Hoover F5918 Manual - Page 14

3-19 3-20 F N Snap clip back into position making sure solution hose (N) is not pinched and moves freely. Replace recovery tank front panel (F). Slide panel down until it snaps firmly in place. Cleaning carpeted stairs Read "Before you begin cleaning" instructions on page 10. 1. Place handle in upright position. Agitator brushes will not rotate while handle is in upright position. 2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions on pages 8 and 9. 3. Attach tool to end of hose. 4. Hose length may require that machine be placed at the top of the stairs to clean upper half of stairway and at bottom 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. 3-21 A B 5. Dry hands and plug deep cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. 6. Turn deep cleaner ON. If necessary, refer to "Before using tool" section to remove air from system. 7. 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). 8. Position tool against the riser and slightly press it into carpet pile. Press the trigger and pull the tool slowly over the carpet (second wet stroke). Release trigger at end of stroke. 14 3-22 A B 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. If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the carpet is completely dry before using the tool again. 11. Empty recovery tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic shut-off", page 8). When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on page 11 and "After using tool" instructions on page 13. Cleaning upholstery Read "Before you begin cleaning" Instructions on page 10. Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use your HOOVER 'SteamVac' deep cleaner only on upholstery marked "W" or "W/S". 1. Place handle in upright position. Agitator brushes will not rotate while handle Is In upright position. 2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions on pages 8 and 9. 3. Attach tool to end of hose. Do not point tools toward people or pets. 4. Dry hands and plug deep cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. 3-23 A B 5. Turn deep cleaner on. If necessary, refer to "Before using tool" section to remove air from system. 6. Gently press 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 moisture. 8. To 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.