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HOOVER®

Compact Spot

Cleaner

Owner's Manual

Review this manual

ating compact spot

before oper-

cleaner.

Record and Retain

This HOOVER compact spot cleaner is designed for cleaning

small carpeted areas, furniture, stairs and spills on bare-

floors.

The model and serial numbers are located on the data label

near 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 compact spot cleaner is model

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 cleaner .......................................................... 2

Compact spot cleaner description ................................ 2

How to use ................................................................... 3-5

ON-OFF switch ......................................................... 3

Filling the clean solution tank ................................ 3

Emptying the recovery tank .................................... 3

Automatic shut-off ............................................... 3-4

Cleaning carpet and carpeted stairs ...................... 4

Cleaning upholstery ................................................ 4

Picking up spills ....................................................... 5

After cleaning .................................................................. 5

If you have a problem ..................................................... 6

Lubrication ....................................................................... 6

Service ............................................................................ 6

Storage ............................................................................ 6

This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before

being shipped from the factory, If you should happen to need

assistance during assembly or operation, call

1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized

service outlet locations (U,S, only) or

1-330-499-9499 (U,S,) or 1-800-263-6376 (Canada) to

speak with a Hoover representative,

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT

TO THE STORE.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded, If it should malfunction or

breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for

electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock, This

appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-

grounding conductor and grounding plug (A), The plug must

be plugged into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and

ordinances,

GROUNDING PIN

(B)

DANGER-

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor

can result in the risk of electric shock, Check with a qualified

electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether

the outlet is properly grounded, Do not modify the plug

provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a

proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician, This appliance

is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding

plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch (A),

Atemporary adapter (C) may be used to connect this plug to a

2-pole receptacle (D) if a properly grounded outlet is not

available, The temporary adapter should be used only until a

properly grounded outlet (a) can be installed by a qualified

electrician, The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like

extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent

ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover, When-

ever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal

screw,

__APTER

TAB FOR _

SCREW

METAL SCREW

(D)

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adaptor is not

permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code,

Im portant Safeguards

When using an electrical appliance, always follow

basic precaution, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

WA RN IN G To reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury:

• Use indoors only.

•Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small

spills. Do not immerse product.

•Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instruc-

tions".

•Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

•Do not carry compact spot cleaner while in use.

•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

•Use compact spot cleaner only for its intended use as described in

the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover

Company; others may cause hazards.

•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.

•Unplug compact spot cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls

before unplugging.

•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the

compact spot cleaner.

•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the

cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

•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.

•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.

•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children. Do not allow compact spot cleaner to be used as a toy or

to run unattended at any time.

•Do not point nozzle tool toward people or pets.

•To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated

when using detergents and other cleaners with this appliance.

•Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach.

•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gaso-

line or use in areas where they may be present.

•Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other

toxic material with this appliance.

•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,

matches, or hot ashes.

•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the compact spot cleaner.

They may damage the cleaner.

•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away

from openings and moving parts.

•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.

•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.

•Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.

Save these instructions

Questions or Concerns?

The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any

concerns about your cleaner or questions regard-

ing its use, Look on the list provided with the

product for your local Hoover Factory Service

Center or in the Yellow Pages under "Vacuum

Cleaners - Household" for the nearest Authorized

Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) or call:

1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral

of authorized service outlet locations (U,S, only) or

1-330-499-9499(U,S,) or 1-800-263-6376

(Canada)to speak with a Hoover representative,

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE

STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON

FOR SERVICE.

Unpacking

Unpack compact spot cleaner from the carton.

Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing.

With the cord wrapped around the handle, the

cleaner will look like the drawing below.

11 \

...3

-4

-5

1. Carrying handle: wrap cord around handle for

storage

2. Fill cap: covers fill port

3. Cleaner lid and motor housing

4. Lid latches: one on each side of tank

5. Solution tank: holds cleaning solution

6. Recovery tank: holds dirty solution

7. Hose tray and nozzle caddy: for storing

hose and nozzle

8. Pour spout: for emptying recovery tank

9. Hose and nozzle: has built-in brush

10. ON-OFF switch

11. Trigger: releases cleaning solution from

solution tube inside hose

12. 'SteamVac Jr.' Detergent

This compact spot cleaner intended for house-

hold use.

Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on

data label on back of handle.

How to use

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 Jr.'

compact spot cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner.

b. For upholstery, check cleaning code - Use your

'SteamVac Jr.' compact spot 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 "S"

("s01vent/dry" clean 0nly}. If your upholstery does not have a

code, seek professional assistance.

c. Test for colorfastness - Mix detergent and water accord-

ing to the instructions under "How to fill solution tank." 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. Pretreat spots with HOOVER® 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.

Wait at least ten minutes. Use your'SteamVac Jr.' compact

spot cleaner to pick up PreCleaner and spot. Repeat until

spot is removed; carefully scrub with a household scrub

brush if necessary , DO not saturate carpet or upholstery

with PreCleaner.

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.

_Available at additional cost if not included with your model.

(Can also be ordered from the Purchase Envelope enclosed

with this cleaner.)

How to fill solution tank

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

FILL CAP

FULL

CAPACITY

1/2

CAPACITY

Remove fill cap. For afull tank of cleaning solution, pour 2 oz. of

detergent into tank through fill port and fill tank to =_full capacity"

line (1/2 gallon) with hot tap water.

For a half tank, use 1 oz. of detergent and fill tank to "1/2

capacity line" (1 quart),

ON/OFF switch

OFF

Plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.

Push switch forward to turn cleaner on. Pull switch backward

to turn cleaner off.

How to empty recovery tank

When the recovery tank is full of dirty solution, the automatic

"shut-off"will engage (see below) and the tank must be emptied.

Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet.

POUR

Empty tank by pouring dirty solution from pour spout.

Note: Check the recovery tank often and empty it when it

appears full even if the automatic shut-off has not engaged.

Check solution tank also; it may need to be refilled.

Automatic shut-off

RED FLOAT DISC

FILTER

When the recovery tank is full, the automatic "shut-off"

mechanism will turn off the cleaner suction.

When this happens, the red float disk will rise to the top of the

cleaner lid (see illustration). The cleaner will no longer pick up

dirty solution and the motor sound will become noticeably

higher in pitch.

Continued

When this happens, turn cleaner off and empty recovery tank

through the pour spout before continuing use,

NOTE: Check recovery tank often. Empty tank when it

appears full even if the automatic shut-off has not engaged,

Check clean solution tank also; it may need to be refilled,

Cleaning carpet and

carpeted stairs

With dry hands, plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet

and turn cleaner ON,

To prevent cleaner from falling, use extra caution when cleaning

on stairs,

Do not point nozzle at people or pets,

With cleaner placed on a stable surface, pro-spray a small area

of carpet or carpeted stair by holding the nozzle about one inch

above the carpet and push it forward while pressing the trigger

(equals one wet stroke),

Position nozzle at the edge of the carpet area or against the riser

and slightly press nozzle into carpet pile, Press the trigger and

pull the nozzle slowly over the carpet (second wet stroke),

Release trigger at end of stroke,

The built-in brush on the nozzle can help provide the scrubbing

action some spots may need for removal, Without pressing

trigger, scub the spot with the nozzle using a back and forth

motion,

Lift nozzle, and position it at the edge of the carpet area or

against the riser, Pull nozzle slowly over carpet without pressing

trigger (dry stroke),

It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above,

End with more dry strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet,

Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help prevent streaking,

To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more than 4 wet

strokes over any one area. Always end with dry strokes.

NOTE: Check the recovery tank for fullness often. Empty

tank if it appears full even if automatic shut-off has not engaged,

If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the carpet is

completely dry before using the nozzle again,

Cleaning upholstery and

automobile interiors

Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery,

cleaner only on upholstery marked "W" or "W/S".

Use the

With dry hands, plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet

and turn cleaner ON,

Gently press the nozzle onto the fabric, Press the trigger and

slowly pull the nozzle over the fabric,

The built-in brush on the nozzle can help provide the scrubbing

action some spots may need for removal, Without pressing

trigger, scub the spot with the nozzle using a back and forth

motion, Follow with dry strokes (without pressing trigger),

Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help prevent streaking,

Make additional strokes without pressing the trigger to remove

more moisture,

To clean in corners or creases, lift the nozzle 1/2 inch from the

fabric and press the trigger, Without pressing the trigger,

vacuum up the solution with the nozzle,

For heavily soiled areas, it may be necessary to repeat the

cleaning process, Make criscrossing strokes to the original

pattern; overlap each pass,

Make no more than 2 passes with the solution over any one

area to prevent overwetting and damage to fabtic.

