Hoover F5411 SteamVac Jr. Canister Vacuum
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1. solution 6 Recovery tankholds dirty solution body Howey tray and nozzle cadarnstoring hose and nozzle op enimgir spout for emptying recovery tank mag teskeca and nozzldas built in brush 10 ON OFF switch carpetsruggeteleases cleaning solution from tisolutiey tuoeinside hose 12 SteamVac Jr Detergent Store in a dry place Do not expose machine to fr Save these instructions zing t mp raMeasaring cpr measuring detergent This compact spot cleaner intended for house hold use Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data label on back of handle How to use Before you begin cleaning a Vacuum thoroughlforcarpet use a vacuum cleaner with 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 tB eamVac Jr compact spot cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner b For upholstery check cleanindJsecybur SteamVac Jr compact spot 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 solvent dry clean dfygur upholstery does not have a code seek professional assistance c Test for colorfasthtxsdetergent and water accord ing to the instructions under How to fill solution tank Wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution In a small hidden area gently rub th2. Clean solution won t dis e Possible cause Possible solution e Solution tank empty Refill tank Lubrication The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor The addition of lubricant could cause damage Do not add lubricant to motor bearings Service To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Ser vice Dealer Demy e checking the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household OR e checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR e calling 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only Do notsend your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service this will only result in delay If further assistance is a eaetiThe Hoover Company Consumer Response Center North Canton Ohio 44720 Phone 1 330 499 9499 In Canadacontact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario L7R 4A8 Phone 1 800 263 6376 Always identify your cleaner by the complet emodel number when requesting information or ordering parts The model number appears on the data label near the back of the cleaner handle 3 96 F5411 THE gt HOOVER and registered trademarks HOOV ER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO Litho USA 44720 5651 8 084
3. 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 92 for an automated referral of authorized H OOVE R Thank you for selecting a HOOVER pr service outlet locations U S only or 1 330 499 94 9 S or 1 800 263 63 6anada to speak with a Hoover representative Compact Spot Cleaner DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT ENGLISH gt pp 1 7 l ESPA OL p g 8 14 ee FRAN AIS gt p 15 22 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 This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug A The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet B that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Owner s Manual Review this manual before oper A e amp ating compact spot cleaner CA Record and Retain GROUNDING PIN B This HOOVER compact spot cleaner is designed for lean small carpeted areas furniture stairs and spills on bare ee DANGER The model and serial numbers are located on the d near the back of the handle Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor tgan result in the risk of electric shock Che
4. ck with a qualified ia electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a Your compact spot cleaner is moadel W proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician This appliance and has serial number is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding Plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A For your personal records pleas nter the COMPLE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided ar this information It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt owner manual Verification of date of purchase mayA mporary adapter C may be used to connect this plug to a required for warranty service of your Hoover produlct2 pole receptacle D if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet B can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent n d ex ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover When ever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal Important safeguards sera che SOTO og a a Ea Sone dards a Unpacking cleaner Compact spot cleaner descriptian How to use ON OFF switch Filling the clean solution tank Emptying the recovery tank Automatic shut
5. ded outlet Push switch forward to turn cleaner ON Pull switch back ward to turn cleaner OFF 0 How to empty recovery tank When the recovery tank is full of dirty solution the automatic shut off will engage and the tank must be emptied Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet gt POUR SPOUT Empty tank by pouring dirty solution from pour spout Not Check the recovery tantlandferapty it when it appears full even if the automatic shut off has not engaged Check solution tank also it may need to be refilled Continued gt 3 Automatic shut off ED FLOAT DISC When the recovery tank is full the automatic shut off mechanism will turn off the cleaner suction When this happens the red float disk will rise to the top of the cleaner lid see illustration The cleaner will no longer pick up dirty solution and the motor sound will become noticeably higher in pitch When this happens turn cleanand empty recovery tank through the pour spout before continuing use NOTE Check recovery tank orapty tank when it appears full even if the automatic shut off has not engaged Check clean solution tank also it may need to be refilled Cleaning carpet and Carpeted stairs With dry hands plug cleaner into a properly grounded outle and turn cleaner ON To prevent cleaner from falling use extra caution when cleaning on stairs Do not point nozzle at people o
