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HOOVER

The Easy to Use

Deep Cleaner

with automatic tool

LS

conversion

Congratulations on your purchase.*

SteamVac TM LScleaners have 5 brushes that deep

clean carpets and scrub bare floors.*

SteamVac TM Deep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers by applying hot

tap water and cleaning solution,

www.hoover.com ®

Fill in and Retain

This HOOVER deep cleaner is

designed for deep cleaning carpet,

rugs, carpeted stairs and upholstery.

The model and serial numbers are

located on the data label on 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 deep cleaner is model

and has serial number

!

Owner s

Manual

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ENGLISH -_ pp. 1-14 I

ESPANOL -4. p_g. 15-23 I

FRANQAIS -_ p. 24-32

Review this manual before operat-

ing deep cleaner

Important Safeguards!

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 deep cleaner ......... 3

Assembling deep cleaner ...... 4-5

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

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

Filling the clean 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-f 1

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

Cleaning carpeted stairs.. 11-12

Cleaning upholstery ....... 12

If you have aproblem ......... 13

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

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

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

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

<o1993,1999 The Hoover Company

wwwhoover.com

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic

precaution, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLI-

WARNING' 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 Instructions".

Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

Do not use without tanks in place.

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place deep cleaner on stairs.

Use deep 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 !6 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-prong

grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug.

• Unplug deep cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Unplug before connecting the powered hand tool.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the deep 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 deep cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at

any time.

• Do not point tools toward people or pets.

Use only commercially available floor cleaners Intended for machine

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

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

using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.

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

Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline 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 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 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.

2 Save these instructions!

Grounding

Instructions

C

This applianc:e must be grounded. If it

should rrlalfuriction or breakdownr

grounding provides a path of least resis-

tance for electrical current to reduce the

risk of electric shock. This appliance is

eqLlipped with a cord having an eclui p-

mer_t_grou_lding conductor (C) 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,

Carton contents

DANGER-

Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor carl result in the

risk of electric shock. Check with a qual-

ified 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, h;_ve a proper outlet

installed by a qualified electrician, This

appliance is for use on a nominal 120

volt circuit and has a grounding plug

theft looks like the plug ilklstrated in

,_ket_ h (A).

Atemporary adapter (D) may be IJsed to

connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle

(E) if a properly grounded outlet is not

available. The temporary adapter should

be used only until a properly grounded

outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified

electrician. The green colored rigid ear,

lug, or tile like (F) extending from the

adapter must be connected to a perl_la-

nent ground (O) such as a properly

grounded outlet box cover. Whenever

the adapter is used, it must be held in

place by a metal screw. NOTE: In

Canada, the use of a temporary adapter

is not permitted by tile Canadian

Electrical Code.

iml

AB

E F G

C D _H

Unpack deep cleaner from the carton

and identify the parts shown. Remove

and dispose of the packing.

A. Deep cleaner

B. Upper handle with powered hand tool and

scrub module

C. Bolts (2)

D. Nuts (3 - one extra included)

E. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent

F. Bare Floor Cleaner (some models)

G. PreCleaner (some models)

H. Bare floor attachment

Contained in carton with hose:

I. Hose

J. Stair/upholstery nozzle

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

L. Clip for hose

M. Nozzle clean-out tool (some models)

3

The assembled cleaner will look like lib

this drawing. Assemble handle

m "

Attach upper handle

Remove clean solution tank (upper tank)

from deep cleaner.

A

I

With cx_rd hook (A) to back of deep cleaner,

push upper handle down onto lower had _

die, Push bolts into holes on front of han-

dle. If bolts will not go through hole easi-

ly handle is not pushed completely

down.

Place nuts in recessed areas on back of

handle. Hold each nut in place while

tightening each bolt securely with a

Phillips screw driver,

Only two nuts are needed on this model,

The extra nLlt is not required but has

been provided for your convenience,

When handle sections are corrlpletely

together, squeeze trigger (B) on upper

handle to snap trigger rod In place.

