Hoover F5871 Manual - Page 11

4. Return carpet cleaner to upright position. Lower handle and replace recovery tank. 5. Raise handle to upright position and reposition clean solution tank. To clean floor Read Before you begin cleaning instructions on page 9. Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet cleaner on hardwood floors. 1. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Hard Floor Cleaning Solution (available at additional cost if not included with your model) according to instructions for Figs. 2-10 to 2-16. Do not use any type of wax with your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner. 2. Move speed selector to the Lo or Hl position for scrubbing or OFF if scrubbing is not desired. 3. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. 4. Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position; turn carpet cleaner ON. 3-7 D 5. To release solution, press trigger. Slowly move carpet cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned. 6.To pick up dirty solution, release trigger and slowly move carpet cleaner over area where solution has just been dispersed. Use both forward and reverse strokes. 7. Empty recovery tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic shut-off", Fig 2-6) 8. When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on pages 9-10. Disconnect carpet cleaner from electrical outlet and remove attachment from nozzle. Rinse it in clear water. Do not remove plastic screen or foam from attachment. 3-8 G F Using the tools 3-6 B A C A. Powered hand tool has rotating brushes for extra scrubbing action on small carpet areas, carpeted stairs and upholstery. Brushes can be removed for converting to the scrub module. B. Stair/upholstery nozzle has a builtin brush to help provide the scrubbing action some spots may need for removal. C. Scrub module with detachable scrub pad attaches to the base of the powered hand tool (in place of brush module). Can be used to scrub stubborn areas such as scuff marks, dried spills, and in hard to reach areas on hard surfaces. 3-9 E How to attach tools Disconnect carpet cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. Place handle in upright position and remove hose from rack. All tools attach to the hose in the same manner: 2. Connect tool to hose by sliding it onto connector until the tab (D) locks it securely. Using your thumb, push forward and up on the latch (E) to remove tool as shown. Before using tool It may be necessary to remove air from the system ("prime the pump") so the clean solution will flow to the tool. Follow these steps: 1. Attach tool to hose and turn the carpet cleaner ON. 2. Put the tool on a hard surface or against your hand to block off the suction. 3. Wait a few seconds (can take up to 15 seconds). Then squeeze the trigger and begin cleaning. Follow the instructions on pages 12-13 for the appropriate cleaning task. Attaching scrub module 1. Open the tool door and remove the powered hand tool. 2. Grasp the sides of the brush module and lift it from the base (F). 3. Pull scrub module from carpet cleaner and snap it onto the base. Note: It may be necessary to rotate the scrub module (G) slightly so it will align properly to the base. *included with some models Using the scrub tool With a little solution, test the scrub tool on a hidden area before using on the desired surface. If no surface change is visible, continue to use as described below. FOR LARGE AREAS 1. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Hard Floor Cleaning Solution* according to instructions for Figs. 2-10 to 2-16. 2. Hold scrub tool above area to be cleaned and press trigger to dispense solution. 3. Release trigger and scrub area with tool. Pick up dirty solution with squeegee as shown. FOR SPOT CLEANING 1. Apply Hard Floor Cleaning Solution* with the spray bottle. 2. Scrub area with tool. Pick up diry solution with squeegee as shown. Continued § 11