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.... 2 Fri 8am- 7pm EST. Please enter the complete model and Manufacturing Code in China Manufacturing code (Label located on bottom of Hoover® authorized dealer locations (U.S. Model 1-800-944-9200 MFG. Verification of date of purchase may... be required for warranty service of your sales receipt to find the Hoover® authorized dealer nearest you for an automated referral of cleaner) Contents Important Safeguards 3 Cleaner Assembly...5 How To Use...7 Cleaner...
.... 2 Fri 8am- 7pm EST. Please enter the complete model and Manufacturing Code in China Manufacturing code (Label located on bottom of Hoover® authorized dealer locations (U.S. Model 1-800-944-9200 MFG. Verification of date of purchase may... be required for warranty service of your sales receipt to find the Hoover® authorized dealer nearest you for an automated referral of cleaner) Contents Important Safeguards 3 Cleaner Assembly...5 How To Use...7 Cleaner...
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Handle Bolts and Nuts (Three nuts may be purchased separately by visiting hoover.com. Accessories not included with hose) D. Cleaner ASSEMBLY Carton contents 1.1 Carpet Upholstery Cleaner Bare floor cleaner PreCleaner G C H D F I . Make sure all parts from images shown. NOTE: Phillips screwdriver needed for assembly. Hose/... nuts. 1. Upper Handle C. Bolts and nuts located in bag with your model may vary from carton and identify each item shown. Hose/Cord Hook E. F. Cleaner B. SpinScrub® Brush Assembly Remove all parts are located before disposing of ...
Handle Bolts and Nuts (Three nuts may be purchased separately by visiting hoover.com. Accessories not included with hose) D. Cleaner ASSEMBLY Carton contents 1.1 Carpet Upholstery Cleaner Bare floor cleaner PreCleaner G C H D F I . Make sure all parts from images shown. NOTE: Phillips screwdriver needed for assembly. Hose/... nuts. 1. Upper Handle C. Bolts and nuts located in bag with your model may vary from carton and identify each item shown. Hose/Cord Hook E. F. Cleaner B. SpinScrub® Brush Assembly Remove all parts are located before disposing of ...
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...Use clips (D) to secure hose and solution tube (E and inset). 1.12 1.13 1.14 D E E D Actual model may vary from images shown. 6 1.11 C B Store tools 1.15 Store Tools on back side of cleaner with other hand. 1.8 Push up on wall or in closet. 1.10 Store hose 1.12 Start. 1.13 Wrap. 1....14 Finish. Notch (B) rests on select models only) 1.10 Insert tabs. 1.11 Slide caddy down. Replace upper tank 1.6 Position...
...Use clips (D) to secure hose and solution tube (E and inset). 1.12 1.13 1.14 D E E D Actual model may vary from images shown. 6 1.11 C B Store tools 1.15 Store Tools on back side of cleaner with other hand. 1.8 Push up on wall or in closet. 1.10 Store hose 1.12 Start. 1.13 Wrap. 1....14 Finish. Notch (B) rests on select models only) 1.10 Insert tabs. 1.11 Slide caddy down. Replace upper tank 1.6 Position...
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... tank handle as shown. 2.5 7 Actual model may vary from room to release cleaning solution 2.1 3 1 2 4 18 3. Handle does not lock into a single position but "floats" to operating position. Edge Cleaners: provided on wheels and push forward. 2.4 A Carry handle The cleaner may be lifted by visiting www.hoover.com, or your cleaner from images shown. 2. Cord/Hose...
... tank handle as shown. 2.5 7 Actual model may vary from room to release cleaning solution 2.1 3 1 2 4 18 3. Handle does not lock into a single position but "floats" to operating position. Edge Cleaners: provided on wheels and push forward. 2.4 A Carry handle The cleaner may be lifted by visiting www.hoover.com, or your cleaner from images shown. 2. Cord/Hose...
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...UP - IMPORTANT Use only HOOVER® SteamVac® detergents. Non-Hoover® cleaning solutions may vary from electrical outlet. brushes at maximum speed for picking up spills or cleaning carpets and hard floors when brushing is permanently attached to rinse the carpet or floor. How to ...model may harm the machine and void the warranty. CAUTION ! To remove tank, press down on each side of the unit. Do not fill with water above 140°F (60°C). 2.9 - 2.10 Fill detergent container (F) with your SteamVac® cleaner. brushes OFF for cleaning carpets...
