Hoover F5914 900 Product Manual - Page 17

5. MAINTENANCE Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. nozzle: How to Clean (Available on select models only) 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. Pick up water with your SteamVac® carpet cleaner. Repeat as necessary until debris is flushed out of nozzle. Some models have a nozzle clean-out tool for removing debris. 5.1 To use the tool: Disconnect carpet cleaner from electrical outlet. Slide tool into nozzle and remove debris 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 products to clean the machine. 5.1 brushes: How to Change and Clean Your carpet cleaner is equipped with removable brushes for easy cleaning. ! CAUTION ! To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug cleaner before servicing. How to Remove To prevent possible leaking, remove Clean Water Solution Tank and Dirty Water Tank. Set tanks aside. Press handle release pedal to lower handle. Turn cleaner over so bottom is facing up. 5.2 Grasp inner portion of brush (A) and pull brush assembly out slightly to reveal latches (B). 5.3 Press all four latches (B) and pull brush block out. The brushes can be cleaned under running water. How to Replace 5.4 Align posts (C) on both ends of brush assembly with slots (D) in cleaner housing. Make sure that square post (E) also aligns with square hole (F). Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole. Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place. 5.2 B A B B 5.4 E C 5.3 B B B B C D F D 17 Actual model may vary from images shown.