Hoover F5871 Manual - Page 2

Fill in and Retain This HOOVER carpet cleaner is designed for deep cleaning carpet, rugs, carpeted stairs and upholstery. The model and serial numbers are located on the data label on the back of the handle. For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided and retain this information. Your carpet cleaner is model and has serial number It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner s manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product. Index Important safeguards 2 Unpacking carpet cleaner 3 Assembling carpet cleaner . . . . . 4-5 Carpet cleaner description 6 General operation 6-9 Filling the clean solution tank . 7-8 Emptying the recovery tank . . 8-9 Agitator speed selector 7 Brush Indicator 7 How to use Before you begin 9 After cleaning 9-10 Cleaning carpet 10 Picking up spills 10 Cleaning bare floors 10-11 Using the tools 11 Cleaning carpeted stairs . . 11-12 Cleaning upholstery 13 If you have a problem 14 Lubrication 14 Service 14 Storage 14 Warranty 14 Parts & accessories mail order form 37 © 2006 The Hoover Company www.hoover.com 2 Owner's Manual ENGLISH § pp. 1-14 ESPAÑOL § pág. 15-24 FRANÇAIS § p. 26-32 Review this manual before operating deep cleaner Important Safeguards! When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precaution, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Use indoors only. • Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not immerse product. • Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instructions". • Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. • Do not use without tanks in place. • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs. • Use carpet cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. • Use only attachments recommended by Hoover; others may cause hazards. • The use of an extension cord Is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug. • Unplug carpet cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging. • Unplug before connecting the powered hand tool. • Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the carpet cleaner. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. • Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands. • Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance Is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped Into water, take it to a Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow carpet cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time. • Do not point tools toward people or pets. • Use only commercially available floor cleaners Intended for machine application. Do not use any type of wax with carpet cleaner. • To assist In reducing drying time, be certain the area Is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine. • Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach. • Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use In areas where they may be present. • Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this appliance. • Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. • Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the carpet cleaner. They may damage the machine. • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openIngs and moving parts. • Do not put any object Into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. • To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they are dry. Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are completely dry. • Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures. Save these instructions!