Hoover FH50015 Manual - Page 10

Carpet Cleaning 6. Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help prevent streaking. Keep nozzle flat on floor for both forward and reverse strokes. 7. For heavily soiled areas, repeat steps 4-6. Note: To avoid saturating carpet, do 3-2 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 7). When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on page 9. 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 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. 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" instruc- Picking up spills tions on page 9. How to attach bare floor attachment Disconnect carpet cleaner from electrical outlet. To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank and recovery tank before positioning bare attachment. Refer to Fig. 2-6 to remove clean solution tank. Set tank aside (do not set tank on furniture). Refer to Fig. 2-13 to remove recovery tank. With handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back so that handle rests on the floor. 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. 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.) Return carpet cleaner to upright position. Lower handle and replace recovery tank. Raise handle to upright position and reposition clean solution tank. Cleaning bare floors To clean floor Read Before you begin cleaning instructions on page 10. Do not use the SteamVac™ carpet cleaner on hardwood floors. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Hard Floor Cleaning Solution (available at additional cost if not included with your model) according to instructions on pages 7 and 8. Do not use any type of wax with your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. Step on handle release pedal and lower 3-3 A B handle to operating position; turn carpet cleaner ON. To release solution, press trigger. Slowly move carpet cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned. RBAORETA RBAORETA T EFLOOR ON T EFLOOR ON 3-4 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. Empty recovery tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic shut-off", page 7). When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on page 9. R OBARTEAFLTOEORO N 10