Hoover FH51000 Product Manual - Page 15

Keep nozzle flat on floor for both forward and reverse strokes. 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 nozzle.) NOTE: Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic shut-off") For best cleaning results, Hoover recommends to rinse the carpet with water only. This will remove residual carpet cleaning solution from your carpets. To rinse with water only, fill Solution Tank with water and repeat step 3.9. For heavily soiled areas, repeat cleaning process. Avoid saturating carpet. NOTE: It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above. Wrap cord around hooks for convenient storage. Attach the plug end to the cord. IMPORTANT To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more than 4 wet strokes over one area. Always end with dry strokes. IMPORTANT If the sound of the motor changes to a high pitch, this indicates the dirty water tank is full and must be emptied. ! CAUTION ! Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and (b) place unit on obsorbant material (such as a towel) to soak up drips. Dirty Water Tank Your carpet washer is equipped with a shut off float within your dirty water tank. When the dirty water tank becomes full, the float will rise, shutting off the air flow through the nozzle. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank. If the dirty water tank does not appear full, turn the power switch off and wait for the float to settle and reset. If the float repeatedly shuts off the suction, empty the dirty water tank. For best results, use only Hoover® brand cleaning solution. Other Solutions may generate excessive foam which will cause the float to rise prematurely and shut off the suction. A higher concentration of shampoo may cause excessive foaming. How to Empty 3.10 Grasp dirty water tank handle and push latch to release. Pull tank out at a slight angle. 3.11 To empty dirty water tank, pull up on the 2 latches to open and remove top of tank to empty. 3.12 Replace tank lid with both latches locked after cleaning. Latches will snap when they are locked. Failure to do so will result in poor suction performance. 3.13 Insert dirty water tank back into the cleaner until it snaps into place. NOTE: Do not open latches before removing tank from machine. 3.10 3.12 3.11 3.13 IMPORTANT Be sure to remove any debris that has accumulated in the screen above the float. If the screen becomes clogged, this may reduce the performance of your cleaner. IMPORTANT Do not store cleaner with solution in Clean Water Solution Tank or dirty water in Dirty Water Tank. Mineral deposits and mildew can form which will affect the performance of your carpet cleaner. 8