Brand: HOOVER
Category: Carpet Cleaner
Manual Type: User Manual
Language: English
Manual for SteamVac SpinScrub with MAX Extract - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: March 3, 2025, 3:20 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Warranty Summary
The HOOVER® SteamVac SpinScrub with MAX Extract is warranted for one full year from date of purchase against original defects in material and workmanship under normal household use.
Basic Operation Summary:
- Fill the clean solution tank with Hoover detergent and hot tap water.
- Connect to a grounded outlet and turn the deep cleaner ON.
- Step on handle release pedal to lower handle.
- Squeeze the solution trigger and move the cleaner forward and backward for wet strokes.
- Release the trigger and repeat strokes for dry strokes until the green 'MAX Extract' light illuminates.
- Empty the recovery tank when the red 'MAX Extract' light flashes or suction decreases.
- After cleaning, empty and rinse both tanks and allow the cleaner to dry.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Possible Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Machine won't run | Not firmly plugged in | Plug unit in firmly |
| No voltage in wall plug | Check fuse or breaker | |
| Blown fuse/tripped breaker | Replace fuse/reset breaker | |
| Problem: Low suction | Recovery tank full/automatic shut off engaged | Remove and empty recovery tank |
| Blockage in tool on end of hose | Remove tool and clear blockage | |
| Recovery tank lid not on correctly | Make sure lid is on securely | |
| Problem: Clean solution won't dispense | Solution tank not firmly in place | Make sure tank is securely locked in position |
| Solution tank empty | Refill tank according to instructions for surface being cleaned | |
| Recovery tank lid not on correctly | Make sure lid is firmly in place | |
| Pump needs to be "primed" (when using tool) | See "Before using tool" section, p.11 | |
| Problem: Brushes won't rotate during floor cleaning | Dirty filter screen on bottom of unit | Clean screen as shown in Fig. 3-2 |
| Speed selector on OFF | Move speed selector to Low or Hi |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Possible Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Machine won't run | Not firmly plugged in | Plug unit in firmly |
| No voltage in wall plug | Check fuse or breaker | |
| Blown fuse/tripped breaker | Replace fuse/reset breaker | |
| Problem: Low suction | Recovery tank full/automatic shut off engaged | Remove and empty recovery tank |
| Blockage in tool on end of hose | Remove tool and clear blockage | |
| Recovery tank lid not on correctly | Make sure lid is on securely | |
| Problem: Clean solution won't dispense | Solution tank not firmly in place | Make sure tank is securely locked in position |
| Solution tank empty | Refill tank according to instructions for surface being cleaned | |
| Recovery tank lid not on correctly | Make sure lid is firmly in place | |
| Pump needs to be "primed" (when using tool) | See "Before using tool" section, p.11 | |
| Problem: Brushes won't rotate during floor cleaning | Dirty filter screen on bottom of unit | Clean screen as shown in Fig. 3-2 |
| Speed selector on OFF | Move speed selector to Low or Hi |