Hoover powerdash pet compact carpet cleaner manual

Unofficial User Guide - The Hoover PowerDash Complete Carpet Cleaner easily tackles pet messes and everyday stains. It delivers 2X More Cleaning Power than the leading lightweight carpet cleaner. Our new PowerSpin Pet Brush Roll provides a powerful clean for high traffic areas and small spaces and the antimicrobial protection keeps your brush roll safe from odor and bacteria. The lightweight design makes it easy to use anywhere, while the compact design makes storage a breeze. Designed with HeatForce power to deliver faster drying for all your messes. Our Dual Tank System keeps clean and dirty water separate plus its is easy to fill, empty and rinse, while the removable nozzle allows you to easily clean away all that dirt and grime. The Low Profile Foot helps you easily reach and remove stains in tight places and under furniture for a more convenient cleaning experience. Tackle pet messes and everyday stains with the new Hoover PowerDash Complete Carpet Cleaner.

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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 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, 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

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

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 brush roll on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to the floor can result.

• Do not use this extractor on hard floors. Using this machine on hard floors may scratch or damage your floor.

• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring 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.

Product Guide

1. Water/Solution Trigger

2. Cord Wrap

3. Clean Water Tank

4. Dirty Water Tank

5. Filter (Under Dirty Water Tank)

6. Quick Pour Spout

7. Removable Nozzle

8. PowerSpin Brush

9. Upper Handle

10. Upper Handle Pole

11. On/Off Pedal

12. Dirty Water Tank Handle Release (NOT A CARRY HANDLE!)

13. Handle Release Pedal

How to Assemble

1 Insert the Upper Handle into the Upper Handle Pole until you hear a “CLICK”.

2 Insert the upper Handle Pole into the base until you hear a “CLICK”.

3 Slide the Clean Water Tank securely into place on the back of the unit. Push down firmly

4 Wrap the power cord around the cord hooks for convenient storage.

Before You Begin Cleaning:

Vacuum carpet and upholstery thoroughly with a Hoover vacuum before use.

Don’t use the carpet cleaner as a traditonal vacuum cleaner.

Use your Hoover carpet cleaner 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 finishes from staining carpet. Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.

Pretreat spots and heavy traffic areas with a Hoover® Cleaning Solution*. See the “Cleaning Solutions” section.

*Available at additional cost if not included with your model.

Pretreating:

For best results, pretreat stains with a Hoover spot treatment (see Hoover Cleaning Solution Guide, pg. 19) to help loosen and remove even the most stubborn stains.

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 floors underneath area rugs or carpet, place waterproof material (ex: plastic) underneath them before cleaning.

Getting Started With Your PowerDash™ Carpet Cleaner:

Fill the Clean Water Tank

1 Remove the Clean Water Tank from the back of the unit.

2 Remove the cap from the bottom and add warm water to the Water fill line.

3 Add Hoover® cleaning solution to the Solution fill line.

4 Replace and tighten cap. Slide the Clean Water Tank back into the unit. Push down firmly.

How to Clean Carpets with your PowerDash™ :

1 Plug power cord into electrical outlet.

2 Step on the Handle Release Pedal to recline the unit for cleaning position.

3 Step on ON/OFF 3 Pedal to turn ON.

4 Squeeze trigger for a slow forward and backward wet stroke*. 

5 Release trigger for a slow forward and backward dry stroke*

For full suction, it is important that the Dirty Water Tank is properly secured before cleaning.

Do not clean over floor 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 flooring 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 absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

Continue using dry strokes until little water is visible passing through the nozzle. For best results, Hoover recommends rinsing carpet with water only. This removes residual carpet cleaning solution. Fill Solution Tank with water and repeat. For heavily soiled areas, repeat. Avoid saturating carpet.

NOTE: Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic shut-off”). You will also see the float rise and shut off suction at the same time.

