User Manual Hoover FH50700US PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner, Shampooer Machine, Lightweight

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• Quick Start Guide - (English)

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Table of contents

• Product Guide
• How to Assemble
• Before You Begin Cleaning:
• Pretreating
• Getting Started With Your PowerDash™ Carpet Cleaner
• Maintenance
• Hoover® Cleaning Solution Guide
• Troubleshooting

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Product Guide

1. Water/Solution Trigger
2. Cord Wrap
3. Clean Water Tank
4. Dirty Water Tank
5. Filter (Under Dirty Water Tank)
6. Quick Pour Spout
7. Removable Nozzle
8. PowerSpin Brush
9. Upper Handle
10. Upper Handle Pole
11. On/Off Pedal
12. Dirty Water Tank Handle Release (NOT A CARRY HANDLE!)
13. Handle Release Pedal

How to Assemble

1. Insert the upper Handle Pole into the base until you hear a “CLICK”.
   
2. Insert the Upper Handle into the Upper Handle Pole until you hear a “CLICK”.
   
3. Slide the Clean Water Tank securely into place on the back of the unit. Push down firmly.
   
4. Wrap the power cord around the cord hooks for convenient storage.
   

Before You Begin Cleaning:

• Vacuum carpet and upholstery thoroughly with a Hoover vacuum before use. Don’t use the carpet cleaner as a traditonal vacuum cleaner.
• Use your Hoover carpet cleaner only if upholstery fabric is marked with a “W” (for “wet” clean) or “S/W” (for “solvent/dry” or “wet” clean). Don’t clean fabric marked “S” (“solvent/dry” clean only). Test for colorfastness in a small, hidden area.
• Gently rub surface with a dampened white cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for color removal or bleed with a white paper towel. Move furniture out of area to be cleaned.
• Place aluminum foil or wax paper under legs of furniture too heavy to move to prevent wood finishes from staining carpet. Pin up furniture skirts and draperies. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic areas with a Hoover® Cleaning Solution*. See the “Cleaning Solutions” section. *Available at additional cost if not included with your model.

Pretreating

For best results, pretreat stains with a Hoover spot treatment (see Hoover Cleaning Solution Guide, pg. 19) to help loosen and remove even the most stubborn stains.

NOTE: To prevent staining, use plastic or aluminum foil to protect wood or metal surfaces from possible water spray.

NOTE: To avoid damage to wood floors underneath area rugs or carpet, place waterproof material (ex: plastic) underneath them before cleaning.

Getting Started With Your PowerDash™ Carpet Cleaner

Fill the Clean Water Tank

1. Remove the Clean Water Tank from the back of the unit.
   
2. Remove the cap from the bottom and add warm water to the Water fill line.
   
3. Add Hoover® cleaning solution to the Solution fill line.
   
4. Replace and tighten cap. Slide the Clean Water Tank back into the unit. Push down firmly
   

How to Clean Carpets with your PowerDash™ :

1. Plug power cord into electrical outlet.
2. Step on the Handle Release Pedal to recline the unit for cleaning position.
   
3. Step on ON/OFF. Pedal to turn ON.
   
4. Squeeze trigger for a slow forward and backward wet stroke*
5. Release trigger for a slow forward and backward dry stroke*.
   

IMPORTANT: For full suction, it is important that the Dirty Water Tank is properly secured before cleaning.

CAUTION: Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and move to a hard surface and (b) place unit on an absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

Continue using dry strokes until little water is visible passing through the nozzle. For best results, Hoover recommends rinsing carpet with water only. This removes residual carpet cleaning solution. Fill Solution Tank with water and repeat. For heavily soiled areas, repeat. Avoid saturating carpet.

NOTE: Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic shut-off”). You will also see the float rise and shut off suction at the same time.

Maintenance

How to Empty and Clean your Tanks:

Dirty Water Tank

1. Turn the cleaner off and unplug from electrical outlet.
   
2. Press latch and remove Dirty Water Tank from the back of the unit.
   
3. Carry Dirty Water Tank in an upright position and place on a flat surface.
   
4. Open Quick Pour Spout and empty
5. Replace and close the Quick Pour Spout.
   
6. Prior to replacing tank, check and clean filter as needed.
   
7. Replace Dirty Water Tank by tilting back then rocking it forward to snap into place.
   

IMPORTANT: For full suction, it is important that the Dirty Water Tank is properly secured before cleaning.

Clean Water Tank:

1. Remove tank from the unit
   
2. Unscrew cap. Empty tank, rinse and allow to air dry
   
3. Replace the tank once it is clean and dry
   

How to Clean Nozzle

1. To prevent possible leaking, remove tanks from the unit. Grip the top of the nozzle and pull up to remove. Lift the unit up slightly to remove nozzle.
2. Replace the nozzle by aligning the tabs at the bottom of the nozzle to the foot. Rinse the nozzle under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Allow it to dry Unit should be in upright position

HOW TO REMOVE

1. To prevent possible leaking, remove tanks from the unit.
2. Unit should be in upright position.
   
3. Grip the top of the nozzle and pull up to remove. Lift the unit up slightly to remove nozzle.
   
4. Rinse the nozzle under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Allow it to dry
   
5. Replace the nozzle by aligning the tabs at the bottom of the nozzle to the foot.
6. Snap nozzle into place.
   

Belt Maintenance

HOW TO REMOVE

1. Turn unit off and unplug from electrical outlet.
2. Flip cleaner on its side to expose bottom of cleaner.
3. To remove belt covers, use Philips screwdriver to remove 6 screws. Arrows show location of screws.
   
