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Widepath TurboPOWER
The Easy to Use Deep Cleaner
Congratulations on your purchase
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SteamVac Widepath cleaners have
6 rotating brushes that deep clean
carpets and scrub bare floors!
SteamVac™ Widepath™ Deep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers
by applying hot tap water and cleaning solution.
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Fill in and Retain Owner’s ENGLISH pp. 1-14 This HOOVER deep cleaner is designed for deep cleaning carpet, ESPAÑOL pág. 16-24 Manual rugs, carpeted stairs and upholstery. FRANÇAIS p. 26-34 The model and serial numbers are located on the data label on the back of the handle. Review this manual before For your personal records, please operating deep cleaner enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided and retain this information. I m p o rtant Safeguard s ! Your deep c
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Grounding Instructions D F A B G E A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle C DANGER- (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not Improper connection of the equipment- available. The temporary adapter should grounding conductor can result in the This appliance must be grounded. If it be used only until a properly grounded risk of electric shock. Check with a qual- should malfunction or breakdown, outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified ified electrician or
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The assembled cleaner will look like this 1-3 drawing. Assemble handle A1 1-2 A2 Attach upper handle Remove clean solution tank (upper tank) from deep cleaner. With hose hook (A1) and cord hook (A2) to back of deep cleaner, push upper handle down onto lower handle. Push b o l t s i n t o holes on front of handle. If bolts will not go through hole easily handle is not pushed completely down. 1-6 1-4 1-5 B C Place nuts in recessed areas on back When handle sections are completely Attach hose holde
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1 - 1 1 1 - 1 2 1-10 A2 F E Press cord into cord clip on back of Continue wrapping hose under lower Storing hose & tools handle. Pull cord tight and wrap cord hook (E). Snap hose end fully into hold- Store hose on holder by first positioning er (F). around hooks (A2). hose in front section of clip. The hose end must be pushed com- pletely down into holder (F) to ensure maximum suction when cleaning floors. 1 - 1 3 1 - 1 4 1 - 1 5 Position stair/upholstery nozzle in holder To remove powered hand
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2. How to use The assembled deep cleaner will look like the drawing. Deep Cleaner Description 2-1 1. Hand grip 14. Brush speed selector: 2. Solution trigger: press to slide selector to set brush 1 release clean solution. speed on HI, LO, or OFF. 3. Hose 15. Hood 2 4. Hose holder: wrap hose 16. Edge bristles: on both sides 5 around holder and top hose of the hood for cleaning hook (6) for storage. close to edges of carpet. 3 5. Hose hook 17. Nozzle 6 6. Cord hooks: wrap cord 18. Cleaning mod
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2-6 2-7 2-5 E The deep cleaner may also be lifted by Automatic “shut off” B rush speed selector placing a hand under the upper clean Your ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner has three When the re c o v e ry tank (lower tank) is full solution tank handle as shown. agitator brush settings. the automatic shutoff mechanism will shut o ff the deep cleaner suction (suction will Hl - for normal cleaning of carpet and bare floors be noticeably reduced). LO - for gentle cleaning of carpets and At that time the yello
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NOTE: Use only HOOVER detergents. 2-11 2-12 They are specially formulated for use with your ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner. B CAUTION: Detergents contain Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In C case of contact with eyes, flush with cold water for 15 minutes. In case of contact with skin, wash with water. If Irritation persists, call a physician. D For Medical Information (U.S.) call 1-800-752-7869. Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank to If rubber ring (C) on cap has be
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under “Fill clean solution tank”, Figs. 2-8 to Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with 2--14. Wet a white absorbent cloth with the P re C l e a n e r. 3. How to clean solution. In a small, hidden area, gently ru b If you do not have access to the the surface with the dampened cloth. Wa i t PreCleaner Spray, double the amount Before you begin ten minutes and check for color removal or of HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 oz. per 1 gallon) in the clean bleed with white paper towel or cloth.
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3-4 3-3 Carpet Cleaning Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 9. 1. Fill clean solution tank (upper tank) with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions for Figs. 2-8 to 2-14. 2. Move speed selector to LO for gen- tle cleaning or Hl for normal cleaning. A nozzle clean-out tool, available at 3. Dry hands and plug cord into a prop- additional cost if not included with your erly grounded outlet. cleaner, can be used for removing Do not clean over floor electrical
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3-6 3-5 Cleaning bare floors A How to attach bare floor attachment (available at additional cost if not included with your cleaner) B Disconnect deep cleaner from electri- cal outlet. To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank (Fig. 2-8) and recov- ery tank (Fig. 2-15) before positioning bare floor attachment. Set tanks aside (do not set tank on furni- 3. Push attachment against nozzle while 2. With foam strip (A) (located under the ture). rotating attachment downward until both ne
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3-9 3-10 3. Drain hose by turning deep cleaner After using tool ON and holding end of hose up for sev- 1. Follow steps a and b for “After clean- eral seconds. Do not press trigger. ing” on page 9. 4. Disconnect deep cleaner from electri- 2. Rinse tool and hose by filling sink with cal outlet. a small amount of water. Turn 5. Drain solution tube (located inside deep cleaner ON and pickup the water hose) by pointing end of hose in sink with the tool. and pressing trigger. 6. Proceed with steps c,
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3-13 3-14 Cleaning upholstery Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 9. A A Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use your deep cleaner only on upholstery marked “W” or “W/S”. 1. Place handle in upright position. Agitator brushes will not rotate while B B handle is in upright position. 2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER 6. Gently press the tool onto the fabric. 10. For heavily soiled areas, it may be Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according Press the trigger
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S t o r a g e Problem: Clean solution won’t dispense Before storing: Full Two Year • Empty solution tank and rinse Possible cause Warranty thoroughly with clean water. Possible solution • Replace empty solution tank and (Domestic Use) • Solution tank not firmly in place turn deep cleaner ON. Squeeze • Make sure tank is securely locked in trigger and push deep cleaner for- Your HOOVER® appliance is warr a n t e d position ward and back several times to in normal household use, in accord a
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