Replace clean solution tank (upper

tank) by positioning bottom first. Press

on tank handle to snap top of tank into

place.

Press cord into cord clip on back of

handle. Pull cord tight. Attach hose clip

Push tab on side of clip into hole on

side of handle,

Pivot clip ;_rld push other tab into hole

at b_ck of hell'Idle to lock into place.

4

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Attach hose rack

Remove tool and taped screw from rack.

Insert projections on rack into slots on

back of cleaner,

Slide rack down into place. Insert screw

at (D) and tighten with a Phillips screw-

driver,

Storing hose & tools

Store hose on rack by first positioning

hose in front section of clip.

iim

Then continue wrapping hose as showrl

snapping end of hose connector into

clip.

Position tool in holder ;_t b,_se of cleaner

and snoop it into place as shown at

arrow.

Slide bare floor _:lttachl]-ient into holder

as shown,

Powered hand tool

The powered hand tool is shipped in a

plastic bag for protection. Remove the

bag before using tile tool by first open-

ing tool door,

T_ remove powered hand tool (E), pull it

down and outwrlrd.

To repositiori the tool, reverse this pro-

cedure,

T_ remove the scrub module (F), grasp

it at the sides and pull it forward,

To reposition module, fit tabs in the stor-

age area into holes on back of module,

Push module to snap it securely into

position.

This is the proper storage location for

the module.

How to reattach tool

cover

The tool cover is designed with a break-

away feEiture which allows it to snap free

if it is pushed open too f_lr,

To reattach_ aliqn hinges of cover with

holes on sides of tool storage area.

Deep cleaner description

Pill

8

12

14

15

18 20

The assembled deep cleaner will look like the drawirlg.

21

1. Hand grip

2. Solution trigger: press to

release (Jean sc)k]ticMT.

3. Cord clip: place __ordin dip

to keep it out of tile w_ly

,_hen using (_leaner

4. Hose

5. Hose holders: wrap ho_.e

around holders for storage,

6. Cord hooks: wr.p _ord

around hooks for storage.

Tile top hook can be rotated

right or left for quick arid

e_sy <_ord televise.

7. Scrub module

8. Powered hand tool

9. Carrying handle

10. Clean solution tank handle

11. Clean solution tank cap/

measuring cup

12. Clean solution tank: holds

cleaning solution,

13. Recovery tank handle:

raise handle to unlock tank

for removal; lower handle for

ward to lock tank into po_,i-

tion.

14. Recovery tank: holds dirty

solution.

15. Hood

16. Brush speed selector:

slide ,_elector to set bru,Mi

bpeed or] HI, LO, or OFF.

17. Brush Indicator: spins

whell brushes are roUlting.

18. Nozzle.

19. Cleaning mode indicator:

choose either floor" or tc>ols

20. ON/OFF pedal

21. Handle release pedal: _tep

on pedal to lower handle to

operatirlg (floor) position:

22. Stair/upholstery nozzle

23. Bare floor attachment

This deep cleaner is intended

for household use.

Operate deep cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner.

Plug deep cleaner Into a properly grounded outlet.

i

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B

ONtOFF 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 _ single position but "float_" to allow

converfient operation,

Cleaning mode indi-

cator

Indicator will show a green window next

to FLOOR (C) when handle is in the

operating position for cleaning carpet

rug,= and bare floors,

Indicator will show a green window next

to TOOL (D) when handle is in the

upriqht position for tool u,_e on stairs

upholstery etc.

Deep deaRer automatically diver[s

suction from FLOOR to TOOL when

handle P, r;lised frol]-i the operating to

the upright position.

To transport

To move your deep cleaner from room to

room put handle in upright and Iookecl

position tilt deep cleaner back on

wheels and push forward.

The deep cleaner may also be lifted by

placing a hand under the upper clean

solutioi_ tank handle as shown.

