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TurboPOWER
Carpet Cleaner with
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Auto Rinse Feature
The Easy to Use
Carpet Cleaner
HOOVER® SteamVac™ carpet cleaner cleans carpet fibers by
applying, scrubbing and removing hot tap water and cleaning
solution.
www.hoover.com
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Grounding Important Safeguards! Instructions When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. A B WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Use indoors only. corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated • Use only on surfaces moistened by surfaces. C the cleaning process. Do not immerse product. • Do not use with damaged cord or This appliance must be grounded
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Thank you for choosing a HOOVER product. Contents Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . 2 If you need any assistance: Parts needed for assembly. . . . . . . 3 Visit our website at www.hoover.com. Click on the “Service” button to find Assembling carpet cleaner . . . . . 3-6 the service outlet nearest you OR Carpet cleaner description . . . . . . . 7 Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of service outlet locations (U.S. General operation . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 only) OR Filling t
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The assembled cleaner will look like this 1-2 1-3 C drawing. Model with SpinScrub™ hand tool is shown. B A NOTE: If the cord protector (A) on back Attach upper handle of handle should become dislodged Remove clean water tank (upper tank) during unpacking, make sure it is repo- from carpet cleaner. sitioned properly before continuing with assembly of your carpet cleaner. With the arrow (B) on the cord protector pointing down, press groove (C) in the cord protector into slot in the lower handle.
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1-9 1-10 1-11 I H G I J Rotate top of caddy toward cleaner Identify the hose parts before storing Storing hose and handle. Slide caddy down so notch (G) hose. tools on caddy rests in hook (H) on cleaner. I. Nozzle connector end Press hose, a few inches from nozzle J. Solution tube connector end (I), into caddy. Bring hose up and over top of caddy. 1-12 1-13 1-14 M J L K Press hose into opposite side of caddy. Loop hose over top of caddy again. Repeat on other end of hose. Loop hose at bottom of
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1-19 1-18 Pull tool down and outward. How to reattach tool To reposition the tool, reverse this proce- cover dure. The tool cover is designed with a break- away feature which allows it to snap free if it is pushed open too far. To reattach, align hinges of cover with holes on sides of tool storage area. Snap door into place. 6
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2. How to use The assembled carpet cleaner will look like the drawing. Carpet cleaner description Model with SpinScrub™ hand tool is shown. 1. Hand grip 2-1 2. Solution trigger: press to release cleaning 1 solution 2 3. ON/OFF switch 3 4. Rinse Setting switch 4 18 5. SpinScrub™ hand tool (not included with all models) 6. Carrying handle 19 20 7. Clean water tank handle 5 8. Clean water tank 9. Detergent container 10. Recovery tank handle 6 11. Recovery tank: holds dirty solution 21 7 12. Reco
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2-6 2-7 2-5 B Carrying handle Automatic shut off Brush setting selector When the recovery tank (lower tank) is full The carpet cleaner may also be lifted by Your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner has the automatic shutoff mechanism will shut three agitator brush settings. placing a hand above the upper clean off the carpet cleaner suction (suction will solution tank handle as shown. SPILL PICK-UP - brushes OFF for pick- be noticeably reduced). ing up spills or cleaning carpets and At that time, the yello
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2-12 2-13 2-11 E F Carry tank to a sink. Fill tank (E) (1 gallon) with hot tap water. To fill detergent container (F), turn cap counterclockwise and remove cap. CAUTION: Do not fill with water above Turn tank cap counterclockwise and 140°F (60°C). DO NOT REMOVE detergent container remove cap. from tank. Replace tank cap and tighten. NOTE: Use only HOOVER detergents. 2-14 2-15 They are specially formulated for use with your SteamVac™ carpet cleaner. CAUTION: Detergents contain Anionic and Nonioni
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Recovery tank 2-20 2-19 (lower tank) The recovery tank holds the dirty solu- tion that is picked up from the surface being cleaned. When the recovery tank is full, the auto- matic shut-off will engage, suction will stop (see page 8), and the tank must be emptied. How to empty Turn carpet cleaner off and unplug from electrical outlet. Check tank to make sure it is securely NOTE: There may be a small amount of To prevent possible leaking, remove latched. water (indicated by arrows) on the base cle
