Hoover POWER PATH User manual

OWNER'S
MANUAL
OperatingandServicing
Instructions
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POWERPATH®
CarpetWasher
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Important Safeguards .................................................................................................................... 3
Features.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Cleaner Assembly .......................................................................................................................... 6
How ToAssemble ........................................................................................................................... 6
General Operation .......................................................................................................................... 7
Clean Water/Solution Tank........................................................................................................ 7
On-Off Switch .......................................................................................................................... 7
Dirty Water Tank ...................................................................................................................... 8
Tools............................................................................................................................................... 9
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 12
Tanks....................................................................................................................................... 12
Belt/Brushes ............................................................................................................................ 13
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 14
Service............................................................................................................................................ 15
Cleaning Products.......................................................................................................................... 15
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 16
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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY:
• Fullyassemblebeforeoperating.
• Operatecleaneronlyat voltagespecifiedon dataplateon lowerback of cleaner.
•Donotleaveappliancewhenplugged in.Unplugfrom outletwhen notinuseand before
cleaningor servicing.
• Useindoorsonly.
• DoNot immerse. Useonlyon carpet moistenedbycleaningprocess.
•Use only HOOVER® cleaning products intendedfor use with this machine. (Seethe
"CleaningProducts"sectionof this manual.)
•Donot allow to be usedasa toy. Not intendedfor useby childrenage 12 and under.
Closesupervisionis necessarywhen used near children. To avoid injuryor damage,
keepchildren away from product, and do not allow childrento placefingers or other
objectsintoanyopenings.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachmentsand products.
• Do not use with damagedcord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has
beendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,or droppedintowater,take itto aservicecenter
prior to continuinguse.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord asa handle,close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edgesor corners. Donot placeproduct on cord. Do not run appliance
overcord. Keepcord away from heatedsurfaces.
•Donot unplugby pulling on cord.To unplug,graspthe plug,notthe cord.
• Donot handleplug or appliancewith wet hands.
• Donotputanyobject intoopenings.Donot usewith anyopeningblocked;keepfreeof
dust, lint, hair,and anythingthat may reduceair flow.
• Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,andall partsof bodyawayfrom openingsand moving
parts.Brushrollscontinueto rotatewhen in the upright position.
• Turnoff all controlsbeforeunplugging.
•Useextracarewhencleaningon stairs.Toavoidpersonalinjuryor damage,andtoprevent
thecleanerfromfalling,alwaysplacecleaneratbottomofstairsor on floor.Donotplace
cleaneron stairsorfurniture,asit mayresultin injuryordamage.
• Donotuseto pick upflammableor combustible liquids,such asgasoline,or fine wood
sandings,or usein areaswhere they may be present.
• Connectto a properlygroundedoutlet only. SeeGroundingInstructions.
• Donotpick up anythingthat isburningor smoking,such ascigarettes,matches,or hot
ashes.
• Donot usewithouttanks in place.
• Donotcleanoverfloor electricaloutlets.
• WARNING:This productcontainschemicalsknown to the State of Californiato cause
cancer,birthdefectsor reproductiveharm. I/I/A,_ltlt,4111D,_AFfERlt,4111DLIIIIG,

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
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 inthe risk of electric shock. Checkwith a qualified electrician or service personif
youare in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Donot modify the plug
provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified 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 qualified 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.
-TOREDUCETHERISKOFDAMAGE:CAUTION
• Avoidpickingup hard,sharpobjectswith this product,asthey may causedamage.
• Storeappropriatelyindoorsin a dryplace.Donotexposemachinetofreezingtempera-
tures.
• Brushrollscontinueto turnwhile product isturnedon and handleis in uprightposition.
To avoid damage to carpet, rugs, and flooring, avoidtipping cleaneror setting it on
furniture, fringedarearugs, or carpetedstairs duringtool use.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilatedwhen using
detergentsandother cleanerswith this machine.
• To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoidcontact with carpets until they are dry.
Keepchildren and pets away from carpets until they are completely dry.
• Donot store extractor with solution in tanks.
• With brushrolls on, do not allow cleanerto sit in one location for an extended period
of time, as damageto the floor can result.
• Donot usethis extractorand accessorieson hard floors. Usingthis machineon hard
floors may scratch or damageyourfloor.
• Waterwill drip from the brushesand undersideofthe product after useand may pud-
dle.Toavoiddamagetowood and laminateflooringand toavoidpotentialslip hazard,
after use (a)do notleavethe product on woodand laminatesurfacesand removeto a
hardsurfaceand(b)placeuniton absorbentmaterial(suchasatowel)to soakup drips.
• Donotusesharpobjectsto cleanout hoseas they cancause damage.

