TM Owner's Manual ENGLISH § pp. 1-16 ESPAÑOL § pág. 17-26 FRANÇAIS § p. 27-36 Carpet Cleaner with Clean SurgeTM Feature The Easy to Use Carpet Cleaner with attached tools Review this manual before operating carpet cleaner HOOVER® SteamVacTM carpet cleaner cleans carpet fibers by applying, scrubbing and removing hot tap water and cleaning solution. www.hoover.com ® Important Safeguards! When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE. Grounding A B WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: · Use indoors only. · Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not immerse product. · Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See "Grounding Instructions". · Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. · Do not use without tanks in place. · Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs. · Use carpet cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. · Use only attachments recommended by Hoover; others may cause hazards. · The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3prong grounding type plug and a 3pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug. · Unplug carpet cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging. · Unplug before connecting the powered hand tool. · Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the carpet cleaner. · Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. · Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands. · Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. · Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer. · Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow carpet cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time. · Do not point tools toward people or pets. · Use only commercially available floor cleaners intended for machine application. Do not use any type of wax with carpet cleaner. · To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine. · Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach. · Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present. · Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this appliance. · Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. · Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the carpet cleaner. They may damage the machine. · Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. · Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. · To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they are dry. Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are completely dry. · Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures. C Instructions This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. DANGER- Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch (A). D F G E Save these instructions! 2 A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code. Thank you for choosing a HOOVER product. If you need any assistance: Visit our website at www.hoover.com. 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Contents Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts needed for assembly. . . . . . . 3 Assembling carpet cleaner . . . . . 3-5 Carpet cleaner description . . . . . . 7 General operation . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Filling the clean solution tank . 8-9 Emptying the recovery tank . 9-10 Brush speed selector . . . . . . . . . 8 Brush Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How to use Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . 10 After cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Cleaning carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Picking up spills . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Cleaning bare floors . . . . . . . . . 12 Clean SurgeTM Feature . . . . . . . 11 Using the tools . . . . . . . . . . 12-14 Cleaning carpeted stairs. . . . . 14 Cleaning upholstery . . . . . 14-15 If you have a problem . . . . . . . . . 16 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Parts & accessories mail order form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. Fill in and Save Please enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided and save. The model and serial numbers are located on the data label on the back of the handle. Model No.____________________________ Serial number_________________________ Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owner s manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your Hoover product. 1. Assembly Carton contents 1-1 C Carpet Upholstery Cleaner © 2006 The Hoover Company www.hoover.com Bare floor cleaner F Accessories - vary by model J Carpet Upholstery Cleaner K Bare floor cleaner PreCleaner D G H I A A. B. C. D. E. F. B E L M N Carpet cleaner Upper handle Handle bolts and nuts Tool holder with screw Hose Hose holder Not all accessories are included with every model. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. Carpet/Upholstery Detergent Hard Floor Cleaning Solution Spot & Stain Spray Cleaner Bare floor tool Nozzle cleanout tool Powered hand tool Stair/upholstery nozzle Utility tool Accessories not included with your model may be purchased separately using the order form located at the back of this manual. 