WARNING: When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed to avoid electric shock,
fire, and/or serious injury, including the following:
Fully assemble product prior to use.
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner.
Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.
Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
Do not immerse. Use only on surfaces moistened by cleaning process.
To Reduce the Risk of Fire and Electric Shock due to internal component damage, use only HOOVER®
Cleaning Fluids intended for use with this appliance. See the Cleaning Fluid section of this manual. Do not allow
to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when
used by or near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow
children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments and products.
Do not use product with damaged cord or plug. If product is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service at 1-800-944-9200 prior to continuing use.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in
areas where they may be present.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use without filters and tanks in place.
Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
Put product away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.
Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.
To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other
cleaners with this machine.
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.
Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.
DO NOT USE THIS EXTRACTOR ON HARD FLOORS UNLESS YOU HAVE THE PROPER HARD FLOOR
ATTACHMENT. USING THIS PRODUCT ON HARD FLOORS MAY SCRATCH OR DAMAGE YOUR FLOOR.
Water will drip from the tool 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 remove to
a hard surface and (b) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, B grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce A the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A).