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Snap clip back into position making sure
solution hose (N) is not pinched and
moves freely.
Cleaning carpeted
stairs
Read "Before you begin cleaning"
instructions on page 10.
1. Place handle in upright position.
Agitator brushes will not rotate while
handle is in upright position.
2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according
to instructions on pages 8 and 9.
3. Attach tool to end of hose.
4. Hose length may require that machine
be placed at the top of the stairs to
clean upper half of stairway and at bot-
tom of stairs to clean lower half.
To prevent machine from falling, use
extra caution when cleaning on stairs.
Do not place carpet cleaner on stairs.
Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
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A
B
5. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner
into a properly grounded outlet.
6. Turn carpet cleaner ON. If necessary,
refer to "Before using tool" section to
remove air from system.
7. Pre-spray the carpeted stair by hold-
ing the tool (A) or (B) about one inch
above the carpet and push it forward
while pressing the trigger (equals one
wet stroke).
8. Position tool against the riser and slightly
press it into carpet pile. Press the trigger and
pull the tool slowly over the carpet (second
wet stroke). Release trigger at end of stroke.
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N
Replace recovery tank front panel (F).
Slide panel down until it snaps firmly
in place.
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A
B
9. Lift tool, and position it against riser.
Pull tool slowly over carpet without
pressing trigger (dry stroke).
It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes
as described above. End with more dry
strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet.
10. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help
prevent streaking.
To avoid saturating carpet, do not use
more than 4 wet strokes over any one
area. Always end with dry strokes.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait
until the carpet is completely dry before
using the tool again.
11. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see "Automatic
shut-off", page 8).
When finished cleaning, follow "After
cleaning" instructions on page 11 and
"After using tool" instructions on page 13.
F
Cleaning upholstery
Read "Before you begin cleaning"
Instructions on page 10.
Be sure to check the cleaning code on
your upholstery. Use your HOOVER
SteamVac™ carpet cleaner only on
upholstery marked "W" or "W/S".
1. Place handle in upright position.
Agitator brushes will not rotate while
handle Is In upright position.
2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according
to instructions on pages 8 and 9.
3. Attach tool to end of hose.
Do not point tools toward people or
pets.
4. Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner
into a properly grounded outlet.
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A
B
5. Turn carpet cleaner on. If necessary,
refer to "Before using tool" section to
remove air from system.
6. Gently press the tool (A) or (B) onto
the fabric. Press the trigger and slowly
pull the nozzle over the fabric.
7. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help
prevent streaking.
Make additional strokes without pressing
the trigger to remove more moisture.
8. To clean in corners or creases, lift the
tool one-half inch from the fabric and
press the solution trigger.
9. Vacuum up the solution with the tool
without pressing the trigger.