Hoover F5871 Manual - Page 10

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Some models have a nozzle clean-out

tool

for removing debris or if a non-car-

peted floor is not available. 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 prod-

ucts to clean the machine.

Carpet Cleaning

Picking up spills

Cleaning bare

floors

Read “Before you begin cleaning”

instructions on page 9.

1. Fill clean solution tank (upper tank)

with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery

Detergent according to instructions for

Figs. 2-10 to 2-16

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3-4

3-5

2.

Move speed selector to LO for gen-

tle cleaning or Hl for normal cleaning.

3. Dry hands and plug cord into a

prop-

erly grounded outlet.

Do not clean over floor electrical out-

lets.

4. 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

cleaner ON.

5. Squeeze trigger to release cleaning

solution and

slowly

push carpet cleaner

forward (equals one wet stroke).

6. Continue to squeeze trigger and

slowly

pull carpet cleaner back toward

you (second wet stroke). Release trigger

and slowly push carpet cleaner forward

over area just sprayed with solution (dry

stroke). Then

slowly

pull carpet cleaner

back toward you without squeezing trig-

ger (dry stroke).

7. Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help pre-

vent streaking.

Keep nozzle flat on floor for both for-

ward and reverse strokes.

For heavily soiled areas, repeat steps 5-

7.

8. 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.)

Empty recovery tank when the motor

sound becomes higher pitched and

there is a loss in suction (see

“Automatic shut-off”, Fig 2-6)

When finished cleaning, follow “After

cleaning” instructions on pages 9-10.

Your HOOVER SteamVac™ carpet

cleaner 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 immedi-

ately by placing the stair/upholstery noz-

zle 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

with

brushes turned OFF 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 attachment in place and speed

selector in the OFF position

(this will help

prevent spreading the spill).

If a spot is left, the stair/upholstery nozzle is

generally more effective for removing it.

Although no cleaning solution can com-

pletely remove all spots, they can be treat-

ed by following the instructions provided

by the manufacturer of the carpet, uphol-

stery, or bare floor surface being cleaned.

Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet

cleaner to pick up flammable or com-

bustible liquids or chemicals.

When finished, follow “After cleaning”

instructions on pages 9-10.

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How to attach bare

floor attachment

Disconnect carpet cleaner from elec-

trical outlet.

To prevent possible leaking, remove

clean solution tank (Fig. 2-10) and

recovery tank ( Fig 2-17) before posi-

tioning bare floor attachment.

Set tanks aside (do not set tank on furni-

ture).

1. With handle in upright position, tilt

cleaner back so that handle rests on the

floor.

2. With foam strip (A) (located under the

netting) in position as shown, place

attachment on front of nozzle (B).

Make sure arrow on end of attachment

points in the direction as shown.

A

B

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3. Push attachment against nozzle while

rotating attachment downward until both

ends snap into place.

(Note: Some force may be required to

rotate and snap attachment into place.)

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