Raise handle to carrying position (straight up) to unlock tank from base of deep cleaner. Lift tank from deep clean- er and carry it to a sink or drain.
To remove tank lid, lower handle com- pletely 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 | and check for color removal or bleed with | PreCleaner Spray, double | the amount | |||
more than one color, check all colors. | or 10 oz. per 1 gallon) | in the clean | ||||
cleaning | white paper towel or cloth. If surface has | of HOOVER Detergent | (use 2 capfuls | |||
d. When cleaning entire floor, move | solution tank. |
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a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use | No cleaning solution removes all stains from | |||||
furniture out of area to be cleaned | ||||||
a vacuum cleaner with an agitator for | all carpets. Stain removal varies with the | |||||
(may not be necessary if only high traffic | ||||||
best results. Vacuum upholstery with a | type of spill, time elapsed before removal, | |||||
areas are to be cleaned). For furniture | ||||||
vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool | carpet material, and carpet type. | |||||
too heavy to move, place aluminum foil | ||||||
attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach | f.To prevent staining, use plastic or alu- | |||||
or wax paper under legs. This will pre- | ||||||
into tufts and folds. Do not use the | vent wood finishes from staining carpet. | minum foil to protect wood or metal sur- | ||||
‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner as a dry vac- | ||||||
Pin up furniture skirts and draperies. | faces from possible water spray. | |||||
uum cleaner. | ||||||
e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic | g.To avoid wetting and possible damage | |||||
b. For upholstery, check cleaning code | ||||||
areas with HQOVERe PreCleaner*- | to wood floors underneath | area rugs&x- | ||||
- Use your HOOVER ‘SteamVac’ deep | ||||||
Test PreCleaner for colorfastness by first | pat, & move area rugs/ carpet to a non- | |||||
cleaner only if the upholstery fabric is | spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten | wood bare floor surface QL place waterproof | ||||
| marked with a “W”(for “wet” clean) or | |||||
| minutes and blot with white paper towels | material (e.g. plastic) underneath them | ||||
| “S/W”(for “solvent/dry” or “wet” clean). | |||||
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| vent/dry” clean only). If your upholstery | |||||
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| deep cleaner to pick up PreCleaner and | |||||
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| After cleanin | Allow time for carpet or upholstery to | Note: If the filter must be removed for | |||
| dry completely between cleaning and | cleaning, it is easier to replace if the fll- | ||||
| a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry. To | rinsing. To rinse, follow the same proce- | ter is wet. |
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| dure for cleaning only using hot tap | e. If desired, vacuum thoroughly after | ||||
| help prevent matting and resoiling the | |||||
| water with no detergent in the upper | |||||
| carpet, keep children and pets away | carpet has completely dried. This will | ||||
| clean solution tank. | |||||
| from surface until it is completely dry. If | help reduce any shading left by the | ||||
| it is necessary to walk on damp car- | c. Empty tanks, rinse with clear water | deep cleaner’s brushes. |
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| pet, place towels or white cloths on the | and let air dry. Rinse the solution tank | To eieaa nszzlle | |||
| traffic areas. | cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry. | ||||
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| Pick up water with your ‘SteamVac’ deep | |||
| but it may Improve the surface’s appear- |
| cleaner, Repeat as necessary until | |||
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| debris is flushed out of nozzle. |
If rinsing is desired, be careful not to
d. Remove debris from recovery tank fil- ter and rinse with clean water.