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HOOVER°

Thank You

for buying a HOOVTR_,floorcareproduct,

Allofourpr_a_,sarecarefullyinspectedandteated.

The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns

about your cleaner or questions regarding its use.

Look at the list on the back of this flap 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_20e

for automated referral of authorized service outlet

locations (U.S. only)

O R

1-330499-9499 to speak with a representative

in the Hoover Consumer Response Center.

Visit us online at vaNw.hoover.com to find the service

outlet nearest you (click on 'Service" button)

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada -1-800-263-6376

DO NOT RETURNTHIS PRODUCTTOTHE STORE

OR SEND ITTO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE.

Easy,one-handed

tank removal.

Stea Vac

The Easy to Use

Deep Cleaner

with automatic tool conversion

Owner's

Manual

ENGLISH _pp. 1-13

ESPANOL 4pdg. 14-21

FRAN(_AIS 3 p. 22-29

Review this manual before operating deep cleaner

Ultra Models Plus_unabouU M

Models

Deluxe Models

These models are included in this manual

SteamVac TM Deep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers by

applying hot tap water and cleaning solution.

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Fill in and Retain

1this HOOVER deep cleaner is

designed for deep cleaning carpet,

rugs, carpeted stairs and upholstery.

The model and aerial numbers are

located on the data label on the back

of the handle.

For your personal records, please

enter the COMPLETE model and seda!

numbers in the spaces provided and

retain this information.

Your deep cleaner is model

and has serial number

It Is suggestedthat 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 ...... 4-5

Deep cleaner description ........ 6

General operation ............ 6-9

Riling the dean solution tank. 7-8

Emptying the recovery tank.. 8-9

Agitator speed selector ....... 7

Brush indicator.............. 7

How to use

Before you begin ............ 9

After cleaning ............ 9-10

Cleaning carpet ............ 10

Picking up spills ............ 10

Cleaning bare floors ...... 10-11

Using the tools ............. 11

Cleaning carpeted stairs .. 11-12

Cleaning upholstery ....... 12

If you have a problem ......... 13

Lubrication .................. 12

Service ..................... 12

Storage ..................... 12

Warranty .................... 13

Important Safeguards!

When using an electricalappliance, always follow basic

precaution,Including the following:

READ AU. INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPU-

WARNING: ,o,=,,=,,,e o, o

shock,or injury:

* Use indoorsonly.

- Use only on surfaces moistenedby the cleaning process or small spills. Do

not immerse product.

* Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See-Groundinginstructions".

- Do not dean over floor electricaloutlets.

+Do not use withouttanks inplace.

*Use exlPacare when deanin 9 on stairs.Do not place deep cleaner on stairs.

*Use deep cleaner only for its intendeduse as described in the Instructions.

+Use only attachments recommendedbyThe Hoover Company; others may

cause hazards.

* The use of an extension cord Is not recommended.If an extensioncord 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 deep deaner when not in use.Tum off all controls before unplugging.

* Unplug before connectingthe powered hand tool.

-Nways discormectcordfromelecldcaioulletbeforeservkingthe deepcleaner.

* Do not unplug by pulling on cord.To unplug, graspthe plug, not the cord.

* Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, dose door on cord or pull

cord around sharp edges or comers. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep

cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not use with damaged cord or plug.if applianceIs 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 deep deaner to be used as a toy or to run unattendedat

any time.

Do not point tools toward people or pets.

Use only commercially availablefloor cleaners intendedfor machine

application.Do not use any type of wax with deep deaner.

To assist In reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when

using detergents and other deaners with this machine.

Keep detergents and otherdeaners out of children's reach.

Do not use to pick up flammable or combustibleliquids such as gasoline or

uselnareaswheretheymaybepresent.

Do not pick up chlorinebleach, 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 deep cleaner.They may damage

the machine.

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 resoiiing,avoid contact with carpets until they are

dry. Keep children and Pets away from carpets until they are completelydry.

Store in a dry place. Do not expose machineto freezing temperatures.

Save these instructions!

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Grounding

Instructions

This appliance must be grounded.If it

should malfunctionor breakdown,

groundingprovidesa path of least resis-

tance forelectricalcurrentto reduce the

risk of electricshock. This applianceis

equippedwith a cord havingan equip

mentgrounding conductor (C) and

groundingplug (A). The plug must be

pluggedinto an appropriateoutlet(8)

that is properlyinstalledand groundedin

accordancewith all local codes and

ordinances.

