User manual HOOVER STEAMVAC

[. . . ] HOOVER Compact Spot Cleaner ® ® Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product. 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 1-330-499-9499 (U. S. ) or 1-800-263-6376 (Canada) to speak with a Hoover representative. 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. [. . . ] Lid latches: one on each side of tank 5. Solution tank: holds cleaning solution 6. Hose tray and nozzle caddy: for storing hose and nozzle 8. Pour spout: for emptying recovery tank 9. Trigger: releases cleaning solution from solution tube inside hose 12. `SteamVac Jr. ' Detergent This compact spot cleaner intended for household use. Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data label on back of handle. Save these instructions! 2 How to use Before you begin cleaning a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, 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 the`SteamVac Jr. ' compact spot cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner. For upholstery, check cleaning code - Use your `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 "S" ("solvent/dry" clean only). If your upholstery does not have a code, seek professional assistance. Test for colorfastness - Mix detergent and water according to the instructions under "How to fill solution tank. " Wet a white absorbent cloth with the solution. In a small, hidden area, gently rub the 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. Pretreat spots 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. 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 . [. . . ] Remove any debris from lint shelf on cleaner lid. Clean tanks SCREEN FILTER f. Remove debris from screen filter located at bottom of cleaner. Be careful not to poke through screen filter when cleaning. LATCH c. Unlatch cleaner lid by pulling latches outward on both sides of cleaner. [. . . ]