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After using tool
1.Follow steps a and b for “After clean- ing” on page 9.
352. Rinse tool and hose by filling sink with a small amount of water. Turn
deep cleaner ON and pickup the water with the tool.
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363. Drain hose by turning deep cleaner ON and holding end of
hose up for several seconds. Do not press trigger.
4.Disconnect deep cleaner from electri- cal outlet.
5.Drain solution tube (located inside hose) by pointing end of hose in sink and pressing trigger.
6.Proceed with steps c, d, and e, for “After cleaning” on page 9.
Cleaning carpeted stairs
Read “Before you begin cleaning” Instructions on page 8.
Place handle in upright position
Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions on pages 7 and 8. Attach tool to end of hose.
Hose length may require that machine be placed at the top of the stairs to clean upper half of stairway and at bot- tom 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 stair/upholstery nozzle at people or pets.
Dry hands and plug deep cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
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one Inch above the carpet and push it forward while pressing the trigger (equals one wet stroke).
Position tool against the riser and slightly press It into carpet pile. Press the trigger and pull the tool s l ow ly over the carpet (second wet stroke). Release trigger at end of stroke.
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Lift tool, and position it against riser.
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It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above. End with more dry strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet.
Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help pre- vent streaking.
To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more than 4 wet strokes over any one area. Always end with dry strokes.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the carpet is completely dry before using the tool again.
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 9 and “After using tool” instructions on page 11.
Cleaning upholstery and automobile interiors
Read “Before you begin cleaning” Instructions on page 8.
Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use your HOOVER ‘SteamVac’deep cleaner only on upholstery marked “W”or “W/S”.
Place handle in upright position.
Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions on pages 7 and 8. Attach tool to end of hose.
Do not point stair/upholstery nozzle at people or pets.
Dry hands and plug deep cleaner into a
properly grounded outlet.
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Turn deep cleaner on.
39Gently press the tool onto the fabric. Press the trigger and slowly pull the
nozzle over the fabric.
Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help pre- vent streaking.
Make additional strokes without pressing the trigger to remove more moisture.
To clean in corners or creases, lift the nozzle
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