Hoover SteamVac" LS Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
4. Return deep cleaner to upright posi-
tion Lower handle and replace recovery
tank.
5. Raise handle to upright position and
reposition clean solution tank.
To
clean
floor
Read
Before
you
begin
cleaning
instructions
on
page
9.
Do
not
use
the
SteamVac
deep
clean-
er
on
hardwood
floors.
I.
Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Bare Floor Cleaner according to instruc-
tions for Figs. 2-10 to
2-16.
Do
not
use
any
type
of
wax
with
your
SteamVac
deep
cleaner.
2.
Move
speed
selector
to
the
Lo
or
HI
position
for
scrubbing
or
OFF
if
scrubbing
is
not
desired.
3. Dry hands and
plug
deep
cleaner
into
a
properly
grounded
outlet.
4. Step on handle release pedal and
lower handle to operating position; turn
deep cleaner ON.
5. To release solution, press trigger.
Slowly move deep cleaner forward and
backward over area to be cleaned.
6.To
pick up dirty solution, release trig-
ger and slowly move deep cleaner over
area where solution has just been dis-
persed. Use both forward and reverse
strokes.
7. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic
shut-off”, Fig 2-6)
8. When finished cleaning, follow “After
cleaning” instructions on pages
9-10.
Disconnect
deep
cleaner
from
electri-
cal
outlet
and remove attachment from
nozzle. Rinse it in clear water.
Do
not
remove
plastic
screen
or
foam
from
attachment.
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How to attach tools
Disconnect
deep
cleaner
from
electri-
cal
outlet.
1.
Place handle in upright position and
remove hose from rack.
All tools attach to the hose in the same
manner:
2. Connect tool to hose by sliding it onto
connector until the tab (D) locks it
securely.
Using your thumb,
push
forward
and
up
on the
latch
(E)
to remove tool as
shown.
Before using tool
It may be necessary to remove air from
the system (“prime the pump”) so the
clean solution will flow to the tool. Follow
these steps:
I.
Attach tool to hose and turn the deep
cleaner ON.
2.Put
the tool on a hard surface or
A.
Powered
hand
tool
has rotating
brushes for extra scrubbing action on
small carpet areas, carpeted stairs and
upholstery. Brushes can be removed for
converting to the scrub module.
B.
Stair/upholstery
nozzle
has a built-
in brush to help provide the
scrubbrng
action some spots may need for
removal.
C.
Scrub
module
with
detachable
scrub
pad
attaches to the base of the
powered hand tool (in place of brush
module). Can be used to scrub stub-
born areas such as scuff marks, dried
spills, and in hard to reach areas on
hard surfaces.
D.
Crevice
tool
can be used to clean
along edges of carpet, carpeted stairs
and on upholstery.
against your hand to block off the suc-
tion.
3. Wait a few seconds (can take up to
15 seconds). Then squeeze the trigger
and begin cleaning.
Follow the instructions on pages 12-13
for the appropriate cleaning task.
Attaching scrub module
1. Open the tool door and remove the
powered hand tool.
2. Grasp the sides of the brush module
and lift it from the base (F).
3. Pull scrub module from deep cleaner
and snap it onto the base.
Note:
It may be necessary to rotate the
scrub module (G) slightly so it will align
properly to the base.
Using the scrub tool
With
a
little
solution,
test
the
scrub
tool
on
a
hidden
area
before
using
on
the
desired
surface.
If
no
surface
change
is
visible,
continue
to
use
as
described
below.
FORLARGEAREAS
1. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Bare Floor Cleaner according to instruc-
tions for Figs. 2-10 to 2-16.
2. Hold scrub tool above area to be
cleaned and press trigger to dispense
solution.
3. Release trigger and scrub area with
tool. Pick up dirty solution with
squeegee as shown.
FOR
SPOT
CLEANING
1,
Apply Bare Floor Cleaner with the
spray bottle.
2. Scrub area with tool. Pick up dirty
solution with squeegee as shown.
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