Automatic shut off
When the recovery tank [lower tank) is full the automatic shutoff
mechanism will shut off the cleaner suction [suction will be noticeably
reduced).
At that time, the yellow float disk will rise to the top of the recovery
tank lid (B). The cleaner will no longer pick up dirty solution and the
motor sound will become noticeably higher in pitch.
When this happens, turn cleaner off and empty recovery tank before
continuing
use.
Check clean water tank also; it may need to be refilled.
Do not use without float and float retainer in place. If broken or dis-
lodged, take to an Authorized Hoover Service Center or Dealer for repair.
3. How to clean
Before you begin cleaning
a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use a
HOOVER vacuum cleaner with an agitator
for best results. Vacuum upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool attach-
ments. Use a crevice tool to reach into tufts
and folds. Do not usethe SteamVac" cleaner
as a dry vacuum cleaner.
b. For upholstery,check cleaning code - Use
your HOOVER SteamVac
TM
cleaner only if the
upholstery fabric 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 as-
sistance.
c. Test for colorfastness - Wet a white ab-
sorbent cloth with the detergent. 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 furni-
ture 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 prevent wood finishes from
staining carpet. Pin up furniture
skirts and
draperies.
e. Pretreat spotsand heaW traffic areas with
HOOVER® Spot Et Stain Spray Cleaner*- Fol-
low Directions on bottle.
f. To prevent staining, use plastic or alumi-
num foil to protect wood or metal surfaces
from possible water spray.
g. To avoid wetting and possibledamage to
wood floors underneath area rugs/carpet,
either move area rugs/carpet
to a non-wood
hard floor surface or place waterproof mate-
rial (e.g. plastic) underneath them before
cleaning.
See pages
13-21 for instructions
on various
cleaning
tasks.
] 3
www.hoover,
com