Hoover SteamVac FH50010 User manual

Owner's Manual
Operating and Servicing Instructions
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Quick & Light TM
Carpet Cleaner
WARNING:
Cleaner assembly may include small parts.
Small parts can present a choking hazard.
IMPORTANT:READCAREFULLYBEFOREASSEMBLYAND USE.
Questions or concerns? For assistance, please call Customer Service at
1-800-944-9200 Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST before returning this product to the store.
THIS PRODUCTIS INTENDEDFORHOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.
IF USEDCOMMERCIALLYWARRANTYIS VOID.
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Contents
Important Safe{juards ................................................... 3-4
Assembling Cleaner ....................................................... 5
Carton contents ....................................................... 5
Cleaner Description ....................................................... 6
How To Use
Preparing the Carpet ................................................... 7
Remove and Replace Solution Reservoir .................................... 7
Carpet Cleaning ..................................................... 7-8
Dirty Water Tank and Filter: Emptying and Cleaning ....................... 8-9
Storage .............................................................. 9
Maintenance
Belt or Brusbroll: Removal _t Replacement ............................... 9-10
Service ............................................................... 11
lfYou Have a Problem .................................................... 10
Warranty ............................................................... 11
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8am- 7pro EST. PLEASE DO NOT RETURNTHIS PRODUCTTOTHE STORE.

THISPRODUCTIS INTENDEDFORHOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
° READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHE APPLIANCE.
•ALWAYS FOLLOWTHESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
°DO NOT LEAVE CARPETCLEANERUNATTENDEDWHEN PLUGGEDIN.
°OCCASIONALLYREMOVEBRUSH AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM END CAPS TO
KEEPBRUSH ROTATINGSMOOTHLY.
•WARNING: FULLYASSEMBLE CARPETCLEANERBEFOREOPERATING.
•WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR REPRODUCTIVE
HARM. WASHHANDS AFTER USING.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY:
• Connectto a properly grounded outlet only. See 6rounding Instructions.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not immerse. To reduce the risk of electric shock - use indoors only, and use
only on carpet moistened by cleaning process.
• Donot allow to be usedas a toy. Closeattention is necessarywhen usedby or near
children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
• Donot use with damaged cordor plug. If appliance is notworking as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service
center for inspection. Call 1-800-944-9200 for the nearestservice center.
• Donot pull or carry by cord, use cord asa handle,close a dooron cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
• Donot unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, graspthe plug, not the cord.
• Donot handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Donot put anyobject intoopenings. Donot usewith anyopening blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Donot pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
• Donot use without dirty water reservoir in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.
• Donotusetopickupflammableorcombustibleliquids,suchasgasoline,orusein
areaswheretheymaybepresent.
• Keeptheshampooeronthefloor.Useonlytheabovefloorattachmentprovidedfor
upholsteryandstaircleaning.
• Donotuseanextensioncordwiththisshampooer.
• Storetheshampooerindoors.Puttheshampooerawayafterusetopreventtripping
accidents.
• Usingimpropervoltagemayresultindamagetothemotorandpossibleinjurytothe
user.Propervoltageislistedonthecleanerplate.
• UseonlyHoover®Carpet&UpholsteryDetergent.Usingothercleaningsolutionsmay
causeexcessivefoaming.Excessivefoamwillcausethefloattoshutoffthevacuum
prematurely.Usingothercleanerscanvoidyourwarranty.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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 and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate
outlet 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 a risk of electricshock. Checkwith
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, havea proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
GROUNDED
GROUNDINGPIN I
GROUNDED
OUTLETBOX
This appliance isfor useon a nominal 120-volt circuit and hasa grounding attachment
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in the sketch above. Make sure that the
appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No
adaptor should be usedwith this appliance.

1. Assembling cleaner
Carton contents
Unpack cleaner from carton and identify the
parts shown. Remove and dispose of
cardboard packing.
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Stand base in upright position. Push
midsection onto base by aligning tabs on
the backside of midsection and the pockets
on the backside of base. Assemble the two
(2) lower handle screws in the following
manner: while holding nut in place, insert
screw through front of midsection and
tighten.
NOTE: Make sure the power cord is out of
the way to avoid pinching.
Slide upper handle
down onto unit.
Place screw into
recess in back of
upper handle and
tighten.
A. Upper Handle
B. Midsection
C. Base
D. (1) Upper Handle screw
E (2) Right and Left Base Screws
F. (3) Nuts
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on
data plate on back of cleaner.
Place solution reservoir into cleaner and tilt
back until it snaps into place.

