Need manual for rug shampooed for Hoover model fh20240

If fluid drains out through the bottom of the machine, rather than through the brushes, you most likely have a leak in the quick disconnect valve. ( part # 43523004, msrp $4.99 ) This is the small valve that the end of the hose connector snaps on to. If this is the problem, it will also leak when doing normal rug shampooing. This is a somewhat common problem with this machine. The valve will need replacement.

put cleaning solution into the proper receptacle lower brushes making contact with the surface to be cleaned. turn the on off switch on. start at the edge of the carpet squeezing the trigger for cleaning solution release and pull backwards.release trigger. roll vacuum back to begining position and pull backwards without squeezing solution release trigger. push back to the top slightly overlapping the first pass and repeat procedure. after rug is been completely shampooed allow to dry. after rug is dry sweep with broom

BISSELL User's Guides can be downloaded at www.bissell.com
On the front page under Customer Service click on User's Guides and enter the model number of your unit.
User Guide will be displayed as a PDF file.

Hi There,

Here's a link to the owners manual for your Hoover F5505 Steam Cleaner that will explain step by step how you can add water & cleaning solutions and carpet shampoo. I hope that this was helpful to you. If it did help you, please be so kind and follow the Fixya model and rate the repair helpful by clicking the 4 thumbs up icons in the top right hand corner of the repair.

Hoover F5505 SteamVac Spot Vacuum Product Manual:
http://www.hoover.com/pdfs/manuals/F5505.pdf

Thank you, this is really appreciated.

Chris J.
GoVacuum.com

they do ok, but a dedicated wet/steam cleaner does better

I found this on a website. Hope it helps others...

by Mainelyvacs in: Kirby

• First a short explanation of how the Kirby shampoo system works: Kirby uses a “Dry Foam” type of shampoo. Basically, it spreads a shampoo foam solution on the surface of your carpet. This foam needs to stay on the surface of the carpet until it is completely dry (usually 1 to 2 hours depending on temperature and humidity) As the foam dries, it soaks up grease and dirt. You then vacuum the carpet and up comes the shampoo residue along with the absorbed dirt and grease. It does a very good job on the surface but will not extract stains from the bottom of the carpet or carpet pad. Several other brands such as Electrolux, Hoover and Koblenz make Carpet Cleaning machines that use the same system.
  So, you’ve read your manual, you’ve removed the carpet cleaning nozzle and the bag assembly from your Kirby, you’ve installed your shampoo tank and carpet shampooing nozzle tray and you start to shampoo but all you get on your carpet is a puddle of soapy water and no foam. Here’s a few things to look for:
• Make sure you are using a Dry Foam Shampoo(preferably Kirby) and NOT an extraction shampoo, the Rug Doctor shampoo you had left over from your last rental will not work.
• Make sure you have the correct mixture. If you are using Kirby Dry foam shampoo you simply fill the tank with water and put a tank cap full of shampoo in with the water. You can use other brands of “Dry Foam” shampoo, but the mixture ratio may be different, so read the label first.
• Don’t reuse last year’s leftover mixture, it’s probably no good.
• Make sure a family member didn’t pour any leftover mixture back into the empty shampoo bottle - further diluting a mixture will not produce any foam.
• Don’t use shampoo that’s seen extreme temperatures.
• Check the tank and make sure that the sponge filter is in place and if it is in place that it is not deteriorated. The sponge filter is located under the tank at the point where you attach the tank to the hole that you removed the bag assembly from.
• Check the hose that runs from the tank to the nozzle. It should have a screen in the end that attaches to the tank (older models had a cloth screen with a metal retainer, models after 1989 have a 1 piece metal and plastic screen.

download the manual for hoover model F5810 on hoover .com. same manual for F6020-900, just slight difference

If you still have not shampooed your rugs - here is the Kirby Shampoo Manual ONLINE

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Generic problem for all Vacuums
I need a booklet for
Posted by wolners2 on Jul 03, 2008
I need a booklet for my SteamVac-Dual V Wide path with auto
rinse shampoo machine. The Model # is F7425-900 SeriesAA
12.0. Please send me one.

Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. Hoover F7425-900 Series AA 12.0 Amp. In order to get the owner’s manual for the Hoover SteamVac-Dual V Wide Model # is F7425-900 SeriesAA
12.0. you will need to contact the Hoover factory cust serv and request the owner’s manual from the Hoover website or the Hoover cust serv. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions.
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