Automatic "shut off"

When the recovery tank (lower tank) is full

the automatic shutoff mec:hanism will shut

off the deep cleaner suction (suctionwill

be noticeably reduced).

At that time the red float disk will rise to

the top of the recovery tank lid (E). The

deep cleaner will no longer pick up dirty

solution and the motor sound Will

become noticeably higher in pitch.

When this happens turn deep cleaner

off and empty recovery tank before

continuing use.

Check clear] solution tank also; it may

need to be refilled.

Brush speed selector

Your 'SteamVac' deep cleaner has three

agitator brush settings.

H_ - for normal cleaning of carpet and

bare floors

LO - for gentle cleaning of carpets and

bare floors

OFF - for cleaning carpets and bare

floors when brushing is not de_Jred.

(Such as when picking up liquid spills.

See page 10.)

Slide selector button to the desired set-

ting before cleanhlg.

P._=]

G

Brush indicator

The brush indicator will spin (F) when

the deep cleaner is turned ON arid the

brushes are rotFiting.

If the indicator does not spin and the

pattern is visible (G) when the deep

cleaner is turned ON, the brushes are

not rotating.

There are three reasons why the brushes

may not be rotating:

1. Bru,_h speed ,_elector set on OFF (see

previous section).

2. Handle in Llpright position (see

"Cleaning mode indicator," Fig. 2-3).

3, Brush indicator screen dirty.

T___clean screen (H), turn deep cleaner off

and disconnect from electrical outlet.

Remove clear cover and wipe off screen

with a damp cloth. Snap cover back into

position.

The tanks

Clean solution tank

(upper tank)

The clean solution tank holds the dean-

ing solution that is to be dispersed onto

the surface to be cleaned.

How to Fill

Disconnect deep cleaner from

electrical outlet.

Plcwe deep cleaner handle in the

upright, locked position,

To remove tank, pres'o dc, wn on handle

and pull forward.

Carry tank to a sink.

Continued -I_

IPAIV_I

Rot;lte tank cap counterclockwb.e aind lift

LIp to rerr_ove cap.

5 OUNCES/

r _

LJ

Using cap, measure detergent following

the chart below.

For carpet, carpeted stairs and uphol-

stery:

Fm,_ap to fill line (5 ounc÷s) witt_ HOOVER

Carpet/Upholstery Detergent.

For bare floors:

Fmcap to fill line (5 ounces) with HOOVER

Bare Floor Cleaner *

Do not use Bare Floor Cleaner on carpet or

upholstery. DO not use any type of wax

with your 'SteamVac' deep cleaner.

Turn cap (A) upside down to serve as a

measurh-lg cup,

NOTE: Use only HOOVER detergents.

They are specially formulated for u,_e

with your 'SteamVac' deep cleaner,

*Available at additional cost if not inducted

with your model,

For heavy traffic areas:

Pro-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).

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.

PAII_ PAII_!

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.

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.

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Position bottorT] 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 tile carpet.

Whorl tile 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.

T_ prevent posbible leakinq, remove

rlean soludon tank (Fi_4.2-10) by press-

ing down on tank handle _u]d pulling for-

w_,rd; s÷t tank a_ide (do not set tank

on furniture).

Step on handle release pedal (Fig. 2-2)

and lower handle until it rests on the

floor.

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/UNLOCK

LOCK

Raise handle to carrying position

(strqight up) to unlock tank froln base of

deep cleaner, Lift t_nk from deep clean-

er and carry it to a sirik or drain.

To remove tank lid, lower handle com-

pletely toward back of tank and lift off

lid,

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 cornpletely forward to lock tank into

place (see Fig. 35).

Raise handle of deep _leaner to upright

position ;_nd reposition upper clean

solution tank.

Before you begin

cleaning

a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use

a vacuum cle_ner with _ln agitator for

best results. Vacuum upholstery with a

vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool

attachn]ents. 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 'St÷amY..' deep

cleaner only if the upholstery fabric is

marked with a "W" (for "wet" clear]) or

"S/W" (for '%olvenddry" or "wet" <-Ie;m).

