Hoover 500 User Manual

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FloorMate™ SpinScrub™ 500 Hard Floor Cleaner

Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,

including the following:

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury:

• Use indoors only.

• Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not immerse product.

• For use on bare floors or sealed wood floors. NOT for use on carpets.

• Always install float before any wet pick up operation.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not pick up or use flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the machine.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See “Grounding Instructions”.

• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

• Do not use without tanks in place.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place cleaner on stairs.

• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, use at least a 16 gauge 3-wire cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole receptacle that accepts the machine plug.

• Keep detergents and other cleaners out of children's reach.

• Do not pick up chlorine bleach, drain cleaner, gasoline or any other toxic material with this appliance.

• When using recommended chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well ventilated.

• Follow manufacturer’s instructions for all chemicals used with this machine. Do not exceed recommended mixing ratios.

• Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.

• Use cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER

HANDLING.

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical 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 plugged into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER-

Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding 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 illustrated in sketch (A).

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. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician. 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 grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

Save these instructions!

Grounding Instructions

Fill in and Save

For your records, enter the model number and serial numbers in the spaces provided. These numbers are located on the data label on the back of the cleaner body.

Model No. ____________________________ Serial No. _____________________________

Save your sales receipt and attach it to this manual. Proof of date of purchase may be

required for warranty service of your cleaner.

Important safeguards . . . . . . . . 2

Carton contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cleaner description . . . . . . . . . . 4

Assembly

Handle assembly. . . . . . . . . . . 5

Brush/nozzle assembly . . . . 5-6

General operation

Mode selector dial. . . . . . . . . . 8

Solution tank . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Recovery tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Automatic shut-off . . . . . . . . 11

To clean filters . . . . . . . . . 11-12

How to clean

Recommended cleaning

sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cleaning floors . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Picking up spills . . . . . . . . . . 13

Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Maintenance

Cleaning the nozzle . . . . . . 14

Cleaning the brushes . . 15-16

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

A.Hard floor cleaner B. Upper handle C. Brush assemblies (2) D. Nozzle E. Floor cleaning

concentrates

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To contact us:

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• 1-800-944-9200 - automated service dealer locator

• 1-330-499-9499 - our Consumer Response Center (8 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday)

Contents

Carton Contents

Cleaner Description

Features

1. Soft hand grip 12. Nozzle

2. ON/OFF switch 13. Squeegee (underneath nozzle)

3. Solution trigger: squeeze to release 14. Bumper cleaning solution 15. Soft-tread wheels

4. Mode selector dial: turns brushes 16. Carrying handle

ON for wet cleaning and OFF for wet 17. Upper handle release button pickup and dry vacuuming 18. Cord hooks: top hook rotates

5. Clean solution tank cap/measuring cup for quick cord release

6. Clean solution tank 19. Handle release pedal

7. Clean solution tank release

8. Recovery tank release

9. Recovery tank lid and filter

10. Recovery tank: collects dry debris as

well as dirty cleaning solution

11. Nozzle release buttons: release nozzle for easy clean-up (located behind nozzle)

7 8

This cleaner is intended for household

use. Operate cleaner only at voltage speci-

fied on data plate on back of cleaner. Plug cleaner into a properly grounded

outlet.

To install brushes, place handle in upright position. Tilt cleaner back so

that it rests on the floor.

Align post (A) on brush block with hole (B) on bottom of cleaner. Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole.

Align control rod (B) on upper handle (C) with slot in bottom handle

support (D).

Push upper handle (C) down until it is snapped in place.

Rotate bottom handle support (A) up to the upright position until a

snap is felt.

Assemble handle

Install brushes and nozzle

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While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward to lock in place.

Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place.

To install nozzle, make sure latches

Align middle section (D) of nozzle with opening (E) on cleaner.

Remove cardboard packing insert from squeegee area on underside of nozzle.

Unfold handle

Raise upper handle (A) to upright position until it locks in place.

How to fold handle

Press upper handle release button (B) to fold handle to storage

position.

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