How To Clean; Before You Begin - Hoover Brush 'N' Wash Manual Del Usuario

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A
B
Step on handle release pedal (A)
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and lower handle until it rests on
the floor.
If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove
hose by reversing procedure as shown
on pages 11 & 12.
Rotate recovery tank latches (B) outward
(one on each side of tank).
Lift tank off cleaner and carry it to a sink
or drain.
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E
in place. Rotate latches (E)
Replace tank and press down to
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(one on each side of tank) inward to
ensure that it is properly seated
lock tank in place. To continue clean-
ing stairs or upholstery, replace hose as
shown on pages 11 & 12.
Raise handle to upright position and
replace upper clean solution tank.

How to clean

Before you begin

a. Vacuum thoroughly - For carpet, cleaning
use a vacuum cleaner with an agitator
for best results. Vacuum upholstery with
a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool
into tufts and folds. Do not use the
attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach
cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner.
b. For upholstery cleaning - Ensure
that your upholstery material can be
agent. Important: This appliance must
cleaned with a water based cleaning
not be used on materials which
require dry cleaning.
c. Test for colourfastness - Mix detergent
and water according to the instructions
under "Fill clean solution tank" on pages 7
and 8. Wet a white absorbent cloth with the
solution. In a small, hidden area, gently rub
the surface with the dampened cloth. Wait
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Unlatch back part of tank lid and
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remove lid.
Empty tank. Pour dirty water out from the
rear of the tank (C).
ten minutes and check for colour removal or
bleed with white paper towel or cloth. If sur-
face has more than one colour, check all
d. When cleaning entire floor, move
colours.
furniture out of area to be cleaned
(may not be necessary if only high traffic
areas are to be cleaned). For furniture
too heavy to move, place aluminum foil
or wax paper under legs. This will pre-
vent wood finishes from staining carpet.
e. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic
Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.
areas with HOOVER PreCleaner*-
Test PreCleaner for colourfastness by first
spraying it on a hidden area; wait ten
minutes and blot with white paper towels
or cloth.
If no colour change is visible, spray
PreCleaner onto spots and traffic areas. Wait
at least ten minutes. Use your Brush 'N'
Wash cleaner to pick up PreCleaner and
spot. Repeat until spot is removed; carefully
necessary. Do not saturate carpet or uphol-
scrub with a household scrub brush if
stery with PreCleaner.
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C
The lid replaces in a hinge-like
manner. Position the front of lid
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lid down onto tank. Make sure that the
under tabs (D) on front of tank. Rotate
lid is secure on all sides before plac-
ing tank on cleaner.
For full suction, it is important
that the recovery tank lid is prop-
erly secured before cleaning.
If you do not have access to the
PreCleaner Spray, double the amount
of HOOVER Detergent (use 2 capfuls
or 300 ml per 3.78 l) in the clean solu-
tion tank.
No cleaning solution removes all stains from
all carpets. Stain removal varies with the
type of spill, time elapsed before removal,
f. To prevent staining, use plastic or alu-
carpet material, and carpet type.
minum foil to protect wood or metal sur-
g. To avoid wetting and possible damage
faces from possible water spray.
to wood floors underneath area
rugs/carpet, either move area rugs/ carpet
to a non-wood bare floor surface or place
waterproof material (e.g. plastic) under-
neath them before cleaning.
See pages 10-14 for instructions on various
cleaning tasks.
*Available at additional cost if not included
with your model.
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