Hoover Carpet Cleaner Tank and tubing, Furniture guard, Base of unit, Foam generator, Filter bar

3. Maintenance

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your appliance will ensure con- tinued cleaning effectiveness.

Tank and tubing

Wash and rinse tank after each use. To rinse tubing, put clear water in tank, then hold and release trigger several times.

Disconnect unit from electrical outlet before performing any of the mainte- nance tasks or procedures listed below.

Furniture guard

Wipe furniture guard with dry cleaning fluid or liquid detergent to remove wax and dirt after each use.

Base of unit

Remove brushes and dry bottom of shampoo-polisher with a paper towel or cloth before storing.

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A

Foam generator

The foam generator (A), located on base of unit near wheels, should be re m o v e d and washed after each use. To re m o v e , t u rn 1/4 turn in a counterclockwise dire c- tion and lift up. Wash in a solution of hot water and detergent to clean scre e n . Rinse; then replace on floor machine, matching projections with slots and turn- ing in a clockwise dire c t i o n .

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B

Filter bar

The filter bar (B), located between the two squeegees at the front of the floor machine base, protects the unit by col- lecting any large particles of dirt or residue. Clean filter bar after each use or during use if there is a decrease in the efficiency of the “WET PICKUP”.

Remove filter bar by placing the index fingers under each end and lifting up, as shown.

Clean off lint and dirt particles by hold- ing filter bar under running water. Replace by snapping it into place between the squeegees.

Brushes

Wash power scrub and cleaning brush- es and heavy duty cleaning-waxing pads in a solution of hot water and detergent to remove wax. Rinse well. Hold shampoo brushes under warm running water to remove any lint that has collected. Shake brushes and pads to remove excess water. Place on paper towels (with brushes down) to dry. Allow brushes to dry completely before reattaching them to unit.

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C

Soft cloth, felt and high luster pads

The pads should be washed occasion- ally to remove wax. If floor machine does not glide easily when buffing floors, it may be due to an accumula- tion of wax on pads.

Pads should be washed in the same way as brushes. Shake the high luster polishing pads several times while dry- ing to restore fluffiness.

Let pads dry thoroughly before reusing.

The felt and high luster pads must be completely dry to polish floors.

Defoamer cake

The defoamer cake (C), located inside upper part of tank housing, is necessary to reduce foam in the recovery tank.

The defoamer cake should be checked periodically. With normal use, it will last about one year.

Instructions for replacing the cake are imprinted on the back of the tank hous- ing. To purchase replacement defoamer cakes, contact your nearest Hoover Service Center or through The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoovercompany.com

Storing

Wrap cord around cord storage hook located at the bottom of tank housing, and then around trigger.

Store your floor machine in a cleaning closet or convenient place, ready for use. Hang it on the wall or remove brushes and store it with the handle in the upright position. Never store it on the brushes or squeegee blades.

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