DANGER-

Improperconnectionof theequipment-

groundingconductorcan resultin the

risk of electricshock.Checkwith a qual-

ified electricianor servicepersonif you

are in doubtas to whetherthe outletis

properlygrounded.Oo not modii the

plug providedwith the appliance- if it

will notfit the outlet,haveaproperoutlet

installedby a qualifiedelectrician.This

applianceis for use on a nominal120

volt circuitand has a groundingplug

that looks likethe plugillustratedin

sketch (A).

A temporaryadapter (0) may be used to

connectthis plug to a 2-pole receptacle

(E) if aproperlygroundedoutlet is not

available.The temporaryadapter should

be usedonly untila properlygrounded

outlet (B) can be installedby a qualified

electrician.The green colored rigid ear,

lug, or the like(F) extendingfrom the

adapter must be connectedto a perma-

nent ground(G) suchas a properly

groundedoutlet box cover. Whenever

the adapteris used, it must be held in

placeby a metal screw.NOTE: In

Canada,the use of a temporaryadapter

is notpermittedby the Canadian

ElectricalCode.

E F G

c .

_npack deep cleaner from the car-

ton and identify the parts shown.

Remove and dispose of the packing.

A. Deep cleaner

B. Upper handle OR

Upper handle for stair/upholstery nozzle storage*

OR Upper handle with powered hand tool*

C. Bolts (2)

D. Nuts (3 - one extra included)

E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent

F. Bare Floor Cleaner*

G. PreCleaner*

H. Bare floor attachment*

Contained in carton with hose:

L Hose

J. Stairlupholstery nozzle

OR utility nozzle*

K. Hose rack and screw (taped on rack under nozzle)

L. Clip for hose

M. Nozzle clean-out tool*

*Included with some models

The assembled cleanerwill look like this

drawing(Ultra model shown).

Attach upper handle

[_ Removecleansolutiontank (upper

tank) from deepcleaner.

W_hcordhook(A)tobackofdeep

r,p_d_upperhandledownor=to

lowerhandle.Pushbolts hto kolesoo

front of handle.If bolts will not go

UvoughholeeasUyhandleis notpushe_

_n_pletelydown.

[-_-| Placenuts inrecessedareas on

back of handle. Holdeach nut in

placewhile tighteningeach bolt securely

with aPhillipsscrewdriver.

Onlytwo nutsare neededon this model,

The extra nutis not requiredbut has

been providedfor your convenience.

ILl When handlesections arecomplete-

ly together,squeeze trigger(B) on

upper handleto snaptriggerrod In

place,

II_Replace cleansolutiontank (upper

tank) by positioningbottomfirst.

Presson tank handleto snaptop of

t_ into place.

[]Press cord into cord clip on back of Attach hose clip

handle. Pull cord tight. [_ Pushtab on side of clip into holeon

side of handle.

_ Pivot clip and push other tab into

hole at back of handle to lock into

place.

Attach hose rack

[_ Remove tool and taped screw from

rack.

Insert projections on rack into slots on

back of cleaner,

i_ Slide rack down into place.Insert

screw at (0) and tightenwith a

Phillipsscrewdriver.

Storing hose & tools

i_ Store hose on rack by first position-

ing hose in front section of clip,

[_1 Then continuewrappinghose as

shown snappingend of hosecon-

hector into clip.

I_1 Positionstair/upholsteryor utility

nozzle (somemodels)in holderat

base of cleanerand snap it into placeas

shownat arrow.

[]Slide bare floor attachmentinto

holder as shown.

For Ultra models

_The hand tool is

powered shipped

in a plastic bag for protection.

Remove the bag before using the tool

by first opening tool door.

To remove tool (A), pull it down and

outward.

To reposition the tool, reverse this proce-

dure.

For Plus/'Runabout'

models

To store stair/upholstery nozzle (B), open

tool door, place nozzle in bracket and fit

it securely into position. To remove,

reverse this procedure.

How to reattach tool

cover

he tool cover is designed with a

break-away feature which allows it

to snap free if it is pushed open too far.

To reattach, align hinges of cover with

slots on sides of tool storage area.

Push cover down to secure in place.

The assembleddeep cleanerwill look like the drawing.