Do not clean fabric marked "S" ("sol

vent/dry" clean only). If your upholstery

does not have a coder seek professional

a ,_sJsta n_- e,

(.Test for colorfastness - Mi×detergent

_lnd water accordinc_ to the Jnstru_- tions under

"Fillclean solution tank"r Figs, 2-8 to 2-16,

Wet o wllite absorbent cloth with tile ,s>kltion.

[n a srnall, hidden area, gently rub the surface

with the darnpened cloth. Wait ten minutes

and check for color removal or bleed with

white paper towel or cloth. [f 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 ne_essrlry if only high traiffic

areas ;ire to be cleaned). For furniture

too heqvy to move, pla_e aluminum foil

or w,ix paper under legs. This will pre-

vent wood finibhes from st_lining _arpet.

Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.

e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic

areas with HOOVER_ PreCleaner*-

T_st PreClearler for colorfastness by first

spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten

minutes and blot with vvhite paper towels

or cloth.

if no oolc_ change i,_ visible, spray

PreCleaner onto spots _nd traffic areas. Wait

at least ten minutes. U_e your 'Ste;llnVcic'

deep definer to pick up PreClearler and

spot. Repe;lt until spot is removed_ Larefully

scrub with a household scrub brush if nec-

essary.

Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with

P_eCleanen

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 l_nloves all stains fronl

all carpets, St,_in removal varies with the

type of spill time elapsed before removal,

carpet material, and carpet type.

f.TO prevent staining, use plastic or alu-

minun-m foil to protect wood or metal sur-

faces flora possible water spra34

g.To avoid wetting and possible damage

to wood floors underneath area rugs/car-

pet, either move area rugs/carpet to a non-

woc_-J bare fk)or surface or place waterproof

material (e.g, plastk) underneath them

t_fore cleaning.

See pages 10-14 for instructions or] various

cleaning tasks.

_Available at additional cost if not included

with your inc_deL

After cleaning

a. Allow carpet or uphol_,tery to dry, T_

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 tile

carpet is dry, use plastic or aluminum

foil pads under legs of furniture so metal

slides or wood finishes will not stain tile

carpet.

b. If desired, the carpet may be rinsed.

Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning,

[)Lit it may improve the surface's appear-

ance after it i,> dry

If rin,Mng is desired, be c,_lrefuJ not to

over-wet the carpet or upholster_

Allow time for carpet or upholstery to

dry completely between cleaning and

rinsing. To rinse, foUow the s_,me proce_

dure for _-Ieaning only Ll'_ing hot tap

water with no detercjent in the upper

clean solution tank.

C. Errlpty tanks, rinse with dear water

and let eiir dry Rirme the solution tank

cap and recovery tank lid arid let air dry.

Note: if the filter must be removed for

cleaning, it is easier to replace if tile fil-

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.

To clean nozzle

If lint or other debris becomes lodged in

nozzle, do not attempt to remove

nozzle cover.

Pour one to two cups of (:lear water on a

non-carpeted floor. DO not pour water

onto a wood floor.

Pick up water with your 'StealnVac' deep

cleaner. Repeat as necessary until

debris is flushed out of nozzle.

d. Remove debris from recovery tank fil-

ter and rinse with clear] water. Continued _1_ 9

Some models have anozzle clean-0ut

t001 for removing debris or if a non-car-

peted floor is not available. To use the

tool: Disconnect deep cleaner from

electrical outlet. Slide tod into nozzle

and remove debri,o as shown.

To clean the outside of the machine,

wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in

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.

1. Fill cle_n ..olutiorl te_nk (upper tank)

with HOOVER C_rpet/Upholstery

Detergent according to instructions for

Figs. 2-10 to 2-16

2. Move speed selector to LO for gen-

tle cleaning or HI for normal cleaning.

