Hoover FH50220 Manual - Page 9

Automatic shut off When the Dirty Water Tank (lower tank) is full the automatic shut off mechanism will shut off the cleaner suction (suction will be noticeably reduced). 2.19 2.19 At that time, the yellow float disk will rise to the top of the Dirty Water Tank lid (B). The cleaner will no longer pick up dirty solution and the motor sound will become noticeably higher in pitch. When this happens, turn cleaner off and empty Dirty Water Tank before continuing use. B Check clean water tank also; it may need to be refilled. Do not use without float and float retainer in place. If broken or dislodged, take to an Authorized Dealer for repair. 3. How to CLEAN Before you begin cleaning a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use a HOOVER® 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. IMPORTANT Do not use the carpet cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner. b. For upholstery, check cleaning code - Use your HOOVER® 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 - Wet a white absorbent cloth with the detergent. 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*- Follow Directions on bottle. 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 non-wood hard floor surface or place waterproof material (e.g. plastic) underneath them before cleaning. *Available at additional cost if not included with your model. 9 Actual model may vary from images shown.