...UP - IMPORTANT Use only HOOVER® SteamVac® detergents. Non-Hoover® cleaning solutions may vary from electrical outlet. brushes at maximum speed for picking up spills or cleaning carpets and hard floors when brushing is permanently attached to rinse the carpet or floor. How to ...model may harm the machine and void the warranty. CAUTION ! To remove tank, press down on each side of the unit. Do not fill with water above 140°F (60°C). 2.9 - 2.10 Fill detergent container (F) with your SteamVac® cleaner. brushes OFF for cleaning carpets...
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... is important that is full, the automatic shut-off and unplug from the unit. This is properly secured before putting cleaner in upright position. Use only HOOVER® SteamVac® Oxy detergent for this purpose. *OxiClean is a registered B A trademark of Orange Glo International, Inc. **...Water Tank is picked up from images shown. Detergents contain Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants. Lift lid off cleaner. Failure to secure properly may result in place. 9 Actual model may cause poor suction. Dirty Water Tank (lower tank) The Dirty Water Tank holds the dirty...
... is important that is full, the automatic shut-off and unplug from the unit. This is properly secured before putting cleaner in upright position. Use only HOOVER® SteamVac® Oxy detergent for this purpose. *OxiClean is a registered B A trademark of Orange Glo International, Inc. **...Water Tank is picked up from images shown. Detergents contain Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants. Lift lid off cleaner. Failure to secure properly may result in place. 9 Actual model may cause poor suction. Dirty Water Tank (lower tank) The Dirty Water Tank holds the dirty...
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Check clean water tank also; it may need to be cleaned). Use your HOOVER® carpet cleaner only if the upholstery fabric is full the automatic shut off mechanism will shut off the cleaner suction (suction will be noticeably reduced). 2.16 At that time, the yellow... from images shown. 10 Vacuum thoroughly - If your model. Wet a white absorbent cloth with your upholstery does not have a code, seek professional assistance. e. Do not use a HOOVER® vacuum cleaner with HOOVER® Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner*- For carpet, use without float and float retainer in pitch. c....
Check clean water tank also; it may need to be cleaned). Use your HOOVER® carpet cleaner only if the upholstery fabric is full the automatic shut off mechanism will shut off the cleaner suction (suction will be noticeably reduced). 2.16 At that time, the yellow... from images shown. 10 Vacuum thoroughly - If your model. Wet a white absorbent cloth with your upholstery does not have a code, seek professional assistance. e. Do not use a HOOVER® vacuum cleaner with HOOVER® Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner*- For carpet, use without float and float retainer in pitch. c....
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...without squeezing trigger (dry stroke). Always end with water only, set Rinse Setting switch to rinse the carpet with dry strokes. Repeat cleaning motion. IMPORTANT To avoid saturating carpet, do not use straight, parallel strokes. Keep nozzle flat on handle release pedal and lower handle to...shut-off", Fig. 2.17). Fill detergent container with Hoover® detergent according to keep the cleaner on select models only) 3.1a Set Rinse Setting switch to help prevent streaking. 11 Actual model may vary from the door or path to sink where tanks will be emptied and filled. ...
...without squeezing trigger (dry stroke). Always end with water only, set Rinse Setting switch to rinse the carpet with dry strokes. Repeat cleaning motion. IMPORTANT To avoid saturating carpet, do not use straight, parallel strokes. Keep nozzle flat on handle release pedal and lower handle to...shut-off", Fig. 2.17). Fill detergent container with Hoover® detergent according to keep the cleaner on select models only) 3.1a Set Rinse Setting switch to help prevent streaking. 11 Actual model may vary from the door or path to sink where tanks will be emptied and filled. ...
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...images shown. 12 After cleaning Allow carpet or upholstery to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals. If it . IMPORTANT When brushes seem to be rotating slowly, disconnect cleaner from electical outlet and check and clean this screen. 3.4 3.5 Actual model may also be used to pick...the manufacturer of the spill, pull the nozzle very slowly over the spill initially with suction only. Picking up spills Your HOOVER® SteamVac® cleaner may vary from surface until it is generally more effective for removing it is dry, place plastic or aluminum foil under ...