3. Dry hands and plug co_d into e,prop-

erly grounded outlet.

Do not clean over floor electrical out-

lets.

4, To _void walking on chmp _arpet,

start at the end _-ff the room farthest from

the door or path to sink where tonks will

be errlptied aHTd filled .

Step on handle release pedal and lower

handle to operating position: turn deep

_ leaner ON.

[]

5. Squeeze trigger to release cleaning

solution and slowly push deep cleaner

forward (equals one wet stroke).

6. Continue to squeeze trigger and

slowly pull deep cleaner back toward

you (second wet stroke). Release trigger

and slowly push deep cleaner forward

over area just sprayed with solution (dry

stroke). Then slowly pull deep cleaner

back toward you without squeezing trig-

ger (dry stroke).

7, Overlap strokes by 1inch to help pre-

vent strea kirlg.

Keep nozzle flat on floor for both for-

ward and reverse strokes.

8, For heavily soiled areas, repeat. To

avoid saturating carpet, do not use

more than 4 wet strokes over one

area. Always end with dry strokes.

It is best to alternate wet and dry

strokes a_s described above.

For best cleaning results and to aid in

faster drying of carpet, end with more

dry strokes. (Continue using dry strokes

until little water is visible passing

through the recovery tank lid.)

Empty recovery tank when the motor

sound becon_les higher pitched and

there is a loss in suction (see

"Automatic shut-off", Fig 2-6)

When finished cleaning, follow "After

cleaning" instructions on pages 9-10,

Y_ur HOOVER SteamVac deep cleaner

may also be used to pick up small liq-

uid spills (1 gallon or less, never to

exceed 1/4 inch in depth) on carpet,

upholutery, or bare floors,

For best resuks, pick up spills irrlmedi-

ately by placing rise stair/upholstery noz-

zle just above the spill and suction up

any residue on top of the carpet. [f the

spill remains, place either the stair/

upholstery nozzle or floor nozzle with

brushes turned OFF in front of the spill,

pull the nozzle very slowly over the spill

initially with suctiorl onl_ ReF_at with spray

and s u__:tion,

When picking up spills on bare floors,

use only the floor nozzle with the bare

floor attachment in place and speed

selector in the OFF position (thi,. wiUhelp

prevent spreacting the spill),

If a_ ,_pot is left, the stall/upholstery nozzle is

generally more effective for removin 9 it.

Although no cleaning sokltion carl _-orn-

pletely remove all upots, they _an be treat-

ed by fc_llowing the instructions plovided

by tile manufacturer of the oarF_t, uphol-

stery, or bare floor surfo_e beinq cleanecL

Do not use the SteamVac deep cleaner

to pick up flammable or combustible liq-

uids or chemicals.

When finished, f(-_llow "After cleaning"

instructions on pages 9-10.

How to attach bare

floor attachment

Disconnect deep cleaner from electri-

cal outlet.

To prevent possible leaking, remove

clean solution tank (Fig. 2-10) and

recovery tank ( Fig 2-17) before posi-

tioning 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

floo_

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2. With f......... trip (A) (located under the

netting) in position as shown, place

attachment on front of nozzle (a).

Make slJre arrow on end of attachnlent

points in the direction as shown.

3. Push attachment against nozzle while

rotating attachment downward until both

ends srlap irlto 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 reoovery

tank.

5. Raise handle to upright position en-ld

reposition clean solution tank.

To clean floor

Read Before you begin cleaning

instructions on page 9.

Do not use the SteamVac deep clean-

er on hardwood floors.

1. Fill clean solutiorl tank with HOOVER

Bare Floor Cleaner (available at additiorlal

cost if not included with your model)

according to instructions for Figs. 2-10

to 2-16.

Do not use any type of wax with your

SteamVac deep cleaner.

2. Move speed selector to the Lo or HI

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 <_:learled.

