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/ UNLOCK
LOCK
Raise handle to carrying position
(strqight up) to unlock tank froln base of
deep cleaner, Lift t_nk from deep clean-
er and carry it to a sirik or drain.
To remove tank lid, lower handle com-
pletely toward back of tank and lift off
lid,
Empty the tank and reposition the lid.
For full suction, it is important that
the recovery tank lid is properly
secured before cleaning.
Raise tank handle to carrying position to
place it into base of cleaner, Move han-
dle cornpletely forward to lock tank into
place (see Fig. 35).
Raise handle of deep _leaner to upright
position ;_nd reposition upper clean
solution tank.
Before you begin
cleaning
a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use
a vacuum cle_ner with _ln agitator for
best results. Vacuum upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool
attachn]ents. Use a crevice tool to reach
into tufts and folds, DO not use the
'SteamVac'deep cleaner as a dry vac-
uum cleaner.
b. For upholstery, check cleaning code
- Use your HOOVER 'St÷amY..' deep
cleaner only if the upholstery fabric is
marked with a "W" (for "wet" clear]) or
"S/W" (for '%olvenddry" or "wet" <-Ie;m).
Do not clean fabric marked "S" ("sol
vent/dry" clean only). If your upholstery
does not have a coder seek professional
a ,_sJsta n_- e,
(.Test for colorfastness - Mi×detergent
_lnd water accordinc_ to the Jnstru_- tions under
"Fillclean solution tank"r Figs, 2-8 to 2-16,
Wet o wllite absorbent cloth with tile ,s>kltion.
[n a srnall, hidden area, gently rub the surface
with the darnpened cloth. Wait ten minutes
and check for color removal or bleed with
white paper towel or cloth. [f 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 ne_essrlry if only high traiffic
areas ;ire to be cleaned). For furniture
too heqvy to move, pla_e aluminum foil
or w,ix paper under legs. This will pre-
vent wood finibhes from st_lining _arpet.
Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.
e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic
areas with HOOVER_ PreCleaner*-
T_st PreClearler for colorfastness by first
spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten
minutes and blot with vvhite paper towels
or cloth.
if no oolc_ change i,_ visible, spray
PreCleaner onto spots _nd traffic areas. Wait
at least ten minutes. U_e your 'Ste;llnVcic'
deep definer to pick up PreClearler and
spot. Repe;lt until spot is removed_ Larefully
scrub with a household scrub brush if nec-
essary.
Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with
P_eCleanen
If you do not have access to the
PreCleaner Spray, double the amount
of HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls
or 10 oz. per 1 gallon) in the clean
solution tank.
No cleaning solution l_nloves all stains fronl
all carpets, St,_in removal varies with the
type of spill time elapsed before removal,
carpet material, and carpet type.
f.TO prevent staining, use plastic or alu-
minun-m foil to protect wood or metal sur-
faces flora possible water spra34
g.To avoid wetting and possible damage
to wood floors underneath area rugs/car-
pet, either move area rugs/carpet to a non-
woc_-J bare fk)or surface or place waterproof
material (e.g, plastk) underneath them
t_fore cleaning.
See pages 10-14 for instructions or] various
cleaning tasks.
_Available at additional cost if not included
with your inc_deL
After cleaning
a. Allow carpet or uphol_,tery to dry, T_
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 tile
carpet is dry, use plastic or aluminum
foil pads under legs of furniture so metal
slides or wood finishes will not stain tile
carpet.
b. If desired, the carpet may be rinsed.
Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning,
[)Lit it may improve the surface's appear-
ance after it i,> dry
If rin,Mng is desired, be c,_lrefuJ not to
over-wet the carpet or upholster_
Allow time for carpet or upholstery to
dry completely between cleaning and
rinsing. To rinse, foUow the s_,me proce_
dure for _-Ieaning only Ll'_ing hot tap
water with no detercjent in the upper
clean solution tank.
C. Errlpty tanks, rinse with dear water
and let eiir dry Rirme the solution tank
cap and recovery tank lid arid let air dry.
Note: if the filter must be removed for
cleaning, it is easier to replace if tile fil-
ter is wet.
e, If desired, vacuum thoroughly after
carpet has completely dried. This will
help reduce any shading left by the
deep cleaner's brushes.
To clean nozzle
If lint or other debris becomes lodged in
nozzle, do not attempt to remove
nozzle cover.
Pour one to two cups of (:lear water on a
non-carpeted floor. DO not pour water
onto a wood floor.
Pick up water with your 'StealnVac' deep
cleaner. Repeat as necessary until
debris is flushed out of nozzle.
d. Remove debris from recovery tank fil-
ter and rinse with clear] water. Continued _1_ 9
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