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Question posted by anniepa on October 19th, 2021

Water Leak

the valve from the water tank leaks, a lot. I tried putting in a rubber washer and slathered it with Vaseline. That worked for a couple minutes. Then it started leaking again. Can I replace the valve? I'm not sure if it's on the tank or the intake

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on October 20th, 2021 2:43 AM
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Why is my Hoover vacuum leaking water?

When water begins to leak from your Hoover Steam Vac you may have a bad valve seal. A bad valve seal can be replaced with a new part to fix the problem. ... You can replace the valve seal on your Hoover Steam Vac by first obtaining a replacement valve for your specific model of cleaner.

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Manual - Page 2

... located on lower handle of cleaner) Contents Important Safeguards 3 Cleaner Assembly...5 How To Use...6 Cleaner Description 6 The Tanks...7 How to the store. 2 CODE Hint: Attach your sales receipt to register by phone. Be sure to register your HOOVER® product. only) or to find the Hoover® authorized dealer nearest you need...
Manual - Page 3

... to place fingers or other objects into openings. If appliance is not working as a toy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an ..., has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it may result in injury or damage. • Do...cord. Do not use with wet hands. • Do not put any object into any opening blocked; Do not place cleaner on...
Manual - Page 4

Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures. • Do not use without Tanks or Filters in place. • WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the ...up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they are completely dry. • Do not store extractor with solution in tanks. • Do not allow cleaner to sit in one location with brushes on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a...
Manual - Page 5

... cord hooks for assembly. Attach the plug end to lock it into vacuum base. Base, Hose and Removable Dirty 1.1 Water Tank A B. SpinScrub® 60 Brush Assembly or SpinScrub® 77 Brush Assembly (Assembled on unit) F. Upper Handle C. Clean Water Tank/ Carry Handle H. Make sure all parts from images shown. Solution Bottle b C Carpet Upholstery Cleaner bare...
Manual - Page 6

...cleaner as shown. com, or your model may vary from images shown. 6 Dirty Water Tank Handle 11. Accessories not included with your local HOOVER® service center. Store ...A Actual model may be purchased separately by visiting www.hoover. Upholstery Nozzle* B. Hose 17. Clean Water Tank 9. Non-Marring Wheels* 20. To turn cleaner ON, push button down. ON/OFF Switch 5. ...
Manual - Page 7

...settings. Non-Hoover cleaning solutions may vary from images shown. Be sure tank is properly latched in place. 2.5 1 2 3 3 PO2WGEE1RNSTIPSILLEPBLEREUDSH SpinScrub® mode selector (Available on tank handle button and pull forward. 2.9 2.9 Fill tank (E) with hot tap water. SPILL PICK-UP - for use with the water. The use with this machine. (See the "Cleaning Products" section...
Manual - Page 8

..., (B) Clean Water Tank or (C) Dirty Water Tank. If irritation persists, call a physician. ! When the Dirty Water Tank is full, the automatic shut-off and unplug from electrical outlet. 2.13 Pull Dirty Water Tank from lint screens (E). 2.18 Replace Dirty Water Tank on the base when the tank is a trademark of contact with skin, wash with cold water for 15 minutes. WARNING ! Rinse...
Manual - Page 9

...non-wood hard floor surface or place waterproof material (e.g. B Check clean water tank also; Do not use a HOOVER® vacuum cleaner with an agitator for colorfastness - For carpet, use without float ...or metal surfaces from possible water spray. c. In a small, hidden area, gently rub the surface with HOOVER® Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner*- Wait ten minutes and check for "solvent/...
Manual - Page 10

...start at the end of the room farthest from images shown. 10 The cleaner rinses the carpet on the forward stroke. For best results, use more dry strokes. (Continue using dry strokes until little water is visible passing through the Dirty Water Tank lid.) Empty Dirty Water Tank... You Begin Cleaning" instructions. 3.2 Fill Clean Water Tank according to instructions for Fig. 2.10. Fill...
Manual - Page 11

...How to pick up tight against the nozzle. With handle in liquid. Make sure the outside edges are pushed up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals. Slide ...up spills, follow the flooring manufacturer's cleaning recommendations. To prevent possible leaking, remove clean water tank (Fig. 2.8) and Dirty Water Tank (Fig. 2.13). For models with HOOVER® Hard Floor that ...
Manual - Page 12

...the scrub module. (Available on select models only) B. If it is completely dry. Rinse the Dirty Water Tank lid and let air dry. 3.5 Filter Screens A IMPORTANT 3.5 To keep children and pets away from ... the brushes can be replaced before the carpet is dry, place plastic or aluminum foil under legs of the unit and remove lint or debris. Empty tanks, rinse with clean water and let air dry....
Manual - Page 13

... of hose. It is best to Attach Tools ! When finished cleaning, empty Clean Water Tank, wash and rinse dirty Water Tank and let air dry. How to alternate wet and dry strokes as it into a... saturating carpet, do not use more dry strokes to help prevent streaking. Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is in upright position. Agitator brushes...
Manual - Page 14

...upholstery marked "W" or "W/S". Be sure to repeat the cleaning process. Attach tool to the original pattern; When finished cleaning, empty Clean Water Tank, wash and rinse dirty Water Tank and let air dry. Fill ...trigger and slowly pull the nozzle over any one half inch from images shown. 14 Vacuum up the solution with the tool without pressing the trigger to remove more than 2...
Manual - Page 15

... other debris becomes lodged in cleaner housing. The nozzle must be cleaned under running water. Set tanks aside. CAUTION ! To prevent possible leaking, remove Clean Water Tank and Dirty Water Tank. C How to remove and clean nozzle. 5.2 To replace nozzle, line up tabs (B) on both tanks as proper use and care of brush assembly with holes (C) in order for...
Manual - Page 16

... 5.5 Clean and rinse inside door (A) and plunger (B). Allow brushes and underside of tank. Make sure both move freely. Replace on cleaner. • Empty Dirty Water Tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly with clean water and let air dry. • Verify door lid and plunger on tank and move freely. 5.6 Remove lint and debris from inside of carpet cleaner...
Manual - Page 17

...Plug unit in place. 2. Clean water won 't run. Filter screens clogged. 1. Clean Water Tank not firmly in firmly. Replace fuse or reset breaker in wall plug. 3. Make sure lid is found by lowering the ...1 minute. 1. Set SpinScrub® Mode Selector to the floor and hold the trigger for instructions. 2. No voltage in home. 1.Remove and empty Dirty Water Tank. Dirty Water Tank lid...
Manual - Page 18

... representative call 1-800-944-9200. Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST. Fill detergent container (B) with hot (under "Vacuum Cleaners" or "Household". • Visit our website at hoover.com (U.S. Unplug the cleaner before use. • Empty Dirty Water Tank when full or when automatic shut-off engages. 7. Service To obtain approved Hoover® service and...
Manual - Page 20

... of Hoover®, owner's acts or omissions, use of the product in a commercial operation (such as warranted, take or send the product to correct any replacement or repair performed under the laws of the state of consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not be governed and construed under this Warranty...

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