6.To pick Lip dirty solution, release trig-

ger arid slowly _love 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

shclt-off'rr Fig 2-6)

8. When finished cleaning, follow "After

cleaning" instrLictions on pages 9-10,

Disconnect deep cleaner from electri-

cal outlet and remove _,ttad_ment from

nozzle. Rinse it in dear w_,te_.Do not

remove plastic screen or foam from

attachment.

B_

A. Powered hand tool has rotating

brushes for extra scrubbing action on

slnall carpet areas, carpeted stairs and

upholstery. Brushes can be removed for

converting to the scrub inodule.

B. Stair/uph01stery nozzle has a built-

in brush to help provide the scrubbing

action some spot,_ may need for

rerT/oval<

C. Scrub module with detachable

scrub pad att_lches to the base of the

powered hand tool (in pl;l_e of brush

modcile), C._n be used to '_crcib stub-

_l_lrn ;zlreas such ;zls s(_ uff _n;zlrks r _trie_

..pills, _nd in hard to reach arenas on

hard .>urface...

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How to attach tools

Disconnect deep cleaner from electri-

cal outlet.

1. Place handle irl upriqht positk;,r_ and

remove h__>se frol]2 r_k,

All tools attach to the hose in the same

rrlanner:

2. Oonnect tool to hose by _qiding it onto

conneLtor until the tab (D) k->cks it

,_ec urely.

Using your thumb, push forward and

up on th÷ latch (E) to remove tool a..

shown.

Before using tool

It may be necessary to remove air from

the system ("prime the purrlp") So the

clean solution will flow to tile tool. Follow

these steps:

1 , Attach tool to hose and turn the deep

cleaner ON.

2.Put the tool on a hard surface or

G

against your hand to block off the suc-

tion.

3. Wait a few seconds (can take up to

1 5 seconds). Then squeeze the trigger

and begin cleaning.

Follow the instructions on pages 12-13

for the appropriate cleaning task.

Attaching scrub module

1. Open the tool door and remove the

powered hand tool.

2. Grasp the sides of the brush module

and lift it froin the base (F).

_, Pull scrub module from deep cleaner

and snap it onto tile base.

Note: It may be necessary to rotate the

scrub module (_) slightly so it will align

properly to the base.

_included with some models

Using the scrub tool

With a little solution, test the scrub

tool on ahidden area before using on

the desired surface. If no surface

change is visible, continue to use as

described below.

FOR LARGE AREAS

1, Fill cle_ln solution tank with HOOVER

Bare Floor Cleaner _ a< cording to

instructions for Figs, 2-10 to 2-16.

2. Hold scrub tool above area to be

cleaned and press trigger to dispense

solution.

3, Release trigger and scrub area with

tool. Pick up dirty solution with

squeegee as ,_hown,

FOR SPOT CLEANING

1, Apply Bare Floor Cleaner _ with the

bpray bottle,

2. Scrub area with tool. Pick up diry

solution vvith SqLleegee as sho_rl.

Continued 4 11

After using scrub tool

TO clean scrub pad, pull it off module.

Wash it in water with mild detergent,

Rinse and let air drbz

Pad must be completely dry before reat-

taohing to module and storing on deep

cleaner.

Replacement pads may also be pup

chased. Ask for HOOVER part no.

40308001.

To store scrub module, remove scrub

rr_oduJe fron3 tool in sarr_e rr_anner as

rernovincj the brush rrlodule,

Align openings on b_ck of module with

tabs in storage area (H).

Pubh module into position.

After using tool

1. Follow steps a and b for "After" clean-

ing '_ on page 9,

2. Rinse tool and hose by filling sink with

a small amount of water. Turn

deep cleaner ON and pickup the water

with the tool.

3, Drain hose by turning deep cleaner

ON and holding end of hose up for sev-

eral seconds. Do not press trigger.

4. Disconnect deep cleaner from elec-

trical outlet,

5. Drain solution tube (located inside

hose) by pointing end of hose in sink

and pressing trigger.

