Storage
Before storing:
• Empty solution tank and rinse thoroughly with clean
water.
• Replace empty solution tank and turn deep cleaner
ON. Squeeze trigger and push deep cleaner forward
and back several times to expel any solution
remaining in the deep cleaner’s system. (Do not use
deep cleaner on wood floors.)
• Empty recovery tank and rinse thoroughly with clean
water.
Allow underside of deep cleaner to air dry thoroughly
before storing deep cleaner on a carpeted or wood
surface.
Do not store deep cleaner with a full solution tank in
place.
If you have a problem
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good
operating condition when it was shipped from the factory.
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite
easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this check list is
provided for your convenience.
Possible cause Possible solution
Machine won't run
1. Not firmly plugged in. 1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. No voltage in wall 2. Check fuse or breaker.
plug.
3. Blown fuse/tripped 3. Replace fuse/reset
breaker. breaker.
Low suction
1. Recovery tank lid not 1. Make sure lid is on
on correctly. securely (page 7).
2. Recovery tank full/ 2. Remove and empty
automatic shut-off recovery tank.
engaged.
3. Obstruction in hose 3. Remove hose; clear
on stair/upholstery obstruction.
nozzle.
4. Recovery tank front 4. Replace recovery tank
panel not replaced after front panel (page 10).
stair or upholstery cleaning.
Clean solution won't dispense
1. Solution tank not 1. Make sure tank is
firmly in place. securely locked
in position.
2. Solution tank empty. 2. Refill tank according to
instructions for surface
being cleaned (pages 5 & 6).
3. Recovery tank lid 3. Make sure lid is firmly in
not on correctly. place.
4. Stair/upholstery 4. Make sure tube is
solution tube not securely fastened
securely fastened. at connection of hood.
Solution tube on stair/upholstery nozzle won't
connect
1. Connector collar 1. Extend black tabs on
pushed forward.
connector by pulling
collar towards tube.
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient
lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant
could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor
bearings.
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine
HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Factory
Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Ser-
vice Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum
Cleaners- Household” OR-
• checking the list of Factory Service Centers
provided with this cleaner OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated
referral of authorized service outlet locations
(U.S. only).
Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in
North Canton for service, this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover
Company Consumer Response Center, North Canton,
Ohio 44720 Phone: 1-800-414-1066.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario
L7R 4A8, Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the complete model
number when requesting information or ordering parts.
(The model number appears on the back of the cleaner
handle.)
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