How to attach tool
All tools connect to the hose in the
same manner.
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To clean floor
Read Before you begin cleaning
instructions on page 10.
Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner on hardwood floors.
Fill clean solution tank with
HOOVER Hard Floor Cleaning
Solution (available at additional cost if
not included with your model) accord-
ing to instructions on pages 8 and
9.
Do not use any type of wax with
your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner.
Move speed selector to the Lo or
Hl position for scrubbing or OFF
if scrubbing is not desired.
Dry hands and
plug carpet cleaner
into a properly grounded outlet.
Step on handle release pedal and
lower handle to operating position;
turn carpet cleaner ON.
To release solution, press trigger.
Slowly move carpet cleaner forward
and backward over area to be
cleaned.
To pick up dirty solution, release
trigger and slowly move carpet
cleaner over area where solution
has just been dispersed. Use both
forward and reverse strokes.
Empty recovery tank when the
motor sound becomes higher
pitched and there is a loss in suc-
tion (see “Automatic shut-off”, page
8).
When finished cleaning, follow “After
cleaning” instructions on pages 10
and 11.
Push attachment against nozzle while
rotating attachment downward until
both ends snap into place.
(Note: Some force may be required to
rotate and snap attachment into
place.)
Return carpet cleaner to
upright position. Lower handle and
replace recovery tank.
Raise handle to upright position and
reposition clean solution tank.
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With foam strip (A) (located under
the netting) in position as shown,
place attachment on front of nozzle
(B).
Make sure arrow on end of attach-
ment points in the direction as
shown.
Using the tool
Remove attachment from nozzle and
rinse in clear water.
Do not remove
plastic screen or foam from
attachment.
Stair/upholstery nozzle
has a built-
in brush to help provide the scrub-
bing action some spots may need
for removal.
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E
How to attach hose
Disconnect carpet cleaner from
electrical outlet.
1. To prevent possible leaking,
remove clean solution tank by press-
ing down on tank handle (D) and
pulling forward; set tank aside (do
not set tank on furniture).
Remove hose from storage rack.
2. Step on handle release pedal (E)
and lower deep cleaner handle until
it rests on the floor.
Unlatch back part of recovery tank
and remove lid.
Cleaning bare floors
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Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner to pick up flammable or com-
bustible liquids or chemicals.
When finished, follow “After cleaning”
instructions on pages 10 and 11.
How to attach bare floor
attachment
(available at addi-
tional cost)
Disconnect carpet cleaner from
electrical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank and recovery
tank before positioning bare attach-
ment.
Refer to Fig. 2-9 to remove clean
solution tank. Set tank aside (do not
set tank on furniture).
Refer to Fig. 2-16 to remove recov-
ery tank.
With handle in upright position, tilt
cleaner back so that handle rests on
the floor.
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