...images shown. 12 After cleaning Allow carpet or upholstery to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals. If it . IMPORTANT When brushes seem to be rotating slowly, disconnect cleaner from electical outlet and check and clean this screen. 3.4 3.5 Actual model may also be used to pick...the manufacturer of the spill, pull the nozzle very slowly over the spill initially with suction only. Picking up spills Your HOOVER® SteamVac® cleaner may vary from surface until it is generally more effective for removing it is dry, place plastic or aluminum foil under ...
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...on sides of hose. Remove solution tube from port. For some spots may vary from moving parts, unplug cleaner. 4.1 A How to Remove 4.2 Squeeze latches (C) on select models only) B. To reposition the tool, reverse this procedure. How to Attach 4.1 Open hose connection port (A). ...tools A. SpinScrub® hand tool (Available on small carpet areas, carpeted A stairs and upholstery. SpinScrub® Hand Tool (Available on select models only) has rotating brushes for removal. Stair/Upholstery Nozzle has a built-in place. 4.2 Plug...
...on sides of hose. Remove solution tube from port. For some spots may vary from moving parts, unplug cleaner. 4.1 A How to Remove 4.2 Squeeze latches (C) on select models only) B. To reposition the tool, reverse this procedure. How to Attach 4.1 Open hose connection port (A). ...tools A. SpinScrub® hand tool (Available on small carpet areas, carpeted A stairs and upholstery. SpinScrub® Hand Tool (Available on select models only) has rotating brushes for removal. Stair/Upholstery Nozzle has a built-in place. 4.2 Plug...
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Disconnect hose and solution tube from cleaner. 4.7 Drain solution tube by sliding it onto connector until the tab (G) locks it securely. How ...minutes. CAUTION ! 4.6 G To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug cleaner. Using your head. To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug cleaner. All tools attach to the hose in the same manner: H 4.6 Connect tool to...the latch (H) to Attach Tools ! After Using Tool Drain suction hose by turning cleaner ON and holding nozzle up on the cleaner. 4.7 4.8 Actual model may vary from rack. CAUTION !
Disconnect hose and solution tube from cleaner. 4.7 Drain solution tube by sliding it onto connector until the tab (G) locks it securely. How ...minutes. CAUTION ! 4.6 G To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug cleaner. Using your head. To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug cleaner. All tools attach to the hose in the same manner: H 4.6 Connect tool to...the latch (H) to Attach Tools ! After Using Tool Drain suction hose by turning cleaner ON and holding nozzle up on the cleaner. 4.7 4.8 Actual model may vary from rack. CAUTION !
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... area. Place handle in suction (see "Automatic Shut-Off", Fig. 2.17). To avoid saturating carpet, do not use extra caution when cleaning on page 14. 15 Actual model may require that machine be placed at the top of the stairs to help prevent streaking. It is...the tool slowly over the carpet (second wet stroke). Set Rinse Setting switch to 2.11. Always end with HOOVER® detergent according to instructions for Figs. 2.9 to WASH. Dry hands and plug cleaner into carpet pile. Do not place cleaner on page 10. Cleaning carpeted stairs Read "Before You Begin...
... area. Place handle in suction (see "Automatic Shut-Off", Fig. 2.17). To avoid saturating carpet, do not use extra caution when cleaning on page 14. 15 Actual model may require that machine be placed at the top of the stairs to help prevent streaking. It is...the tool slowly over the carpet (second wet stroke). Set Rinse Setting switch to 2.11. Always end with HOOVER® detergent according to instructions for Figs. 2.9 to WASH. Dry hands and plug cleaner into carpet pile. Do not place cleaner on page 10. Cleaning carpeted stairs Read "Before You Begin...
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... upright position. Make crisscrossing strokes to end of hose. Agitator brushes will only dispense water mixed with HOOVER® detergent according to instructions for Figs. 2.9 to repeat the cleaning process. Attach tool to the... Be sure to prevent over the fabric. Fill Clean Water Tank according to fabric. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. Press the trigger and slowly pull the nozzle over -wetting and damage to ...page 12 and "After Using Tool" instructions on your cleaner only on page 10. Actual model may be necessary to 2.11.
