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Some models have a nozzle clean-out
tool
for removing debris or if a non-car-
peted floor is not available. To use the
tool:
Disconnect carpet cleaner from
electrical outlet.
Slide tool into nozzle
and remove debris as shown.
To clean the outside of the machine,
wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in
warm water and mild detergent.
Do not
use solvent or petroleum based prod-
ucts to clean the machine.
Carpet Cleaning
Picking up spills
Read “Before you begin cleaning”
instructions on page 10.
1. Fill clean solution tank (upper tank)
with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery
Detergent according to instructions on
pages 8 and 9.
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2. Move speed selector to LO for gen-
tle cleaning or Hl for normal cleaning.
3. Dry hands and plug cord into a
prop-
erly grounded outlet.
Do not clean over floor electrical out-
lets.
4. 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.
Step on handle release pedal and lower
handle to operating position; turn carpet
cleaner ON.
5. Squeeze trigger to release cleaning
solution and
slowly
push carpet cleaner
forward (equals one wet stroke).
6. Continue to squeeze trigger and
slowly
pull carpet cleaner back toward
you (second wet stroke). Release trigger
and slowly push carpet cleaner forward
over area just sprayed with solution (dry
stroke). Then
slowly
pull carpet cleaner
back toward you without squeezing trig-
ger (dry stroke).
7. Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help pre-
vent streaking.
Keep nozzle flat on floor for both for-
ward and reverse strokes.
8. For heavily soiled areas, repeat steps
5-7.
9. For particularly soiled carpet or spots,
use the Clean Surge™ button (see fol-
lowing section). Avoid saturating carpet,
as noted below.
Note: To avoid saturating carpet, do
not use more than 4 wet strokes over
one area. Always end with dry
strokes.
It is best to alternate wet and dry
strokes as described above.
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.)
Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see
“Automatic shut-off”, page 8).
When finished cleaning, follow “After
cleaning” instructions on page 11.
Your HOOVER SteamVac™ carpet
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.
For best results, pick up spills immedi-
ately by placing the stair/upholstery noz-
zle 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 picking 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).
If a spot is left, the stair/upholstery nozzle is
generally more effective for removing it.
Although no cleaning solution can com-
pletely remove all spots, they can be treat-
ed by following the instructions provided by
the manufacturer of the carpet, upholstery,
or bare floor surface being cleaned.
Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet clean-
er to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids or chemicals.
When finished, follow “After cleaning”
instructions on page 11.
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c.
Empty tanks, rinse with clear water
and let air dry. Rinse the solution tank
cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry.
d.
Remove debris from recovery tank fil-
ter and rinse with clean water.
Note:
If the filter must be removed for
cleaning, it is easier to replace if the fil-
ter is wet.
e. Vacuum thoroughly after carpet has
completely dried.
This will help reduce
any shading left by the carpet cleaner’s
brushes.
To clean nozzle
If lint or other debris becomes lodged in
nozzle, do not attempt to remove
nozzle cover.
Pour one to two cups of clear water on a
non-carpeted floor.
Do not pour water
onto a wood floor.
Pick up water with your SteamVac™ car-
pet cleaner. Repeat as necessary until
debris is flushed out of nozzle.
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Clean Surge™ Button
The Clean Surge™ button can be used
to dispense extra solution when clean-
ing particularly soiled areas of carpet or
spots.
To use, press Clean Surge™ button
while squeezing solution trigger. For nor-
mal solution spray, release button and
continue to squeeze solution trigger.
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