17 19

1. Hand grip

2, Solution trigger: press to

releasecleansolution,

3, Cord dip: place cord in clip

tokeepitoutoftheway

when usingcleaner

4, Hose

5. Hose holders: wrap hose

around holdersfor storage,

6. Cord hooks: wrap cord

aroundhooksfor storage,

The top hookcan be rotated

rightor leftfor quickand

easy cordrelease

7. Stair/upholstery nozzle* OR

Powered hand tool*

8. Carrying handle

9, Clean solution tank handle

10, Clean solution tank cap/

measuring cup

11, Clean solutiontank: holds

cleaningsolution,

12, Recovery tank handle:

raisehandleto unlocktank

for removal;lowerhandlefor

wardto locktank into posi-

tion,

13. Recovery tank: holds dirty

solution,

14. Hood

15. Brush speed selector:

slide selectorto set brush

speed on HI, LO, or Off.

16. Brush Indicator: spins

when brushesare rotating.

17. Nozzle.

18. Cleaning mode indicator:

chooseeitherfloor or tools

19. ON/OFF pedal

20. Handle release pedal: step

on pedal to lowerhandleto

operating(floor) position;

21. Stair/upholstery nozzle OR

Utility nozzle*

22. Bare floor attachment

*Included with some models

This deep deaner Is Intended

for household use.

Operate deep deaner only at voltage

specified on data plate on back of

d_. Plug deep deaner Into a prop-

erly grqu.nded outlet.

ON/OFF pedal &

Handle release pedal

[_Step on pedal (A) to turn deep

cleaner on. Step on pedal again to

turn deep cleaner off.

Step on pedal (B) to lower handle to

operating position. Handle does not lock

into a single position but "floats" to allow

convenient operation.

Cleaning mode indicator

[_ Indicatorwill showa green window

next to FLOOR(C) when handle is

in the operatingpositionfor cleaning

carpet rugsand bare floors.

Indicator will show a green window next

to TOOL (D) when handle is in the

upright position for tool use on stairs

upholstery etc.

Deep cleaner automatically diverts

suction from FLOOR to TOOL when

handle is raised from the operating to

the upright position,

To transport

[_To move your deep cleaner from

room to room put handle in upright

and locked positiontilt deep Cleaner

back on wheels and push forward.

The deep cleaner may also be tilt-

by placingahand underthe

upperclean solutiontank handleas

shown,

Automatic shut off'

[_ VVhenI_ reoove_tank(lowertank)is

lulllheautomaticsl_._olfmechanism

willshutoffthedeepcleanersuction(sue-

t_onwill be noticeablyreduced).

At that time the redfloat diskwill riseto

the top of the recoverytank lid (E),The

deepcleanerwill no longerpick up dirty

solutionand the motorsound will

become noticeablyhighe_ in pitch.

When this happens turn deep cleaner

off and empty recovery tank before

continuing use,

Checkcleansolutiontank also;it may

needto be refilled.

Brush speed selector

Your "SteamVac'deep cleaner has

agitatorbrushsettings,

HI -for normalcleaningof carpetand

barefloors

LO -for gentle cleaningof carpetsand

bare floors

OFF - for cleaningcarpetsand bare

floors when brushing is not desired.

(Such as when picking up liquid spills.

See page 10.)

Slide selectorbuttonto the desiredset-

ting beforecleaning.

Brush indicator

The brush indicatorwill spin (F)

when the deep cleaner is turned

ON and the brushesare rotating.

If the indicatordoes not spin and the

pattern is visible (G) when the deep

cleaner is turned ON, the brushesare

not rotating.

There are three reasonswhy the brushes

may not be rotating:

1. Brush speed selector set on OFF(see

previous section),

2. Handle in uprightposition (see

'Cleaning mode indicator,"p. 6).

3. Brushindicatorscreen dirty.

Tocleanscreen(H),rum deepdean-

;er off and disconnectfromelectrical

outlet.

Removeclear cover and wipe off screen

with a damp cloth.Snap cover back into

position,

The tanks

Clean solution tank

(upper tanli0

Theclean solutiontank holdsthe clean-

ing solutionthat is to be dispersedonto

the surfaceto be cleaned,

How to fill

Disconnect deep cleaner from

electrical outlet.

_uPlace deep cleanerhandle in the

wight, locked position.

Toremovetank, pressdown on handle

and pull forward.

Carrytank to a sink.

Continued -_

_Rotatetank cap counterclockwise

and lilt up to removecap.

5 OUNCES/

Turn cap (A) upsidedownto serve

a measuringcup.

