User manual HOOVER FH50020

[. . . ] ® This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation, call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U. S. only) or 1-800-414-1066 (U. S. ) and 1-800-263-6376 (Canada) to speak with a Hoover representative. The Easy to Use Deep Cleaner DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock. [. . . ] For furniture too heavy to move, place aluminum foil or wax paper under legs. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic areas with HOOVER® PreCleaner* - Test PreCleaner for colorfastness by first spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten minutes and blot with white paper towels or cloth. If no color change is visible, spray PreCleaner onto spots and traffic areas. Use your `SteamVac' carpet cleaning machine to pick up PreCleaner and spot. Repeat until spot is removed; carefully scrub with a household scrub brush if necessary . Stain removal varies with the type of spill, time elapsed before removal, carpet material, and carpet type. To prevent staining, use plastic or aluminum foil to protect wood or metal surfaces from possible water spray. See pages 8-11 for instructions on various cleaning tasks. REAR OF TANK Unlatch back part of tank lid and remove lid. Pour dirty water our from the rear of the tank. TABS The lid replaces in a hinge-like manner. Make sure that the lid is secure on all sides before placing tank on cleaner. LATCH Replace tank and press down to ensure that it is properly seated in place. Rotate latches (one on each side of tank) inward to lock tank in place. To continue cleaning stairs or upholstery, replace hose as shown on pages 9 and 10. Raise handle to upright position and replace upper clean solution tank. Continued § Emptying recovery tank - Before you begin 7 After cleaning a. To help prevent matting and resoiling the carpet, keep children and pets away from surface until it is completely dry. If it is necessary to walk on damp carpet, place towels or white cloths on the traffic areas. If furniture must be replaced before the carpet is dry, use plastic or aluminum foil pads under legs of furniture so metal slides or wood finishes will not stain the carpet. Rinsing is not necessary for cleaning, but it may improve the surface's appearance after it is dry. If rinsing is desired, be careful not to over-wet the carpet or upholstery. Allow time for carpet or upholstery to dry completely between cleaning and rinsing. To rinse, follow the same procedure for cleaning only using hot tap water with no detergent in the upper clean solution tank. Rinse the solution tank cap and recovery tank lid and let air dry. Cleaning carpet Read "Before you begin cleaning" instructions on page 7. Fill clean solution tank (upper tank) according to instructions on pages 5 and 6. [. . . ] If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the carpet is completely dry before using the nozzle again. When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on page 8 and "After using stair/upholstery nozzle" instructions on page 10. For heavily soiled areas, it may be necessary to repeat the cleaning process. Make crisscrossing strokes to the original pattern; overlap each pass. [. . . ]