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Cleaning carpet
Rotate recovery tank latches (one on each side of tank)
outward; lift tank off machine.
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until it rests on
the floor.
LATCH
HANDLE
RELEASE
PEDAL
To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank by
pressing down on tank handle and pulling forward; set tank
aside (do not set tank on furniture.)
TANK
HANDLE
Cleaning bare floors
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above.
For heavily soiled areas, repeat.
To avoid saturating carpet,
do not use more than 4 wet strokes over one area. Always
end with dry strokes.
Squeeze trigger to release cleaning solution and
slowly
push
deep cleaner forward (equals one wet stroke). Continue to
squeeze trigger and
slowly
pull deep cleaner back toward you
(second wet stroke).
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating
position; turn deep cleaner ON.
To avoid walking on damp carpet, start at the end of the room
farthest from the door or path to sink where tanks will be emptied
and filled .
Dry hands and plug cord into a
properly grounded outlet.
Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
Move speed selector to LO for gentle cleaning or HI for
normal cleaning.
Fill clean solution tank (upper tank) according to instructions on
pages 7 and 8. Use 5 ounces of HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery
Detergent.
Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 9.
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Keep nozzle flat on floor for both forward and reverse strokes.
For best cleaning results and to aid in faster drying of carpet,
end with 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 stroke). Then
slowly
pull
deep cleaner back toward you without squeezing trigger (dry
stroke).
When finished, follow “After cleaning” instructions on page 9.
How to attach bare floor attachment
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
If a spot is left, the stair/upholstery nozzle is generally more ef-
fective for removing it. Although no cleaning solution can
completely remove all spots, they can be treated by following
the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the carpet, up-
holstery, or bare floor surface being cleaned.
For best results, pick up spills immediately by placing the stair/
upholstery nozzle just above the spill and suction up any residue
on top of the carpet. If the spill remains, place either the stair/
upholstery nozzle or floor nozzle
with brushes turned OFF
in
front of the spill, pull the nozzle very slowly over the spill initially
with suction only. Repeat with spray and suction.
When pick-
ing up spills on bare floors, use only the floor nozzle with
the bare floor attachment in place and speed selector in the
OFF position
(this will help prevent spreading the spill).
Your HOOVER ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner may also be used to
pick up
small liquid spills (1 gallon or less, never to exceed
1
/
4
inch in depth)
on carpet, upholstery, or bare floors.
Do not use the ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner to pick up flam-
mable or combustible liquids or chemicals.
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