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BACK
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FEATURES
1. HandleGrip
2. SolutionTrigger
3. CarryHandle
4. CleanWater/SolutionTank
ReleaseLatch
5. CleanWater/SolutionTank
6. DirtyWaterTankReleaseLatch
7. DirtyWaterTank
8. ON/OFFPedal
9. AccessoryHoseConnectionPort
10. SolutionTubeConnectionPort
11. Nozzle
12. CordClip
13. CordStorageHooks(rotate)
14. HandleReleasePedal
15. MeshToolStorageBag

CARTONCONTENTS
A. Carpet CleanerBase
B. Lower Handle
C. Clean Water/SolutionTank
D. Upper Handle
E. Upper HandleScrew
F. Lower HandleScrews
(3. Carpet Cleaning Detergent
H. Hose
I. Stair Tool*
J. Upholstery Tool
Removeall parts from carton and identify
each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials.
*Select modelsonly
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NOTE: PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVERNEEDEDFORASSEMBLY
BASEAND LOWERHANDLE
ASSEMBLY
2.1 Stand basein upright position. Push lower handle onto
base.
2.2 Assemble the two lower handlescrews and tighten.
2.3 Slide upper handledown onto unit. Placeupper handle
screw into recess in back of upper handle and tighten.
ATTACHINGCLEANWATERSOLUTION
TANK
Placesolution tank into cleaner and tilt back until itsnaps
into place.
BEFOREYOUBEGINCLEANING
1. Vacuum thoroughly - Forcarpet, 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 andfolds. Do not use the carpet
cleaner as a dry vacuum cleaner.
2. Forupholstery, check cleaning code - Use your HOOVER®
carpet washer only if the upholstery fabric is marked with a
"W" (for "wet" clean) or "S/W" (for "solvent/dry" or "wet"
clean). Do not clean fabric marked "S" ("solvent/dry" clean
only). If your upholstery does not have a code, seek
professional assistance.
3.Test forcolorfastness - Wet a white absorbent cloth with the
solution. In a small, hidden area, gently rub the surface with
the dampened cloth. Wait ten minutes and check for color
removal or bleed with white papertowel or cloth. Ifsurface has
more than one color, check all colors.
4. When cleaning entire floor, move furniture out of areato be
cleaned (may not be necessary if only high traffic areas are to
be cleaned).
Forfurniture too heavy to move, place aluminum foil or wax
paper under legs.This will preventwood finishesfrom staining
carpet. Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.
5. Pretreat spots and heavy traffic areaswith an appropriate
Hoover Cleaning Solutions, see "Cleaning Solutions" section.
Follow Directions on bottle.
*Available at additional cost if not included with your model.
6.To prevent staining, use plastic or aluminum foil to protect
wood or metal surfaces from possible water spray.
7. To avoid wetting and possible damage to wood floors
underneatharearugs/carpet, eithermove arearugs/carpet toa
non-wood hard floor surface or place waterproof material (e.g.
plastic)underneaththem beforecleaning.

REMOVEAND REPLACECLEAN
WATERSOLUTIONTANK
3.1 Press Clean Water Solution Tank latch (A). Tilt Clean
Water Solution Tank away from cleaner and remove.
3.2 Unscrew measuring cap from the top of Clean Water
Solution Tank (B).
3.3 Fill CleanWater Solution Tank with hot tap water.
3.4 Fill measuring cap with cleaning solution 2 times,
(approximately 2 oz.). Pour into solution tank and replace
measuring cap.
3.5 Insert clean water solution tank on an angle to attach to
unit.
NOTE: Using more than the recommended amount of
cleaning solution may cause excessive foaming.
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CARPETCLEANING
3.6 Plug cord into electrical outlet. Step on handle release
pedal, to put unit in cleaning position.
3.7 Turn power switch to the "ON" position.
3.8 Squeeze trigger (C)to apply cleaning solution andslowly
push cleaner forward (equals one wet stroke). Continue to
squeeze trigger and slowly pull cleaner back toward you
(second wet stroke).
3.9 Release trigger and slowly push cleaner forward over
areajust sprayed with solution (dry stroke). Then slowly pull
cleaner back toward you without squeezing trigger (dry
stroke). Continue using dry strokes until little water is visible
passing through the nozzle (Pass over the same area a
minimum of 4 times = 2 while squeezing the trigger and 2
without).
NOTE: For best results, use straight, parallel strokes.
Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help prevent streaking.