CAUTION: Detergents contain

Anionic and Nonloni¢ 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

Irfltation persists, call a physician.

For Medical Information (U.S.) call

1-890-752-7889.

Usingcap, measuredetergent following

the chartbelow.

For

stervC:arpet,carpeted stairs and uphol-

Fillcap tofiHrme(5 ounces)withHOOVER

BareFloorCleaner*

notuseBareRootCleaneroncarpetor

- . deepdea .

NOTE: Use only HOOVER detergents.

They are speciallyformulatedfor use

with your_3teamVac*deep cleaner.

*Availableat additionalcostif notincluded

withyourmodel

For heavy traffic areas:

Pre-treat _t_ HOOVER PreCleaner Spray.

If you do n_ have access to the PreCleaner Spray, doublethe amount

of HOOVERuetergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 ounces per 1 gallon tank).

_'lf rubber ring (C) on cap has

become dislodged,repositionit

Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank

fill line (B) (1 gallon) with hot

tap water.

To assure properperformance,use only

HOOVER cleaning detergent.

with unevenside against ledge (D) as

shown.

_eplace cap. Rotate cap clock-

wise until it locks In place. Cap

must be locked In place for proper

performance and to prevent leaking.

[_ Positionbottomof tankinto unit

and presson tank handleto snap

tank into place.

Recovery tank

(lower tank-)

The recoverytank holdsthe dirty solu-

tion that is pickedup from the carpet.

Whenthe recoverytank is full, the auto-

matic shut-offwill engage (see page 7)

and the tank mustbe emptied.

How to empty

Turn deep cleaner off and disconnect

from electricaloutlet.

To preventpossibleleaking,remove

clean solutiontank (Fig.28)by pressing

down on tank handleand pullingfor-

ward; set tank aside (do not settank

on furniture).

Step on handlerelease pedal (Fig.20)

and lowerhandle untilit restson the

floor.

For full suction, it is important that

the recovery tank lid Is properly

secured before deaning.

Raisetank handleto carryingpositionto

placeit into baseof cleaner, Move han-

dle completelyforwardto locktank into

place (see Pig, 35).

Raise handleto carrying position

(straightup) to unlocktank from

base of deep cleaner,Lifttank from

deep cleanerand carry it to a sinkor

drain.

_cTo removetank lid, lowerhandle

ompletelytoward back of tank

and liftoff lid,

Emptythe tankand repositionthe lid,

Raise handleof deep cleanerto upright

positionand repositionupperclean

solutiontank

Bl fore you begin

aning

a Vacuum thoroughly-For carpet, use

a vacuumcleanerwith an agitatorfor

best results.Vacuumupholsterywith a

vacuum cleanerwith cleaningtool

attachments.Use a crevicetool to reach

intoluffs and folds. Do not use the

_lbeamVac" deep cleaner as a dry vac-

uum cleaner.

b. For upholstery,check cleaning

€ode- Use yourHOOVER 'SteamVac'

deep cleaner only if the upholsteryfab-

ric is markedwith a W(for "wet" clean)

or_(for "solvent/dry"or "wet'

clean). Do not dean fabric marked "S"

(=solvent/dry" dean only). If your

upholsterydoes not have a code, seek

professional assistance.

€.Teatforcolorfastness-Mixde_eq;_

a_d wateraccorc,ngtoth_ins_

and8. Weta whiteabso_ clothv_h b_e

so_ In a smallhiddenarea,gerry nJb

thesurfacewiththe_c_h. Waitten

rr_ andcheckforcolorremovalorbleed

withwhirspapertowelorc_ ffsurbcehas

moreIhanonecol_,checkallcolus.

d.When cleaning entire floor, move

furniture out of area to be cleaned

(may not be necessaryif onlyhightraffic

areas are to be cleaned),For furniture

too heavyto move,placealuminumfoil

or wax paperunderlegs, Thiswlt pre-

vent woodfinishes from stainingcarpet,

Pin up furniture skirtsand draperies,

e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic

areas with HOOVERe PreCleaner*-

TestPreCleanerfor colorfastnessby first

sprayingit on a hiddenarea; wait ten

minutesand blot withwhite papertowels

or cloth,

If nocolor_isvisible,spray

Pre_ ontospotsend_areas.VPatt

atleasttenminutes.Useyour'SteamVac'

deepcleanertopickup _and

spot Repeat_tN spot_s_-noved; caref_

sc_ wi_ a householdscrubbrushifnec-

essary.

