2-11
Turn cap (A) upside down to serve
as a measuring cup.
5 OUNCES/
150 ml
A
D
C
2-12
2-13
2-14
2-15
Using cap, measure detergent fol-
lowing the chart below.
For carpet, carpeted stairs and
upholstery:
Fill cap to
fill line
(5 ounces) with
HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery
Detergent.
For bare floors:
Fill cap to
fill line
(5 ounces) with
HOOVER
Hard Floor Cleaning
Solution*.
Do not use Hard Floor Cleaning
Solution on carpet or upholstery.
Do
not use any type of wax with your
SteamVac™ carpet cleaner.
NOTE: Use only HOOVER deter-
gents.
They are specially formulated
for use with your SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner.
*Available at additional cost if not
included with your model.
CAUTION: Detergents contain
Anionic and Nonionic
Surfactants. Avoid contact with
eyes and skin. In case of contact
with eyes, flush with cold water
for 15 minutes. In case of contact
with skin, wash with water. If
Irritation persists, call a
physician.
Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank
to fill line (B) (1 gallon) with hot
tap water.
To assure proper performance,
use
only HOOVER cleaning detergent.
B
If rubber ring (C) on cap has
become dislodged, reposition it with
uneven side against ledge (D) as
shown.
Replace cap.
Rotate cap clockwise
until it locks in place. Cap must be
locked in place for proper perfor-
mance and to prevent leaking.
Position bottom of tank into unit and
press on tank handle to snap tank
into place.
Recovery tank
(lower tank)
The recovery tank holds the dirty
solution that is picked up from the
carpet.
When the recovery tank is full, the
automatic shut-off will engage (see
page 8) and the tank must be
emptied.
How to empty
Turn carpet cleaner off and dis-
connect from electrical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank (Fig. 2-9) by
pressing down on tank handle and
pulling forward; set tank aside
(do
not set tank on furniture).
For heavy traffic areas:
Pre-treat with HOOVER 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 ounces per 1 gal-
lon tank).
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