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Raise handle to carrying position
To remove tank lid, lower handle
com-
(straight up) to
unlock
tank
from base of
pletely toward back of tank and lift off
deep cleaner. Lift tank from deep clean-
lid.
er and carry it to a sink or drain.
Empty the tank and reposition the lid.
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.
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 fabric is
marked with a
“W”
(for “wet” clean) or
“S/W”
(for “solvent/dry” or “wet” clean).
Do
not
clean
fabric
marked
“9
(“sol-
vent/dry”
clean
only).
If your upholstery
does not have a code, seek professional
assistance.
c.Test
for
coiotfastness
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Mix detergent
and water according to the instructions under
“Fill clean solution tank’, Figs. 2-8 to 2-16.
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
HQOVERe
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; carefully
scrub with a household scrub brush if nec-
essary.
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.
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&x-
pat,
&
move area rugs/ carpet to a
non-
wood bare floor surface
QL
place waterproof
material (e.g. plastic) underneath them
before cleaning.
See pages 1 O-l 4 for instructions on various
cleaning tasks.
‘Available at additional cost if not included
with your model.
After
cleanin
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.
d.
Remove debris from recovery tank fil-
ter and rinse with clean water.
Note:
If the filter must be removed for
cleaning, it is easier to replace if the
fll-
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.
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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.