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Widepath The
Easy
TM
to
Use
Cleaner
Deep
Congratulations SteamVac
TM
on your purchase
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brushes that deep bare floor!!
cleaners
clean
carpets
have
6 rotating
and scrub
LS MODEL SteamVac by
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TM
applying
co
Widepath hot
m
tap
Deep water
Cleaner and
cleaning
cleans
carpet
solution.
fibers
Fill
in
Retain
and
This HOOVER deep cleaner designed for deep cleaning
is carpet,
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cleaner
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Hoover
of date of purchase for warranty service
may of
product.
Index Important safeguards .......... Assembly ................... Carton contents .............. How to use .................. Agitator speed selector ....... Automatic "shut-off". .........
2 4-5 3 6-8 7 7
Deep cleaner description ...... 6 Emptying the recovery tank .... 8 Filling the clean solution tank. 7-8 How to clean After cleaning ............... 9 Before you begin ............ 9 Carpet cleaning ............. 10 Cleaning bare floors ...... 10-11 Clean Surge TMFeature ........ 10 Picking up spills ............ 10 Using the tools ............. 11 Attaching tools ............ 11 Cleaning carpeted stairs ..... 12 Cleaning upholstery ....... 13 Scrub module .............. 11 Maintenance Headlight replacement If you have a problem Lubrication ................ Service ...................
....... ........
Storage ................... Warranty ....................
Safeguards! using an electrical appliance, always follow precaution, including the following:
13 14 14 15 14 15
(_)1993,1999,2001 The Hoover Company www.hoover.com
ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
WARNING:
USING
basic
APPLI-
To reduce the risk of fire, shock, or injury:
electric
• •
Use indoors only. Use only on surfaces not immerse product.
• •
Connect to a properly grounded Do not clean over floor electrical
•
Do not
• • • •
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place deep cleaner on stairs. Use deep cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended byThe Hoover Company; others may cause hazards. The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is
•
absolutely necessary, grounding type plug Unplug deep cleaner
• • •
Unplug before connecting the powered hand tool. Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the deep cleaner. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• •
Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands. 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.
•
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.
•
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow deep cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended any time. Do not point tools toward people or pets.
• • •
use without
moistened
tanks
by the cleaning outlet only. outlets.
process
or small
See "Grounding
spills.
Do
Instructions".
in place.
use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts when not in use. Turn off all controls
which has a 3-prong the machine plug. before unplugging.
Use only commercially available floor cleaners intended for machine application. Do not use any type of wax with deep cleaner. To assist In reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated using detergents and other cleaners with this machine. Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such use in areas where they may be present.
•
Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this appliance. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• •
Avoid picking the machine.
•
Keep
hair,
up hard,
loose
clothing,
sharp
objects
fingers,
feet
with and
the
deep
all parts
as gasoline
cleaner.They
may
of body
from
away
or
damage
•
openings and moving parts. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they
•
dry. Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are completely Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
Save
these
instructions!
at
when
• •
•
2
cleaner
Important
number
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner s manual.
your
before
is model
READ
Verification be required
manual
operating
When and has serial
ENGLISH -_ pp. 1-15 ESPANOL-_ pag. 16-25 FRAN(_AIS -_ p. 26-34
Manual
rugs, carpeted stairs and upholstery. The model and serial numbers are located on the data label on the back of the handle.
Your
t
Owner
dry.
are
Grounding Instructions
A 0© © DANGER-
C
Improper
This
appliance
should
must
tance risk
or
provides for
of
a cord
plugged is
to
appliance
into
an
properly
(A).
(C)
The
plug
appropriate
with
all
is
properly
will
not
(B)
appliance in
ordinances.
Carton
fit
to
whether
the
circuit looks
the
outlet, a
is
that
Do with
by
volt
sketch
service
grounded. provided
installed
and
as
and like
equipment-
has
the a
the not
if you outlet
is
modity
a
the
proper
electrician. on a
a
nominal
grounding
plug
only (B)
lug,
or
ground
outlet
grounded the
120
Canada, is
not
is a the
properly
of
a
a
E C
F
temporary Canadian
Codei
G
D
K
A
Unpack deep parts shown.
cleaner Remove
from the carton and identify and dispose of the packing.
