Hoover Shampoo- Polisher manual

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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 l-800-944-9200 for automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (US. only) or l-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center. DO NOT RETURN TH[...]

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS! When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or WARNING: injury - - Use indoors only. This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identi- cal replacement parts. See inst[...]

Unpacking Unpack shampoo-polisher and identify the accessories shown. Remove and dispose of card- board packing. Rug Shampoo Accessory Shampoo Brushes Scrubbing-waxing- Polisher Polishing-Brushes Cleaning-Waxing Pads Felt Buffing Pads High Lustre Polishing Pads @ 49 Fasteners Accessory Bag[...]

Questions or Concerns? The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use. Look on the list provided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) or[...]

Assembly I. Remove bright plated (top) screw from back of tank housing. 2. Position handle as shown lining up holes. Push handle down firm- ly into place. Do not grip trigger or twist handle while installing. Insert screw and tighten. 3. The tank fits into the opening in the front of the tank housing. Place bottom of tank into posi- tion; then push[...]

The tank The tank has one section for stor- age of fresh cleaning solution and one section for storage of dirty solution that has been picked up from the floor. To fill tank A. Remove tank by pressing tank handle down and pulling tank for- ward. B. Lift cap marked “FILL”. Pour premeasured cleaning solution into opening marked “CLEAN SOLUTION?[...]

To attach pads, insert end of fastener through opening in pad. Place pads over scrubbing-wax- ing-polishing brushes only. The fastener fits around the brush shaft. Press fastener to snap pad into place. Unsnap to remove pad. To carry Use the tank handle to conven- iently carry the shampoo-polisher from room to room. Storing Wrap cord around cord st[...]

Cleaning floors There are two methods of cleaning hard surface floors: I. Water method - used for all floors that can be cleaned with soap or detergent and water solution. 2. Solvent cleaning wax method - used for wood and sealed cork floors that may be damaged by water solutions. Check this chart for floor care methods recommended for your floor. [...]

Water method Linoleum, asphalt, rubber, vinyl, masonry and stone floors may be clean- ed with a soap or detergent and water solution. Use shampoo-polisher to dispense cleaning solution, scrub floor, and pick up dirty solution. Do not use the water cleaning method on wood or cork floors. 1. Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt and litter. 2. Attach scr[...]

Solvent cleaning wax method Wood and sealed cork floors may be damaged by using water solutions; therefore, use only those cleaners and waxes recommended specifically for wood or cork. The following directions are for cleaning wood or cork floors with a cleaning polishing solvent base liquid wax. I. Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt and litter. Wip[...]

There are two kinds of solvent- base wax: paste wax and liquid polishing wax. Paste wax To spread wax evenly, attach scrubbing-waxing-polishing brushes to shampoo-polisher, then snap on cleaning-waxing pads. Spread a thin coat of wax on pads or spread a small amount on floor with spatula. Start by mov- ing control button to “SCRUB- POLISH-SHAMPOO[...]

To achieve a high lustre finish 1. Attach felt buffing pads over scrubbing-waxing-polishing brushes using fasteners. Polish to a soft shine by guiding shampoo polisher in straight lines or with the grain of the wood. If more shine is desired proceed to step 2. 2. Remove felt buffing pads and attach high lustre polishing pads. Once again, guide the [...]

Shampooing carpet and rugs Use a carpet shampoo designed specifically for rotary and foam type carpet shampooers. Use shampoo only in concentration as recommended on container. I Use only shampoo brushes for carpet and rugs. Shampoo in dry weather or when your home is heated to insure fast dry- ing of carpet. Wool, wool blends and synthetic fiber c[...]

4. Vacuum thoroughly Vacuum carpet to remove dust, sand, and lint. The quality of the sham- pooing job depends, to a great extent, on how thoroughly the dirt is removed before shampooing. 5. Remove stains Special stain removal products are available for carpet and rugs. You may also pretreat heavily soiled or stained areas by using the shampoo, acc[...]

2. Attach shampoo brushes Press shampoo brushes down firmly over brush shaft, rotating brush until it clicks into position. Shampoo brushes are very soft to protect fine rugs and carpet. Do not use scrubbing-waxing-pol- ishing brushes on carpet or rugs. 3. Fill tank Mix carpet shampoo according to directions on the container. Pour to the “FULL”[...]

Repeat the process over another 3 ft. x 3 ft. area (Im x Im), overlapping the areas by several inches. Continue until a 3 ft. (Im) length the width of the carpet or rug has been cleaned. Note: The “WET PICKUP” is used only when removing liquids from hard surface floors. Do not use “WET PICKUP” on carpeting. Completing the task 5. Brush pile[...]

Maintenance The following section is concerned with proper maintenance of your ap- pliance. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed. Proper use and care will ensure continued cleaning effec- tiveness. Tank and tubing Wash and rinse tank after e[...]

Filter bar The filter bar, located between the two squeegees at the front of the shampoo-polisher base, protects the unit by collecting any large particles of dirt or residue. Clean filter bar after each use or during use if there is a decrease in the efficiency of the “WET PICKUP”. Remove filter bar by placing the index fingers under each end [...]

If you have a problem The appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating con- dition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this check list is provided for your convenience. Problem Possible cause Possible solution Unit won’t 1. Not fi[...]

Servicing of Double Insulated Appliatices This appliance is double insulated. In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowle[...]

Floor care hints Floors may be difficult to care for when not treated prope’rly. Refer to the chart below for solutions to floor problems. Problem Cause Solution Slippery Too much wax. Remove wax. Apply thin even coat. Floor . Detergent not rins- Remove wax. Rinse detergent from ed from floor. floor before rewaxing. Floor not dry when Remove wax.[...]

Accessories (Available at your Hoover Dealer (Depot) or Hoover Factory Service Center at a slight additional cost.) * Steel wool pads for applying sol- vent-base paste wax. Snap on over scrubbing-waxing-polishing brushes. HOOVER and q@ 0 fl) are registered trademarks THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHtO 44720 R6 1 O-96 F504$70~7 Litho USA 565 18-[...]