6. e 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 Pretreat spots with HOOVER PreCledest 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 Wait at least ten minutes Use your SteamVac Jr compact spot cleaner to pick up PreCleaner and spot Repeat until spot is removed carefully scrub with a household scrub brush if necessary Do not saturatarpet or upholstery with PreCleaner No cleaning solution removes all stains from all carpets Stain removal varies with the type of spill time elapsed before removal carpet material and carpet type Available at additional cost if not included with your model Can also be ordered from the Purchase Envelope enclosed with this cleaner How to fill solution tank Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet loz 30m1 CAPACITY wor CAPACITY Remove fill cap Fora full taofkcleaning solution pour 2 oz 60 mlof detergeinto measuring cup provided Pour deter gent into tank through fill port and fill tank to full capaciline 1 2 gallon with hot tap water Forahalf tanltse 1 oz 30 afl detergeand fill tank to 1 2 capacity 1 n uart ON OFF switch Plug cleaner into a properly groun
7. he 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 suction only Repeat with spray and suction Although no cleaning solution can completely remove all spots they can be treated by following the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the carpet upholstery or bare floor surface being cleaned Do not use the SteamVac Jr compact spot cleaner up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals After cleaning a Allow carpet or upholstery to dry To help prevent matting and resoiling the carpet keep children and pets away from surface until itis completely dry b Rinse nozzle and hose by filling sink with a small amount of water turning cleaner ON and picking the water up with the nozzle Drain hose by turning cleaner ON and holding nozzle up for several seconds Do not press trigger Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Drain solution tube located inslide hose by placing nozzle below the cleaner and pressing trigger Clean tanks any Walatch cleaner lid by pulling latches outward on both sides of cleaner Lift off lid Rinse tanks with clear water and let air dry Clean filters d Remove debris from recovery tank filter and rinse with clean water Fil
8. nly on upholstery marked W or W S With dry hands plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet and turn cleaner ON Gently press the nozzle onto the fabric Press the trigger and slowly pull the nozzle over the fabric The built in brush on the nozzle can help provide the scrubbing action some spots may need for removal Without pressing trigger scub the spot with the nozzle using a back and forth motion Follow with dry strokes without pressing trigger Overlap strokes by 1 2 inch to help prevent streaking Make additional strokes without pressing the trigger to remove more moisture To clean in corners or creases lift the nozzle 1 2 inch from the fabric and press the trigger Without pressing the trigger vacuum up the solution with the nozzle For heavily soiled areas it may be necessary to repeat the cleaning process Make criscrossing strokes to the original pattern overlap each pass Make no more than 2 passes with the solution over area to prevent overwetting and damage to fabric NOTE Check the recovery tank for fullneSmpbften tank if it appears full even if automatic shut off has not engaged If additional cleaning is necessary wait until the upholstery is completely dry before using the nozzle again Picking up spills 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 t
9. o unplug grasp the pl cord Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run appli cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not use with damaged cord or plug If appliance is not should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropp water take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Warranty Service Dealer Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is F EFORE USING THIS APPLIANC Ea To reduce the risk of fire shoc k or injury See Groundin Turn off all always folld elec Questions or Concerns The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regard Wing its use Look on the list provided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Centeror in the Yellow Pages under Vacuum Cleaners Household for the nearest Authorized tmb ver Warranty Service DeWMepot or call 1 800 944 92 or an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only or eae 1 17330 499 94 BS or 1 800 263 6376 Canada to speak with a Hoover representative QO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE g Instftuc STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE Unpacking HG ONEEK compact spot cleaner from the carton Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing tension With fhe cord wrapped a
