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3. Maintenance
Tank and tubing
Wash and rinse tank after each use. To
rinse tubing, put clear water in tank,
then hold and release trigger several
times.
Disconnect unit from electrical outlet
before performing any of the mainte-
nance tasks or procedures listed
below.
Furniture guard
Wipe furniture guard with dry cleaning
fluid or liquid detergent to remove wax
and dirt after each use.
Base of unit
Remove brushes and dry bottom of
shampoo-polisher with a paper towel or
cloth before storing.
Foam generator
The foam generator (A), located on base
of unit near wheels, should be re m o v e d
and washed after each use. To re m o v e ,
t u r n 1/4 turn in a counterclockwise dire c-
tion and lift up. Wash in a solution of hot
water and detergent to clean scre e n .
Rinse; then replace on floor machine,
matching projections with slots and turn-
ing in a clockwise dire c t i o n .
Filter bar
The filter bar (B), located between the
two squeegees at the front of the floor
machine base, protects the unit by col-
lecting any large particles of dirt or
residue. Clean filter bar after each use or
during use if there is a decrease in the
efficiency of the “WET PICKUP”.
Remove filter bar by placing the index
fingers under each end and lifting up, as
shown.
Clean off lint and dirt particles by hold-
ing filter bar under running water.
Replace by snapping it into place
between the squeegees.
A
B
C
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Brushes
Wash power scrub and cleaning brush-
es and heavy duty cleaning-waxing
pads in a solution of hot water and
detergent to remove wax. Rinse well.
Hold shampoo brushes under warm
running water to remove any lint that
has collected. Shake brushes and pads
to remove excess water. Place on
paper towels (with brushes down) to
dry. Allow brushes to dry completely
before reattaching them to unit.
Soft cloth, felt and
high luster pads
The pads should be washed occasion-
ally to remove wax. If floor machine
does not glide easily when buffing
floors, it may be due to an accumula-
tion of wax on pads.
Pads should be washed in the same
way as brushes. Shake the high luster
polishing pads several times while dry-
ing to restore fluffiness.
Let pads dry thoroughly before reusing.
The felt and high luster pads must be
completely dry to polish floors.
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Defoamer cake
The defoamer cake (C), located inside
upper part of tank housing, is necessary
to reduce foam in the recovery tank.
The defoamer cake should be checked
periodically. With normal use, it will last
about one year.
Instructions for replacing the cake are
imprinted on the back of the tank hous-
ing. To purchase replacement defoamer
cakes, contact your nearest Hoover
Service Center or through The Hoover
Company on-line at
www.hoovercompany.com
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your appliance will ensure con-
tinued cleaning effectiveness.
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Storing
Wrap cord around cord storage hook
located at the bottom of tank housing,
and then around trigger.
Store your floor machine in a cleaning
closet or convenient place, ready for
use. Hang it on the wall or remove
brushes and store it with the handle in
the upright position. Never store it on the
brushes or squeegee blades.