Hoover F5810 Manual - Page 8

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. If it is necessary to walk on damp carpet, 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 surface's appearance 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 cleaning and rinsing. To rinse, follow the same procedure 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. Rinse the solution tank cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry. Cleaning carpet Read "Before you begin cleaning" instructions on page 7. Fill clean solution tank (upper tank) according to instructions on pages 5 and 6. Use 5 ounces of HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent. Dry hands and plug cord into a properly grounded outlet. Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. To avoid walking on damp carpet, start at the end of the room farthest from the door or path to sink where tanks will be emptied and filled . Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position; turn carpet cleaning machine on. 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 filter is wet. e. If desired, vacuum thoroughly after carpet has completely dried. 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 clear water on a non-carpeted floor. Do not pour water onto a wood floor. n Pick up water with your 'SteamVac' deep cleaner. Repeat as necessary until debris is flushed out of nozzle. If some debris is left or if a non-carpeted floor is not available, use the nozzle clean-out tool. Disconnect carpet cleaning machine from electrical outlet. Slide tool into nozzle and remove debris. To clean the outside of the machine wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in warm water and a mild detergent. Do not use solvent or petroleum based products to clean the machine. 8 After cleaning - Cleaning carpet - Picking up spills Squeeze trigger to release cleaning solution and slowly push carpet cleaning machine forward (equals one wet stroke). Continue to squeeze trigger and slowly pull carpet cleaning machine back toward you (second wet stroke). Release trigger and slowly push carpet cleaning machine forward over area just sprayed with solution (dry stroke). Then slowly pull carpet cleaning machine back to ward you without squeezing trigger (dry stroke). Keep nozzle flat on floor for both forward and reverse strokes. 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 as 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.) NOTE: Check the recovery tank for fullness often. Empty tank if it appears full even if automatic shut-off (pg. 5) has not engaged. When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on page 7. Picking up spills Your HOOVER 'SteamVac' carpet cleaning machine may also be used to pick up small liquid spills (1 gallon or less, never to exceed 1/4 inch in depth) on carpet, upholstery, or bare floors. For best results, pick up spills immediately by placing the stair/ upholstery nozzle just above the spill and suction up any residue on top of the carpet. If the spill remains, place either the stair/upholstery nozzle or floor nozzle in front of the spill, pull the nozzle very slowly over the spill initially with suction only. Repeat with spray and suction. When picking up spills on bare floors, use only the floor nozzle with the bare floor cleaning tool attached. If a spot is left, the stair/upholstery nozzle is generally more effective for removing it. 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' carpet cleaning machine to pick up flammable or cumbustible liquids or chemicals. When finished, follow "After cleaning" instructions on page 8.