10. off Cleaning carpet and carpeted stairs A GLleaning UpHOMS CSL ees 6 cae es Gnesi Ge 475 Picking up spills After cleaning If you have a problem oh ale ta Lubrication lt NOTE dIa Canada the use of a temporary adaptor is not DETVY ICEN e e a Eaa a r PA Os Boe See PAs 7 d permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code SUOLAGE cic s nesie de at epa daaa ae edad a a aaa aaa E E E EEEE EEEE EEN EEEE EEEE EEEE 1996 The Hoover Company Important Safeguards When using an electrical basic precaution appliance including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS B ARNING Use indoors only Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or spills Do not immerse product Connect to a properly grounded outlet only tions Do not clean over floor electrical outlets Do not carry compact spot cleaner while in us Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Use compact spot cleaner only for its intended use as desc the instructions Use only attachments recommended by The Company others may cause hazards The use of an extension cord is not recommended If an ex cord is absolutely necessary use at least a 16 gaugehi emi has a 3 prong grounding type plug and a 3 pole receptacl the machine plug Unplug compact spot cleaner when not in use before unplugging Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servi compact spot cleaner Do not unplug by pulling on cord T
11. r pets With cleaner placed on a stable surface pre spray a small area of carpet or carpeted stair by holding the nozzle about one inch above the carpet and push it forward while pressing the trigger equals one wet stroke Position nozzle at the edge of the carpet area or against the riser and slightly press nozzle into carpet pile Press the trigger and pull the nozzle slowly over the carpet second wet stroke Release trigger at end of stroke The built in brush on the nozzle can help provide the scrubbing action some spots may need for removal Without pressing trigger scub the spot with the nozzle using a back and forth motion Lift nozzle and position it at the edge of the carpet area or against the riser Pull nozzle slowly over carpet without pressing trigger dry stroke It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above End with more dry strokes to aid in faster drying of carpet Overlap strokes by 1 2 inch to help prevent streaking do not use more than 4 wet Always end with dry strokes To avoid saturating carpet strokes over any one area NOTE Check the recovery tank for fullneBmpiften tank if it appears full even if automatic shut off has not engaged If additional cleaning is necessary wait until the carpet is completely dry before using the nozzle again Cleaning upholstery and automobile interiors Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery Use the cleaner o
12. round the handle the rreheance dell look like the drawing below 11 controls 10 cing amp he ug door P ance ed near children Do not allow compact spot cleaner to to run unattended at any time Do not point nozzle tool toward people or pets To assist in reducing drying time be certain the area is when using detergents and other cleaners with this applian Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children s reachj Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids suc line or use in areas where they may be present Do not pick up chlorine bleach drain cleaner toxic material with this appliance Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking matches or hot ashes Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the compact spot They may damage the cleaner Keep hair loose clothing fingers from openings and moving parts Do not put any object into openings blocked keep free of dust lint air flow To help prevent matting and resoiling avoid contact with they are dry Keep children and pets away from carpets un completely dry gasoline or such a feet and all parts of Do not use with any hair and anything that aay w Detergent Reduces Allergens CH h as gaso 1 Carrying hanwrap cord around handle for any storage 2 Fill cageovers fill port s igaieettes lid and motor housing 4 Lid latchegme on each side of tank c eang6lution tdolds cleaning
13. ter may be removed for cleaning Remove debris from screen filter located at bottom of cleaner Be careful not to poke through screen filter when cleaning Continued 9 WAND HOLDER CLIP g Occasionally debris may become lodged on the inside of the hose connector on the top of the cleaner lid To clean out hose connector lift bottom edge of wand holder clip and remove clip Remove debris Snap clip back into position Allow all parts to air dry before securing cleaner lid to tanks for storage Storage Before storing Empty solution and recovery tanks and thoroughly rinse them with clean water Allow parts to air dry before latching cleaner lid to tanks Wrap cord around handle as shown Do not store cleaner with solution in tanks If you have a problem If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list below Problem Machine won t run e Possible cause Possible solution e Not firmly plugged in Plug unit in firmly e No voltage in wall plug Check fuse or breaker e Blown fuse or tripped breaker Replace fuse or reset breaker Problem Low suction Possible cause Possible solution Recovery tank full automatic shut off engaged Empty recovery tank Lint on filter s in hose connection on top of cleane Clean filter s hose connection see After cleaning Problem
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