qRaise handle to carrying position (straight up) to unlock tank from
base of deep cleaner. Lift tank from deep cleaner and carry it to a sink or drain.
q, To remove tank lid, lower handle completely toward back of tank
and lift off lid.
Empty the tank and reposition the lid.
For full suction, it is important that the recovery tank lid is properly secured before cleaning.
Raise tank handle to carrying position to place it into base of cleaner. Move han- dle completely forward to lock tank into place (see Fig. 35).
Raise handle of deep cleaner to upright position and reposition upper clean solution tank.
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Before you begin | minutes and check for color removal or bleed | PreCleaner Spray, double the amount | ||||||
with white paper towel or cloth. If surface has | of HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls | |||||||
cleaning | more than one color, check all colors. | or 10 oz. per 1 gallon) in the clean | ||||||
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furniture out of area to be cleaned | ||||||||
a vacuum cleaner with an agitator for | ||||||||
(may not be necessary if only high traffic | with your model. No cleaning solution | |||||||
best results. Vacuum upholstery with a | ||||||||
areas are to be cleaned). For furniture | removes all stains from all carpets. Stain | |||||||
vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool | ||||||||
too heavy to move, place aluminum foil | removal varies with the type of spill, time | |||||||
attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach | ||||||||
or wax paper under legs. This will pre- | elapsed before removal, carpet material, | |||||||
into tufts and folds. Do not use the | ||||||||
vent wood finishes from staining carpet. | and carpet type. |
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b. For upholstery, check cleaning | e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic | minum foil to protect wood or metal sur- | ||||||
areas with HOOVER@ PreCleaner*- | faces from possible water spray. |
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code - Use your HOOVER ‘SteamVac’ |
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Test PreCleaner for colorfastness by first | g. To avoid wetting and possible damage | |||||||
deep cleaner only if the upholstery fab- | ||||||||
ric is marked with a “W”(for “wet”clean) | spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten | to wood floors underneath area rugs/car- | ||||||
or “S/w”(for “solvent/dry”or “wet” | minutes and blot with white paper towels | pet, either move area rugs/ carpet to a non- | ||||||
clean). Do not clean fabric marked “S” | or cloth. | wood bare floor surface or place waterproof | ||||||
(“solvent/dry” clean only). If your | If no color change is visible, spray | material (e.g. plastic) underneath | them | |||||
upholstery does not have a code, seek | PreCleaner onto spots and traffic areas. Wait | before cleaning. |
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professional assistance. | at least ten minutes. Use your ‘SteamVac’ | See pages 1 | on various | |||||
deep cleaner to pick up PreCleaner and | ||||||||
c.Test for colorfastness - Mix detergent | cleaning tasks. |
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a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry. To | rinsing. To rinse, follow the same proce- | tank filter and rinse with clean | ||||||
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carpet, keep children and pets away | water with no detergent in the upper | |||||||
from surface until it is completely dry. If | clean solution tank. | cleaning, it is easier to replace if the fil- | ||||||
it is necessary to walk on damp car- | c. Empty tanks, rinse with clear water | ter is wet. |
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traffic areas. | cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry. | carpet has completely dried. This will | ||||||
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but it may Improve the surface’s appear- | ||
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onto a wood floor. | ||
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