9
2-16
2-19
2-17
2-18
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 page 12.
Rotate recovery tank latches (E) outward
(one on each side of tank).
Lift tank off of deep 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 man-
ner.
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 upholstery,
replace hose as shown on page 12.
Raise handle to upright position and
replace upper clean solution tank.
E
F
G
E
3. How to clean
Before you begin
cleaning
a. Vacuum thoroughly -
For carpet,
use a vacuum cleaner with an agitator
for best results. Vacuum upholstery with
a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool
attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach
into tufts and folds.
Do not use the
‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner as a dry vac-
uum cleaner.
b. For upholstery, check cleaning
code -
Use your HOOVER ‘SteamVac’
deep cleaner only if the upholstery fab-
ric is marked with a “W” (for “wet” clean)
or “S/W” (for “solvent/dry” or “wet”
clean).
Do not clean fabric marked
“S” (“solvent/dry” clean only).
If your
upholstery does not have a code, seek
professional assistance.
c. Test for colorfastness -
Mix deterg e n t
and water according to the instru c t i o n s
under “Fill clean solution tank” on pages 7
and 8. Wet a white absorbent cloth with the
solution. In a small, hidden area, gently ru b
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
m o re 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 pre-
vent wood finishes from staining carpet.
Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.
e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic
areas with HOOVER
®
PreCleaner*-
Test PreCleaner 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
P reCleaner onto spots and traffic areas. Wa i t
at least ten minutes. Use your ‘SteamVa c ’
deep cleaner to pick up PreCleaner and
spot. Repeat until spot is removed; care f u l l y
s c rub with a household scrub brush if nec-
e s s a ry.
Do not saturate
carpet or upholstery with
P re C l e a n e r.
If you do not have access to the
PreCleaner Spray, double the amount
of HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls
or 10 oz. per 1 gallon) in the clean
solution tank.
No cleaning solution removes all stains fro m
all carpets. Stain removal varies with the
type of spill, time elapsed before re m o v a l ,
carpet material, and carpet type.
f. To prevent staining,
use plastic or alu-
minum foil to protect wood or metal sur-
faces from possible water spray.
g. To avoid wetting and possible damage
to wood floors underneath area rugs/car-
pet,
e i t h e r move area rugs/ carpet to a non-
wood bare floor surface o r place waterpro o f
material (e.g. plastic) underneath them
b e f o re cleaning.
See pages 10-14 for instructions on various
cleaning tasks.
* Available at additional cost if not included
with your model.
