Hoover POWER PATH PRO User manual

IMPORTANT: Read carefully before assembly and use.
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User manual.
POWER PATH™
PRO
CARPET WASHER

Welcome to
Hoover ownership.
Get cleaning confidence for up to 2 full years
with the Hoover® limited warranty.

Safety Instructions
How to assemble your Power Path™ Pro
Getting started with your Power Path™ Pro
Using your Power Path™ Pro
How to attach your Power Path™ Pro tools
Keeping your Power Path™ Pro running properly
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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Your Guide:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY:
•Fully assemble before operating.
•Operate cleaner only at voltage specied on data plate on lower back of
cleaner.
•Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning or servicing.
•Use indoors only.
•Do not immerse. Use only on carpet moistened by cleaning process.
•Use only HOOVER® cleaning products intended for use with this machine.
•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age
12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used near children.
To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not
allow children to place ngers or other objects into any openings.
•Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments and products.
•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as
it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.
•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product
on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air
ow.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
•Turn o all controls before unplugging.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or
damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at
bottom of stairs or on oor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as
it may result in injury or damage.
•Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or ne wood sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.
•Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
•Unplug before connecting SpinScrub powered hand tool.
•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not use without lters and tanks in place.
•Do not clean over oor electrical outlets.
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A
B
C
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug
must be inserted into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualied
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 t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding
plug that looks like the plug (A) illustrated in Fig. 1. A temporary adapter (D)
may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (E) if a properly
grounded outlet is not available (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be
used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualied
electrician (Fig. 1). The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground (G) such as a
properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig. 2). Whenever the adapter is used,
it must be held in place by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the use of a
temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.
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F
G
D
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:
•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may
cause damage.
•Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to
freezing temperatures.
•Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.
•To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated
when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.
•To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until
they are dry. Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are
completely dry.
•Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.
•With brushes and brushroll on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location
for an extended period of time, as damage to the oor can result.
•Do not use this extractor on hard oors. Using this machine on hard
oors may scratch or damage your oor.
•Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use
and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate ooring and
to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on
wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and (b) place
unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

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Insert the handle into
the base.
Turn the dial clockwise to
the “LOCK” position.
Tip the Clean Water Tank
in like this on the handle
above the dirty water
tank. It’ll click.
How to assemble your Power Path™ Pro:

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Before you begin cleaning:
Vacuum carpet and
upholstery thoroughly with a
Hoover®vacuum before use.
Don’t use the carpet cleaner
as a dry vacuum cleaner.
Use your Hoover®carpet
washer only if upholstery
fabric is marked with a “W”
(for “wet” clean) or “S/W” (for
“solvent/dry” or “wet” clean).
Don’t clean fabric marked “S”
(“solvent/dry” clean only).
Test for colorfastness in a
small, hidden area. Gently
rub surface with a dampened
white cloth. Wait ten minutes
and check for color removal
or bleed with a white
paper towel.
Move furniture out of area to
be cleaned. Place aluminum
foil or wax paper under
legs of furniture too heavy
to move to prevent wood
nishes from staining carpet.
Pin up furniture skirts
and draperies.
Pretreat spots and heavy
trafc areas with a Hoover®
Cleaning Solution*. See
“Cleaning Solutions” section.
*Available at additional cost if
not included with your model.
1Wrap cord around
the cord hooks for
convenient storage.
Attach the plug end to
the cord.
Cord storage:
NOTE: To prevent staining,
use plastic or aluminum foil
to protect wood or metal
surfaces from possible
water spray.
NOTE: To avoid damage
to wood oors underneath
area rugs or carpet, place
waterproof material (e.g.
plastic) underneath them
before cleaning.

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Press the Clean Water
Solution Tank button on
handle. Tilt the Clean
Water Solution Tank out
and remove.
Fill Solution Tank with
solution. Replace
both caps.
Turn water cap counter-
clockwise and pull up
to remove.
Fill Clean Water Tank with
hot tap water.
Remove and replace clean water solution tank:
WARNING
Use only HOOVERcleaning products intended for use
with this machine. (See the "Cleaning products" section in
this manual for details.) They are specially formulated for
use with your cleaner. Non-Hoovercleaning solutions may
harm the machine and void the warranty.
CAUTION
Do not ll with water above
140˚F (60˚C).
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Getting started with your Power Path™ Pro:

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5Tilt the Clean Water
Solution Tank back onto
the handle until it clicks.
NOTE: Using more than the
recommended amount of cleaning
solution may cause excessive foaming.
CAUTION
Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle.
To avoid damage to wood and laminate ooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after
use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and move to a hard
surface and (b) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.
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76 To rinse carpets and remove
excess solution, turn the
dial to "Rinse" and go over
carpets again.
To wash carpets, turn the
front dial on the Clean
Water Tank to "Wash".

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NOTE: For best results, use straight, parallel strokes.
Overlap strokes by 1 in. to help prevent streaking.
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Plug in. Step on the
handle release pedal to
put unit in
cleaning position.
Release the trigger and
slowly push forward over
the sprayed area. Then
slowly pull back toward
you without squeezing
trigger (dry stroke).
Continue using dry
strokes until little water
is visible passing through
the nozzle.
Step on the power pedal
to turn ON (I=ON). Press
the power pedal again to
turn OFF (0=OFF).
Squeeze trigger to apply
cleaning solution. Slowly
push forward then backwards
while squeezing the trigger
(wet stroke).
Using your Power Path™ Pro:

