Hoover FH50951, FH50950 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

OperatingandServicing

Instructions

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IMPORTANT:READCAREFULLYBEFOREASSEMBLYAND USE.

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

Features.......................................................................................................................................... 5

Cleaner Assembly .......................................................................................................................... 6

How ToAssemble ........................................................................................................................... 6

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

Clean Water/Solution Tank........................................................................................................ 7

On-Off Switch .......................................................................................................................... 7

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

Tools............................................................................................................................................... 9

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

Tanks ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Belt/Brushes ............................................................................................................................ 13

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 14

Service............................................................................................................................................ 15

Cleaning Products .......................................................................................................................... 15

Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 16

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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.

WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,

ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY:

• Fullyassemblebeforeoperating.

• Operatecleaneronlyat voltagespecifiedon dataplateon lowerback of cleaner.

• Donotleaveappliancewhenplugged in.Unplugfrom outletwhen notinuseand before

cleaningor servicing.

• Useindoorsonly.

• DoNot immerse. Useonlyon carpet moistenedbycleaning process.

• Use only HOOVER® cleaning products intendedfor use with this machine. (Seethe

"CleaningProducts"sectionof thismanual.)

• Donot allow to be usedasa toy. Not intendedfor useby childrenage 12 and under.

Closesupervisionis necessarywhen used nearchildren. To avoidinjury or damage, keepchildren away from product, anddo not allow childrento placefingersor other

objectsintoanyopenings.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended

attachmentsandproducts.

• Do not use with damagedcord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has

beendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,or droppedintowater,takeitto aservice center prior to continuinguse.

• Do not pullor carry by cord,use cord asa handle,close a dooron cord, or pull cord

around sharp edgesor corners. Donot place product on cord. Do not run appliance overcord. Keepcord away from heatedsurfaces.

• Donot unplugby pullingon cord.To unplug,grasp the plug,notthe cord.

• Donot handleplug or appliancewith wet hands.

• Donotputany object into openings.Donot usewithanyopeningblocked;keepfreeof

dust, lint, hair, and anythingthat mayreduceairflow.

• Keephair,looseclothing, fingers,andall partsof bodyawayfrom openingsandmoving

parts.Brushrollscontinueto rotatewhen in the upright position.

• Turnoff all controlsbeforeunplugging.

• Useextracarewhencleaningon stairs.Toavoidpersonalinjuryor damage,andto prevent

thecleanerfromfalling,alwaysplacecleaneratbottomof stairsor on floor.Donotplace cleaneronstairsorfurniture,asit mayresultininjuryordamage.

• Donotuseto pickupflammableor combustible liquids,such asgasoline,or fine wood

sandings,or usein areaswhere they may be present.

• Connectto aproperlygroundedoutlet only. SeeGroundingInstructions.

• Donotpick up anythingthat is burningorsmoking,such ascigarettes,matches,orhot

ashes.

• Donot use withouttanks in place.

• Donotcleanover floor electrical outlets.

• WARNING:This productcontainschemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause

cancer,birthdefectsorreproductiveharm. I/I/A,_ltlt,4111D,_AFfERlt,4111DLIIIIG,

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 (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 inthe risk of electric shock.Checkwith a qualified electrician orservice personif

youare in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Donot 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). Wheneverthe 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.

- TOREDUCETHERISKOFDAMAGE:CAUTION

• Avoidpickingup hard,sharpobjectswith this product,astheymay causedamage.

• Storeappropriatelyindoorsina dryplace.Donotexposemachinetofreezingtempera- tures.

• Brushrollscontinueto turnwhile productisturnedon and handleis in upright position. To avoid damage to carpet, rugs, andflooring, avoidtipping cleaneror setting it on

furniture, fringed arearugs, or carpetedstairs duringtool use.

• To assist in reducing drying time, be certainthe area is well ventilated when using

detergentsandother cleanerswith this machine.

• To helpprevent matting and resoiling,avoid contact with carpets until theyare dry.

Keepchildren and pets awayfrom carpets until they are completely dry.

• Donot store extractor with solution in tanks.

• With brushrollson, donot allow cleanerto sit in one location for anextended period of time, as damageto the floor can result.

• Donot use this extractorand accessorieson hardfloors. Usingthis machine on hard floors may scratch or damage yourfloor.

• Waterwill drip from the brushesand undersideof the product after use and may pud-

dle.Toavoiddamagetowood and laminateflooringand toavoidpotentialslip hazard,

after use (a)do notleavethe product on wood and laminatesurfacesand removeto a

hardsurfaceand(b)placeuniton absorbentmaterial(suchasatowel)to soakup drips.

• Donotusesharp objectsto clean out hoseas they cancause damage.

FRONT

FEATURES

1. HandleGrip

2. SolutionTrigger

3. CarryHandle

4. CleanWater/SolutionTank ReleaseLatch

5. CleanWater/SolutionTank

6. DirtyWaterTankReleaseLatch

BACK

7. DirtyWaterTank

8. ON/OFFPedal

9. AccessoryHoseConnectionPort

10. SolutionTubeConnectionPort

11. Nozzle

12. CordClip

13. CordStorageHooks(rotate)

14. HandleReleasePedal

15. MeshToolStorageBag

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