™ Widepath TurboPOWER ™ ™ The Easy to Use Deep Cleaner Congratulations on your purchase SteamVac™ Widepath™ cleaners have 6 rotating brushes that deep clean carpets and scrub bare floors! SteamVac™ Widepath™ Deep Cleaner cleans carpet fibers by applying hot tap water and cleaning solution. www.hoover.
Fill in and Retain This HOOVER deep cleaner is designed for deep cleaning carpet, rugs, carpeted stairs and upholstery. The model and serial numbers are located on the data label on the back of the handle. For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided and retain this information.
Grounding Instructions D A B F G E DANGER- C Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified 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 proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing. Assemble handle 1-3 A1 1-2 A2 Attach upper handle Remove clean solution tank (upper tank) from deep cleaner. 1-4 1-5 With hose hook (A1) and cord hook (A2) to back of deep cleaner, push upper handle down onto lower handle. Push bolts into holes on front of handle. If bolts will not go through hole easily handle is not pushed completely down.
1-11 1-10 1-12 A2 E F Press cord into cord clip on back of handle. Pull cord tight and wrap cord around hooks (A2). Storing hose & tools 1-13 1-14 1-15 Powered hand tool To remove powered hand tool, pull it down and outward. To reposition the tool, reverse this procedure. Position stair/upholstery nozzle in holder at base of cleaner and snap it into place as shown at arrow. Store hose on holder by first positioning hose in front section of clip.
2. How to use Deep Cleaner Description 2-1 1 2 5 3 6 7 8 9 4 10 11 12 6 13 14 21 18 20 16 15 The assembled deep cleaner will look like the drawing. 1. Hand grip 2. Solution trigger: press to release clean solution. 3. Hose 4. Hose holder: wrap hose around holder and top hose hook (6) for storage. 5. Hose hook 6. Cord hooks: wrap cord around hooks for storage. The top hook can be rotated right or left for quick and easy cord release. 7. Powered hand tool 8. Carrying handle 9.
2-5 2-6 2-7 E The deep cleaner may also be lifted by placing a hand under the upper clean solution tank handle as shown. Automatic “shut off” Brush speed selector When the recovery tank (lower tank) is full the automatic shutoff mechanism will shut off the deep cleaner suction (suction will be noticeably reduced). At that time the yellow float disk will rise to the top of the recovery tank lid (E).
NOTE: Use only HOOVER detergents. They are specially formulated for use with your ‘SteamVac’ deep cleaner. CAUTION: Detergents contain Anionic and Nonionic Surfactants. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In case of contact with eyes, flush with cold water for 15 minutes. In case of contact with skin, wash with water. If Irritation persists, call a physician. For Medical Information (U.S.) call 1-800-752-7869. 2-11 2-12 B C D Pour detergent into tank.
3. How to clean Before you begin cleaning a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, use a HOOVER 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’ deep cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner. b.
3-3 A nozzle clean-out tool, available at additional cost if not included with your cleaner, can be used for removing debris or if a non-carpeted floor is not available. To use the tool: Disconnect deep cleaner from electrical outlet. Slide tool into nozzle and remove debris as shown. To clean the outside of the machine, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in warm water and mild detergent. Do not use solvent or petroleum based products to clean the machine.
Cleaning bare floors How to attach bare floor attachment A (available at additional cost if not included with your cleaner) Disconnect deep cleaner from electrical outlet. To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank (Fig. 2-8) and recovery tank (Fig. 2-15) before positioning bare floor attachment. Set tanks aside (do not set tank on furniture). 1. With handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back so that handle rests on the floor. 4. Return deep cleaner to upright position.
3-9 After using tool 1. Follow steps a and b for “After cleaning” on page 9. 2. Rinse tool and hose by filling sink with a small amount of water. Turn deep cleaner ON and pickup the water with the tool. Cleaning carpeted stairs Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 9. 1. Place handle in upright position. Agitator brushes will not rotate while handle is in upright position. 2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions for Figs. 2-8 to 2-14.
Cleaning upholstery Read “Before you begin cleaning” instructions on page 9. Be sure to check the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use your deep cleaner only on upholstery marked “W” or “W/S”. 1. Place handle in upright position. Agitator brushes will not rotate while handle is in upright position. 2. Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER Carpet/Upholstery Detergent according to instructions for Figs. 2a-8 to 2-14. 3. Attach tool to end of hose. Do not point tools toward people or pets. 4.
Storage Before storing: • Empty solution tank and rinse thoroughly with clean water. • Replace empty solution tank and turn deep cleaner ON. Squeeze trigger and push deep cleaner forward and back several times to expel any solution remaining in the deep cleaner’s system. (Do not use deep cleaner on wood floors.) • Empty recovery tank and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Allow brushes and underside of deep cleaner to air dry thoroughly before storing deep cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface.
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