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After cleaning 3-1 3-2 a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry. To help prevent matting and resoiling the carpet, keep children and pets away from surface until it is completely dry. If it is necessary to walk on damp car- pet, place towels or white cloths on the traffic areas. If furniture must be replaced before the carpet is dry, place plastic or aluminum foil under legs of furniture so metal slides or wood finishes will not stain the carpet. c. Remove lint from filter screen located d. Remove l
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R B O A T R E A T F L E O O O R N you (second wet stroke). The carpet 3-8 Carpet Cleaning cleaner rinses the carpet on the back- ward pass. Note: To assure proper Read “Before you begin cleaning” rinsing, it is important to keep the instructions on page 10. carpet cleaner on the same path backward as forward. 1. Fill clean water tank according to instructions for Fig. 2-11. 9. Release trigger and slowly push car- 2. Fill detergent container with HOOVER pet cleaner forward over area just Carpet/U
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10. Empty recovery tank when the 6. Set Rinse Setting switch to WASH- To clean floor motor sound becomes higher pitched AutoRinse. Turn cleaner ON. Read “Before you begin cleaning” and there is a loss in suction (see 7. To release solution, press trigger. instructions on page 10. “Automatic shut-off”, Fig. 2-6). Slowly move carpet cleaner forward and Do not use the carpet cleaner on 11. When finished cleaning, follow “After backward over area to be cleaned. unsealed hardwood floors. cleaning” in
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After using tool 3-18 Drain suction hose by turning carpet cleaner ON and holding nozzle up for several minutes. Do not press trigger. Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical outlet. Disconnect hose and solution tube from carpet cleaner. 3-17 The tool caddy can be removed and hung on a coat hanger for storage. Drain solution tube by placing round end in sink and raising nozzle above your head. Press the trigger. 3-20 3-19 Cleaning carpeted stairs Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on pa
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3-21 3-22 Cleaning upholstery Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 10. Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use your carpet clean- er only on upholstery marked “W” or “W/S”. 1. Attach hose and solution tube as instructed in Figs. 3-11 to 3-13. 2. Place handle in upright position. Agitator brushes will not rotate while 8. Gently press the tool onto the fabric. Make no more than 2 passes with the handle is in upright position. Press the trigger and slowly pull
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Storage Lubrication The motor is equipped with bearings Before storing: which contain sufficient lubrication for • Empty clean water tank and let air the life of the motor. The addition of dry. Replace on carpet cleaner. lubricant could cause damage. Do not • Unused detergent can be stored in add lubricant to motor bearings. the detergent container. • Empty recovery tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly with clean water and let air dry. Allow brushes and underside of car- pet cleaner to air dry
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Full Two Year Service To obtain approved HOOVER service Warranty and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the (Domestic Use) nearest Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by: Your HOOVER® appliance is warranted •checking the Service section of in normal household use, in accordance Hoover on-line at www.hoover.com with the Owner’s Manual against original OR defects in material and workmanship for a period of two full years from date of • checking the list
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Anote y guarde HOOVER® Anote los números COMPLETOS de modelo y serie en los espacios provistos y guárdelos. limpiadora para El número de modelo y el número de serie figuran en la parte posterior del mango. alfombras con No. de modelo _____________________________ enjuague No. de serie _____________________________ automático Consejo: Adjunte su recibo de compra a este manual del propietario. ™ ™ Para obtener el servicio de garantía de su producto HOOVER puede requerirse la SteamVac Dual V verifi
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Use estas instrucciones en español instalar una toma de corriente eléctrica alfombras. junto conlas figuras paso-a-paso adecuadamente conectada a tierra (B). provistas en el manual de inglés. La orejuela verde y rígida, la extensión o 1-3 el dispositivo similar (F) que sale del Gracias por haber adaptador se debe conectar a una NOTA: Si el protector del cordón (A) se conexión a tierra permanente (G) como elegido un producto sale de su sitio durante el desempaque, puede ser la placa adecuadamente
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limpiadora para tener fácil acceso a los Encaje la lengüeta (M) del conector 2. Cómo usar la accesorios y la manguera o, si éstos no para la manguera en el clip para la se van a utilizar, para que se pueda manguera. limpiadora para retirar y colgar para guardarlo. alfombras Si no lo desea instalar en la limpiadora 1-14 por ahora, continúe con la figura 1-10 para ver cómo colocar adecuadamente 2-1 Repita en el otro extremo de la la manguera en el portaaccesorios. manguera. Oprima el tube de solu