2. How to use
Cleaner description
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on
data plate on back of cleaner.
The assembled cleaner will look like the
drawing.
1. Handle
2. Clean Solution Reservoir Latch
3. Carry Handle
4. Clean Solution Reservoir
5. Dirty Water Tank Latch
6. Dirty Water Tank Handle
7. Brushes
8. Dirty Water Tank
9. Dirty Water Tank Lid
10. Power Cord
11. Quick Cord Release
12. Handle Release Pedal
13. Power On/Off Switch
14. Upper Handle Screw
15. Upper Cord Clip
This cleaner is intended for household use.
Not intended for commercial use in any
household or for any other commercial
purpose.
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Preparing the Carpet
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE CARPET CLEANER AS A DRY VACUUM.
1. Vacuum carpet thoroughly. Use a Hoover ® vacuum cleaner with a revolving brushroll for best results.
2. Remove as much furniture from the room as possible. If unable to remove the furniture, place plastic or foil
under and around the legs until the carpet has dried completely.
Cheek for Color Fastness:
Before cleanhrg carpet/upholstery, test for color fastness. Dampen a white cloth with solution. Test a small area hr
a closet or under a cushion. Gently rub tire cloth over the area. Check each color for color bleeding. If tire cloth
remains clean, it should be safe to clean the carpet/upholstery.
Helpful Hints for Cleaning Carpet:
1. Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution while using tire carpet cleaner.
2. For heavily soiled areas, additional applications may be necessary.
3. Allow plenty of time to dry carpet thoroughly.
4. Wipe cleaning solution from woodwork and wood to prevent any damage.
5. Try not to walk on carpet until it is completely dry.
6. After carpet is thoroughly dry, vacuum the carpet using a cleaner with a revolving brushroll.
7. Before cleaning, determine where you will start and end, making sure not to walk over previously cleaned areas.
After Cleaning:
• Allow carpet to dry completely. Try not to walk on the carpet until it is dry.
• lfyou need to walk on the carpet, place white towels on the areas you want to walk.
• If the carpet is not dry and the furniture must be placed back in the room, use plastic or foil under
the furniture to prevent staining the carpet.
• Thoroughly clean the dirty water tank with hot tap water. See page 8.
WARNING:DO NOTSTORETHECARPETCLEANERINGARAGEORAREAWHEREUNITCOULDFREEZE.
Remove and Replace Solution Reservoir
NOTE: Use only Hoover ® lJrand detergent. Using other cleaning solutions may cause excessive foam-
ing. Excessive foam will cause tire float to shut off" tire vacuum prematurely. Using other cleaners can
void your warranty.
Pressclean solution reservoir latch (DiagramA). Tilt
solution reservoir away from cleaner and remove
(DiagramB).
Unscrew nleasurhrg
cap from back side of"
solution reservoir.
Fill measuring cap
with solution 5 times,
(approximately 5 oz.).
Fill remaining solution
reservoir with hot tap
water. Replace
measuring cap.
Carpet
Cleaning
IMPORTANT: For
best cleaning results
use a steady, forward
and backward motion.
Cleaningshould be
done at half the speed
of dry vacuuming. For
heavilysoiled areas,
repeat if necessary. Placebottom of solution
reservoir into cleaner
and position until the
lever snapsinto place.
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Plug cord into electrical
outlet. Stepon handle
releasepedal, to put unit
in cleaning position.

