Does it heat water automatically
166865
Do not use boiling hot water. I ignored the instructions and figured I could get away with it, but it melted the cap on the reservoir and leaked heavily afterwards requiring a new reservoir.
166866
No, you use hot tap water. For deep cleaning use water boiled on stove or microwave. It enhances the cleaning.
166867
No it doesn't. Which I think is deceptive by Hoover to call this a 'Steam'Vac. The only way I know of to get steam is by boiling water and they specify 'hot' water. Still, it works ok, just don't expect steam.
166868
No, but through trial and error, I've found that the best solution is half tap water as hot as it can get, and half boiling water. I used this in combination with with Resolve carpet cleaner (1 1/2 reservoir cap fulls), and it did an excellent job cleaning an absolutely grungy path of beige carpet from almost black to indistinguishable from the other areas. Also, the spin brush is overrated - it's good for upholstery, but use the standard brush on stairs.
166869
No, the machine does not have a heating element. The water must be as hot as possible before adding it to the tank.
166870
Don't to that it is made of plastic and boiling water will melt it. Steam is just a fake word in this case, you only get spray.
166871
I read elsewhere here that using boiling water was NOT to be used. The manual says to use hot tap water. This item does NOT use steam. How Hoover is allowed to get awaywith this blatant false advertising is beyond me!
166872
No, but if you put boiling water in it, it cleans without adding any cleaner.
166873
we've had this machine for years. our kitchen sink puts out HOT (too hot to contact without dish gloves) so we just use our HOT kitchen tap water and splash of Clorox Greenworks Chlorine-Free Bleach (it's not bleach). I have found the less detergent (any detergent) you use the better. If you leave behind residual detergent it attracts dirt. I HATE the Hoover steamvac detergents they stink to high heaven.
1273503
No, it automatically switches to warm when my rice or vegetables are steamed
2208106
No, it does not, but it turns to warming mode automatically once the rice is cooked. I love my Oyama rice cooker!
2134646
It's automatic. As soon as you unplug it the unit stays hot for one hour. There is no on off switch
527548
No, it turns itself off and the water stays warm until it cools off, as it would in any container.
1225714
No. It shows on the display and you have to unplug it or pour the water when it reaches the desired temperature. I still love it though because of the speed in which it heats up.
1595974
Yes it does and is it also has the option for intermittent spray every 30 seconds. When the water runs too low it shuts off automatically
1071538
No it does not -- thank goodness!! But is sure does hold a nice amount of water and heats it quickly. Nan W.
271666
No it does not. If I want hot water I just run a cycle w/o a K-cup but I am not sure if that hurts the unit in any way.
231601
No the start button must be pressed to activate it at the certain temp you want. Simply applying power to it will not set it in motion to boil or heat water
527547
No. After reaching the boiling point it automaticslly switches off as do all the electric kettles I have experienced.
25041
"Easy" is a relative term. The answer to your question is yes, you can "Manually" turn the pump on, but that will not give you instant hot water it will depend on how long the pump has been inactivate. But yes you can manually operate the pump.
208668
No, but it boils water very quickly and keeps it at any of three temps that you select. It's held up extremely well with us using it several times daily. Great product!
305374
No. It does not heat the water. It's not recommended to purchase it. The one I brought last year stopped working already.
1914540
i dont think it has automatic shut off switch , no special features ....it just works very well holds a lot of water and stays hot
1006611
yes, it does. You don't really need to use the ON/OFF switch to turn it off. When the water you put in the warmer plate is gone, it shuts off automatically.
769138
It does not, however if you would like extra water, you can just click the "clean button" which is almost the perfect amount of water and the water is very hot. Since you are supposed to use the "clean" button every time, it is a nice way to make your Americano and clean at the same time.