ed in Figs. 3-10 to 3-12.
2. Place handle in upright position.
3. Fill clean water tank according to instruc-
tions for Figs. 2-9 to 2-12.
4. Fill detergent container with HOOVER
Hard Floor Cleaning Solution according to
instructions for Figs. 2-13 to 2-14.
5. Attach tool to end of hose.
6. Hold scrub tool above area to be cleaned
and press trigger to dispense solution.
7. Release trigger and scrub area with tool.
Pick up dirty solution with squeegee as
shown.
After using scrub tool
To clean scrub pad,
pull it off module.
Wash it in water with mild detergent. Rinse
and let air dry. Pad must be completely dry
before reattaching to module.
Replacement pads may also be purchased.
Ask for
HOOVER part no. 40308001.
Cleaning carpeted
stairs
6. 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.
To prevent machine from falling, use
extra caution when cleaning on
stairs.
Do not place carpet cleaner on
stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
7. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner into a
properly grounded outlet.
8. Set Wash/Rinse switch to
WASH
. Turn
cleaner ON.
9. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding the
tool (A) or (B) about one inch above the car-
pet and push it forward while pressing the
trigger (equals one wet stroke).
10. Position tool against the riser and slightly
press it into carpet pile. Press the trigger and pull
the tool
slowly
over the carpet (second
wet
stroke). Release trigger at end of stroke.
11. Lift tool, and position it against riser. Pull
tool
slowly
over carpet without pressing
trigger (dry stroke).
12. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help pre-
vent streaking.
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A
B
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as
described above. End with more dry strokes
to aid in faster drying of carpet.
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.
13. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and there is
a loss in suction (see “Automatic shut-off”,
Fig. 2-6).
When finished cleaning, follow “After clean-
ing” instructions on pages 9 & 10 and “After
using tool” instructions on page 13.
Read “Before you begin cleaning”
instructions on page 9.
Be sure to check the cleaning code on your
upholstery.
Use your carpet cleaner
only on upholstery marked “W” or
“W/S”.
1. Attach hose and solution tube as instruct-
ed in Figs. 3-10 to 3-12.
2. Place handle in upright position.
Agitator
brushes will not rotate while handle
is in upright position.
3. Fill clean water tank according to instruc-
tions for Figs. 2-9 to 2-12.
4. Fill detergent container with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to