A. B.
Deep cleaner Upper handle Upper handle scrub module*
C. D. I=1 F.
Bolts (2) Nuts (3 - one extra included) Carpet/Upholstery Detergent Bare Floor Cleaner*
G. H.
PreCleaner Bare floor
with with
powered powered
Spray* attachment*
hand hand
tool tool
the
I. J. K.
OR and
Hose holder Crevice tool* Nozzle cleanout-tool*
Contained L Hose (some
have
2 bottles)
in carton
with
hose:
M. Stair/upholstery nozzle N. Tool holder and screw (taped *Included with some models
on rack
under
be
NOTE:
contents
I
a
perma-
Whenever
it must
the
ear, the
properly
coveri
screwi
not
rigid from to
as
box
by
is
a qualified
connected such
to
should
colored
used,
use
used
grounded by
extending
metal
permitted
Electrical
(A).
be
be
receptacle outlet
installed
(E)
outlet
by
may
2-pole
adapter
green
(G)
adapter
place
in
like must
nent
a
be
The the
a
temporary until
can
electrician.
This plug
illustrated
used
outlet
to
grounded
The
adapter
= i[ it
plug
if a properly
be
qual=
(D)
adapter this
availablei
in
with person
have
use
the
result
appliance
qualified for
(E)
the
Check
or
temporary
connect
can
shock.
doubt
be
grounded
codes
in
plug
and must
and local
are
of
conductor electric
electrician
the
equip-
outlet
installed
accordance
an
of
ified
resis-
reduce
having
conductor plug
least
connection
grounding risk
of
This
shock.
ment-grounding grounding
path
current
with
Ifit
grounded.
breakdown,
a
electrical
electric
equipped
that
be
malfunction
grounding
A
nozzle)
held
in
In adapter
Theassembled drawing
cleaner
(hS
model
will
look
like
this
handle
Assemble
shown).
IIII A1 A2
I Attach
upper
Remove from
clean deep
handle
solution
tank
(upper
tank)
Gleaner. With
hose
back
of
down
(A1)
hook deep
onto
and
Gleaner,
lower
holes on front
cord
push
handle.
hook
(A2)
upper
Push
bolts
of handle. If bolts
to
handle into
will not
go through hole easily handle is not pushed completely down.
Attach Position
hose hose
holder
tabs of
bolts
are
nuts
handle.
matching back
Place
holder
handle.
on
(B) rack
onto with
Make
sure
handle openings holes
by on
for
tightening front
in recessed
Hold
each
each
of the
areas nut
bolt
with
a
while
depress Clean upper handle.
on
model.
You will hear a "snap"when ger rod is in place.
the
driver.
The been
two
nuts
extra
nut
provided
are is
needed not
for
required your
When handle sections are completely together, squeeze trigger (C) and
screw
(from
aligned. Only
of
Phillips
securely
handle)
back
on
in place
this but
Surge
TM
Button*
(D) on
the trig-
has _some
convenience.
models
E
Replace by
clean
solution
positioning
tank place.
handle
tank
bottom to
snap
first. top
of
(upper Press tank
tank)
Attach
into
Remove holder. Insert
4
tool
holder
on
back
tool and
projections of
cleaner.
taped on
holder
screw into
from slots
Slide
rack
down
at
and
tighten
(E)
driver.
on
into with
place. a
Insert Phillips
screw
screw-
Ill II |1
A2
Press
cord
handle.
into
Pull
around
cord
cord
crevice
models
on
and
back
Storing
of
wrap
Store
holder
(some
base
as
shown
of
nozzle
cleaner at
and
snap
in
into
holder
it into
front
holder section
of
as
of
bare
models clip
by
first
Powered
attachment
into
holder
and
remove
snap
shown.
outward.
reposition
the
hand
tool
place
(I),
bag
pull
it
How to
reattach
tool
cover tool,
reverse
this
proce-
The tool cover is designed away
remove
it at the To
the sides
reposition
age
area
Push
scrub and
module* pull
module
holes to
snap
grasp
if it
it forward.
module, into
(J),
fit on
tabs back
it securely
To in
of
the
with
LS
only
model
some
models,
holes
into
storage
is
pushed
reattach,
which
allows
with
a
open align
too hinges
it to
break-
snap
on
on
sides
of
tool
free
far. of
cover
stor-
module.
position. *included
feature
storage
area.
with
under
end
fully
hand
powered
plastic
dure. To
The
ing
powered
and
hose hose
lower into
hold-
er
clip.
floor
only)
wrapping
(F). Snap
(G). Ensure that the hose end is pushed down completely into holder (G).
positioning
I
down To
Continue
(_x tools
arrow.
m
To
on
end
(some
stair/upholstery
at
in
Insert
only).