6. Proceed with steps c, d, and e, for

"After cleaning" on page 9,

Read "Before you begin cleaning"

Instructions on page 9.

_, Pla_e handle in upright po'_ition,

Agitator brushes will not rotate while

handle Is in upright position.

2. Fill clean solutiorl tank with HOOVER

C_rpet/Upholstery Detergent ac_ordirlg

to instru_-tions for Fig,.. 2-10 to 2-16.

_. Attach tool to end of hose.

4, Hose length may require that machine

be placed at tile top of tile stairs to

clean upper half of stairway and at hot-

ton] of stairs to clean lower half,

To prevent machine from falling, 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 c:leaner into

a properly grounded outlet.

6. Turn deep Meaner ON. If necessary,

refer to "Before ubirlcj tool" section to

renlove air fronl the systenl,

7. Pre-spray the _arpeted stair by hold-

ing the tool (A) or (B) albout one inch

above tile carpet and push it forward

while pressing the trigger (equals one

wet stroke).

8. Position tc×>l against the riser and slightly

press it into carpet pile. Press the tilgger and

pull the tool SI_v_ over the carpet (second

wet slzoke), Release trigger at end of stroke.

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9, Lift tool, and position it against riser,

Pull tool 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.

10, 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.

[f additional cleaning i,_ necessary, wait

until the carpet is <_l_lpletely dry before

u..ing the tool again.

1 1, Empty recovery tank when the motor

sound becomes higher pitched and

there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic

shut-off", Fig, 2-6)

When finished cleaning, follow "After

cleaning" instructions on page 9 and

"After using tool" instructions on page

12.

Read '<Before you begin cleaning"

Instructions on page 9.

Be sure to check the cler_ning c_de on

your upholstery. Use your HOOVER

'SteamVac'deep cleaner only on

upholstery marked '<W" or "W/S".

1, Pla_-e handle in upright position.

Agitator brushes will not rotate while

handle Is In upright position.

2. Fill clean _.olution tank with HOOVER

Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according

to irlstructions for Figs, 2-10 to 2-16.

3, Attach tool to end of hose,

Do not point tools toward people or

pets.

4. Dry hands and plug deep cleaner into

aproperly grounded outlet,

5. Turn deep cleeiner ON. If necessary,

refer to "Before using tool" section to

remove air from the system.

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6. Gently p .... the tool (A) or (B) onto

the fabric, Press the trigger and slowly

pull the nozzle over the fabric.

7, Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help

prevent streaking,

Make additional strokes without pressing

the trigger to remove more moi,.ture.

8. 7o clean in corners or creases, lift the

tool one-half inch from the fabric and

press the solution trigger.

9. Vacuum up the solution with the tool

without pressing the trigger,

10, For Iqeavily soiled areas, it may be

necess_lry 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 cle_ning i,_ necessary, wait

until the upholstery is c_lTlpietely dry

bef_-_re u'_irlg the tc__ol _ct;_irl.

] 1, Empty reck>very trunk when the motor

..ound becomes higher pitc:hed ;_nci

there is r_ loss in suction (see "Autorn_tic

_hut-_/ffrr_ Fig. 2-_ / .

When finished cleaning, follow "After

cleeining" instruc:tion'> on pel<-Je 9 and

"Affer using t(_(_/I rr in'otru_ti_-_ns on page 12.

Storage

Before storing :

• Empty solution tank and rinse

thoroughly with clean water.

Replace empty solution tank and

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turn deep cleaner ON. Squeeze

trigger and push deep cleaner for-

ward and back several times to

expel any solution remaining in the

deep cleaner's system. (Do not

use deep cleEiner on wood floors.)

• Empty recovery tank and rinse

thoroughly with tie;in waiter,

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

The motor [s equipped witil bearings

which contain sufTicient lubrication for

the life of the motor. The addition of

lubricant coHld cause damage. DO not

add lubricant to motor bearings.

