Hoover FH50700 User Manual

IMPORTANT: Read carefully before assembly and use.

CARPET CLEANER

USER MANUAL

POWERDASH

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 4

Carton Contents ............................................................................................................................ 6

Product Guide ................................................................................................................................ 7

How to Assemble Your PowerDash™ ......................................................................................... 8

Before You Begin Cleaning

.......................................................................................................... 9

Getting Started with your PowerDash™ ....................................................................................10

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 12

Hoover Cleaning Solution Guide ..................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................21

Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 22

French .............................................................................................................................................25

Spanish ...........................................................................................................................................49

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.

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

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

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

• Do not use without filters and tanks in place.

• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY:

• Fully assemble before operating.

• Operate vacuum only at voltage specified on data label on back of vacuum canister.

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not immerse. Use only on carpet moistened by cleaning process.

• To Reduce the Risk of Fire and Electric Shock due to internal component damage, use only HOOVER cleaning fluid intended for use with this appliance. See the Cleaning Fluid section section (page 19) of this manual.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any

openings.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments and products.

• 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 service center prior to continuing use.

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

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

• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• 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.

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

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage and to prevent the cleaner

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:

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 (C) 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 codes and ordinances.

WARNING:

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding 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 (A) illustrated in Fig. 1. 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 (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician (Fig. 1). 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 (Fig. 2). 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.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.

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

• Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.

• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.

• To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with carpets until they are dry. Keep children and pets away from carpets until they are completely dry.

• Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.

• With brushes and brush roll on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to the floor can result.

• Do not use this extractor on hard floors. Using this machine on hard floors may scratch or damage your floor.

• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and (b) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

PowerSpin Brush Roll

Sample Bottle of Cleaning Solution

Carpet Cleaner

Upper Handle Pole

Dirty Water Tank

Upper Handle Clean Water

Tank

Carton Contents

Product Guide

Water/Solution Trigger

Cord Wrap

Clean Water Tank

Dirty Water Tank

Filter (Under Dirty Water Tank)

Quick Pour Spout

Removable Nozzle

PowerSpin Brush

Upper Handle

10.

Upper Handle Pole

11.

On/O Pedal

12.

Dirty Water Tank Handle Release (NOT A CARRY HANDLE!)

13.

Handle Release Pedal

How to Assemble

Insert the upper Handle Pole into the base until you hear a “CLICK”.

Insert the Upper Handle into the Upper Handle Pole until you hear a “CLICK”.

Wrap the power cord around the cord hooks for convenient storage.

Slide the Clean Water Tank securely into place on the back of the unit. Push down ﬁrmly.

Before You Begin Cleaning:

Vacuum carpet and upholstery thoroughly

with a Hoover vacuum before use.

Don’t use the carpet cleaner as a traditonal

vacuum cleaner.

Use your Hoover carpet cleaner only if

upholstery fabric is marked with a “W” (for “wet” clean) or “S/W” (for “solvent/dry” or “wet” clean). Don’t clean fabric marked “S”

(“solvent/dry” clean only).

Test for colorfastness in a small, hidden

area. Gently rub surface with a dampened

white cloth. Wait ten minutes and check

for color removal or bleed with a white

paper towel.

Move furniture out of area to be cleaned. Place aluminum foil or wax paper under legs of furniture too heavy to move to prevent wood ﬁnishes from staining carpet. Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.

Pretreat spots and heavy trac areas with a Hoover® Cleaning Solution*. See the

“Cleaning Solutions” section. *Available at additional cost if not included

with your model.

NOTE: To prevent staining, use plastic or aluminum foil to protect wood or metal surfaces from possible water spray.

NOTE: To avoid damage to wood ﬂoors underneath area rugs or carpet, place waterproof material (ex: plastic) underneath them before cleaning.

For best results, pretreat stains with a Hoover spot treatment (see Hoover Cleaning Solution Guide, pg. 19) to help loosen and remove even the most stubborn stains.

Pretreating:

Getting Started With Your PowerDash™ Carpet Cleaner:

Remove the Clean Water Tank from the back of the unit.

Replace and tighten cap. Slide the Clean Water Tank back into the unit. Push down ﬁrmly.

Fill the Clean Water Tank

Remove the cap from the bottom and add warm water to the Water ﬁll line.

Add Hoover® cleaning solution to the Solution ﬁll line.

Getting Started With Your PowerDash™ Carpet Cleaner:

Plug power cord into electrical outlet.

How to Clean Carpets with your PowerDash™:

Step on the Handle Release Pedal to recline the unit for cleaning position.

