Before You Begin; After Cleaning - Hoover SteamVac Manuel De L'utilisateur

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E
Step on handle release pedal and lower
handle until it rests on the floor.
If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove
hose by reversing procedure as shown
on pages 11 and 12.
Rotate recovery tank latches (E) outward
(one on each side of tank).
Lift tank off of deep cleaner and carry it
to a sink or drain.
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E
Replace tank and press down to ensure
that it is properly seated in place.
Rotate latches (E) (one on each side
of tank) inward to lock tank in place.
To continue cleaning stairs or upholstery,
replace hose as shown on pages 11 and
12.
Raise handle to upright position and
replace upper clean solution tank.
household scrub brush if necessary.
Do not saturate carpet or upholstery with
Spot and Stain Spray Cleaner.
If you do not have access to the Spot
and Stain Spray Cleaner, double the
amount of HOOVER Deep Cleansing™
Detergent (use 2 capfuls or 10 oz. per
1 gallon) in the clean solution tank.
No cleaning solution removes all stains from
all carpets. Stain removal varies with the
type of spill, time elapsed before removal,
carpet material, and carpet type.
f. To prevent staining, use plastic or alu-
minum foil to protect wood or metal sur-
faces from possible water spray.
g. To avoid wetting and possible damage
to wood floors underneath area rugs/car-
pet, either move area rugs/ carpet to a non-
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Unlatch back part of tank lid and
remove lid.
Empty tank. Pour dirty water out from the
rear of the tank (F).
3. How to clean

Before you begin

cleaning
a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet,
use a vacuum cleaner with an agitator
for best results. Vacuum upholstery with
a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool
attachments. 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 'SteamVac'
deep cleaner only if the upholstery fab-
ric is marked with a "W" (for "wet" clean)
or "S/W" (for "solvent/dry" or "wet"
clean). Do not clean fabric marked
"S" ("solvent/dry" clean only). If your
upholstery does not have a code, seek
professional assistance.
c. Test for colorfastness - Mix detergent
and water according to the instructions
under "Fill clean solution tank" on pages 7
wood bare floor surface or place waterproof
material (e.g. plastic) underneath them
before cleaning.
See pages 10 and 11 for instructions on
various cleaning tasks.
*Available at additional cost if not included
with your model.
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F
The lid replaces in a hinge-like man-
ner. Position the front of lid under tabs
(G) on front of tank. Rotate lid down
onto tank. Make sure that the lid is
secure on all sides before placing
tank on cleaner.
For full suction, it is important
that the recovery tank lid is prop-
erly secured before cleaning.
and 8. Wet a white absorbent cloth with the
solution. In a small, hidden area, gently rub
the surface with the dampened cloth. Wait ten
minutes and check for color removal or bleed
with white paper towel or cloth. If 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 necessary if only high traffic
areas are to be cleaned). For furniture
too heavy to move, place aluminum foil
or wax paper under legs. This will pre-
vent wood finishes from staining carpet.
Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.
e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic
areas with HOOVER
Spray Cleaner*- Test Spot and Stain
Spray Cleaner for colorfastness by first
spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten
minutes and blot with white paper towels
or cloth.
If no color change is visible, spray Spot and
Stain Spray Cleaner onto spots and traffic
areas. Wait at least ten minutes. Use your
'SteamVac' deep cleaner to pick up Spot
and Stain Spray Cleaner and spot. Repeat
until spot is removed; carefully scrub with a

After cleaning

a. Allow carpet or upholstery to dry. To
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 the
carpet is dry, use plastic or aluminum
foil pads under legs of furniture so metal
slides or wood finishes will not stain the
carpet.
b. If desired, the carpet may be rinsed.
Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning,
but it may improve the surface's appear-
ance after it is dry.
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Spot and Stain
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