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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 clear water on a
non-carpetedfloorDonotpourwateronto
a wood floor.
Pick up water with your SteamVac™ carpet
cleaner. Repeat as necessary until debris is
flushed out of nozzle.
Some models have a nozzle clean-out tool
for removing debris.
To use the tool: Disconnect carpet cleaner
from electrical outlet. Slide tool into nozzle
and remove debris as shown (Fig. 3.23).
3.23
To clean the outside of the machine, wipe
off dirt with a cloth dampened in warm
water and mild detergent. Do not use solvent
or petroleum based products to clean the
machine.
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with bearings that
contain sufficient lubrication for the life of
the motor. The addition of lubricant could
cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubri-
cant to motor bearings.
Storage
Before storing:
•Emptysolutiontankandrinse
thoroughly with clean water.
•Replaceemptysolutiontankandturn
carpet cleaner ON. Squeeze trigger and
push carpet cleaner forward and back
severaltimestoexpelanysolution
remaining in the carpet cleaner’s system.
(Donotusecarpetcleaneronwood
floors.)
•Emptyrecoverytankandrinse
thoroughly with clean water.
Allow brushes and underside of carpet cleaner
to air dry thoroughly before storing carpet
cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface.
Do not store carpet cleaner with a full solu-
tion tank In place.
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service and
genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest
Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot)
by:
•checkingtheYellowPagesunder
VacuumCleaners-Household”OR-
•checkingtheServicesectionofThe
Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoover.com OR -
•calling1-800-944-9200foran
automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only).
Do not send your cleaner to Hoover, Inc.,
Company in Glenwillow for service, this will
only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact The
Hoover Consumer Response
Center, Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the complete
model number when requesting informa-
tion or ordering parts. (The model number
appears on the back of the cleaner.)
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cleaner won’t run
Not firmly plugged in Plug unit in firmly
No voltage in wall plug Check fuse or breaker
Blown fuse or tripped
breaker
Replace fuse or reset breaker
Low suction
Recovery tank full/
automatic shut off engaged
Remove and empty recovery tank
Blockage In tool on end of
hose
Remove tool and clear blockage
Recovery tank lid not on
correctly
Make sure lid is on securely
Recovery tank front panel
not replaced after stair or
upholstery cleaning
Replace recovery tank front panel
( p .11)
Clean solution
won’t dispense
Solution tank not firmly in
place
Make sure tank is securely locked in
position
Solution tank empty Refill tank according to instructions for
surface being cleaned
Recovery tank lid not on
correctly
Make sure lid is firmly in place
Pumpneedstobe“primed”
(when using tool)
See“Beforeusingtool”section
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by
using the check list below.
4. If you have a problem
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