Hoover F5810 Manual - Page 7

HANDLE RELEASE PEDAL LATCH Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until it rests on the floor. If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove hose as shown on page 10. Rotate recovery tanklatches outward (one on each side of tank). Lift tank off of carpet cleaning machine and carry it to a sink or drain. REAR OF TANK Unlatch back part of tank lid and remove lid. Empty tank. Pour dirty water our from the rear of the tank. TABS The lid replaces in a hinge-like manner. Position the front of lid under tabs on front of tank. Rotate lid down onto tank. Make sure that the lid is secure on all sides before placing tank on cleaner. How to use Before you begin cleaning a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use a vacuum cleaner with an agitator for best results. Vacuum upholstery with a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach into tufts and folds. Do not use the 'SteamVac' carpet cleaning machine as a dry vacuum cleaner. b. For upholstery, check cleaning code - Use your HOOVER 'SteamVac' cleaning machine only if the upholstery fabric is marked with a "W" (for "wet" clean) or "S/W" (for "solvent/dry" or "wet" clean). Do not clean fabric marked "S" ("solvent/dry" clean only). If your upholstery does not have a code, seek professional assistance. c. Test for colorfastness - Mix detergent and water according to the instructions under "Fill clean solution tank" on pages 5 and 6. Wet a white absorbant cloth with the solution. In a small, hidden area, gently rub the surface with the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for color removal or bleed with white paper towel or cloth. If 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 necessary if only high traffic areas are to be cleaned). For furniture too heavy to move, place aluminum foil or wax paper under legs. This will prevent wood finishes from staining carpet. Pin up furniture skirts and draperies. e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic areas with HOOVER® PreCleaner* - Test PreCleaner for colorfastness by first spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten minutes and blot with white paper towels or cloth. If no color change is visible, spray PreCleaner onto spots and traffic areas. Wait at least ten minutes. Use your 'SteamVac' carpet cleaning machine to pick up PreCleaner and spot. Repeat until spot is removed; carefully scrub with a household scrub brush if necessary . Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with PreCleaner. No cleaning solution removes all stains from all carpets. Stain removal varies with the type of spill, time elapsed before removal, carpet material, and carpet type. *Available at additional cost if not included with your model. f. To prevent staining, use plastic or aluminum foil to protect wood or metal surfaces from possible water spray. See pages 8-11 for instructions on various cleaning tasks. LATCH Replace tank and press down to ensure that it is properly seated in place. Rotate latches (one on each side of tank) inward to lock tank in place. To continue cleaning stairs or upholstery, replace hose as shown on pages 9 and 10. Raise handle to upright position and replace upper clean solution tank. Continued § Emptying recovery tank - Before you begin 7