To clean nozzle
If lint or other debris becomes lodged in nozzle, do not attempt to remove nozzle cover.
Pour one to two cups of clear water on a
Pick up water with your ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner. Repeat as necessary until debris is flushed out of nozzle.
To clean the outside of the machine, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in warm water and mild detergent. Do not use solvent or petroleum based prod- ucts to clean the machine.
Carpet Cleaning
Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 8.
1.Fill clean solution tank (upper tank) with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions on page 7.
2.Move speed selector to LO for gen- tle cleaning or Hl for normal cleaning.
3.Dry hands and plug cord into a prop- erly grounded outlet.
Do not clean over floor electrical out- lets.
4.To avoid walking on damp carpet, start at the end of the room farthest from the door or path to sink where tanks will be emptied and filled .
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position; turn deep cleaner ON.
5.Squeeze trigger to release cleaning solution and slowly push deep cleaner forward (equals one wet stroke).
6.Continue to squeeze trigger and slowly pull deep cleaner back toward
you (second wet stroke). Release trigger and slowly push deep cleaner forward over area just sprayed with solution (dry stroke). Then slowly pull deep cleaner back toward you without squeezing trig- ger (dry stroke).
7.Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help pre- vent streaking.
Keep nozzle flat on floor for both forward and reverse strokes.
For heavily soiled areas, repeat steps 5- 7.
8.To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more than 4 wet strokes over one area. Always end with dry strokes.
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above.
For best cleaning results and to aid in faster drying of carpet, end with more dry strokes. (Continue using dry strokes until little water is visible passing through the recovery tank lid.)
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 8.
Picking up spills
Your HOOVER SteamVac deep cleaner may also be used to pick up small liq- uid spills (1 gallon or less, never to exceed 1/4 inch in depth) on carpet, upholstery, or bare floors.
For best results, pick up spills immedi- ately by placing the stair/upholstery noz- zle just above the spill and suction up any residue on top of the carpet. If the spill remains, place either the stair/ upholstery nozzle or 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 suction.
When picking up spills on bare floors, use only the floor nozzle with the bare floor attachment in place and speed selector in the OFF position (this will help prevent spreading the spill).
If a spot is left, the stair/upholstery nozzle is generally more effective for removing it. Although no cleaning solution can com- pletely remove all spots, they can be treat- ed by following the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the carpet, upholstery, or bare floor surface being cleaned.
Do not use the SteamVac deep cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liq- uids or chemicals.
When finished, follow “After cleaning” instructions on page 8.
Using the tools
The stair/upholstery nozzle has a built- in brush to help provide the scrubbing action some spots may need for removal.
The utility nozzle (some models) can be used for carpet and upholstery in vehicles.
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How to attach tool
Disconnect deep cleaner from electri- cal outlet.
1.Place handle in upright position and remove hose from rack.
All tools attach to the hose in the same manner:
2.Connect tool to hose by sliding it onto connector until the tab (C) locks it securely.
Using your thumb, push forward and up on the latch (D) to remove tool as shown.
Cleaning carpeted stairs
Read “Before you begin cleaning” Instructions on page 8.
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.
6.Turn deep cleaner ON.
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