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2-11
2-12
Rotate tank cap counterclockwise and lift
up to remove cap.
Turn cap (A) upside down to serve as a
measuring cup.
5 OUNCES/
150 ml
A
D
C
2-13
2-14
2-15
2-16
Using cap, measure detergent following
the chart below.
For carpet, carpeted stairs and uphol-
stery:
Fill cap to fill line (5 ounces) with HOOVER
C a r p e t / U p h o l s t e r y Deterge n t .
For bare floors :
Fill cap to fill line (5 ounces) with HOOVER
Bare Floor Cleaner *
Do not use Bare Floor Cleaner on carpet or
u p h o l s t e r y. Do not use any type of wax
with your ‘ S t e a m Va c ’ deep cl e a n e r.
NOTE: Use only HOOVER detergents.
They are specially formulated for use
with your ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner.
*Available at additional cost if not included
with your model.
CAUTION: Detergents contain
Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In
case of contact with eyes, flush with
cold water for 15 minutes. In case of
contact with skin, wash with water. If
Irritation persists, call a physician.
For Medical Information (U.S.) call
1-800-752-7869.
Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank to
fill line (B) (1 gallon) with hot tap
water.
To assure proper performance, use only
HOOVER cleaning detergent.
B
If rubber ring (C) on cap has become
dislodged, reposition it with uneven side
against ledge (D) as shown.
Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise
until it locks In place. Cap must be
locked In place for proper perfor-
mance and to prevent leaking.
Position bottom of tank into unit and
press on tank handle to snap tank into
place.
Recovery tank
(lower tank)
The recovery tank holds the dirty solu-
tion that is picked up from the carpet.
When the recovery tank is full, the auto-
matic shut-off will engage (see Fig. 2-6)
and the tank must be emptied.
How to empty
Turn deep cleaner off and disconnect
from electrical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank (Fig. 2-10) by press-
ing down on tank handle and pulling for-
ward; set tank aside (do not set tank
on furniture).
Step on handle release pedal (Fig. 2-2)
and lower handle until it rests on the
floor.
For heavy traffic areas:
Pre-treat with HOOVER PreCleaner Spray*.
If you do not have access to the PreCleaner Spray, double the amount of
HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 ounces per 1 gallon tank).