Maintenance

How to Empty and Clean your Tanks:

Dirty Water Tank:

1 Turn the cleaner off and unplug from electrical outlet.

2 Press latch and remove Dirty Water Tank from the back of the unit.

3 Carry Dirty Water Tank in an upright position and place on a flat surface.

4 Open Quick Pour Spout and empty

5 Replace and close the Quick Pour Spout.

6 Prior to replacing tank, check and clean filter as needed.

7 Replace Dirty Water Tank by tilting back then rocking it forward to snap into place.

How to Empty and Clean your Tanks:

Clean Water Tank:

1 Remove tank from the unit.

2 Unscrew cap. Empty tank, rinse and allow to air dry

3 Replace the tank once it is clean and dry.

How to Clean Nozzle

1 To prevent possible leaking, remove tanks from the unit.

2 Unit should be in upright position

3 Grip the top of the nozzle and pull up to remove. Lift the unit up slightly to remove nozzle.

4 Rinse the nozzle under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Allow it to dry.

5 Replace the nozzle by aligning the tabs at the bottom of the nozzle to the foot.

6 Snap nozzle into place.

Belt Maintenance

HOW TO REMOVE

1. Turn unit off and unplug from electrical outlet.
2. Flip cleaner on its side to expose bottom of cleaner.
3. To remove belt covers, use Philips screwdriver to remove 6 screws. Arrows show location of screws.
4. Remove belt covers from unit.

5 Pull brushroll toward user to 1 remove from unit.

6 Remove belt. Dispose of old belt

HOW TO REPLACE

1 Place new belt on motor shaft.

2 Slip brushroll through belt.

3 Position non-belt side end cap of brushroll into pocket.

4 Carefully stretch belt to locate other end cap into pocket, making sure that the end caps are in their correct orientation.

5 Replace belt covers and secure by replacing all 6 screws.

How to Remove and Clean Brushroll

HOW TO REMOVE

1 Turn unit off and unplug from electrical outlet.

2 Flip cleaner on its side to expose bottom of cleaner.

3 To remove belt covers, use Philips screwdriver to remove 6 screws. Arrows show location of screws.

4 Remove belt cover from unit

5 Pull brushroll toward user to 1 remove from unit.

6 Rinse brushroll and all to dry

HOW TO REPLACE

1 Slip brushroll through belt

2 With belt in place, pull and slide brushroll into unit, making sure that the brushroll end caps are in correct orientation.

3 Replace belt cover and secure by replacing all 6 screws.

STORAGE

Before storing: Empty Clean Water Tank and let air dry. Replace on cleaner. Empty Dirty Water Tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly with clean water and let air dry. Allow brushes and underside of carpet cleaner to air dry thouroughly before storing carpet cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface.

LUBRICATION

The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to motor bearings.

Hoover® Cleaning Solution Guide

Use only Hoover cleaning solutions to prevent potential harm to your carpet cleaner and keep your warranty.

For best results, use your Carpet Cleaner + Spot Treatment + Solutions.

Hoover has a full line of Detergents and Spot Treatments to complement your Hoover carpet cleaner and the specific condition of your carpet. To prevent project interruption, keep Detergent on hand and store with your carpet cleaner. Spot Treatment may be used as a pretreatment immediately before you clean your carpets, or as an independent treatment between cleaning your carpets.

EXPERT CARPET SOLUTIONS: PROFESSIONAL GRADE

Powerful, professional strength cleaner lifts dirt and removes allergens for our deepest, extreme clean.

Professional grade targeted gel removes tough stains like ground-in dirt, allergens, chocolate and wine.

Powerful, professional strength enzymes break down biological stains, dirt and odor for a truly deep clean.

Professional grade targeted enzyme spray removes tough stains like dirt, oils, urine and residual odor.

PLUS CARPET SOLUTIONS

Powerful cleaner for everyday dirt and grime.

Powerful spot spray for everyday dirt and grime.

Powerful cleaner enhanced with enzymes to tackle pet messes and eliminate odor.

Powerful spot spray enhanced with enzymes to tackle pet messes and eliminate odor.

Professional strength carpet & upholstery solution removes stubborn stains and odors

HARD FLOOR SOLUTIONS

Powerful hard floor cleaning solution removes everyday dirt and grime.

Powerful hard floor cleaning solution cleans and revitalizes tile and grout surfaces.

Powerful hard floor cleaning solution combines with steam to safely wash hard floors.

Troubleshooting:

Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.

USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AS A FIRST STEP TO RESOLVE ANY PROBLEMS YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING.

If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call Customer Service at 1-800-944- 9200 for further instruction before continuing use.

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