... upright position. Make crisscrossing strokes to end of hose. Agitator brushes will only dispense water mixed with HOOVER® detergent according to instructions for Figs. 2.9 to repeat the cleaning process. Attach tool to the... Be sure to prevent over the fabric. Fill Clean Water Tank according to fabric. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. Press the trigger and slowly pull the nozzle over -wetting and damage to ...page 12 and "After Using Tool" instructions on your cleaner only on page 10. Actual model may be necessary to 2.11.
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... Clean If lint or other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. Set tanks aside. 5. To reduce the risk of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. Slide nozzle up and remove from images shown. Replace Dirty Water Tank (Fig. 2.16). With handle in ... . nozzle: How to go on the floor. 5.3 Grab brush assembly and pull firmly. brushes: How to snap into place. 17 Actual model may vary from cleaner. 5.2 To replace nozzle, line up tabs (A) on the floor. 5.1 Lift up rear edge of brush assembly with these directions for changing ...
... Clean If lint or other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. Set tanks aside. 5. To reduce the risk of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. Slide nozzle up and remove from images shown. Replace Dirty Water Tank (Fig. 2.16). With handle in ... . nozzle: How to go on the floor. 5.3 Grab brush assembly and pull firmly. brushes: How to snap into place. 17 Actual model may vary from cleaner. 5.2 To replace nozzle, line up tabs (A) on the floor. 5.1 Lift up rear edge of brush assembly with these directions for changing ...
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Wipe cap dry. 5.7 Align slots (B) on cleaner. • Empty Dirty Water Tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly with clean water and let air dry. Turn cap clockwise to motor bearings. Lubrication The ... contain sufficient lubrication for at least 15 minutes. valve: How to air dry thoroughly before storing carpet cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface. Actual model may vary from images shown. 18 Soak valve cap in opening. Allow brushes and underside of carpet cleaner to Unclog Remove Clean Water Tank. 5.5-5.6 Turn valve cap (A) counter clockwise and remove.
Wipe cap dry. 5.7 Align slots (B) on cleaner. • Empty Dirty Water Tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly with clean water and let air dry. Turn cap clockwise to motor bearings. Lubrication The ... contain sufficient lubrication for at least 15 minutes. valve: How to air dry thoroughly before storing carpet cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface. Actual model may vary from images shown. 18 Soak valve cap in opening. Allow brushes and underside of carpet cleaner to Unclog Remove Clean Water Tank. 5.5-5.6 Turn valve cap (A) counter clockwise and remove.
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...WARNING ! Low suction. Dirty Water Tank full/ automatic shut off engages. 19 Actual model may foam too much or cause leaking. Clean Water Tank not firmly in home. ... clear blockage. 3. Make sure tank is firmly in faster drying of the carpet. • 6.1 Fill tank (A) with HOOVER® detergent. • 6.2 Secure Dirty Water Tank lid before cleaning. ...Empty Dirty Water Tank when full or when automatic shut-off engaged. 2. Unplug the cleaner before servicing. A 6.2 • Use HOOVER® brand detergents; To reduce risk of the following. Not firmly plugged in position....
...WARNING ! Low suction. Dirty Water Tank full/ automatic shut off engages. 19 Actual model may foam too much or cause leaking. Clean Water Tank not firmly in home. ... clear blockage. 3. Make sure tank is firmly in faster drying of the carpet. • 6.1 Fill tank (A) with HOOVER® detergent. • 6.2 Secure Dirty Water Tank lid before cleaning. ...Empty Dirty Water Tank when full or when automatic shut-off engaged. 2. Unplug the cleaner before servicing. A 6.2 • Use HOOVER® brand detergents; To reduce risk of the following. Not firmly plugged in position....
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... call 1-800-944-9200. Do not send your vacuum by : • Checking the Yellow Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners" or "Household". • Visit our website at hoover.com (U.S. If you . • For an automated referral of the vacuum.) PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO...in Glenwillow for service. Service To obtain approved Hoover® service and genuine Hoover® parts, locate the nearest Authorized Hoover® Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of authorized service outlet...
... call 1-800-944-9200. Do not send your vacuum by : • Checking the Yellow Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners" or "Household". • Visit our website at hoover.com (U.S. If you . • For an automated referral of the vacuum.) PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO...in Glenwillow for service. Service To obtain approved Hoover® service and genuine Hoover® parts, locate the nearest Authorized Hoover® Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of authorized service outlet...