Hoover F6039 Manual - Page 11

Cleaning bare floors How to attach bare floor attachment (available at additional cost if not included with your cleaner) Disconnect deep cleaner from electrical outlet. To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank (Fig. 2-8) and recovery tank (Fig. 2-15) before positioning bare floor attachment. Set tanks aside (do not set tank on furniture). 1. With handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back so that handle rests on the floor. 3-5 A B 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. RBAROETA RBAROETA TEFLOOR ON TEFLOOR ON 3-6 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.) R BOARTEAFLTOOERON 4. Return deep 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 deep cleaner on hardwood floors. 1. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Bare Floor Cleaner* according to instructions for Figs. 2-8 to 2-14. Do not use any type of wax with your deep 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 deep cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. 4. Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position; turn deep cleaner ON. 5. To release solution, press trigger. Slowly move deep cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned. 6. To pick up dirty solution, release trigger and slowly move deep 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 deep cleaner from electrical outlet and remove attachment from nozzle. Rinse it in clear water. Do not remove plastic screen or foam from attachment. *available at additional cost if not included with your model Using the tools 3-7 B A Your model includes the following tools. A. Powered hand tool has rotating brushes for extra scrubbing action on small carpet areas, carpeted stairs and upholstery. B. Stair/upholstery nozzle has a built-in brush to help provide the scrubbing action some spots may need for removal. 3-8 C D How to attach tools Disconnect deep 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 (C) locks it securely. Using your thumb, push forward and up on the latch (D) 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 deep 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 page 13 for the appropriate cleaning task. Continued § 11