Position
hose
hose
(H) into
tool
hose
hook
cord
(A2).
hooks
Slide
clip
tight
bag before
tool
door.
hand for using
tool tool
protection. the
is
shipped Remove
tool
by
first
in the open-
a
Deep
Cleaner
The
Description
hS
2_
8
will
look
clean
3. 4.
Clean Hose
Surge
5.
Hose holder:
wrap
around
and
The
top
right
or
easy
cord
for
hose top
the
of
wrap for
hook
can
left
for
storage. be
solution solution.
raise
tank
handle
to
removal;
forward
the
tank:
lock
on both sides
hood
cleaning
to
for
edges
of
carpet.
either
floor
or
tool
usage
22. ON/OFF pedal 23. Handle release on
pedal
to
operating
pedal:
lower
step
handle
(floor)
to
position;
24. Stair/upholstery nozzle 25. Crevice tool* 26. Bare floor attachment*
holds *Included
handle: unlock
lower to
brush
bristles:
shows
rotated and
release.
cleaning
set
20. Nozzle 21. Cleaning mode indicator:
cord
quick
to
hood
close
hooks
14. Recovery
selector
19. Edge
hose
storage.
13. Clean
for
drawing.
speed on HI, LO, or OFF. 17. Hood 18. Headlight: on both sides of
Scrub module* Powered hand tool Carrying handle Clean solution tank handle Clean solution tank cap/ measuring cup
23
the
slide
button*
TM
holder (6)
to
solution.
Hose hook Cord hooks:
4
like
16. Brush speed selector:
release
8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
:5 , 16
press
Solution
around
\.
trigger:
Hand grip
6. 7.
_6
cleaner
2.
hook
4_
deep
shown.
1. 1
6
assembled model
with some
models
This deep cleaner is intended for household use.
tank
handle tank
into
position.
15. Recovery
20
tank:
holds
dirty
solution.
Operate deep cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate Plug deep cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
on back
of cleaner.
II
ON/OFF
pedal
Handle Step on.
on Step
Gleaner
pedal on
(A) pedal
to
Cleaning
(_
release turn
again
pedal deep to
turn
cleaner
To
Indicator
room
to
deep
rugs Step
on
pedal
operating into
a single
convenient
will
(B)
position. position operation.
to
lower Handle but
handle does "floats"
show
FLOOR (C)
operating
off.
To
mode
indicator a green
when
position and
bare
window
handle for
is
in
cleaning
next
position
the
wheels
carpet
floors.
to not to
lock allow
Indicator to
will
show
TOOL (D)
upright
position
upholstery, Deep
the
window
handle for
tool
is use
in on
next
the stairs,
etc.
automatically
cleaner
suction from handle
a green
when
is
upright
diverts
FLOOR to TOOL when
raised position.
from
the
operating
transport move
to
your
put
deep
handle tilt and
deep push
cleaner in
upright
cleaner forward,
from and back
room locked on
to
The
deep
placing
cleaner
may
a hand
solution
tank
also
under
the
handle
as
be
lifted
upper
by
Automatic
shut
off
Brush
speed
selector
clean When
shown.
the
the
recovery
automatic
off
the
deep
to
that
The dirty
the
top
of
deep
suction
is full
will
shut
agitator
will
HI
(suction
float
disk
recovery
cleaner
tank
will
and
the
noticeably
'SteamVac'
no
will lid
longer
pick
motor sound higher
rise
(E). up
will
in pitch.
- for
continuing
has
three
settings.
normal
cleaning
of
carpet
and
LO
- for
bare
floors
OFF
- for
floors
gentle
Gleaning
of
carpets
cleaning
when
(Such
as
when
page
Slide
is
picking
and not up
bare
desired. liquid
spills.
10.)
selector
ting
carpets
brushing
and
button
before
to
the
desired
set-
cleaning.
use.
Check need
cleaner
floors
See
When this happens turn deep cleaner off and empty recovery tank before
deep
brush
bare
yellow
the
solution
become
tank)
reduced).
time
the
(lower
mechanisrn
cleaner
be noticeably At
tank
shutoff
Your
clean to
be
solution
tank
Do not use without retainer lodged, Service
also;
it may
refilled.
float
and float
in place. If broken or distake to an Authorized Hoover Center or Dealer for repair.
Ii
P_[o] _.-.........---_
5 OUNCES/
_._0
mI
A
t j- g Carry
The
tanks
Clean
solution
(upper
The
clean
a sink.
tank
Rotate and
lift
tank up
to
cap remove
cap.
the
surface
How
tank
that to
to
is to be
the
cleaner
cleaner
locked tank,
handle
onto
Using
For heavy traffic areas: Pre-treat with HOOVER Spray.
PreCleaner*
Gap, chart
and
pull
to
serve
as
a
rneasure
detergent
following
below.
the
cap
to
fill line (5 ounces)
Carpet/Upholstery
with
HOOVER
Detergent.
For bare floors: Fill cap to fill line (5 ounces) Bare Floor Cleaner*
with HOOVER
position. press
down
on
Do
tank
not
forward.
*Available included
at with
additional your
cost model.
if not
use
Bare
Floor
Cleaner
on
carpet
or
any type of wax with your 'SteamVac'Widepath deep cleaner. upholstery.
handle
down
cup.
For carpet, carpeted stairs and upholstery: Fill
If you do not have access to the PreCleaner Spray, double the amount of HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 ounces per I gallon tank).
from in
(A) upside
cap
measuring
Glean-
dispersed
fill
deep
remove
holds be
cleaned.
Disconnect deep electrical outlet.
upright,
Turn
the
solution
solution
To
to
tank)
ing
Place
tank
counterclockwise
DO
not
use
Continued
,,I)
7
NOTE:
They with
Use only are
your
HOOVER
specially 'SteamVac'
for
deep
CAUTION: Detergents Anionic and Nonionic
V_II
detergents.
formulated
use
cleaner.
contain Surfactants.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In case of contact with eyes, flush with cold water for 15 minutes. In case of contact with skin, wash with water. Irritation persists, call a physician. For Medical Information (U.S.) call 1-800-752-7869.
c
If
Pour detergent
into
tank.
Fill tank to
fill line (B) (1 gallon) with hot tap water. To assure
proper
HOOVER
cleaning
performance,
If rubber
ring
dislodged, side
(C)
on
cap
reposition
against
has
ledge
(U)
uneven
as
shown.
only
use
detergent.
P-Ill It
Recovery (lower
tank
tank)
The
recovery
tion
that
tank
is
up
the
matic
shut-off
will
tank
must
the
How
holds
picked
When
and
recovery
to
the
dirty
from
tank
the
be
To Position press
bottom on
tank
of
tank
handle
into to
unit
snap
and
tank
into
place.
solu-
carpet.
is full,
engage
the
(see
auto-
page
7)
emptied.
empty
Turn deep cleaner off and from electrical outlet.
Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise until it locks In place. Cap must be locked In place for proper performance and to prevent leaking.
become
it with
prevent
possible
leaking,
solution
tank
down
on
handle
ward;
set
tank
remove
(Fig.2-8)
clean
tank
disconnect
and
aside
by
pressing
pulling
(do
ROt
for-
set tank
on furniture). Step
on
and
lower
handle
release
handle
(Fig. 2-2)
pedal
until
it rests
on
the
floor.
i
For full suction, it is important that the recovery tank lid is properly secured before cleaning.
UNLOCK
LOCK
Raise
tank
place
it into
handle into
(straight deep er
and
handle up) Gleaner. carry
to to
carrying unlock
Lift it to
tank a
sink
To
position
tank
from
base
from
deep
Glean-
or
drain.
of
remove
pletely
tank toward
lid, back
lower of
tank
handle
com-
and
lift
off
lid. Empty
the
tank
and
reposition
the
lid.
base
to of
completely place
Raise
Raise
handle
handle and
solution
tank.
position
Fig.
of
deep
reposition
to
to
Move
cleaner.
forward
(see
position
carrying deep
lock tank
2-15).
cleaner upper
to clean
upright
under
"Fill
clean
2--14. Wet solution.
Before cleaning
you
a. Vacuum
thoroughly
a
for
best
cleaner
results.
a vacuum
tool
attachments. into
- For carpet,
vacuum
with
reach
and
an
tool
DO
not
cleaner
'Widepath'
deep
upholstery
fabric
minutes
"wet"
is
to
clean)
or
"S/W"
"W"
DO
not
marked "S" ("solvent/dry" If your upholstery does not professional
be
are
too
wax
water
according
up
a.
help
carpet
prevent
carpet, from
or
and
blot
matting
keep surface
until
it is necessary pet, place towels traffic
and
children
dry.
resoiling
and
pets
the away
completely to walk on damp
color
white
cloths
on
the
areas.
If furniture carpet foil
is under
slides
or
dry,
be
replaced
place
legs
plastic
of
wood
before or
furniture
finishes
so will
the
aluminurrl metal
not
stain
the
white
at
least
spots
ten
but
spot.
the
it is
over-wet
dure
the
desired,
the
carpet
of
cleaner
as
follows.
Note:
When brushes seem to be rotating slowly, disconnect deep cleaner from electical outlet and check and clean this screen. cleaner
Squeeze off
screen
place.
to
area
rugs/carpet
wood
surface
or
back
so
frame,
lift
and
push
handle and frame
pull
rests
on
it out. back
floor. Wipe
floor
material
(e.g.
befor_
cleaning.
plastic)
to
place
cost
a non-
waterproof
underneath
at additional
damage
area rugs/car-
them
with
your
if not
included
See
pages
model.
10-13
for
instructions
on
various
tasks.
pick
spot
be
rinsed.
Ill
for cleaning,
surface's
be or
appear-
careful
not
to
upholstery.
follow
cleaning
with
clean
solution
no
the
only
same
using
detergent
hot
in
the
proce,J
tap upper
tank. d.
C.
Ernpty
and
let
cap
and
tanks, air
rinse
dry.
Rinse
recovery
with
clear
to
Remove
reduce
any
cleaner's
let
air
er.
up
flushed
to
the
position.
dried.
shading
debris
two
leR
after
This by
becomes
cups
water as
out
located
will
the
nozzle
other
Repeat
screen
dry.
lodged
in
to remove
of
clear
water
on
non-carpeted floor. Do not pour water onto a wood floor. Pick
filter
tank.
brushes.
clean
one
from
recovery
tank
and
thoroughly
completely
lint
water
solution lid
upright
vacuum
has
or
the tank
cleaner
If desired,
Pour located
spray.
underneath
bare
alu-
sur-
dry.
is
water
If lint
screen
water
or
rnetal
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nozzle, do not attempt nozzle cover. filter
possible
or
to wood floors pet, either move
cleaning
until
with
carpet
To rinse,
for
To
from
use plastic
wood
Allow time for carpet or upholstery to dry completely between cleaning and
deep
Tilt
from
_Available
areas.
cleaner
necessary
improve
after
help
lint
to
removal,
type.
if necessary.
is not
rinsing
carpet
bottom
towels
your
Repeat
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brush
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ance
deep
and carefully
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traffic
Use
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b. If
Return
on
protect
foil
frorn the
spray
and
minutes.
PreOleaner
scrub
f.
Remove
staining,
minum
stains with
before
carpet
f.To prevent
inside
carpet.
e.
first
ten
paper
is visible,
onto
rinsing. must
wait
elapsed and
all
varies
g.To avoid wetting and possible
by
area;
removes
removal
tirrle
material,
faces
draperies.
colorfastness
with
change
hold
If
dry. If car-
it is
or
To
precarpet.
solution Stain
of spill,
carpet
heavy traffic PreCleaner*-
hidden
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cloth.
up
to
and
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will
cleaning carpets.
type
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staining
spots and HOOVER® it on
minutes or
all
furniture
This
legs.
skirts
PreOleaner
Rinsing
upholstery
col-
aluminum
from
furniture
'SteamVac'
instructions
cleaning
Allow
all
high
For
place
under
is removed;
After
or If sur-
check
cleaned).
finishes
e. Pretreat areas with
Wait
- Mix detergent
to the
color,
upholstery
If you do not have access to the PreCleaner Spray, double the amount of HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 oz. per 1 gallon} in the clean solution tank.
removal
or cloth.
if only
move,
paper
PreOleaner
and
be
to
wood
If no
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tance.
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one
necessary
to
heavy
spraying
clean clean
seek
clean).
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color
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rub Wa]it
cleaning entire floor, move out of area to be cleaned
not
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or
a code,
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Pin
"solvent/dry"
fabric only}.
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a
towel
carpet
PreCleaner.
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vent
if the with
more
gently cloth.
Do not saturate
to the
ors,
areas
use
as a dry
only
rnarked
for
paper
2-8 with
area,
darnpened
check
white
has
hidden
the
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with
face
or
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with
d.When furniture
b. For upholstery, check cleaning code - Use your HOOVER 'SteamVac'
have
ten
Figs. cloth
agi-
cleaning
a crevice
folds.
use
upholstery
with
Use
tufts
with
Vacuum
cleaner
the 'SteamVac'deep vacuum cleaner.
(for
surface
tank",
absorbent
In a small,
the
bleed
HOOVER
tator
begin
solution
a white
of
with
necessary nozzle.
your
deep until
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a
Some models have a nozzle clean-out tool
for
peted
removing floor
is
debris not
available.
or
if a To
non-caruse
the
tool:
Disconnect cal outlet. Slide as
tool
deep into
nozzle
cleaner and
from
electri-
remove
debris
shown.
into
Continued
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9
To
clean
wipe
the
off
warm
outside
dirt
water
of
with
a
and
mild
the
cloth
Keep
machine,
dampened detergent.
use solvent or petroleum ucts to clean the machine.
DO
based
nozzle
in
ward
not
8. For
prod-
and
5-7.
heavily
Fill
you begin cleaning" on page
clean
solution
HOOVER
with
Detergent Figs.
(upper
to
instructions
3. Dry hands erly grounded
and
avoid
be
plug
over
the
end
or
emptied
into
prop-
a
on of the
path
to
and
filled.
5.
Squeeze
electrical
damp
farthest
where
from
tanks
(equals
Continue
on
handle
handle
(second
and
slowly
over
area
to
cleaner
operating
pedal
and
position;
push
cleaner
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stroke).
wet
noted
or button
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saturating
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turn
7.
deep
best
carpet, strokes
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with
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strokes.
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little
pull
solution deep
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cleaner
do over
dry
squeezing
trig-
stroke).
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vent
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aid
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cleaning"
with
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strokes
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through
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release
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ger Step
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6.
floor
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2. Move speed selector to LO for gentle cleaning or HI for normal cleaning.
the
steps
as
2-14.
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4. To
for-
repeat
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tank)
Carpet/Upholstery
according
both
carpet,
particularly
carpet,
9.
tank
for
areas,
saturating
use
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1.
floor
strokes.
below.
spots,
instructions
on
soiled
Avoid
9. For
Read "Before
flat reverse
and
(see
2-6)
Fig.
cleaning,
follow
instructions
on
"After
pages
9.
streaking.
When picking up spills on bare floors, Your
deep
cleaner
may
also
be
used
to
pick up small liquid spills (1 gallon or less, never to exceed 1/4 inch in depth)
on
carpet,
upholstery,
or
Clean
Surge
Button
TM
(some models) Surge'
dispense
button
extra
particularly
can
solution
soiled
be
when
areas
of
used
to
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carpet
For
best by
placing
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up
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2.
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use,
press
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'Clean solution
solution ue
to
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spray, squeeze
How
to
button
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ery
floor tanks
the on
spill
top
the
place
nozzle
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spills
carpet. either
or
floor
turned
OFF in
nozzle
very
no
pletely suction
slowly
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spreading
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effective
all
following
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they
of
the
flammable or combustible
the the
it. com-
can
instructions
surface
spill). nozzle
solution spots,
manufa_cturer or
for
cleaning
rernove
the
stair/upholstery
be
treat-
provided carpet, being
Do not use the deep cleaner
nozzle of
by
stery,
the
front
ed
prevent left,
mor_
Although
imme-
and
of
rernains,
brushes pull
up
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initially
Repeat
with
with
suction
spray
only.
and
upholGleaned.
to pick up
liquids or
chemicals. When
suction.
finished,
instructions
normal
follow on
pages
"After
cleaning"
9.
contin-
bare
cleaner
possible
solution
bare Set
deep
prevent
tank
is
spots. while
and
help
floor
(some models)
Disconnect cal outlet.
clean
For
trigger.
release
attachment
To
button
residue spill
pick the
upholstery
with
spill To
results,
diately
spill,
or
will
generally
stair/
The 'Clean
(this
If a spot
bare
floors. 1.
use only the floor nozzle with the bare floor attachment (some models) in place and speed selector in the OFF position
(Fig.
from
leaking,
remove
(Fig. 2-8)
tank
2-15)
electri-
before
and
recov-
positioning
attachment. aside
(do
not
set
tank
on
furni-
ture). 1. With cleaner floor.
10
handle back
in so
upright that
handle
position, rests
tilt on
2. the
With
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netting)
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attachment
strip
on
Make
sure
points
in
arrow the
(A)
(located
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position front on
direction
of
under
nozzle
end as
of
3.
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rotating
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ends
attachment
shown.
the
place
attachment
against
attachment
downward
snap
into
nozzle until
while both
place.
(Note: Some force may be required to rotate and snap attachment into place.)
is
4.
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deep
Lower
tion.
cleaner
handle
to
and
upright
6. To pick
posi-
replace
recovery
ger
tank. 5.
area Raise
handle
reposition
To
to
clean
upright
position
solution
clean
up
and where
7.
floor
solution
Empty
Do not use the deep cleaner on hardwood floors.
8.
1.
Disconnect cal outlet
Bare
Floor
t_lr/k
Clearler
instructions
Figs.
2-8
Do not use any type deep cleaner. 2. Move position
with
on
handle cleaner
loss
When
in
over
been and
reverse
when
the
/
motor
pitched
and
suction
(see
"Automatic
to the Lo or HI or OFF if
cleaning,
instructions
deep and
follow
on
cleaner
remove it in
from
from
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screen
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at
with
Do
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or foam
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model
model
help
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to
C. Scrub scrub
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to
the
spots
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module
pad*
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For
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removed
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with detachable
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and
hand
for
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forward be
some
tools.
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turn
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cleaner
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your
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module). Your
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9-10.
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release
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removal.
release
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remove plastic attachment.
plug deep cleaner grounded outlet.
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To
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Fig.2-6)
cleaning"
of the
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cleaner
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3. Dry hands into a properly
4. Step
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scrubbing
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is
shut-oft",
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Read "Before you begin cleaning" instructions on page 9.
clean
release
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tank.
sound
Fill
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Use
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carpet,
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clean stairs
upholstery. models
module.
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How to
attach
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remove
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seconds). begin
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With
and
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for
appropriate
the
instructions
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pages
cleaning
12-13
tool the
task.
the
hose
in
the
scrub
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same 1.
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tool
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Connect
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2.
the
Grasp
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powered
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(D)
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as
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Before
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to the
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tool test
it from
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Note:
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scrub
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the
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of
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instructions 2. Hold
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tool
cleaner
cleaned solution.
and
press
deep
base.
necessary
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solution
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the align
3. Release tool.
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squeegee
tank
Cleaner for
Figs.
2-8
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on
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2-14.
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trigger
and
dirty
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before using If no surface
continue
module
(E). from
(F) slightly the
brush
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Floor
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with
as shown. with
some
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Follow
tool.
turn
Bare
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it onto
locks
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on a hidden area desired surface.
1. Fill clean
manner: 2.
the a little
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rack.
to
Using
cleaning.
Attaching All
squeeze
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tool your
on
a hard
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off
or the
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tion. 3.