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For best cleaning results, end with more
dry strokes. (Continue using dry strokes
until little water is visible passing through
the nozzle.)
NOTE: Empty Dirty Water Tank when the
motor sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic
shut-off”).
For best results, Hoover®recommends
rinsing carpet with water only. This
removes residual carpet cleaning solution.
Fill Clean Water, then turn knob to rinse
mode and repeat. For heavily soiled
areas, repeat. Avoid saturating carpet.
NOTE: It is best to alternate wet and dry
strokes as described above.
CAUTION
Do not clean over oor electrical outlets. Water
will drip from the brushes and underside of the
product after use and may puddle. To avoid
damage to wood and laminate ooring and
to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do
not leave the product on wood and laminate
surfaces and move to a hard surface and (b)
place unit on an absorbant material
(such as a towel) to soak up drips.
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Grasp Dirty Water
Tank handle and
push latch to release.
Pull tank out at an
angle like this.
Replace lid by lining up
the hinge and pulling
latch down to lock. Latch
will line up with hinge and
snap when secured.
Empty the Dirty Water
Tank by pulling up on
the latch at the back
of the tank to open.
Remove lid and
empty tank.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury -
Unplug before cleaning or servicing.
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Emptying your Power Path™ Pro dirty water tank:

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Automatic Shutoff:
5Insert Dirty Water Tank at
an angle back into cleaner
until it clicks into place.
Your carpet washer is
equipped with a shut-off oat.
When the Dirty Water Tank
becomes full, the oat will
rise, shutting off the air ow
through the nozzle. A higher
pitched sound will come from
the motor. When activated,
empty the dirty water tank.
If the dirty water tank does
not appear full, turn off and
wait for the oat to reset. If
the oat repeatedly shuts off
the suction, empty the dirty
water tank.
For best results, use only
Hoover®brand cleaning
solution. Other solutions may
generate excessive foam
which will cause the oat to
shut off the suction.

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Place handle in
upright position.
Slide the hose on the
tool's connector until it
locks. Push forward with
your thumb and on the
latch to remove.
CAUTION
Not to be used for grooming a pet.
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CAUTION
To reduce risk of injury from moving
parts – Unplug before servicing.
How to attach your Power Path™ Pro tools:
CAUTION
Use extra care when cleaning
on stairs. To avoid personal
injury or damage, and to
prevent the cleaner from
falling, always place cleaner
at bottom of stairs or on oor.
Do not place cleaner on stairs
or furniture, as it may result in
injury or damage.
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Upholstery Tool: Multi-Floor Squeegee*:
*Select Models Only
The Upholstery Tool’s
built-in brush provides
scrubbing action.
The Multi-Floor Squeegee
extends cleaning from
carpet to hard oor.
Pivot squeegee on front
nozzle and snap back
to secure squeegee for
hard oor use.
NOTE: Tools are located and
stored in Mesh Storage Bag.

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Open Accessory Hose Suction
Port at the bottom of the Dirty
Water Tank.
Insert hose end connector
by inserting rmly into
Suction Port.
Press the button on the
end of hose and pull
the hose and solution
connection from machine
to remove.
Close Accessory Hose
Suction Port door back
into place. Make sure
to close door to ensure
proper suction.
Using your Power Path™ Pro tools:
NOTE: Upholstery and
SpinScrubPowered
Hand Tool attach to the
hose in the same manner.
NOTE: Spot Treater Wand
attachment is the same
process as attaching
hose to the unit.

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1Press the trigger to
release air and uid.
Replace Hose and tools
in the Mesh Storage Bag.
Drain suction hose by turning
cleaner ON and holding
nozzle up for several minutes.
Do not press the trigger.
Disconnect hose and solution
tube from cleaner. Drain
solution tube by placing
round end in sink and raising
the trigger end at the hose
nozzle above your head.
After using tool:

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Attach hose to the unit.
Follow steps "Using your
Power Path™ Pro Tools"
on page 13.
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Dry hands and plug into
an outlet, then turn ON.
Gently press the tool
onto the fabric. Press the
trigger and slowly pull the
nozzle over the fabric.
Read “Before You Begin
Cleaning” instructions.
Be sure to check Hoover
Cleaning Guide on page 4
and the cleaning code on
your upholstery. Use your
cleaner only on upholstery
marked “W” or “W/S”.
CAUTION
To reduce risk of injury from
moving parts –
Unplug before servicing.
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How to clean upholstery with your Power Path™ Pro:

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4Overlap strokes by 1/2 in. to prevent
streaking. Make additional strokes
without pressing the trigger to remove
more solution.
For heavily soiled areas, repeat the
cleaning process.
For best cleaning results, Hoover®
recommends to rinse the upholstery
with water only. This removes residual
cleaning solution.
If additional cleaning is
necessary, wait until the
upholstery is completely
dry before using the
tool again.
Empty Dirty Water Tank
when the motor sound
becomes higher pitched
and there is a loss in
suction (see “Automatic
Shut-Off”).
When nished cleaning,
follow “After Cleaning”
and “After Using Tool”
instructions on page 14.

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Cleaning the dirty water tank:
1 2
Remove the Dirty Water
Tank by pressing on latch
and pulling the tank out
at an angle.
Pull up on back latch to
open Dirty Water Tank.
Remove top and rinse
tank with clean water.
LUBRICATION
The motor and brushroll are equipped
with bearings which contain
sufcient lubrication.
Additional lubricant could cause
damage. Do not add lubricant to
motor or brushroll.
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks. Proper use and care of
your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning
effectiveness.
Any other servicing should be done by
an authorized service representative. If
appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, take it to a service
center prior to continuing use.
Note: During normal use, debris may
accumulate inside of dirty water tank. In
order to keep your unit functioning properly,
rinse out your dirty water tank with fresh
water after each use.
Keeping your Power Path™ Pro running properly: