2-5
Carrying handle
The cleaner may also be lifted by plac-
ing a hand above the upper clean solu-
tion tank handle as shown.
2-8
Rinse Setting switch
Use this switch to select a wash with
rinse setting or a rinse only setting.
WASH-AutoRinse - This setting cleans
your carpet with detergent and water on
the forward stroke. On the reverse
stroke, a water-only rinse is applied
automatically.
RINSE - This setting applies water-only
rinse in both the forward and reverse
strokes.
See "How to clean" section for more
details.
8
2-6
B
Automatic shut off
When the recovery tank (lower tank) is full
the automatic shutoff mechanism will shut
off the cleaner suction (suction will be
noticeably reduced).
At that time, the yellow float disk will rise
to the top of the recovery tank lid (B).
The cleaner will no longer pick up dirty
solution and the motor sound will
become noticeably higher in pitch.
When this happens, turn cleaner off
and empty recovery tank before con-
tinuing use.
Check clean water tank also; it may
need to be refilled.
Do not use without float and float
retainer in place. If broken or dis-
lodged, take to an Authorized Hoover
Service Center or Dealer for repair.
2-9
C
The tanks
Clean water tank
(upper tank)
The clean water tank (C) holds the water
that will either be mixed with detergent
for cleaning the carpet or floor, or used
to rinse the carpet or floor.
The detergent container (D) is perma-
nently attached to the water tank. It
holds the detergent that mixes with the
water.
2-7
SpinScrub mode
selector
Your SteamVac™ cleaner has three agi-
tator brush settings.
SPILL PICK-UP - brushes OFF for pick-
ing up spills or cleaning carpets and
bare floors when brushing is not
desired.
HARD TERRAIN - for cleaning ceramic
tile, linoleum and sealed wood floors.
The brushes will rotate at a slower
speed.
CARPET TERRAIN - brushes at maxi-
mum speed for cleaning carpets
Slide selector button to the desired set-
ting before cleaning.
2-10
D
How to fill
Unplug carpet cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Place cleaner handle in the upright,
locked position.
To remove tank, press down on tank
handle and pull forward.