Keepnozzleflatonfloorforbothforwardand
reversestrokes.
Forbestcleaningresultsandtoaidinfasterdryingof
carpet,endwithmoredrystrokes.(Continueusingdry
strokesuntillittlewaterisvisiblepassingthroughthe
nozzle.)
NOTE:EmptyDirtyWaterTankwhenthemotorsound
becomeshigherpitchedandthereisalossinsuction(see
"Automaticshut-off")
Forbestcleaningresults,Hooverrecommendstorinsethe
carpetwithwateronly.Thiswillremoveresidualcarpet
cleaningsolutionfromyourcarpets.Torinsewithwater
only,fillSolutionTankwithwaterandrepeatstep3.7.
Forheavilysoiledareas,repeatcleaningprocess.Avoid
saturatingcarpet.
NOTE:Itisbesttoalternatewetanddrystrokesas
describedabove.
Wrapcordaroundhooksforconvenientstorage.Attachthe
plugendtothecord.
DIRTYWATERTANK
Your carpet washer is equipped with a shut off float within
your dirty water tank. When the dirty water tank becomes
full, the float will rise, shutting off the air flow thru the
nozzle.
Oncethe float is activated, empty the dirty water tank. If the
dirty water tank does not appear full, turn the power switch
off and wait for the float to settle and reset. If the float
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 float to rise prematurely and shut off the suction.
A higher concentration of shampoo may cause excessive
foaming.
Howto Empty
3.10 Grasp dirty water tank handle and push latch to
release. Pulltank out at a slight angle.
3.11 Toempty dirty water tank, pull up on the 2 latches (A)
to open and remove top of tank to empty.
3.12 Replace tank lid with both latches locked after
cleaning. Latches will snap when they are locked. Failure to
do so will result in poor suction performance.
3.13 Insert dirty water tank back into the cleaner until it
snaps into place.
NOTE: Do not open latches before removing tank from
machine.

CONNECTHOSEFORTOOLUSE
HowtoAttach
4.1 Open Accessory Hose Suction Port (A).
Insert hose end, aligning the indicator with the
unlock arrows.
Rotate clockwise to lock position (B).
4.2 Hold open the Accessory Hose Solution Port
door (C).
Plug Accessory Hose Solution Tube connector
by inserting firmly into Hose Solution Port (C)
androtating clockwise to lock position.
HowtoRemove
4.3 Disconnect Accessory Hose Solution Tube
Connector from Accessory Hose Solution Port
by rotating counter-clockwise and pulling upward. Do
not pull on tube, this may cause damage. Accessory
port door will automatically close.
Rotate accessory Hose end counterclockwise
from the locked position to the unlocked
position and remove by pulling out.
Snap Accessory Hose Suction Port door back
into place. Make sure to snap firmly to
ensure proper suction, unit may lose suction if
not closed properly.
WTOOLS(*Availableon select models only.)
A. Stair Tool*: 6 inches wide, 2 built4n rows of brushes to
help providethe scrubbingactionthat some spots may needfor
removalon yourcarpeted stairs.
B. Upholstery Tool has a built-in brushto help provide the
scrubbing action some spots may need for removal.
NOTE: Toolslocated and stored in Mesh StorageBag.
HowtoAttachTools
4.4 To ensure maximum performance and to protect your carpet,
be sure to place the handle in the upright position while using
the accessory hose. Placing handle in the upright position
shuts off the brushes.
NOTE:All tools attach to the hosein the same manner:
4.5 Connect tool to hose by sliding it onto connector until the
tab locks it securely (E).
Using your thumb, push forward and up on the latch to
removetool (F).

AfterUsingTool
4.6 Drain suction hose by turning cleaner ON and
holding nozzle up for several minutes. Do not
press 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 (4.6). Press the trigger to
release air and fluid.
Replace Hose and tools in the Mesh Storage
Bag.
CLEANINGCARPETEDSTAIRS
*In Select models only
1. Read"Before YouBegin Cleaning" Instructions on page 6.
2.Attach hose and solution tube as instructed on page 9.
3. Place handle in upright position. Brushes will not rotate
while handle is in upright position.
4. Fill Clean Water Tank according to instructions.
5.Attach tool to end of hose.
6. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly
grounded outlet.
7. 4.6 Pre-spray the carpeted stair by holding the tool
about one inch above the carpet and push it
forward while pressing the trigger (equals one
wet stroke.
8. Position tool against the riser and slightly press
it into carpet pile. Press the trigger and pull the
tool slowly over the carpet (second wet stroke).
Releasetrigger at end of stroke.
9. 4.7 Lift tool, and position it against riser. Pull tool
slowly over carpet without pressing trigger (dry
stroke.
lO. Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help prevent
streaking.
11. It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as
described above. End with more dry strokes to
aid in faster drying of carpet.
12. To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more than
4 wet strokes over any one area. Always end
with dry strokes.
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13. If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the
carpet is completely dry before using the tool
again.
14. Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound
becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in
suction (see "Automatic Shut-Off").
15. When finished cleaning, follow "After Cleaning"
and "After Using Tool" instructions.