CLEANING HARD FLOORS
How to Attach Squeegee for Hard Floor
Cleaning (Available on select models only)
CAUTION
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To reduce the risk of injury from
moving parts, unplug cleaner.
CAUTION
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Water will drip from the brushes and underside
of the product 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
towel) to soak up drips.
To prevent possible leaking, remove clean water
tank (Fig.17) and Dirty Water Tank (Fig. 20, 21). Set
tanks aside (do not set tank on furniture).
With handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back so
that handle rests on the floor.
Position the squeegee, larger lip facing up, on
bottom of nozzle until it snaps securely into place
(Fig. 32). Make sure the outside edges are pushed
How to Clean Hard Floors
1. Fill clean water tank according to instructions for
Fig. 18.
2. Fill detergent container with Hoover Hard Floor
Cleaner according to instructions for Fig. 19.
3. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly
grounded outlet.
4. Step on handle release pedal and lower handle
to operating postion.
5. Set Wash/Rinse Setting switch to WASH.
6. To release solution, press trigger. Slowly move
cleaner forward and backward over area to be
cleaned. Water and detergent will be released
on the forward stroke.
7. To pick up dirty solution, release trigger and
slowly move cleaner over area where solution
has just been dispensed. Use both forward and
reverse strokes.
8. If rinsing the floor is desired, set Wash/Rinse
Setting switch to RINSE. Repeat steps 7 & 8.
This setting provides a water-only rinse in both
the forward and reverse strokes.
Rinsing is not necessary, but will help remove
detergent residue from the floor.
9. Empty recovery tank when the motor sound
becomes higher pitched and there is a loss of
suction ( see "Automatic shut-off, Pg. 9).
10. When finished cleaning, follow "After Use"
instructions on page 11.
Actual model may vary from images shown.
up tight against the nozzle. remove the squeegee to
return to cleaning carpets. Read "Before you begin
cleaning" instructions on page 10.
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Do not use the carpet cleaner on unsealed
hardwood floors. To prevent damage to wood
floors follow the flooring manufacturer's clean-
ing recommendations. If using cleaner on
sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for
worn finish, bare wood or separated floors if
Unplug the cleaner from electrical outlet and
remove squeegee from nozzle. Rinse it in clear
water.
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CAUTION
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any of these conditions exist.
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