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Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until it rests on the floor.
If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove hose by reversing procedure as shown on pages 11 and 12.
Rotate recovery tank latches (E) outward (one on each side of tank).
Lift tank off of deep cleaner and carry it to a sink or drain.
Unlatch back part of tank lid and remove lid.
Empty tank. Pour dirty water out from the rear of the tank (F).
The lid replaces in a
(G)on front of tank. Rotate lid down onto tank. Make sure that the lid is secure on all sides before placing tank on cleaner.
For full suction, it is important that the recovery tank lid is prop- erly secured before cleaning.
| 3. How to clean | and 8. Wet a white absorbent cloth with the | ||
solution. In a small, hidden area, gently rub | ||||
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| the surface with the dampened cloth. Wait ten | |
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| minutes and check for color removal or bleed | |
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| with white paper towel or cloth. If surface has | ||
| cleaning |
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| more than one color, check all colors. | ||
| a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, | d. When cleaning entire floor, move | ||
| use a vacuum cleaner with an agitator | furniture out of area to be cleaned | ||
| for best results. Vacuum upholstery with | (may not be necessary if only high traffic | ||
E | a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool | areas are to be cleaned). For furniture | ||
| attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach | too heavy to move, place aluminum foil | ||
| into tufts and folds. Do not use the | or wax paper under legs. This will pre- | ||
Replace tank and press down to ensure | ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner as a dry vac- | vent wood finishes from staining carpet. | ||
uum cleaner. |
| Pin up furniture skirts and draperies. | ||
that it is properly seated in place. | b. For upholstery, check cleaning | e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic | ||
Rotate latches (E) (one on each side | ||||
code - Use your HOOVER ‘SteamVac’ | areas with HOOVER ® Spot and Stain | |||
of tank) inward to lock tank in place. | ||||
deep cleaner only if the upholstery fab- | Spray Cleaner*- Test Spot and Stain | |||
To continue cleaning stairs or upholstery, | ||||
ric is marked with a “W” (for “wet” clean) | Spray Cleaner for colorfastness by first | |||
replace hose as shown on pages 11 and | or “S/W” (for “solvent/dry” or “wet” | spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten | ||
12. | clean). Do not clean fabric marked | minutes and blot with white paper towels | ||
Raise handle to upright position and | ||||
“S” (“solvent/dry” clean only). | If your | or cloth. | ||
replace upper clean solution tank. | ||||
upholstery does not have a code, seek | If no color change is visible, spray Spot and | |||
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| professional assistance. |
| Stain Spray Cleaner onto spots and traffic | |
| c. Test for colorfastness - Mix detergent | areas. Wait at least ten minutes. Use your | ||
| and water according to the instructions | ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner to pick up Spot | ||
| under “Fill clean solution tank” on pages 7 | and Stain Spray Cleaner and spot. Repeat | ||
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| until spot is removed; carefully scrub with a | |
household scrub brush if necessary. | wood bare floor surface or place waterproof | After cleaning | ||
Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with | material (e.g. plastic) underneath them | a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry. To | ||
before cleaning. |
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Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner. |
| help prevent matting and resoiling the | ||
See pages 10 and 11 for instructions on | ||||
If you do not have access to the Spot | carpet, keep children and pets away | |||
various cleaning tasks. |
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and Stain Spray Cleaner, double the |
| from surface until it is completely dry. If | ||
amount of HOOVER Deep Cleansing™ | *Available at additional cost if not included | it is necessary to walk on damp car- | ||
Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 oz. per | with your model. |
| pet, place towels or white cloths on the | |
1 gallon) in the clean solution tank. |
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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-
If furniture must be replaced before the carpet is dry, use plastic or aluminum foil pads under legs of furniture so metal slides or wood finishes will not stain the carpet.
b. If desired, the carpet may be rinsed.
Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning, but it may improve the surface’s appear- ance after it is dry.
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