Step on ON/OFF Pedal to turn ON.

*follow these steps for best results

Squeeze trigger for a slow forward and backward wet stroke*.

Release trigger for a slow forward and backward dry stroke*.

Continue using dry strokes until little water is visible passing through the nozzle.

For best results, Hoover recommends rinsing carpet with water only. This removes residual carpet cleaning solution. Fill Solution Tank with water and repeat. For heavily soiled areas, repeat. Avoid saturating carpet.

CAUTION

Do not clean over ﬂoor electrical outlets. Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate ﬂooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and move to a hard surface and (b) place unit on an absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

NOTE: Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction (see “Automatic shut-o”). You will also see the ﬂoat rise and shut o suction at the same time.

IMPORTANT

For full suction, it is important that the Dirty Water Tank

is properly secured before cleaning.

! !

Maintenance

How to Empty and Clean your Tanks:

Dirty Water Tank:

Turn the cleaner o and unplug from electrical outlet.

Carry Dirty Water Tank in an upright position and place on a ﬂat surface.

Prior to replacing tank, check and clean ﬁlter as needed.

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Press latch and remove Dirty Water Tank from the back of the unit.

Open Quick Pour Spout and empty.

Replace and close the Quick Pour Spout.

Replace Dirty Water Tank by tilting back then rocking it forward to snap into place.

IMPORTANT

For full suction, it is important that the Dirty

Water Tank is properly secured before cleaning.

! !

Maintenance

How to Empty and Clean your Tanks:

Clean Water Tank:

Remove tank from the unit.

Replace the tank once it is clean and dry.

Unscrew cap. Empty tank, rinse and allow to air dry.

Maintenance

How to Clean Nozzle

To prevent possible leaking, remove tanks from the unit.

Grip the top of the nozzle and pull up to remove. Lift the unit up slightly to remove nozzle.

Replace the nozzle by aligning the tabs at the bottom of the nozzle to the foot.

Unit should be in upright position.

Rinse the nozzle under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Allow it to dry.

Snap nozzle into place.

Turn unit o and unplug from electrical outlet.

To remove belt covers, use Philips screwdriver to remove 6 screws. Arrows show location of screws.

Pull brushroll toward user to remove from unit.

Flip cleaner on its side to expose bottom of cleaner.

Remove belt covers from unit.

Remove belt. Dispose of old belt.

Maintenance

Belt Maintenance

HOW TO REMOVE

BELT PART #: 440012733 – TO BUY, VISIT HOOVER.COM

*in fro nt of whee l

IMPORTANT

Rotate brushrolls manually to make sure belt is not twisted or pinched.

! !

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

BELT PART #: 440012733 – TO BUY, VISIT HOOVER.COM

IMPORTANT

Rotate brushrolls manually to make sure belt is not twisted or pinched.

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Place new belt on motor shaft.

Position non-belt side end cap of brushroll into pocket.

Replace belt covers and secure by replacing all 6 screws.

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Slip brushroll through belt. Carefully stretch belt to locate

other end cap into pocket, making sure that the end caps are in their correct orientation.

Maintenance

Belt Maintenance

HOW TO REPLACE

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

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*in fro nt of whee l

Turn unit o and unplug from electrical outlet.

To remove belt covers, use Philips screwdriver to remove 6 screws. Arrows show location of screws.

Pull brushroll toward user to remove from unit.

Flip cleaner on its side to expose bottom of cleaner.

Remove belt cover from unit.

Rinse brushroll and all to dry.

Maintenance

How to Remove and Clean Brushroll

HOW TO REMOVE

*in fro nt of whee l

IMPORTANT

Rotate brushrolls manually to make sure belt is not twisted or pinched.

! !

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

BRUSHROLL PART #: 440012796 – TO BUY, VISIT HOOVER.COM

Slip brushroll through belt.

Replace belt cover and secure by replacing all 6 screws.

With belt in place, pull and slide brushroll into unit, making sure that the brushroll end caps are in correct orientation.

Maintenance

How to Remove and Clean Brushroll

HOW TO REPLACE

LUBRICATION

The motor is equipped with bearings that contain sucient lubrication for the

life of the motor.

The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant

to motor bearings.

*in fro nt of whee l

IMPORTANT

Rotate brushrolls manually to make sure belt is not twisted or pinched.

! !

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

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STORAGE

Before storing: Empty Clean Water Tank and let air dry. Replace on cleaner.

Empty Dirty Water Tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly with clean water and let air dry.

Allow brushes and underside of carpet cleaner to air dry thouroughly before storing carpet cleaner on a carpeted or wood surface.