4. Remove belt covers from unit.
   
5. Pull brushroll toward user to 1 remove from unit.
   
6. Remove belt. Dispose of old belt.
   

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing

IMPORTANT: Rotate brushrolls manually to make sure belt is not twisted or pinched.

HOW TO REPLACE

1. Place new belt on motor shaft.
2. Slip brushroll through belt.
   
3. Position non-belt side end cap of brushroll into pocket.
4. Carefully stretch belt to locate other end cap into pocket, making sure that the end caps are in their correct orientation.
   
5. Replace belt covers and secure by replacing all 6 screws.
   

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

IMPORTANT: Rotate brushrolls manually to make sure belt is not twisted or pinched.

BELT PART #: 440012733 – TO BUY, VISIT HOOVER.COM

How to Remove and Clean Brushroll

HOW TO REMOVE

1. Turn unit off and unplug from electrical outlet.
2. Flip cleaner on its side to expose bottom of cleaner.
3. To remove belt covers, use Philips screwdriver to remove 6 screws. Arrows show location of screws.
   
4. Remove belt cover from unit.
   
5. Pull brushroll toward user to remove from unit.
   
6. Rinse brushroll and all to dry.
   

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing

IMPORTANT: Rotate brushrolls manually to make sure belt is not twisted or pinched.

HOW TO REPLACE

1. Slip brushroll through belt.
2. With belt in place, pull and slide brushroll into unit, making sure that the brushroll end caps are in correct orientation.
   
3. Replace belt cover and secure by replacing all 6 screws.
   

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

IMPORTANT: Rotate brushrolls manually to make sure belt is not twisted or pinched.

STORAGE
Before storing: Empty Clean Water Tank and let air dry. Replace on cleaner. Empty Dirty Water Tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly with clean water and let air dry.
Allow brushes and underside of carpet cleaner to air dry thouroughly before storing carpet cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface.

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 lubricant to motor bearings.

BRUSHROLL PART #: 440012796 – TO BUY, VISIT HOOVER.COM

Hoover® Cleaning Solution Guide

Use only Hoover cleaning solutions to prevent potential harm to your carpet cleaner and keep your warranty.

Hoover has a full line of Detergents and Spot Treatments to complement your Hoover carpet cleaner and the specific condition of your carpet.

To prevent project interruption, keep Detergent on hand and store with your carpet cleaner. Spot Treatment may be used as a pretreatment immediately before you clean your carpets, or as an independent treatment between cleaning your carpets.

EXPERT CARPET SOLUTIONS: PROFESSIONAL GRADE

• EXPERT CLEAN™ CARPET WASHER DETERGENT
  Powerful, professional strength cleaner lifts dirt and removes allergens for our deepest, extreme clean.
• EXPERT CLEAN™ SPOT TREATMENT GEL
  Professional grade targeted gel removes tough stains like ground-in dirt, allergens, chocolate and wine.
• EXPERT PET™ CARPET WASHER DETERGENT
  Powerful, professional strength enzymes break down biological stains, dirt and odor for a truly deep clean.
• EXPERT PET™ SPOT TREATMENT SPRAY
  Professional grade targeted enzyme spray removes tough stains like dirt, oils, urine and residual odor.

PLUS CARPET SOLUTIONS

• CLEAN PLUS™ CARPET WASHER DETERGENT
  Powerful cleaner for everyday dirt and grime.
• CLEAN PLUS™ SPOT SPRAY
  Powerful spot spray for everyday dirt and grime.
• PET PLUS™ CARPET WASHER DETERGENT
  Powerful cleaner enhanced with enzymes to tackle pet messes and eliminate odor.
• PET PLUS™ SPOT SPRAY
  Powerful spot spray enhanced with enzymes to tackle pet messes and eliminate odor.
• PRO PLUS™ CARPET WASHER DETERGENT
  Professional strength carpet & upholstery solution removes stubborn stains and odors.

HARD FLOOR SOLUTIONS

• MULTI-FLOOR PLUS™ HARD FLOOR SOLUTION
  Powerful hard floor cleaning solution removes everyday dirt and grime.
• TILE & GROUT PLUS™ HARD FLOOR SOLUTION
  Powerful hard floor cleaning solution cleans and revitalizes tile and grout surfaces.
• STEAM PLUS™ HARD FLOOR SOLUTION
  Powerful hard floor cleaning solution combines with steam to safely wash hard floors.

Troubleshooting

Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.

USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AS A FIRST STEP TO RESOLVE ANY PROBLEMS YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING.

If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call Customer Service at 1-800-944- 9200 for further instruction before continuing use.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug before cleaning or servicing