After using tool
1.Follow steps a and b for “After clean- ing” on page 9.
2.Rinse tool and hose by filling sink with a small amount of water. Turn
deep cleaner ON and pickup the water with the tool.
3.Drain hose by turning deep cleaner ON and holding end of hose up for sev- eral seconds. Do not press trigger.
4.Disconnect deep cleaner from electri- cal outlet.
5.Drain solution tube (located inside hose) by pointing end of hose in sink and pressing trigger.
6.Proceed with steps c, d, and e, for “After cleaning” on page 9.
Cleaning carpeted stairs
Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 9.
1.Place handle in upright position.
Agitator brushes will not rotate while handle is in upright position.
2.Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions for Figs.
3.Attach tool to end of hose.
4.Hose length may require that machine be placed at the top of the stairs to clean upper half of stairway and at bottom of stairs to clean lower half.
To prevent machine from falling, use extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
Do not place deep cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or pets.
5.Dry hands and plug deep cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
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6.Turn deep cleaner ON. If necessary, refer to “Before using tool” section to remove air from the system.
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8.Position tool against the riser and slightly press it into carpet pile. Press the trigger and pull the tool s l o w l y over the carpet (second wet stroke). Release trigger at end of stroke.
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9.Lift tool, and position it against riser. Pull tool slowly over carpet without pressing trigger (dry stroke).
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above. End with more dry strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet.
10.Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help prevent streaking.
To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more than 4 wet strokes over any one area. Always end with dry strokes.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the carpet is completely dry before using the tool again.
11.Empty recovery tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic
When finished cleaning, follow “After cleaning” instructions on page 9 and “After using tool” instructions on page 12.
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