Fill in and retain
The model and serial number are located at the bottom of the back of the cleaner body.
For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial number in the spaces provided and retain this information.
Your cleaner is model___________________________________
and has serial number___________________________________
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product.
Index |
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Assembly | |
Cleaner descriptions | 5 |
How to use | |
General operation | 6 |
Clean solution tank | |
Recovery tank | . . . . . . . .7 |
Storage | 11 |
How to clean | |
Recommended cleaning |
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sequence | 9 |
To clean floor | 9 |
Cleaning sealed wood floors ..10 | |
Picking up spills | 10 |
If You Have a Problem | 12 |
Service | 12 |
Important Safeguards | 2 |
Maintenance |
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Cleaning the brushes | |
Cleaning the nozzle | 11 |
Warranty | 13 |
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www.hoover.com
Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
•Use indoors only.
•Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not immerse product.
•For use on bare floors or sealed wood floors. Not for use on carpets.
•Always install float before any wet pick up operation.
•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings and all moving parts.
•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not pick up or use flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in areas where present.
•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.
•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
•Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
•Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See “Grounding instructions”.
•Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
•Do not use without tanks in place.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place cleaner on stairs.
•The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge
•Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children’s reach.
•Do not pick up chlorine bleach, pine based cleaners, drain cleaner, or any other toxic material with this appliance.
•When using recommended chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well ventilated.
•Follow manufacturer’s instructions for all chemicals used with this machine. Do not exceed recommended mixing ratios.
•Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
•Use cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
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