Hoover SteamVac Compact Spot Cleaner user manual

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Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.
HOOVER ®
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
Compact Spot service outlet locations (U.S. only) or
1-330-499-9499 (U.S.) or 1-800-263-6376 (Canada) to
Cleaner
speak with a Hoover representative.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT
TO THE STORE.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance

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Questions or Concerns? Important Safeguards! The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regard- When using an electrical appliance, always follow ing its use. Look on the list provided with the basic precaution, including the following: product for your local Hoover Factory Service READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE Center or in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for the nearest Authorized To reduce the risk of fire,

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ON/OFF switch How to use Before you begin cleaning OFF a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use a vacuum cleaner with ON an agitator for best results. Vacuum upholstery with a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach into tufts and folds. Do not use the ‘SteamVac Jr.’ compact spot cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner. b. For upholstery, check cleaning code - Use your ‘SteamVac Jr.’ compact spot cleaner only if the upholstery fabric is marked with a “W” (for “wet” cl

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When this happens, turn cleaner off and empty recovery tank Cleaning upholstery and through the pour spout before continuing use. automobile interiors Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use the NOTE: Check recovery tank often. Empty tank when it cleaner only on upholstery marked “W” or “W/S”. appears full even if the automatic shut-off has not engaged. Check clean solution tank also; it may need to be refilled. With dry hands, plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet a

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Picking up spills Clean filters Your cleaner may also be used to pick up small liquid spills on carpet, upholstery or bare floors. Depending on the amount of the spill, it may be necessary to empty the recovery tank often. For best results, pick up spills immediately by placing the nozzle just above the spill and suction up any residue on top of the carpet or bare floor. If the spill remains, place the nozzle in front of the spill, pull the nozzle very slowly over the spill initially with suct

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If you have a problem Lubrication This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient operating condition when it was shipped from the factory. lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this check list is bearings. provided for your convenience. Possible cause

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