Hoover F5871 Manual - Page 9

2-17 UNLOCK LOCK 2-18 For full suction, it is important that the recovery tank lid is properly secured before cleaning. Raise tank handle to carrying position to place it into base of cleaner. Move handle completely forward to lock tank into place (see Fig. 2-17). Raise handle to carrying position (straight up) to unlock tank from base of carpet cleaner. Lift tank from carpet cleaner and carry it to a sink or drain. To remove tank lid, lower handle completely toward back of tank and lift off lid. Empty the tank and reposition the lid. Raise handle of carpet cleaner to upright position and reposition upper clean solution tank. 3. How to clean 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 cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner. b. For upholstery, check cleaning code - Use your HOOVER SteamVac™ carpet cleaner 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", Figs. 2-8 to 2-16. After cleaning a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry. To help prevent matting and resoiling the carpet, keep children and pets away from surface until it is completely dry. If it is necessary to walk on damp carpet, place towels or white cloths on the traffic areas. If furniture must be replaced before the carpet is dry, use plastic or aluminum foil pads under legs of furniture so metal slides or wood finishes will not stain the carpet. b. If desired, the carpet may be rinsed. Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning, but it may Improve the surface's appearance after it is dry. If rinsing is desired, be careful not to over-wet the carpet or upholstery. Wet a white absorbent 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 ® Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner*- Test Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner 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 Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner onto spots and traffic areas. Wait at least ten minutes. Use your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner to pick up Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner and spot. Repeat until spot is removed; carefully scrub with a household scrub brush if necessary. Allow time for carpet or upholstery to dry completely between cleaning and rinsing. To rinse, follow the same procedure for cleaning only using hot tap water with no detergent in the upper clean solution tank. c. Empty tanks, rinse with clear water and let air dry. Rinse the solution tank cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry. 3-1 d. Remove lint from filter screen located inside recovery tank. Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with PreCleaner. If you do not have access to the Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner, double the amount of HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 oz. per 1 gallon) in the clean solution tank. 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. f. To prevent staining, use plastic or aluminum foil to protect wood or metal surfaces from possible water spray. g. To avoid wetting and possible damage to wood floors underneath area rugs/carpet, either move area rugs/ carpet to a nonwood bare floor surface or place waterproof material (e.g. plastic) underneath them before cleaning. See pages 10-13 for instructions on various cleaning tasks. *Available at additional cost if not included with your model. e. If desired, vacuum thoroughly after carpet has completely dried. This will help reduce any shading left by the carpet cleaner's brushes. To clean nozzle If lint or other debris becomes lodged in nozzle, do not attempt to remove nozzle cover. Pour one to two cups of clear water on a non-carpeted floor. Do not pour water onto a wood floor. Pick up water with your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner. Repeat as necessary until debris is flushed out of nozzle. Continued § 9