Check tank to make sure it is securely latched.
NOTE: There may be a small amount of water (indicated by arrows) on the base when the tank is removed from the unit. This is a normal condition.
Recovery tank
(lower tank)
The recovery tank holds the dirty solu- tion that is picked up from the surface being cleaned.
When the recovery tank is full, the auto- matic
How to empty
Turn carpet cleaner off and unplug from electrical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove clean water tank (Fig.
Step on handle release pedal (Fig.
B | |
| A |
Turn recovery tank latches (A) outward (one on each side of tank).
Raise handle (B) straight up and lift tank off cleaner.
Carry tank to sink or drain.
Lower handle toward back of tank to unlock lid. Lift lid off tank.
Empty tank and reposition lid.
For full suction, it is important that the recovery tank lid is properly secured before cleaning.
Raise tank handle to carrying position and place it onto carpet cleaner. Lower handle to front of tank.
Turn latches (one on each side of tank) inward to lock tank in place.
Raise handle of carpet cleaner to upright position and reposition upper clean water tank.
3. How to clean
Before you begin cleaning
a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use a HOOVER vacuum cleaner with an agitator for best results. Vacuum uphol- stery with a vacuum cleaner with clean- ing tool attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach into tufts and folds. Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner.
b. For upholstery, check cleaning code - Use your HOOVER SteamVac™ carpet cleaner only if the upholstery fabric 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 - Wet a white absorbent cloth with the detergent. 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 traf- fic areas are to be cleaned). For furni- ture too heavy to move, place aluminum foil or wax paper under legs. This will prevent wood finishes from staining car- pet. Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.
e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic areas with HOOVER ® Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner*- Test Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner 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 Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner onto spots and traffic
areas. Wait at least ten minutes. Use your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner to pick up Spot
&Stain Spray Cleaner and spot. Repeat until spot is removed; carefully scrub with a household scrub brush if necessary.
Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner.
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- pet, either move area rugs/ carpet to a non-
wood bare floor surface or place waterproof material (e.g. plastic) underneath them before cleaning.
See pages
*Available at additional cost if not included with your model.
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