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few
seconds
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take
up
to
1 5
Continued
-I_
11
After
using
To clean
scrub
scrub
Wash
it in
water
Rinse
and
let
Pad
must to
pad, pull
it off
with
detergent.
air
be
taohing
After
tool
mild
1.
module.
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dry.
2.
completely
module
dry
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before
storing
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with pads
may
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Ask for HOOVER
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page tool
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steps
Rinse
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deep
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Follow
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3. b
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"After
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9. and
hose
small
amount
cleaner
ON
the
and
by of
filling
and
pickup
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removing
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in
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in
Push
Place
into
handle
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trigger.
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5.
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sink
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steps
cleaning"
on
page
and
e,
for
9.
as
of
module
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(O).
position.
Read "Before you begin cleaning" instructions on page 9. 1.
up
scrub
manner
back
area
module
cleaner
hose
module.
on
storage
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Disconnect
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To store scub
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40308001. module
eral
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hose
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4.
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Turn
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ON
in
upright
A
position.
Agitator brushes will not rotate while handle is in upright position. 2.
Fill
clean
Carpet/U to
instructions
3.
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at
upper of
to
length
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clean tom
tank
stairs
Figs. end
may
according
2-8 of
the
top of
7. that
of the
machine
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clean
2-14.
to
hose.
require
half to
HOOVER
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Detergent for
tool
4. Hose be
solution pholstery
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bot-
half.
(A)
the
while wet
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tool
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to at
Pre-spray
ing
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carpet
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about
and
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trigger
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9.
inch
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Lift
Pull
Do not
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from falling, use cleaning on stairs.
stroke).
cleaner
on stairs.
toward
people
8. Position press pull wet
Do not point tools
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pets. 5. Dry
hands
a properly 6.
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refer remove
and
deep to
cleaner
"Before air
plug
grounded
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using the
deep
cleaner
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the
tool
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riser
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pile.
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tool
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the
stroke).
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trigger
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carpet at end
pressing
trigger
It
to
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trigger
section
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above.
to
riser.
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aid
in
10.
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and
End
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dry
with
strokes
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1/2
strokes
more
drying
and
of
dry
carpet.
inch
to
help
streaking.
To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more than 4 wet strokes over any one area. Always end with dry strokes. additional the
using
cleaning carpet
the
there
is
a
When
"ARer
in
tank
when
the
motor
higher
pitched
and
suction
(see
"Automatic
cleaning,
instructions using
before
2-6).
finished
cleaning"
wait
dry
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loss Fig.
necessary,
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shut-off",
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tool
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12
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If necessary,
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To prevent machine extra caution when
tool,
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tool"
follow on
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"After
9
page on
and page
12.
Read "Before you begin instructions on page 9. Be
sure
to
check
the
your
upholstery.
only
on upholstery
cleaning"
cleaning
code
A
on
your deep cleaner marked "W"or
Use
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handle
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upright
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clean
t_]r/k
Attach
HOOVER
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Detergent
to instructions
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while
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solution
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3.
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of
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zle
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7.
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8.
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to
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inch
to
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corners inch
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for
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9.Vacuum
up
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10. For
heavily
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help
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some
The models)
the
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If
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with
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tool
11.
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When
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finished
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and
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follow
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wait dry
2-6).
Fig.
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necessary,
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shut-off",
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upholstery
sound solution
cleaning
overlap
cleaning
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repeat
Make
Make no more than 2 passes with the solution over any one area to prevent over-wetting and damage to fabric.
pressing
moisture.
trigger. in
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or
from
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into
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pull
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ON. If necessary,
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cleaner
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cleaner
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or
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4. Dry hands and plug a properly grounded 5. Turn deep
people
and
fabric. strokes
prevent
Do not point tools pets.
trigger the
tool"
on
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page
instructions
9 on
and page
12.
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to
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27313106.
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Turn cleaner off and with dry hands, disconnect deep cleaner from electrical outlet.
3.
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Excessive
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Using
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Phillips as
shown
Turn
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screwdriver, and
lift
remove off
locked
old
bulb
new
straight
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into
out
straight
of
socket.
into
socket
until
place.
is not required. and
secure
with
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