NOTE: Check the recovery tank for fullness often. Empty

tank if it appears full even if automatic shut-off has not engaged,

If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the upholstery is

completely dry before using the nozzle again,

Picking up spills

Your cleaner may also be used to pick up small liquid spills on

carpet, upholstery or bare floors, Depending on the amount of

the spill, it may be necessary to empty the recovery tank often,

For best results, pick up spills immediately by placing the nozzle

just above the spill and suction up any residue on top of the

carpet or bare floor, If the spill remains, place the nozzle in front

of the spill, pull the nozzle very slowly over the spill initially with

suction only, Repeat with spray and suction,

Although no cleaning solution can completely remove all spots,

they can be treated by following the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the carpet, upholstery or bare floor surface

being cleaned,

Do not use the 'SteamVac Jr.' compact spot cleaner to pick

up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals.

After cleaning

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,

bRinse nozzle and hose by filling sink with a small amount of

water, turning cleaner ON, and picking the water up with the

nozzle,

Drain hose by turning cleaner ON and holding nozzle up for

several seconds, Do not press trigger,

Drain solution tube (located inslide hose) by disconnecting

cleaner from electrical outlet, placing nozzle below the cleaner,

and pressing trigger,

Clean tanks

LATCH

C, Unlatch cleaner lid by pulling latches outward on both sides

of cleaner, Lift off lid,

Rinse tanks with clear water and let air dry,

Clean filters

FILTER

d, Remove debris from recovery tank filter and rinse with clean

water, Filter may be removed for cleaning,

SPOUT

LINT SHELF

eRemove any debris from lint shelf on cleaner lid,

f, Remove debris from screen filter located at bottom of cleaner,

Be careful not to poke through screen filter when cleaning,

WAND HOLDER CLIP CONNECTOR

g, Occasionally, debris may become lodged on the inside of the

hose connector on the top of the cleaner lid.

To clean-out hose connector, lift bottom edge of wand holder

clip and remove clip, Remove debris, Snap clip back into

position,

Allow all parts to air dry before securing cleaner lid to tanks for

storage,

If you have a problem

This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good

operating condition when it was shipped from the factory,

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite

easily when the cause is found, Therefore, this check list is

provided for your convenience,

Possible cause Possible solution

Machine won't run

1. Not firmly plugged in. 1. Plug unit in firmly.

2. No voltage in wall 2. Check fuse or breaker.

plug.

3. Blown fuse/tripped 3. Replace fuse/reset

breaker, breaker.

Low suction

1. Recovery tank full/ 1. Empty recovery tank.

automatic shut-off

engaged.

2. Lint on filter(s)/ 2. Clean filter(s)/hose

in hose conection connection (see "After

on top of cleaner cleaning")

lid.

Clean solution won't dispense

1. Solution tank empty. 1. Refill tank.

Storage

Before storing;

• Empty solution and recovery tanks and thoroughly rinse

them with clean water

• Allow parts to air dry before latching cleaner lid to tanks

,/0

Wrap cord around handle as shown.

Do not store cleaner with solution in tanks.

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient

lubrication for the life of the motor The addition of lubricant

could cause damage Do not add lubricant to motor

bearings.

Service

To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine

HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Factory

Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Ser-

vice Dealer (Depot) by:

• checking the Yellow Pages under "Vacuum

Cleaners- Household" OR-

• checking the list of Factory Service Centers

provided with this cleaner OR -

• calling 1 8009449200 for an automated

referral of authorized service outlet locations

(U,S, only),

Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in

North Canton for service, this will only result in delay,

If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover

Company Consumer Response Center, North Canton,

Ohio 44720 Phone: 1 3304999499

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario

L7R 4A8, Phone: 18002636376

Always identify your cleaner by the complete model

number when requesting information or ordering parts,

(The model number appears on the data label near the

back of the cleaner handle,)

HOOVER and _'/are registered trademarks

THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720

3-96 F5411 hitho USA 56518-084

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