Hoover Shampoo-Polisher manual

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    Review this manual before operating appliance : . . . . . :t[...]

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    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 l-800-944-9200 for automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) or l-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center. DO NOT RETURN T[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS! When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or WARNING: injury Use indoors only. This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identi- cal replacement parts. See instruct[...]

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    Unpacking Unpacking Unpack the shampoo-polisher Unpack the shampoo-polisher and identify the accessories and identify the accessories shown. Remove and shown. Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing. Shampoo Brushes Scrubbing-waxing- Polishing Brushes Felt Buffing Pads Zleaning-Waxing Pads @@B Fasteners kcessory Bag Shampoo-Polisher J[...]

  • Page 5

    , 1 Questions or Concerns? ; The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your i cleaner or questions regarding its use. Look on the list provided with the .,’ product for your local Hoover-Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dea[...]

  • Page 6

    Assembly 1. Remove tank from shampoo- polisher and remove nut, bolt and cord clip from top of lower han- dle section. 2. Join upper and lower handles, lining up holes. Place cord clip around cord with flat side toward handle and holes to front. 3. Insert bolt through cord clip, and through small holes of han- dle; secure with nut. Pull up slack in [...]

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    To attach pads, insert end of fastener through opening in pad. Place pad over scrubbing-wax- ing-polishing brushes only. The fastener fits around the brush shaft. Press the fastener to snap into place. Unsnap fastener to remove pad. To attach tank Attach brushes and pads before attaching tank. Set bottom of tank into tank sup- port. Turn tank cap l[...]

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    To dispense solution Squeeze trigger to dispense cleaning solution onto carpet, rug or floor. To remove tank Turn tank cap lock until the rivet is directly above slot. Lift up lock and tank cap. Pull top of tank forward; lift tank from shampoo-polisher. - 1 Shampooing carpet and rugs Use a carpet shampoo designed specifically for rotary and foam ty[...]

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    Before you begin 1. Test for colorfastness Apply some shampoo solution to a small inconspicuous area of the carpet and rub with a white cloth. Check to see that color does not come off on the cloth and that the color of the carpet is satisfactory after the area dries. 2. Check effect of shampoo brushes Attach shampoo brushes to shampoo-polisher. Pr[...]

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    Using the shampoo polisher 1. Attach shampoo brushes. Do not use scrubbing-waxing- polishing brushes on carpet or rugs. (Shampoo brushes are very soft to protect fine rugs and carpet.) 2. Fill tank Prepare shampoo solution fol- lowing directions on container. Fill tank according to the area be- ing shampooed. The tank holds a maximum of 4 quarts (3[...]

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    . . foam. Crisscross area to work foam uniformly into the carpet (see illustration) until the foam disappears. The final strokes over each area should always be in the same direction. Repeat the process over another 3 ft. x 3 ft. area (Im x Im), overlapping the areas bv several inches. Continue until a 3 ft. (Im) length the width of the carpet or r[...]

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    Cleaning floors t There are two methods of cleaning hard surface floors: 1. Water method - used for all floors that can be cleaned with soap or detergent and water solution. 2. Solvent or solvent cleaning wax method - used for wood and sealed .’ .’ cork floors that may be damaged by water solutions. Water method Linoleum, asphalt, rubber, vinyl[...]

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    Check this chart for floor care methods recommended for your floor. , Floors Cleaning method Wax* Wood Solvent cleaning wax Solvent-Base method - Use solvent base liquid wax. Linoleum Water method - Use mild soap or deter- gent and water solu- tion. Water-Base Rubber tile Water method - Clean Water-Base with detergent or soap and water solu- tion. [...]

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    i Check this chart for floor care methods recommended for your floor. t : Floors Cleaning method Wax* Wood Linoleum Solvent cleaning wax Solvent-Base method - Use solvent base liquid wax. Water method - Use Water-Base mild soap or deter- gent and water solu- tion. Rubber tile Water method - Clean Water-Base with detergent or soap and water solu- ti[...]

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    Solvent cleaning wax method I .I Wood and sealed cork floors may be damaged by using water solutions; 2 therefore, use only those cleaners and waxes recommended specifically ‘I for wood or cork. The following directions are for cleaning wood or cork floors with a cleaning polishing solvent base liquid wax. .-. 1. Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt[...]

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    FLOOR WAX Solvent Base There are two kinds of solvent- base wax: paste wax and liquid polishing wax. Paste wax To spread wax evenly, attach scrubbing-waxing-polishing brushes to shampoo-polisher and snap on cleaning-waxing pads. Spread a thin coat of wax on pads or spread a small amount on floor with spatula. Start by press- ing handle release leve[...]

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    To achieve a high lustre finish 1. Attach felt buffing pads over scrubbing-waxing-polishing brushes using ,’ fasteners. Polish to a soft shine by guiding shampoo polisher in straight lines ’ or with the grain of the wood. If more shine is desired proceed to step 2. : 2. Remove felt buffing pads and attach high lustre polishing pads (available a[...]

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    Shampooer base Remove brushes and dry bottom of shampoo-polisher with a paper towel or cloth before storing. Brushes The brushes need to be washed in warm water and detergent to remove wax. Rinse well. Shake to remove excess water. To dry, place on paper towels with brushes turned toward towels. Let brushes dry before reattach- ing. To clean shampo[...]

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    If you have a problem This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this check list is provided for your convenience. Problem Possible cause Possible solution Sham- 1. Not firmly plu[...]

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    3 ? / < -3 -, : t I. Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances This appliance is double insulated. In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires [...]

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    Floor care hints Floors may be difficult to care for when not treated properly. Refer to the chart below for solutions to floor problems. Problem Cause Solution ZiJ)“W Too much wax. Remove wax. Apply thin even coat. Detergent not rins- Remove wax. Rinse detergent from ed from floor. floor before rewaxing. Floor not dry when Remove wax. Let floor [...]

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    :. ,. .^” Accessories (Available at your Hoover Dealer (Depot) or Hoover Factory Service Center at a slight additional cost.) ;. Steel wool pads for applying sol- High lustre polishing pads for vent-base paste wax. Snap on over scrubbing-waxibg-polishing polishing furniture and floors. Snap on over scrubbing-waxing- brushes. polishing brushes. HO[...]