“LIP”
BARE
FLOOR
TOOL
Return carpet cleaning machine to upright position.
Disconnect carpet cleaning machine from electrical outlet.
Cleaning bare floors
To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank by
pressing down on tank handle and pulling forward; set tank
aside (do not set tank on furniture.)
LATCH
HANDLE
RELEASE
PEDAL
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until it rests on
the floor.
Rotate recovery tank latches (one on each side of tank)
outward; lift tank off machine.
TANK
HANDLE
“LIP”
TAB
others, the tool is available at additional cost from your Autho-
To clean floor
rized Hoover Dealer (Depot), a Hoover Factory Service
Center.
With handle in the upright position, tilt carpet cleaning ma-
end of tool into groove in clear lip on front of nozzle (see
illustration).
Press firmly to snap end of tool with arrow into groove on
opposite end of nozzle "lip".
chine back so that handle rests on the floor.
Hold bare floor cleaning tool so that end with arrow is in your left
hand and arrow points toward the ceiling. Place tab on other
Lower handle and replace recovery tank. Press down to ensure
that it is properly seated in place.
LATCH
Rotate latches (one on each side of tank) inward to lock
tank in place. Raise handle to upright position.
Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 7.
Dry hands and plug carpet cleaning machine into a properly
Do not use the 'SteamVac' carpet cleaning machine on hard-
wood floors.
Fill clean solution tank according to instructions on pages 5 and
6. Use 5 ounces of HOOVER Bare Floor Cleaner.
grounded outlet.
To release solution, squeeze trigger. Slowly move carpet
cleaning machine forward and backward over area to be
cleaned.
To pick up dirty solution, release trigger and slowly move carpet
cleaning machine over area where solution has just been
dispersed. Use both forward and reverse strokes.
Your HOOVER ‘SteamVac’ carpet cleaning machine may also be
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating
position; turn carpet cleaning machine on.
When finished cleaning, follow “After cleaning” instructions on
page 7.
Remove tool from nozzle and rinse in clear water. Do not
remove sponge from tool.
Using the stair/upholstery nozzle
Some models come with the stair and upholstery tool kit.
How to attach hose
Disconnect carpet cleaning machine from electrical outlet.
TANK
HANDLE
Cleaning bare floors - Using stair/upholstery nozzle
To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank by
pressing down on tank handle and pulling forward; set tank
aside (do not set tank on furniture).