CAUTION ! Use only HOOVER® cleaning products intended for use with this machine. (See the
“Cleaning Solutions” 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.
DIRTY WATER TANK
The Dirty Water Tank holds the dirty water that is picked up from the surface being cleaned. When the
Dirty Water Tank is full, the automatic shut-off will engage, suction will stop and the tank must be
emptied (see Automatic Shut-Off section).
How to Empty
1. Turn cleaner off and unplug from electrical outlet.
2. Release Dirty Water Tank Latch (Fig. 20).
3. Grab the Dirty Water Tank Handle and remove from carpet washer (Fig. 21).
4. Unplug the Quick Spout Pour Cap (A), rotate it away from drain hole and empty the Tank (Fig. 22).
5. Place Recovery Tank back on to cleaner making sure to do so with the retaining features (B, Fig. 23)
pointing down to ensure proper sealing.
6. Latch the Recovery Tank back in to place.
IMPORTANT For full suction, it is important that the Dirty Water Tank is properly secured before
cleaning.
How to Clean
1. Empty Dirty Water Tank.
2. Place on flat surface and unlatch Dirty Water Tank lid latch located below the Quick Spout Pour Cap
(Fig. 24).
3. Pivot and lift off Dirty Water Tank Lid (Fig. 25).
4. Remove lint from filter screen located on the bottom of the Dirty Water Tank Lid (C, Fig. 25).
5. Rinse debris from Dirty Water Tank Lid and Dirty Water Tank bottom (Fig. 26).
6. Insert tabs on Dirty Water Tank lid and reattach lid to Dirty Water Tank bottom (D, Fig. 27a).
7. Reattach Recovery Tank Lid Latch.