Picking up spills
The HOOVER ‘SteamVac’ spotter/carpet cleaner may be used to pick up small liquid spills (1 gallon or less, never to exceed 1/4 inch in depth) on carpet.
Place floor nozzle with brushes turned OFF in front of the spill. Pull the nozzle very slowly over the spill initially with suction only. Repeat with spray and suc- tion. Although no cleaning solution can completely remove all spots, they can be treated by following the instructions pro- vided by the manufacturer of the carpet being cleaned.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals.
When finished cleaning, follow “After cleaning” instructions.
Storage
Before storing:
•Empty solution tank and rinse thor- oughly with clean water.
•Replace empty solution tank and turn cleaner ON. Squeeze trigger and push cleaner forward and back several times to expel any solution remaining in the cleaner’s system. (Do not use clean- er on wood floors.)
•Empty recovery tank and rinse thor- oughly with clean water.
Allow brushes and underside of clean- er to air dry thoroughly before storing cleaner on a carpeted or wood sur- face.
Do not store cleaner with a full solu- tion tank in place.
3.If you have a problem
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list below.
Problem: Machine won’t run
Possible cause
Possible solution
•Not firmly plugged in
•Plug in firmly
•No voltage in wall plug
•Check fuse or breaker
•Blown fuse/tripped breaker
•Replace fuse/reset breaker
Problem: Suction low
Possible cause
Possible solution
•Recovery tank lid not on correctly.
•Make sure lid is on securely.
•Recovery tank full/automatic shut off engaged.
•Remove and empty recovery tank.
Problem: Clean solution won’t
dispense
Possible cause
Possible solution
•Solution tank not firmly in place.
•Make sure tank is securely locked in position.
•Solution tank empty.
•Refill tank according to instructions for surface being cleaned.
•Recovery tank lid not on correctly.
•Make sure lid is firmly in place.
Problem: Brushes/brush indicator won’t rotate during floor cleaning
Possible cause
Possible solution
•Indicator screen dirty.
•Remove clear cover over indicator and clean screen. Replace cover
•Speed selector on OFF.
•Move speed selector to LO or HI.
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER ser- vice and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Factory
Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Commercial Ser- vice Distributor by:
•checking the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Industrial & Commercial” OR -
•checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR -
•calling
(U.S. only).
Please do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Can- ton for service, this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, con- tact The Hoover Company Con- sumer Response Center, North Can- ton, Ohio 44720 Phone:
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, Phone:
Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on the back of the cleaner handle.)
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor bearings.
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