Donoteatura_carpetoruph_steryw_h

PreCleaner.

If you do not haveaccess to the

PreCleaner Spray, double the amount

of HOOVER Detergent(use. 2 capfuls

or 10 oz. per 1 gallon) in the dean

solution tank

Nocleaningsolutionremovesallstainsfrom

allcarpets.Stainremovalvarieswiththe

typeof s_l, _ne dapsed beforeremove,

cametm_e_. andcarpettyp_

tTo pmvemm ing,use or

_num i_l _ l_eot woodot mei_ mJr-

f'ac_ frompo_ible waterSl:XmT.

g.To avoid wettingand possibledamage

to wood goofs=Klemeath area rugs/ear-

_ e_ermovea_a_ careertoa_

wood ba_ f_orsu_ac_orp_ce wa_pmof

(e.g p ,s io)undemea hem

t_fore cleaning.

Seepages10..1,€for ins_ onvadous

c._n_g tasks.

•AvailableataddiiOXtifnot-Muded

withyourmodel

After cleaning

a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry. To

help prevent matting and resoling the

carpet, keep children and pets away

from surface untilit 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 sudace'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 deaning 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. Rinsethe solution tank

cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry.

d. Remove debris from recovery

tank filter and rinse with clean

water.

Note: If the filter must be removed for

cleaning, it is easier to replace if the fil-

ter is wet.

e. If desired,vacuum thoroughlyafter

carpet has completely dried. Thiswill

help reduce any shading left by the

deep cleaner's brushes.

To clean nozzle

If lint or otherdebrisbecomeslodged in

nozzle, do not attempt to remove

nozzle cover.

Pouronetotwocups a

non-carpetedfloo_,DonotpourT _ • IIL_I.J

onto awood floor. "

Pick up water withyour 'SteamVac'deep

cleaner. Repeatas necessaryuntil

debrisis flushed out of nozzle.

Continued -_ 9

I_ Some mlp_e_lhave a nozzle

clean-outLUUI forremovingdebris

or if a non-carpetedfkx_ is not

available.To use the tool: Disconnect

deep cleaner from electrical outlet.

Slide tool into nozzleand removedebris

as shown.

To cleanthe outsideof the machine,

wipe off dirt with acloth dampenedin

warm water and mild detergent, Do not

use solvent or petroleum based prod-

ucts to clean the machine.

Read 'Before you begin cleaning"

instructions on page 9.

Fillcleansolutiontank (uppertank) with

HOOVER Carpet/UpholsteryDetergent

accordingto instructionson pages7

and 8.

Move speed selector to LO for gentle

cleaning or Hi for normalcleanlng.

Dry handsand plug cord into a properly

grounded outlet,

Do not clean over floor electricalout-

lets.

To avoid walkingon dampcarpet,start

at the end of the roomfarthestfrom the

dooror pathto sinkwheretankswill be

emptied andfilled.

Step on handlereleasepedal andlower

handleto operatingposition;turn deep

cleaner ON.

Squeeze bigger to releasecleaning

and slowly push deep

cleanerforward(equalsone wet stroke).

Continueto squeezetriggerand slowly

pulldeepcleaner back towardyou (sec-

end wet stroke). Releasetrigger and

slowly push deep cleanerforward over

area just sprayedwithsolution(dry

stroke). Thenslowly pull deep cleaner

back towardyouwithoutsqueezingtrig-

ger (drystroke).

Overlapstrokesby 1 inch to help pre-

vent streaking.

Keepnozzleflat on floor for bothfor-

ward and reversestrokes.

For heavilysoiledareas, repeat.To

avoid saturating carpet, do not use

more than 4 wet strokes over one

area. Always end with dry strokes.

It is bestto alternatewet and dry

strokesas describedabove.

For best cleaningresultsand to aid in

faster dryingof carpet,end with more

dry strokes.(Continueusing dry strokes

untillittlewateris visiblepassing

throughthe recoverytank lid.)

Emptyrecoverytank when the motor

sound becomeshigher pitchedand

there is alossin suction(see

'Automaticshut-off",page7)

When finishedcleaning,follow "After

cleaning' instructionson pages 810.

Your HOOVERSteamVac deepcleaner

may also be usedto pick up smallliq-

uid spills (1 gallon or less, never to

exceed 114 inch in depth) on carpet,,

upholstery, or bare floors.

