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Question posted by woodaye on October 25th, 2012

Extraction Not Working

We are using the Hoover F5871-900 cleaner. It will let out cleaner, but it will not suck it back up. We feel suction on tool hose, which we have never used, but no suction for the floor. We also noticed that the brushes are not spinning.HELP!!

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Manual - Page 1

SteamVac™ LS cleaners have 5 brushes that deep clean carpets and scrub bare floors! ™ LS The Easy to Use Carpet Cleaner with automatic tool conversion Congratulations on your purchase! www.hoover.com ® SteamVac™ Carpet Cleaner cleans carpet fibers by applying, scrubbing and removing hot tap water and cleaning solution.
Manual - Page 2

... unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. • Never handle plug or appliance with any time. • Do not point tools toward people or pets. • Use only commercially available floor cleaners Intended for its intended use without tanks in the instructions. • Use only attachments recommended by pulling on cord. Index Important safeguards 2 Unpacking carpet...
Manual - Page 3

... by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like the plug illustrated in sketch (A). Hose holder J. Stair/upholstery nozzle M. NOTE: In Canada, the use on rack under nozzle) Continued § 3 MJ A. Hard Floor Cleaning Solution (some models) Contained in carton with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in...
Manual - Page 4

... tool and taped screw from the front of cleaner. Pull cord tight. The assembled cleaner will not go through hole easily handle is not required but has been provided for bolts are needed on this drawing. 1-2 A Attach upper handle Remove clean solution tank (upper tank) from carpet cleaner. 1-4 1-5 B With cord hook (A) to back of hose...
Manual - Page 5

... hinges of cleaner and snap it securely into place as shown. 1-16 1-17 H Powered hand tool The powered hand tool is shipped ...tool door. This is pushed open too far. F E Continue wrapping hose under lower hook (E). To reposition module, fit tabs in front section of module. Snap hose end fully into holes on back of holder. Remove the bag before using the tool by first positioning hose...
Manual - Page 6

.... 14. Recovery tank: holds dirty solution. 16. carpet cleaner automatically diverts suction from FLOOR to TOOL when handle is in the upright position for removal; Powered hand tool 10. Brush speed selector: slide selector to release clean solution. 3. Step on back of the way when using cleaner 4. Hose hooks 7. Carrying handle 11. Cleaning mode indicator: choose either...
Manual - Page 7

... carpet cleaner off the carpet cleaner suction (suction will no longer pick up liquid spills. Hl - Brush speed...Brush indicator The brush indicator will become noticeably higher in the upright, locked position. Place carpet cleaner handle in pitch. for gentle cleaning of carpet and bare floors LO - There are not rotating. 2-5 2-6 2-7 E OBFFrushLSOpHeIed The carpet cleaner...
Manual - Page 8

... floor. 8 In case of contact with skin, wash with HOOVER Hard Floor Cleaning Solution*. For bare floors: Fill cap to fill line (5 ounces) with water. Do not use any type of HOOVER Detergent (use...areas: Pre-treat with eyes and skin. Avoid contact with HOOVER Spot & StainSpray Cleaner*. Cap must be locked In place for use 2 capfuls or 10 ounces per 1 gallon tank). CAUTION...
Manual - Page 9

... have access to the Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner, double the amount of carpet cleaner. Do not pour water onto a wood floor. Pick up ) to unlock tank from base of HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 oz. Use a crevice tool to reach into place (see Fig. 2-17). Rinsing is dry, use a vacuum cleaner with clear water and let air dry...
Manual - Page 10

...floor nozzle with brushes turned OFF in warm water and mild detergent. Fill clean solution tank (upper tank) with more dry strokes. (Continue using dry strokes until both forward and reverse strokes. Then slowly pull carpet cleaner back toward you (second wet stroke). Picking up spills Your HOOVER SteamVac™ carpet cleaner... attachment points in suction (see "Automatic ...
Manual - Page 11

...same manner: 2. Grasp the sides of the brush module and lift it in hard to reach ...used to the scrub module. Continued § 11 To clean floor Read Before you begin cleaning. When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on hardwood floors. 1. FOR LARGE AREAS 1. Connect tool to the hose in suction (see "Automatic shut-off the suction. 3. Return carpet cleaner...
Manual - Page 12

... water with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions for Figs. 2-10 to 2-16. 3. Disconnect carpet cleaner from falling, use more dry strokes to clean lower half. Drain solution tube (located inside hose) by 1/2 inch to alternate wet and dry strokes as removing the brush module. Fill clean solution tank with the tool. 3. Pull tool slowly over...
Manual - Page 13

... trigger. 9. Be sure to check the cleaning code on your HOOVER SteamVac™ carpet cleaner only on both ends of hose. Attach tool to reveal latches (B). 4-3 B B 4-4 C 4-5 D E F B B Press all four latches (B) and pull brush block out. Make sure that square post (E) also aligns with the tool without pressing the trigger to remove more than 2 passes with removable...
Manual - Page 14

.... Always identify your appliance to Low or Hi Full One Year Warranty (Domestic Use) Your HOOVER® appliance is used in Canada or from a U. This warranty does not apply if the appliance is warranted in normal household use carpet cleaner on wood floors.) • Empty recovery tank and rinse thoroughly with this warranty gives you specific...
Manual - Page 37

... & Area Code Ultra Carpet/Upholstery Detergent-48 oz. Spot and Stain Cleaner - 32 oz. 16 oz. Floor-to : THE HOOVER COMPANY 101 East Maple St. Scrub Pads (for delivery. Please allow 3-4 weeks for Scrub Module) Bare Floor Cleaning Tool Nozzle Clean-out Tool Part No. The Hoover Company, 101 East Maple St., North Canton, OH 44720 Attn...

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