Hoover F5808 Manual - Page 14

Cleaning carpeted stairs Read "Before you begin cleaning" instructions on page 10. 1. Attach hose and solution tube as instructed on page 12. 2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions on pages 7 and 8. 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 carpet cleaner on stairs. Do not point tools toward people or pets. 5. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. 6. Turn carpet cleaner ON. 3-17 7. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding the tool about one inch above the carpet and push it forward while pressing the trigger (equals one wet stroke). 3-18 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. 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 7). When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on page 10 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™ carpet cleaner only on upholstery marked "W" or "W/S". 1. Place handle in upright position. 2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions on pages 7 and 8. 3. Attach tool to end of hose. Do not point tools toward people or pets. 4. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. 5. Turn carpet cleaner on. 3-19 6. Gently press the tool 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. 3-20 10. For heavily soiled areas, it may be necessary to repeat the cleaning process. Make crisscrossing strokes to the original pattern; overlap each pass. 14 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. 11. Empty recovery tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic shut-off", page 7). When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on page 10 and "After using tool" instructions on page 13.