Hoover FH40162 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Olaeratingand Servicing

Instructions

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FH40162

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IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLYBEFOREASSEMBLY AND USE.

Questions or concerns? For assistance, please call Customer Service at

1-800-944-9200 Mon-Fd Bam-Tpm EST before returning this product to the stere.

THIS PRODUCTIS INTENDEDFOR HOUSEHOLDUSEONLY,

IF USED COMMERCIALLYWARRANTY IS VOID.

Thankyou for choosingaHOOVER_product.

Please enter the complete model and Manufacturing

Code in the spaces provided.

MODEL

MFG. CODE

Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owner's manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for

warranty service of your HOOVER _ product.

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call 1-800-944-9200 to register by phone.

Important Safeguards .............................................................................................. 3

Carton Contents .......................................................................................... ,............ 5

Row To Assemble ..................................................................................................... 6

General Operation .................................................................................................... 7

Clean WaterfSolution Tank .................................................................................. 7

How To Use ............................................................................................................... 8

On-Off Switch ...................................................................................................... 8

Handle Release Pedal ........................................................................................ 8

Transporting ........................................................................................................ 8

CarryHandIe-: ...................................................................................................... 8

How To Use ............................................................................................................... 8

Dirty Water Tank .................................................................................................. 8

How To Clean ............................................................................................................ 9

Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 11

Nozzle ................................................................................................................. 11

Brushes ............................................................................................................... 1t

Storage ...................................................................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 13

Service ....................................................................................................................... 14

Warranty .................................................................................................................... 15

MANUFACTURINGCODE

(Label located on rear of cleaner)

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If you need assistance:

Visit our website at hoover.com for more information or for video instruction for this Hard Floor Cleaner.

FolIow the authorized dealer locater link to find the Hoover _ authorized dealer nearest you or call 1-800- 944-9200 for an automated referral of HooveP authorized dealer locations (U.S. only) or to speak with

a customer service representative; Men- Fri 8am- 7pro EST.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE,

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHIS APPLIANCE,

WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,

ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY:

• Fullyassemblebeforeoperating.

• Operatecleaneronlyatvoltagespecifiedondata plateonlower handleof cleaner.

• Donot leaveappliancewhen pluggedin. Unplugfrom outlet when notinuseand

beforecleaning or servicing.

• Useindoors only. ®

• Useonly HOOVER cleaningproducts intendedfor usewith this machine.(See the CleaningProducts section ofthis manual.)

• Do not allow to be usedas a toy. Not intended for useby.children age 12 and

under.Closesupervisionis necessarywhen usednear chddren.To avoidinjury or damage,keepchildren awayfrom product,and do not allowchildrento place

!ingers or otherobjects into anyopemngs. . .....

• use only as aescnbedin this manual. Use only manuTaczurers recommeneea attachmentsand products.

• Do not usewith damagedcord or plug. If applianceis not working as it should, has beendropped, damaged,left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a

service centerprior to continuinguse.

• Donot pull or carry by cord,use cordas a handle,closea door oncord, or pull

cord around sharp edgesor corners.Do not placeproduct on cord. Donot run applianceover cord. Keepcord awayfrom heatedsurfaces.

• Do not unplug by pullingoncord. To unplug,grasp the plug, notthe cord.

• Donot handleplug or appliancewith wet hands.

• Do not put anyobject into openings.Do notusewith anyopening blocked;keep

free of dust,lint, hair,andanything that may reduceair flow.

• Keephair, looseclothing, fingers,and all partsof bodyawayfrom openingsand moving parts.

• Turn off all controls beforeunplugging.

• Useextracarewhen cleaningon stairs.Toavoidpersonalinjuryor damage,and to preventthecleanerfromfalling,alwaysplacecleaneratbottomof stairsor onfloor. Donot placecleaneronstairsor furniture,asit mayresultininjuryor damage.

• Donot useto pick up flammableor combustible materials,such asgasoline,or

fine wood sandings,or usein areaswherethey may be present.

• Connectto a properly groundedoutlet only. SeeGroundingInstructions.

• Notintendedfor useon carpets.

• Donot pick upanythingthat is burning or smoking,such as cigarettes,matches, or hotashes.

• Donot use without Tanks,Filtersor Nozzleinplace.

• Donot clean overfloor electricaloutlets.

• WARNIHG:ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocause cancer,birthdefectsorreproductiveharm. WASHtt,_D,.,eAF_R_,gLIIIfG.

CAUTION- TOREDUCETHERISKOFDAMAGE:

• Avoidpicking uphard,sharpobjectswiththis product,asthey maycausedamage.

• Store appropriatelyindoors in a dry place. Do not exposemachineto freezing

temperatures.

• Do notuse sharp objectsto cleanout hoseas they cancausedamage.

• To assistin reducing dryingtime, becertaintheareais wel!ventilatedwhenusing

detergentsand other cleanerswith this machine.

• With brushes on, do not allow cleanerto sit in one location for an extended period of time, asdamage to the floor can result.

• Waterwill dripfrom the brushesand undersideof the productafteruseandmay puddle,To avoid damage to wood and laminateflooring and to avoid potential sliphazard,after use (a) do notleavethe product on woodand laminatesurfaces and removeto a hard surfaceand (b) placeunit on absorbent material(suchas atowel) to soak updrips.

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

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 (0) 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 codesand ordinances.

WARNING:Improperconnectionoftheequipment-grounding conductor

canresult in the risk of electric shock. Checkwith aqualified 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 hasa grounding plug that looks like the plug (A) illustrated in Fig.1. A temporary adapter (D) may be usedto connect this plugto

a 2-pole receptacle(E) if a properly grounded outlet is not available(Fig. 2), The temporary adapter should be usedonly until a properly grounded outlet (B) can

be installed by aqualified electrician (Fig. 1). Thegreen colored rigid ear, lug, or

the like (F)extending from the adaptermust be connectedto a permanentground

(G) such asa properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig.2). Wheneverthe adapter is used, it must be held in placeby a metal screw. NOTE;InCanada,the useof a

temporaryadapter is not permitted by the CanadianElectricalCode.

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FRONT

FEATURES

• 1. D-Shaped Handle

2. Clean BoostTM Trigger

3. SolutionTrigger

4. Mode Selection (wash/dry)

5. ON/OFF Switch

6. Carry Handle

7. Clean Water/Solution Tank Release Button

8. Clean WaterlSolution Tank

BACK

9. Nozzle Release

10. Nozzle

11. Cord Clip

12. Cord Storage Hook (rotates)

13, Dirty Water Tank Release Button

14. Dirty Water Tank

15. Cord Storage Hook

16. Handle Release Pedal

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