Hoover SmartWash Automatic Product Manual - Page 19

Tools and Accessories Cleaning Carpeted Stairs and Upholstery 1 Read "Before you Begin Cleaning" instruction on page 9. 2 Attached hose as instructed (page 18). 9 Pre-spray the area by holding the tool about one inch above the carpet 9 and push it forward while pressing the trigger. 3 Place handle in upright position. FlexForce™ PowerBrushes will not rotate while handle is in upright position. 10 Slightly press the tool it into area cleaning. Press the trigger and pull the tool slowly over the carpet. Release trigger at end of stroke. 4 Fill Clean Water Tank according to instructions. 11 Lift tool, and position it against Nozzle. Pull tool slowly over carpet 11 without pressing trigger. 5 Fill Solution Tank with Hoover® solution according to instructions. 12 Overlap strokes by ½ inch to help prevent streaking. 6 Attach tool to end of hose. 7 Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. 13 It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described in steps. Tips To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more than 4 wet strokes over any one area. Always end with dry strokes. If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the carpet is completely dry before using the tool again. Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound beccomes higher pitched and there is a loss of suction. You will also see the float rise and shut off suction at the same time. When finished cleanin, follow "after Cleaning" and "After Using Tool" instructions. 8 Turn cleaner ON. CAUTION Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at the bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage. 19