User manual HOOVER U5180-900

[. . . ] Only) OR Call 1-800-263-6376 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center; Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST. Ifanextensioncordisabsolutelynecessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug. Ifapplianceisnotworkingasitshould, hasbeen dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer. Donotallowcarpet cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time. [. . . ] Wrap cord around cord hooks (D) on back of cleaner. Vacuum carpet thoroughly to remove loose dirt, hair, lint and other debris. Wet a white cloth or paper towel with some detergent. Gently rub onto a hidden area of carpet. Blot with white cloth or paper towel and check for color transfer. Fill solution tank with hot tap water and proper amount of Hoover detergent (see Page 6). Use only Hoover brand detergents in your carpet cleaner. Other brands may damage the carpet cleaner. Plan your cleaning to avoid walking on wet carpet. Push cleaner forward SLOWLY then pull it back SLOWLY. Step on handle release pedal and lower handle. Let go of trigger and push cleaner over same area to pick up dirty solution without putting down more solution. Continue using dry strokes until you see only a little solution coming up through the nozzle (front of cleaner). Use no more than two sets of forward and backward strokes while releasing solution. Always follow with dry strokes - the more the better. When the motor sound changes (rises in pitch), the recovery tank needs to be emptied. Increased air circulation (open doors, turn on fans, etc. To use, press Clean SurgeTM button while squeesing solution trigger. Clean SurgeTM Button (only on some models) Avoid walking on the carpet until it is dry. When water has reached the full line in the recovery tank, the cleaner will NOT pick up dirty solution. This will reduce any shading left by the carpet cleaner's brushes. Increased air circulation (open doors, turn on fans, etc. [. . . ] Make sure recovery tank cap tool use is securely latched. Deep cleaner won't run Empty the recovery tank; it may be full and the automatic shut-off engaged. When carpet and/or upholstery are dry, vacuum one more time. Avoid walking on carpet or using upholstery until it is completely dry. [. . . ]