Turn power switch to
the "ON" position.
NOTE: Never leave
unit unattended with
power on. Tmn OFF
when emptying and
filling reservoir. Do
NOT oversaturate the
carpet.
While depressing solution spray trigger, slowly
push unit forward. Release trigger and pull unit
backward in the same path to remove dirty water
and solution from carpet. (For heavily soiled areas,
repeat if necessary).
IMPORTANT: 1FTHE SOUNDOFTHE MOTOR
CHANGESTO AHIGH PITCH, THIS INDICATES
THE DIRTY WATERTANK1SFULL AND MUST BE
EMPTIED.
Emptying and Cleaning the Dirty Water Tank
Your carpet cleaner is equipped with a shut off valve within your dirty water
tank. When the dirty water tank becomes full, the blue float (viewed from top of
tank) will rise, shutting off the air flow thru the nozzle.
NOTE:The float in your carpet cleaner, located in the dirty water tank lid,
will shut off the suction when the dirty water tank is full. For best results, use
smooth, steady motion keeping the nozzle flat against the carpeting. Tipping the
cleaner and breaking the seal of the nozzle and carpeting will cause the float to
rise and shut off the suction. Once the 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 detergent.
Other Solutions may generate excessive foam which will cause the float to rise
prematurely and shut off the suction. Use five capfuls (5 ounces) of Hoover ®
brand detergent per fill up of the clean water reservoir. A higher concentration of
shampoo may cause excessive foaming.
NOTE:You will hear a noticeable change in the pitch of the deaner. This indicates
a need to empty the dirty water tank.
WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF1NJURY FROM MOV1NGPARTS - UN-
PLUG BEFORESERVICING.
Emptying
the Dirty
Water Tank
Grasptop of dirty
water tank handle and
pushlatch to release.
Grasp handle and pull Remove dirty water
tank out of base. tank lid. Toempty dirty water
tank, grasp handle
with one handand
nozzlewith the other
and empty into sink.
Replace dirt water tank
lid.
Rinsedirty water tank
andfilter with hot tap
water.Wipe andlet dry
thoroughly before
storing to prevent
mildew from forming.
NOTE:Do not use any
chemicals when cleaning.

Placing
Dirty Water
Tank in Base
of Cleaner
Lift front base of
cleaner off carpeting
with one hand.
Grasphandle and hook front of dirty water tank
into baseof cleaner,making sure front of dirty
water tank is resting on the base (Diagram A). The
Dirty Water Tank has 3 tabs on the underside
which MUST latch into the underside of the base of
the cleaner. It is very important to lift the base of
the cleaner off of the carpeting and hook the noz-
zle to the base so that the nozzle is flush with the
base of the cleaner (Diagram g). Failure to install
the Dirty Water Tank correctly (Diagram C), will
result in poor dirty water pickup. The Dirty Water
Tank will need to be emptied once or twice per fill
up of the Clean Water Tank.
3. Maintenance
While making sure the
front of the dirty
water tank is resting
on the base, place the
rear of the tank into
the base offthe
cleaner. Push handle
down until it latches.
NOTE: Do not store
cleanerwith solution
in reservoir or dirty
water in dirty water
tank. Mineral deposits
and mildew can form
which will affect the
performance of your
carpet cleaner.
Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner
will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
Belt or Brushroll: Removal and Replacement
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER
BEFORE CHANGING BELT.
For Belt Style 7 replacements, please call 1-800-944-9200 or visit our website at www.hoover.
corn to locate a dealer nearest you.
To Remove Belt
Flipcleaneron its side
to expose nozzlebase. To remove belt Grasp belt cover near Graspbrushroll with cover, use Phillips brushroll and lift out. one hand, using
screwdriver to remove other hand to keep
the two screws, tension on belt when
Arrows show location removing. Lift up
of screws, when pulling out.

To ReplaceBelt or Brushroll
Removebelt. Dispose Placebelt on motor With belt in place, Replacebelt cover by
of old belt. shaft, then slip pull and slide brush inserting end furthest
brushroll through roll into nozzle, mak- from brushroll first.
belt. Placebelt in area ing surethat the Then place front
of brushroll without brushroll end caps of belt cover into
bristles, are in the correct position. Secure by
orientation (Diagram replacing the two
7a). IMPORTANT: screws.
ROTATEBRUSHROLL
MANUALLYTO
MAKE SUREBELT 1S
NOTTWISTED OR
PINCHED.
4 !if you have a problem
"mi problern occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the
check list below.
WARNIN6: TO REDUCERISK OFPERSONALINJURY - UNPLUG CLEANERBEFORESERVICING.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Cleaner won't run
Blown fuse or tripped Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
breaker, fuse/reset breaker.
v_ ve
Cleaner won't
pick-up or low
suction
Water escaping
from Cleaner
Cleaner won't
dispense solution
Motor noise
becomes
high-pitehed
Dirty Water Tank Door not
installed.
Dirty Water Tank is full.
w
Foam filter is dirty.
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Dirty Water tank is not
installed correctly.
Solution reservoir not
installed properly.
Insert Dirty Water Tank Door - Pg. 8, 9.
Empty Dirty Water Tank - Pg. 8.
Clean filter. Review Emptying a Cleaning the
Dirty Water Tank - Pg. 8.
Review Placing Dirty Water Tank in base of
cleaner - Pg. 9.
Review Review Solution Reservoir Installa-
tion - Pg. 7.
The float in the Dirty Water Review Emptying _ Cleaning the Dirty Water
Tank has been activated. Tank - Pg. 8.
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