For best results,pick up spills immedi-

ately by placingthe stair/upholstery

nozzlejust abovethe spill and suction

up any residueon top of the carpet,if

the spill remains,place eitherthe stair/

upholsterynozzle or floornozzlewith

brushesturned OFFinfront of the spill,

pullthe nozzlevery slowlyoverthe spill

initiallywithsuction only.Repeatwithspray

andsuction.

When up onbareaoors,

use only the floornozzlewiththe bare

inpiaceend

•,ek_-_orInlheOFF I_)SIIJc_(_is_IIhelp

preventspreadingthe spill).

If a spotis left,thestair/upholsterynozzleis

generallyrnoreelfect_ for removingit.

A,hough no cleaningsolut_ can c_n-

pletelyremoveallspots,theycan be treat-

ed byf k w ng struc onsp ov edby

manufac r ofthecarpet,

or bare floorst_ace being _.

Do not use the _earnV'_ deep clever

to pick up flamn_le or _ ,q-

uids or chemicals.

VVh_ finished, follow -AVer cleaning"

instructionson pages 9-10.

How to attach bare floor

attachment (some models)

Disconnectdeep cleaner from electri-

eal outlet.

To preventpossibleleaking,remove

clean solutiontank and recoverytank

before positioningbare attachment.

Referto Fig. 28 to removecleansolu-

tion tank. Set tank aside(do notset

tank on furniture).

Referto Fig. 35 to removerecovery

tank.

With handlein uprightposition,tilt

cleanerback so that handlerests on

the floor.

[_ ith foam strip (A) (located under

the netting) in position as shown.

place attachment on front of nozzle (8).

Make sure arrow on end of attachment

points in the direction as shown.

Pushattachment 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.)

Returndeepcleanerto uprightposition.

Lower handle and replace recovery

tank.

Raisehandle to upright position and

reposition clean solution tank.

To clean floor

Read Before you begin cleaning

instructions on page 9.

Do not use the SteamVac deep clear,-

er on hardwood floors.

Fillclean solution tank with HOOVER

BareFloorCleaner (available at additional

cost if not includedwithyour model) 7

according to instructionson pages

and 8.

00 not use any type ofwax with Your

SteamVac deep cleaner.

n for scrubbing or Off if

ing Is not desired.

Dry hands and plug deep cleaner into

a properly grounded outlet.

Step on handlerelease pedal and lower

handle to operatingposition;turn deep.

cleaner ON.

To release solution,presstrigger.Slowly

move deep cleaner forward and back-

ward over area to be cleaned.

To pick up dirty solution,release trigger

and slowly movedeep cleaner over

area wheresolutionhas just beendis-

pensed.Use both forwardand reverse

strokes.

Empty recoverytank when the motor

sound becomeshigher pitchedand

there is a lossinsuction(see

"Automaticshut-off', page7)

When finishedcleaning,follow 'After

cleaning"instructionson pages9-10.

Removeattachmentfrom nozzle and

rinse in clearwater. Do not remove

plastio screen or foam from attach-

men*,.

The poweredhandtool (Ultramodels.)

has rotating brushes for extrascrubbing

actionon smallcarpetareas,carpeted

stairsand upholstery.

The stair/upholsterynozzlehas abuilt-in

brushto help providethe scrubbing

actionsomespots may needfor

removal.

Theutilitynozzle (some models)can be

usedfor carpetand upholsteryinvehi-

cles.

How to attach tool

Disconnect deep cleaner from electri-

cal outlet.

Placehandlein uprightpositionand

removehosefrom rack.

J_Connect poweredhand tool (A)'or

stair/upholsterynozzleorutility

nozzle(8) to end of hoseby slidingit

ontoconnectoruntilthe tab (C) locksit

securely.

Usingyour thumb,push forwardand

upon the latch(D) to removetool as

shown.

Followthe instructionson pages11-12

for the appropriatecleaningtask.

Before using tool

It may be necessaryto removeair from

the system(=pdme the pump")so the

clean solutionwill flow to the toot.Follow

these steps:

1. Attachtool to hoseand turn the deep

cleaner ON.

?,,Putthe tool on ahardsurfaceor

againstyour handto blockoff the suc-

tion,

3. Wait a few seconds(can take up to

15 seconds).Then squeezethe trigger

and begin cleaning.

Follow the instructionson pages11-12

for the appropriatecleaningtask.