Hoover® Cleaning Solution Guide

Use only Hoover cleaning solutions to prevent potential harm to your carpet cleaner and keep your w arranty.

EXPERT CARPET SOLUTIONS: PROFESSIONAL GRADE

EXPERT CLEAN™ SPOT TREATMENT GEL

Professional grade targeted gel removes tough stain s like ground -in dirt, a llergens , chocolat e and wine.

EXPERT PET™ SPOT TREATMENT SPRAY

Professional grade targeted enzyme spra y removes to ugh stains li ke dirt, oils, u rine and res idual odor.

For bes t results, use your Carpet Cleaner + Spot Treatment + Solutions. Hoover has a full line of Detergents and Spot Treatments to complement your Hoover carpet cleaner and the speciﬁc condition of your carpet . To prevent project interruption, keep Detergent on hand and store

with your carpet cleaner. Sp ot Treatment may be used as a pretreatment immediately before you clean your carpets, or as an independent treatment between cleaning your carpets.

EXPERT CLEAN™ CARPET WASHER DETERGENT

Powerful, profess ional strength cleaner lif ts dirt and re moves alle rgens for our deepest, extreme clean.

EXPERT PET™ CARPET WASHER DETERGENT

Powerful, professional strength enzymes break down biological stains, dirt and odor fo r a truly deep c lean.

CLEAN PLUS™

CARPET WASHER DETERGENT

Power ful clea ner for ever yday dirt an d

grime.

MULTI-FLOOR PLUS™

HARD FLOOR SOLUTION

Power ful hard ﬂ oor cleanin g solution

remov es every day dirt and gr ime.

PET PLUS™ CARPET WASHER DETERGENT

Power ful clea ner enhance d with enzy mes to tac kle pet mess es and elimin ate odor.

STEAM PLUS™ HARD FLOOR SOLUTION

Power ful hard ﬂ oor cleanin g solution c ombines with s team to safe ly wash hard ﬂ oors.

PET PLUS™ SPOT SPRAY

Power ful spot sp ray enhanc ed with enzy mes to tack le pet messe s and eliminate odor.

CLEAN PLUS™ SPOT SPRAY

Power ful spot sp ray for eve ryday dirt a nd grime.

TILE & GROUT PLUS™ HARD FLOOR SOLUTION

Power ful hard ﬂ oor cleanin g solution clean s and revit alizes til e and grout surfaces.

PRO PLUS™ CARPET WASHER DETERGENT

Professional strength carpet & upholster y solution removes stubborn stains and odors.

PLUS CARPET SOLUTIONS

HARD FLOOR SOLUTIONS

If you need further assistance: If your product needs servicing

within the warranty period, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-944-9200; Mon-Fri 7am-6pm EST. Always identify your carpet washer by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number of the carpet washer is located on the data plate).

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS CLEANER TO THE STORE.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? Contact Us:

1-800-944-9200 If you have any questions or, visit Hoover.com

or connect with us: Twitter: @HooverUSA Facebook: facebook.com/hoover Do not return to store. See back of product for

model number.

Need Help?

Troubleshooting:

Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.

USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AS A FIRST STEP TO RESOLVE ANY PROBLEMS YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING.

If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call Customer Service at 1-800-9449200 for further instruction before continuing use.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal injury -

Unplug before cleaning or servicing.

WARNING

To reduce risk of ﬁre and electric shock due to internal component damage, use only Hoover cleaning products intended for use with the appliance as noted.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Cleaner won’t run 1. Not firmly plugged in 1. Plug unit in firmly

2. No voltage in wall plug 2. Check fuse or breaker in home

3. Blown fuse or tripped breaker 3. Replace fuse or reset breaker in home

4. Fuse in cleaner blown 4. Take to service center

Low suction 1. Dirty Water Tank full⁄automatic shut

off engaged

1. Remove and empty Dirty Water Tank. See "How to Empty" page 12

2. Dirty Water Cap or Plug not on correctly

2. Tighten

3. Dirty Water Tank Debris Filter Clogged 3. See "How to Clean" page 12

4. Blockage in nozzle 4. See "How to Clean" page 13

5. Recovery Tank not properly secured 5. Replace Recovery Tank and secure

recovery tank latch

6. Clogged Filter 6. Clean it

Clean water won't dispense

1. Clean Water Tank not firmly in place 1. Make sure tank is securely locked in

position

2. Clean Water Tank or solution container empty

2. Refill container according to cleaning instructions

3. Ensure trigger is being pulled

Brushes won't rotate during floor cleaning

Check for jams and⁄or broken belt

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