Hoover Widepath Carpet Cleaner User Manual


 
Cleaning bare floors
Using the tools
3-6
3-7
How to attach bare floor
attachment
(available at additional cost if not
included with your cleaner)
Disconnect deep cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank (Fig. 2-8) and recov-
ery tank (Fig. 2-15) before positioning
bare floor attachment.
Set tanks aside (do not set tank on furni-
ture).
1. With handle in upright position, tilt
cleaner back so that handle rests on the
floor.
2. With foam strip (A) (located under the
netting) in position as shown, place
attachment on front of nozzle (B).
Make sure arrow on end of attachment
points in the direction as shown.
3. Push attachment against nozzle while
rotating attachment downward until both
ends snap into place.
(Note: Some force may be required to
rotate and snap attachment into place.)
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 deep cleaner on hard-
wood floors.
1. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Bare Floor Cleaner* according to
instructions for Figs. 2-8 to 2-14.
Do not use any type of wax with your
deep cleaner.
2. Move speed selector to the Lo or Hl
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.
*available at additional cost if not includ-
ed with your model
Your model includes the following tools.
A. Powered hand tool has rotating
brushes for extra scrubbing action on
small carpet areas, carpeted stairs and
upholstery.
B. Stair/upholstery nozzle has a built-in
brush to help provide the scrubbing
action some spots may need for
removal.
Continued
3-5
A
B
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A
B
C
D
3-8
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 (C) locks it
securely.
Using your thumb, push forward and
up on the latch (D) 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:
1. Attach tool to hose and turn the deep
cleaner ON.
2. Put the tool on a hard surface or
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 page 13 for
the appropriate cleaning task.