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26Replace cap. Rotate cap clock- wise until it locks In place. Cap
must be locked In place for proper performance and to prevent leaking.
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27Position 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 solu- tion that is picked up from the carpet.
When the recovery tank is full, the auto- matic
How to empty
Turn deep cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank (Fig. 21) by pressing down on tank handle and pulling for- ward; set tank aside (do not set tank on furniture).
Step on handle release pedal (Fig. 16) and lower handle until it rests on the floor.
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UNLOCK
28Raise handle to carrying position (straight up) to unlock tank from
base of deep cleaner. Lift tank from deep cleaner and carry it to a sink or drain.
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29To remove tank lid, rotate handle completely toward back of tank
and lift off lid.
Empty the tank and reposition the lid.
For full suction, it is important that the recovery tank lid is properly secured before cleaning.
Raise tank handle to carrying position to place it into base of cleaner. Move han- dle completely forward to lock tank into place (see Fig. 28).
Raise handle of deep cleaner to upright position and reposition upper clean solution tank.
How to use
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 detergent and water according to the instructions under “Fill clean solution tank” on pages 7 and 8. 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 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 PreCleaner onto spots and traffic areas. Wait at least ten minutes. Use your ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner to pick up PreCleaner and spot. Repeat until spot is removed; carefully scrub with a household scrub brush if nec- essary.
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, d o u ble the amount of H O OVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 oz per 1 gallon) in the clean solution
t a n k .
*Available at additional cost if not included with your model. No cleaning solution removes all stains from all carpets. Stain removal varies with the type of spill, time elapsed before removal, 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- p e t , either move area rugs/ carpet to a non- wood bare floor surface or place waterproof material (e.g. plastic) underneath them before cleaning.
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