3 The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing. Model with powered hand tool shown. 1-2 1-3 A Attach upper handle Remove clean solution tank (upper tank) from carpet cleaner. With cord hook (A) to back of carpet cleaner, push upper handle down onto lower handle. Push bolts into holes on front of handle. If bolts will not go through hole easily handle is not pushed completely down. 1-4 B 1-5 1-6 D C Attach hose holder Position hose holder (B) onto handle by matching tabs on rack with openings on back of handle. Make sure bolts are through holes. Place nuts in recessed areas on back of hose holder. Hold each nut in place while tightening each bolt securely (from the front of the handle) with a Phillips screwdriver. Only two nuts are needed on this model. The extra nut is not required but has been provided for your convenience. When handle sections are completely together, squeeze trigger (C) and depress Clean SurgeTM Button (D) on upper handle. You will hear a "snap" when the trigger rod is in place. 1-7 1-8 1-9 E Attach tool holder Remove tool and taped screw from holder. Insert projections on holder into slots on back of cleaner. 4 Slide holder down into place. Insert screw at (E) and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver. Replace clean solution tank (upper tank) by positioning bottom first. Press on tank handle to snap top of tank into place. 1-10 G F 1-11 H JI H I Storing hose & tool Stretch hose out and identify ends. F. Nozzle connector end of hose H. Solution tube G. Trigger I. Converter end of hose Note: You may find it helpful when storing the hose and nozzle to refer to the information on the back of the carpet cleaner and on the converter end of the hose. Start with converter end of hose (I). Fit converter over tab near tool holder (j). Press converter firmly to snap in place. Press solution tube (H) into clip next to converter as shown. 1-12 K 1-13 1-14 L L Wrap hose around hook on upper handle (K). Press hose into clips on upper hose holder (L). Wrap hose around lower tool holder and continue until nozzle connector is near upper hose holder. Clip hose in place. Press cord into cord clip on back of hose holder. Pull cord tight. 1-15 1-16 Position stair/upholstery nozzle (models with powered hand tool) or utility nozzle (not included with all models) in holder at base of cleaner and snap it into place as shown at arrow. Slide bare floor attachment into holder as shown. (Not included with all models.) Continued 5 Upfront tool storage 1-17 1-18 1-19 M N Powered hand tool On some models, a powered hand tool stores behind the door on front of the handle (M). On other models, the stair/upholstery nozzle stores in this area (N). The powered hand tool is shipped in a plastic bag for protection. To remove the bag before using the tool, open tool door. Pull tool down and outward. Remove tool from bag. Discard bag. 1-20 1-21 1-22 O To replace tool, push connector end of tool (O) up into opening in storage area. Snap nozzle into place. Stair/upholstery nozzle To store stair/upholstery nozzle, open tool door, place nozzle in bracket and fit it securely into position. To remove, reverse this procedure. For models with the powered hand tool, the stair/upholstery nozzle stores on the back of the cleaner (Fig. 1-15). How to reattach tool cover The tool cover is designed with a breakaway feature which allows it to snap free if it is pushed open too far. To reattach, align hinges of cover with slots on sides of tool storage area. Push cover down to secure in place. 6 2. How to use Carpet cleaner description 2-1 1 2 5 5 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 24 17 18 19 22 4 6 26 8 8 3 7 The assembled carpet cleaner will look like the drawing. 1. Hand grip 2. Solution trigger: press to release clean solution. 3. Clean SurgeTM button 4. Cord clip: place cord in clip to keep it out of the way when using cleaner 5. Hose 6. Hose holder: wrap hose around holder and hooks for storage. 7. Hose hooks 8. Cord hooks: wrap cord around hooks for storage. The top hook can be rotated right or left for quick and easy cord release. 9. Powered hand tool or stair/ upholstery nozzle 10. Carrying handle 11. Clean solution tank handle 12. Clean solution tank cap/ measuring cup 13. Clean solution tank: holds cleaning solution. 14. Recovery tank lid 15. Recovery tank: holds dirty solution. 16. Recovery tank front panel 17. Hood 18. Brush speed selector: slide selector to set brush speed on HI, LO, or OFF. 19. Brush Indicator: spins when brushes are rotating. 20. Nozzle 21. Solution tube connection 22. Recovery tank latches 23. ON/OFF pedal 24. Handle release pedal: step on pedal to lower handle to operating (floor) position. 25. Stair/upholstery nozzle or utility nozzle 26. Bare floor attachment* *Not included with all models This carpet cleaner is intended for household use. Operate carpet cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner. Plug carpet cleaner Into a properly grounded outlet. 21 20 23 25 7 2-2 2-3 2-4 A B ON/OFF pedal & Handle release pedal Step on pedal (A) to turn carpet cleaner on. Step on pedal again to turn carpet clea ...