Service

T_ obtain approved HOOVER service

and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the

nearest Hoover Factory Service Center

or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service

Dealer (Depot) by:

• _hecking the Yellow Pr_ges urlder

Va_ uum Cleaners -Household" OR

• checking the list of Factory Service

Centers provided with this cleaner

OR-

• calUng 1-800-944-9200 for an

automated referral of authorized

service outlet Iocatiorls (U,S. only)

OR-

• checking the Service section of The

Hoover Company on-line at

www.hoover.com

Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover

Company in North Carlton for service,

this will only result in delay.

If further assistance Is needed, contact

The Hoover Company Consumer

Response Centerr North Canton, Ohio

44720 Phone: 330-499-9499.

In Canadar contact Hoover Canadar

aurhngtonr Ontario LTR 4A8,

Phone: 1-800-263-6376,

Always identify your cleaner by the com-

plete model number when requesting

information or ordering parts. (The model

number appears on the back of the han-

die.)

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If a minor problem occurs, it usually can

be solved quite easily when the cause is

found by using the chetklist below.

Possible cause

PossH_le ,_olution

• Not firmly plugged in

•Plug unit in firmly

•No voltage In wall plug

•Check fuse or breaker

•Blown fuseltripped breaker

•Replace fuse/reset breaker

Possible cause

Po_.,.i ble solution

•Recovery tank full/automatic

shut off engaged

•Remove and empty recovery tank

•Blockage In tool on end of hose

• Remove tool and dear blockage

•Recovery tank lid not on

correctly

•Make sure lid is on ,=ecurely

Possible cause

Possible sohJtion

•Solution tank not firmly in place

•Make ,>ure tank is securely locked in

poskion

•Solution tank empty

• Refill tank _iccording to instrLictions for

,>urface being cleaned

•Recovery tank lid not on

correctly

•Make sure lid is firmly in place

• Pump needs to be "primed'(when

using tool)

• See _/Before |Jsin_ tool tr sePtion rp, 1 1

Possible cause

PossH_le solution

• Indicator screen dirty

• ReRlove clear c_-_ver Gver indicatc_r

and clean screen; replace cover

•Speed selector on OFF

• Move ,>peed selector to Low or Hi

Full One Year

Wa rra nty

(Domestic Use)

Y_ur HOOVER<R'appliance is warranted

in normal household use, in accord;inca

with the Owner',_ Manual against original

defects in material and workn]anship for

aperiod of one full year from date of

purchase. This warranty provides, at no

co_,t to yOUr all labor and parts to place

this appliance in correct operating con-

dition during the warranted period. This

warranty applies when the appliance is

purchased in the United States incklding

its territories and possessionsr or in

Canada or from a U. S. Military

Exchange. Appliances purchased else-

where are covered by a limited one year

warranty which covers the cost of parts

only. This warranty does not apply if the

appliance is used in a comrrlercial or

rental application.

Warranty service can only be obtained

by presenting the appliance to one of

the following authorized warranty ser-

vice outlets, Proof of purchase will be

required before service is rendered,

1. Hoover Factory Service Centers.

2. Hoover Aumorized Warranty

Service Dealers (Depots).

For an automated referral of autho-

rized service outlets in the U.S.A.,

phone

1-800-944-9200 OR

visit The Hoover Company on-line at

www.hoover.com

This warranty does not cover pick up

delivery, or house calls; however, if you

mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory

Service Center for warranty service,

transportation will be paid one wa_

While this warranty gives you specific

legal rights, you may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

If furtller assistance is needed, or if

there are questions concerning this waP

rarity or the availability of warranty ser _

vice outlets_ write or phone the

Corlsumer Response Center, The

Hoover Company, 101 East Maple St.,

North Canton, Ohio 44720. Phone 1-

330-499-9499.

h-i Canada, contact Hoover Canada,

Burlington, Ontario LTR 4A8,

1-800-263-6376.

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