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q
Raise
handle
to
carrying position
(straight
up)
to
unlock tank
from
base
of
deep
cleaner.
Lift
tank
from
deep cleaner and carry
it
to
a
sink
or
drain.
q
,
To
remove tank
lid,
lower
handle
completely toward back
of
tank
and
lift
off
lid.
Empty
the
tank
and
reposition
the
lid.
Before
you
begin
cleaning
a. Vacuum thoroughly
-
For
carpet,
use
a
vacuum cleaner
with
an
agitator for
best
results.
Vacuum
upholstery
with
a
vacuum cleaner
with
cleaning tool
attachments.
Use
a
crevice
tool
to
reach
into
tufts
and
folds. Do not use the
‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner as a dry vac-
uum cleaner.
b. For upholstery, check cleaning
code
-
Use
your
HOOVER
‘SteamVac’
deep cleaner only
if
the
upholstery fab-
ric
is
marked
with
a
“W”
(for
“wet” clean)
or “S/w”
(for
“solvent/dry”
or
“wet”
clean). Do not clean fabric marked
“S”
(“solvent/dry” clean only).
If
your
upholstery
does
not
have
a
code,
seek
professional assistance.
c.Test
for colorfastness
-
Mix
detergent
and
water
according
to
the
instructions
under
“Fill
clean
solution
tank”
on
pages
7
and
8.
Wet
a
white
absorbent
cloth
with
the
solution.
In
a
small,
hidden
area,
gently
rub
the
surface
with
the
dampened
cloth.
Wait
ten
minutes
and
check
for
color
removal
or
bleed
with
white
paper
towel
or
cloth.
If
surface
has
more
than
one
color,
check
all
colors.
d. When cleaning entire floor, move
furniture out of area to be cleaned
(may
not
be
necessary
if
only
high
traffic
areas
are
to
be
cleaned).
For
furniture
too
heavy
to
move,
place aluminum foil
or
wax paper
under
legs.
This
will
pre-
vent
wood
finishes
from
staining carpet.
Pin
up
furniture skirts
and
draperies.
e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic
areas with HOOVER@ PreCleaner*-
Test
PreCleaner
for
colorfastness by first
spraying
it
on
a
hidden
area;
wait
ten
minutes
and
blot
with
white paper towels
or
cloth.
If
no
color
change
is
visible,
spray
PreCleaner
onto
spots
and
traffic
areas.
Wait
at
least
ten
minutes.
Use
your
‘SteamVac’
deep
cleaner
to
pick
up
PreCleaner
and
spot.
Repeat
until
spot
is
removed;
carefuliy
scrub
with
a
household
scrub
brush
if
nec-
essary.
For full suction, it is important that
the recovery tank lid is properly
secured before cleaning.
Raise
tank handle
to
carrying position
to
place
it
into
base
of
cleaner.
Move
han-
dle completely forward
to
lock tank
into
place (see
Fig.
35).
Raise
handle
of
deep cleaner
to
upright
position
and
reposition upper clean
solution
tank.
After
cleaning
a. Allow carpet
or
upholstery
to
dry.
To
help prevent matting
and
resoiling the
carpet,
keep
children
and
pets away
from
surface
until
it
is completely dry. If
it is necessary to walk on damp car-
pet,
place towels
or
white cloths
on
the
traffic
areas.
If
furniture
must
be
replaced before
the
carpet
is
dry,
use
plastic
or
aluminum
foil pads
under
legs
of
furniture
so
metal
slides
or
wood
finishes will
not
stain
the
carpet.
b.
If
desired,
the
carpet may
be
rinsed.
Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning,
but
it
may
Improve
the
surface’s
appear-
ance
after
it
is
dry.
If
rinsing
is
desired,
be
careful
not
to
over-wet
the
carpet
or
upholstery.
Allow time for carpet or upholstery to
dry completely between cleaning and
rinsing.
To
rinse,
follow
the
same proce-
dure for cleaning only
using
hot
tap
water
with
no
detergent
in
the
upper
clean
solution
tank.
c.
Empty
tanks,
rinse
with
clear water
and
let air
dry.
Rinse
the
solution
tank
cap
and
recovery
tank
lid
and
let
air
dry.
Do not saturate
carpet or upholstery
with
PreCleaner.
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.
*Available
at
additional
cost
if
not
included
with
your
model.
No
cleaning
solution
removes
all
stains
from
all
carpets.
Stain
removal
varies
with
the
type
of
spill,
time
elapsed
before
removal,
carpet
material,
and
carpet
type.
f.To prevent staining,
use
plastic
or
alu-
minum
foil
to
protect
wood
or
metal
sur-
faces
from
possible
water
spray.
g. To avoid wetting and possible damage
to wood floors underneath area rugs/car-
pet,
either move area rugs/ carpet
to
a
non-
wood
bare
floor
surface
or
place
waterproof
material
(e.g.
plastic)
underneath
them
before
cleaning.
See
pages
1
O-l
4
for
instructions
on
various
cleaning
tasks.
q
d.
Remove
debris
from
recovery
tank
filter
and
rinse
with
clean
water.
Note:
If
the
filter
must
be
removed
for
cleaning,
it
is
easier
to
replace
if
the
fil-
ter
is
wet.
e.
If
desired, vacuum thoroughly after
carpet
has
completely dried.
This
will
help reduce
any
shading
left
by
the
deep cleaner’s
brushes.
To clean nozzle
If
lint
or
other
debris becomes lodged
in
nozzle, do not attempt to remove
nozzle cover.
Pour
one
to
two
cups
of
clear water
on
a
non-carpeted
floor.
Do not pour water
onto a wood floor.
Pick
up
water
with
your
‘SteamVac’
deep
cleaner.
Repeat
as
necessary
until
debris
is
flushed
out
of
nozzle.
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