Hoover SteamVac" LS Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Fill in and Retain
This
HOOVER
deep
cleaner
is
_
designed
for
deep
cleaning
carpet,
rugs,
carpeted
stairs
and
upholstery.
The
model
and
serial
numbers
are
located
on
the
data
label
on
the
back
of
the
handle.
For
your
personal
records,
please
enter
the
COMPLETE
model
and
serial
numbers
in
the
spaces
provided
and
retain
this
information.
Your
deep
cleaner
is
model
Owner’s
Manual
Review this manual before operat-
ing deep cleaner
Important
Safeguards!
and
has
serial
number
It
is
suggested
that
you
attach
your
sales
receipt
to
this
owner
s
manual.
Verification
of
date
of
purchase
may
be
required
for
warranty
service
of
your
Hoover
product.
Index
Important
safeguards
..........
2
Unpacking
deep
cleaner.
.......
.3
Assembling
deep
cleaner
.....
.4-6
Deep
cleaner
description
.......
.6
General
operation
...........
.6-9
Filling
the
clean
solution
tank.
7-8
Emptying
the
recovery
tank
.
.
8-9
Agitator
speed
selector
.......
7
Brush
Indicator
.............
.7
How
to
use
Before
you
begin
............
After
cleaning
...........
.9-i
Cleaning
carpet
...........
.10
Picking
up
spills
............
10
Cleaning
bare
floors
......
10-11
Using
the
tools
.............
11
Cleaning
carpeted
stairs
.
. ll-12
Cleaning
upholstery
.......
12
If
you
have
a
problem
.........
13
Lubrication
.................
.12
Service
....................
.12
Storage
....................
.12
Warranty
...................
.13
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1993,1999
The Hoover Company
wwwhoover.com
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When
using
an
electrical
appliance,
always
follow
basic
precaution,
including
the
following:
READ
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
USING
APPLIANCE.
To
reduce
the
risk
of
fire,
electric
WARNING:
shock,orinjury:
l
Use
indoors
only.
l
Use
only
on
surfaces
moistened
by
the
cleaning
process
or
small
spills.
Do
not
immerse
product.
l
Connect
to
a
properly
grounded
outlet
only.
See
“Grounding
Instructions”.
l
Do
not
clean
over
floor
electrical
outlets.
l
Do
not
use
without
tanks
in
place.
l
Use
extra
care
when
cleaning
on
stairs.
Do
not
place
deep
cleaner
on
stairs.
l
Use
deep
cleaner
only
for
its
intended
use
as
described
in
the
instructions.
l
Use
only
attachments
recommended
by
The
Hoover
Company;
others
may
cause
hazards.
l
The
use
of
an
extension
cord
Is
not
recommended.
If
an
extension
cord
is
absolutely
necessary,
use
at
least
a
16
gauge
3-wire
cord
which
has
a
3-prong
grounding
type
plug
and
a
3-pole
receptacle
that
accepts
the
machine
plug.
l
Unplug
deep
cleaner
when
not
in
use.Turn
off
all
controls
before
unplugging.
l
Unplug
before
connecting
the
powered
hand
tool.
l
Always
disconnect
cord
from
electrical
outlet
before
servicing
the
deep
cleaner.
l
Do
not
unplug
by
pulling
on
cord.To
unplug,
grasp
the
plug,
not
the
cord.
l
Never
handle
plug
or
appliance
with
wet
hands.
l
Do
not
pull
or
carry
by
cord,
use
cord
as
a
handle,
close
door
on
cord
or
pull
cord
around
sharp
edges
or
corners.
Do
not
run
appliance
over
cord.
Keep
cord
away
from
heated
surfaces.
l
Do
not
use
with
damaged
cord
or
plug.
If
appliance
Is
not
working
as
it
should,
has
been
dropped,
damaged,
left
outdoors,
or
dropped
Into
water,
take
it
to
a
Hoover
Factory
Service
Center
or
Authorized
Hoover
Warranty
Service
Dealer.
l
Close
supervision
is
necessary
when
any
appliance
is
used
by
or
near
children.
Do
not
allow
deep
cleaner
to
be
used
as
a
toy
or
to
run
unattended
at
any
time.
l
Do
not
polnt
tools
toward
people
or
pets.
l
Use
only
commercially
available
floor
cleaners
Intended
for
machine
application.
Do
not
use
any
type
of
wax
with
deep
cleaner.
l
To
assist
In
reducing
drying
time,
be
certain
the
area
Is
well
ventilated
when
using
detergents
and
other
cleaners
with
this
machine.
l
Keep
detergents
and
other
cleaners
out
of
children’s
reach.
l
Do
not
use
to
pick
up
flammable
or
combustible
liquids
such
as
gasoline
or
use
In
areas
where
they
may
be
present.
l
Do
not
pick
up
chlorine
bleach,
drain
cleaner,
gasoline
or
any
other
toxic
material
with
this
appliance.
l
Do
not
pick
up
anything
that
is
burning
or
smoking,
such
as
cigarettes,
matches,
or
hot
ashes.
l
Avoid
picking
up
hard,
sharp
objects
with
the
deep
cleaner.
They
may
damage
the
machine.
.
Keep
hair,
loose
clothing,
fingers,
feet
and
all
parts
of
body
away
from
openlngs
and
moving
parts.
l
Do
not
put
any
object
Into
openings.
Do
not
use
with
any
opening
blocked;
keep
free
of
dust,
lint,
hair,
and
anything
that
may
reduce
air
flow.
l
To
help
prevent
matting
and
resoiling,
avoid
contact
with
carpets
until
they
are
dry.
Keep
children
and
pets
away
from
carpets
until
they
are
completely
dry.
l
Store
in
a
dry
place.
Do
not
expose
machine
to
freezing
temperatures.
Sawe
these instructions!