4. Disconnectdeep cleaner from electri-

cal outlet.

5. Drainsolutiontube (locatedinside

hose)by pointingend of hosein sink

and pressingtrigger.

6. Proceedwith steps c. d, and e, for

'After cleaning"on page 9.

After using tool

1. Followstepsa and b for *Afterclean-

ing" on page 9.

2. Rinsetooland hoseby filling sink

witha smallamountof water,Turn

deep cleaner ON and pickupthe

waterwiththe tool,

[_. Drain hose by turning deep

cleanerON and holdingend of

hose upfor severalseconds,Do not

presstrigger,

Read "Before you begin cleaning"

instructionson page 9.

Placehandle,in uprightposition.

Agitator brushes will not rotate while

handle is in upright position.

Fill cleansolutiontank with HOOVER

Carpet/UpholsteryDetergentaccording

to instructionson pages7 and 8, Attach

tootto end of hose,

Hose length may require that machine

be placed at the top of the stairsto clean

upper half of stairway and at bottom of

stairs to clean lower hall

To prevent machine from failing, use

extra caution when cleaning on stairs.

Do not place deep cleaner on stairs.

Do not point tools toward people or

pets. Dry hands and plug deep cleaner

into aproperly grounded outlet.

Turn deep cleaner ON.

['_ Pre-spray the carpeted stair by

holding the tool (A) or (B) about

one inch above the carpet and push it

forward while pressing the trigger

(equals one wet stroke).

Position tool againstthe riserand slightly

pressit into carpet pile. Press the trigger

and pullthe tool slowly over the carpet

(second wet stroke). Releasetrigger at end

of stroke.

Continued -@'11

Lifttool,and positionit againstriser.

Pull tool slowly overcarpetwithout

pressingtrigger (drystroke).

It is best to alternatewet and dry strokes

as describedabove. End with moredry

strokesto aid in faster dryingof carpet,

Overlapstrokesby 1/2 inchto help pre-

vent streaking.

To avoid saturating carpet, do not use

more than 4 wet strokes over any one

area. Always end with dry strokes.

If additionalcleaningis necessary,wait

untilthe carpetis completelydry before

usingthe tool again.

Emptyrecoverytank when the motor

sound becomeshigher pitched and

there is a lossin suction(see=Automatic

" shut-off',page 7)

When finii cleaning, follow "After

cleaning"instructionson page9 and

'After usingtool'instructionson page11.

Read "Before you begin deaning"

Instructionson page 9.

Be sure to checkthe cleaningcode on

your upholstery.Use your HOOVER

'SteamVac' deep deaner only on

upholstery marked_or W/S".

Placehandlein uprightposition.

Agitator brushes will not rotate while

handle Is In upright position.

Fill cleansolutiontank with HOOVER

Carpet/UpholsteryDetergentaccording

to instructionson pages7 and 8. Attach

tool to end of hose.

Do not pointtools toward people or

pets.

Dry hands and plug deepcleaner into a

property grounded outlet.

Turndeep cleaneron.

_-I Gentlypressthe tool (A) or(B) onto

the fabric. Pressthe trigger and

slowly pullthe nozzleoverthe fabric,

Overlapstrokesby 1/2 inch to help pre-

vent streaking,

Make additionalstrokeswithoutpressing

the triggerto removemoremoisture.

To cleanin cornersor creases,lift the

tool one-halfinchfrom the fabric and

pressthe solutiontrigger,

Vacuumupthe solutionwiththe tool

withoutpressingthe trigger,

For heavily soiled areas, it may be

necessary to repeat the cleaning

process. Make crisscrossing strokes to

the original pattern: overlap each pass.

Make no more than 2 passes with the

solution over any one area to prevent

over-wetting and damage to fabric.

If additional cleaning is necessary, wait

until the upholstery is completely dry

before using the tool again.

Empty recovery tank when the motor

sound becomes higher pitched and

there is a lossin suction (see "Automatic

shut-off, page 7).

When finished cleaning, follow "After

cleaning" instructionson page 9 and

'After using tool" instructionson page 11.

Storage

Beforestoring:

•Emptysolutiontank and rinse

thoroughlywith cleanwater.

. Replaceempty solutiontank and

turn deepcleaner ON. Squeeze

trigger and push deep cleanerfor-

ward and back severaltimes to

expelany solutionremainingin the

deepcleaner'ssystem,(Do not use

deep cleaneron wood floors.)

