4.Return deep cleaner to upright posi- tion. Lower handle and replace recovery tank.
5.Raise handle to upright position and reposition clean solution tank.
To clean floor
Read Before you begin cleaning instructions on page 9.
Do not use the SteamVac deep clean- er on hardwood floors.
1.Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Bare Floor Cleaner (available at additional cost if not included with your model) according to instructions for Figs.
Do not use any type of wax with your SteamVac deep cleaner.
2.Move speed selector to the Lo or Hl position for scrubbing or OFF if scrubbing is not desired.
3.Dry hands and plug deep cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
4.Step on handle release pedal and
lower handle to operating position; turn deep cleaner ON.
D
E
How to attach tools
Disconnect deep cleaner from electri- cal outlet.
1.Place handle in upright position and remove hose from rack.
All tools attach to the hose in the same manner:
2.Connect tool to hose by sliding it onto connector until the tab (D) locks it securely.
Using your thumb, push forward and up on the latch (E) to remove tool as shown.
Before using tool
It may be necessary to remove air from the system (“prime the pump”) so the clean solution will flow to the tool. Follow these steps:
1.Attach tool to hose and turn the deep cleaner ON.
2.Put the tool on a hard surface or
5.To release solution, press trigger. Slowly move deep cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned.
6.To pick up dirty solution, release trig- ger and slowly move deep cleaner over area where solution has just been dis- persed. Use both forward and reverse strokes.
7.Empty recovery tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic
8.When finished cleaning, follow “After cleaning” instructions on pages
Disconnect deep cleaner from electri- cal outlet and remove attachment from nozzle. Rinse it in clear water. Do not remove plastic screen or foam from attachment.
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F |
against your hand to block off the suc- tion.
3.Wait a few seconds (can take up to
15seconds). Then squeeze the trigger and begin cleaning.
Follow the instructions on pages
Attaching scrub module
1.Open the tool door and remove the powered hand tool.
2.Grasp the sides of the brush module and lift it from the base (F).
3.Pull scrub module from deep cleaner and snap it onto the base.
Note: It may be necessary to rotate the scrub module (G) slightly so it will align properly to the base.
*included with some models
Using the tools
B
A
C
A. Powered hand tool has rotating brushes for extra scrubbing action on small carpet areas, carpeted stairs and upholstery. Brushes can be removed for converting to the scrub module.
B. Stair/upholstery nozzle has a built- in brush to help provide the scrubbing action some spots may need for removal.
C. Scrub module with detachable scrub pad attaches to the base of the powered hand tool (in place of brush module). Can be used to scrub stub- born areas such as scuff marks, dried spills, and in hard to reach areas on hard surfaces.
Using the scrub tool
With a little solution, test the scrub tool on a hidden area before using on the desired surface. If no surface change is visible, continue to use as described below.
FOR LARGE AREAS
1.Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Bare Floor Cleaner* according to instructions for Figs.
2.Hold scrub tool above area to be cleaned and press trigger to dispense solution.
3.Release trigger and scrub area with tool. Pick up dirty solution with squeegee as shown.
FOR SPOT CLEANING
1.Apply Bare Floor Cleaner* with the spray bottle.
2.Scrub area with tool. Pick up diry solution with squeegee as shown.
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