Hoover F5914 Manual - Page 11

c. Empty tanks, rinse with clear water and let air dry. Rinse the solution tank cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry. d. Remove debris from recovery tank filter and rinse with clean water. Note: If the filter must be removed for cleaning, it is easier to replace if the filter is wet. 3-1 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. 3-2 Carpet Cleaning Read "Before you begin cleaning" instructions on page 10. 1. Fill clean solution tank (upper tank) with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions on pages 8 and 9. 3-3 e. Vacuum thoroughly after carpet has completely dried. This will help reduce any shading left by the carpet cleaner's brushes. Some models have a nozzle clean-out tool for removing debris or if a non-carpeted 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 products to clean the machine. 2. Move speed selector to LO for gentle cleaning or Hl for normal cleaning. 3. Dry hands and plug cord into a properly grounded outlet. Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. 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 trigger (dry stroke). 7. Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help prevent streaking. Keep nozzle flat on floor for both forward and reverse strokes. 8. For heavily soiled areas, repeat steps 5-7. 9. For particularly soiled carpet or spots, use the Clean Surge™ button (see following section). Avoid saturating carpet, as noted below. Note: 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", page 8). When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on page 11. 3-4 Clean Surge™ Button The Clean Surge™ button can be used to dispense extra solution when cleaning particularly soiled areas of carpet or spots. To use, press Clean Surge™ button while squeezing solution trigger. For normal solution spray, release button and continue to squeeze solution trigger. Picking up spills 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 immediately by placing the stair/upholstery nozzle 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 completely remove all spots, they can be treated by following the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the carpet, upholstery, or bare floor surface being cleaned. Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals. When finished, follow "After cleaning" instructions on page 11. 11