with the type of spill, time elapsed
before removal, carpet material, and
carpet type.
f. To prevent staining,
use plastic or
aluminum foil to protect wood or metal
surfaces from possible water spray.
g. To avoid wetting and possible
damage to wood floors underneath
area rugs/carpet,
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 11and 12 for instructions on
various cleaning tasks.
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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 pages 12 and 13.
Rotate recovery tank latches (E) out-
ward (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
manner.
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 uphol-
stery, replace hose as shown on
pages 12 and 13.
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 agita-
tor for best results. Vacuum uphol-
stery 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 fabric is marked with
a “W” (for “wet” clean) or “S/W” (for
“solvent/dry” or “wet” clean).
Do not
clean fabric marked “S” (“sol-
vent/dry” clean only).
If your
upholstery does not have a code,
seek professional assistance.
c. Test for colorfastness -
Mix deter-
gent and water according to the instruc-
tions 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 prevent
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 min-
utes. 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
Carpet/ Upholstery 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
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After cleaning
a.
Allow carpet or upholstery to dry.
To help prevent matting and resoil-
ing the carpet, keep children and
pets away from surface until it
is
completely dry. If it is necessary
to walk on damp
carpet, place tow-
els or white cloths on the traffic
areas.
If furniture must be replaced before
the carpet is dry, use plastic or alu-
minum foil pads under legs of furni-
ture 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.