•Emptyrecoverytank and rinse

thoroughlywith cleanwater.

Allow brushes and underside of deep

cleaner to air dry thoroughly before

storing deep cleaner on a carpeted or

wood surface.

Do not store deep cleaner with a full

solution tank in place.

Lubrication

]'he motor Is equipped with bearings

which contain sufficient lubrication for

the life of the motor. The addition of lubri

cant could cause damage. Do not add

lubricant to motor bearings.

Service

To obtainapprovedHOOVERservice

and genuine HOOVERparts, locatethe

nearest Hoover Factory Service Center

or Authorized Hoover Warranty

Service Dealer (Depot) by:

*checkingthe Yellow Pages under

VacuumCleaners-Household"OR

•checkingthe listof FactoryService

Centers providedwith this cleaner

OR-

*calling1-800-944-9200 for an

automatedreferralof authorized

service outlet locations(U,B.only)

OR-

•checking the Service section of The

Hoover Company on-line at

www.hoover.com

Please 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: 1-330-499-9499.

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,

Budington. Ontario LTR 4A8,

Phone: 1-800-263-6376.

Always identify your cleaner by the

complete model number when request-

ing information or ordering parts. (]he

model number appears on the bottom of

the cleaner.)

If you have a

problem

if a minorproblemoccurs it usuallycan

be solved quite easilywhen the cause is

found by usingthe checklist below.

Possible cause

Possiblesolution

• Not firmlyplugged in

•P/ug unit infirmly

•No voltage in wail plug

•Checkfuse or breaker

*Blown fuse/tripped breaker

•Replace t&e/reset breaker

Possible cause

PO_Sl_eso/ution

•Recovery tank full/automatic

shut off engaged

•Removeand empty recovery tank

•Blockage in tool on end of hose

•Remove tool andclear blockage

• Recovery tank lid not on

correctly

•Make sure lid is on securely

Possible cause

Possiblesolution

• Solution tank not firmly in place

•Make sure tank is securelylocked in

position

•Solution tank empty

•Refill tank accordingto instructionsfor

surface being cleaned

Recovery tank lid not on

i oorrecth/

Make sure lid is firmlyin place

Pump needs to be "primed" (when

using tool)

•See "Before using tool"section,p. 11

Possible cause

Possible solution

•Indicator screen dirty

•Remove clear cover over indicator

and clean screen; replace cover

•Speed selector on OFF

•Move speed selector to low or Hi

Full One Year

Warranty

(Domestic Use)

Your HOOVER@applianceis warrantedin

normalhouseholduse,in accordancewith

the Owner'sManualagainstoriginal

defects in materialandworkmanshipfor a

periodof onefull yearfrom date of pur-

chase.This warrantyprovides,at no cost

to you, all laborandpartsto placethis

appliancein correctoperatingcondition

duringthe warrantedperiod.This warran-

ty applieswhen the applianceis pur-

chasedinthe UnitedStates includingits

territoriesandpossessions,or in Canada

or from a U. S. MilitaryExchange.

Appliancespurchasedelsewhereare cov-

eredby alimitedoneyear warrantywhich

coversthe costof partsonly.Thiswarran-

tydoesnotapplyiftheapplianceisused

ina commercialor rentalapplication.

Warrantyservicecan only be obtainedby

presentingthe applianceto one ofthe fol-

lowingauthorizedwarrantyserviceout-

lets.Proofof purchasewill be required

before serviceis rendered.

1. HooverFactoryService Centers.

2. HooverAuthorizedWarranty

_" Service Dealers (Depots).

For an automatedreferralof authorized

serviceoutlets in the U.S.A., phone

1-800-944-9200 OR

visit The Hoover Companyon-line at

www.hoover.com

This warrantydoesnot cover pickup

delivery,or housecalls;however,if you

mailyour applianceto a HooverFactory

Service Centerfor warrantyservice,

transportationwill be paid one way.

Whilethiswarrantygivesyou specific

legal rights,you may alsohave other

rightswhichvary from stateto state.

If furtherassistanceis needed,or if there

are questionsconcerningthis warrantyor

the availabilityof warrantyserviceoutlets,

write or phonethe ConsumerResponse

Center,The HooverCompany,101 East

Maple St., North Canton,Ohio 44720.

Phone 1-330-499-9499.

In Canada,contactHooverCanada,

Burlington,OntarioL7R 4A8,

1-800-263-6376.

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