Hoover FloorMATE Owner's Manual
FloorMATE
™
The Hard Floor Cleaner
Owner’s Manual
English ➜ pp. 1-13
Español ➜ pàg. 15-22
Français ➜ p. 24-31
Review this manual before
operating cleaner.
This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped
from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation:
Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service
outlet nearest you (click on the “Service” button) or
Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only) or
Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our
Consumer Response Center.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.
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Fill in and retain
The model and serial number are located at the bottom of the back of the
cleaner body.
For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial
number in the spaces provided and retain this information.
Your cleaner is model___________________________________
and has serial number___________________________________
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual.
Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of
your Hoover product.
Index
Assembly .....................................3-4
Cleaner descriptions..................5
How to use ...................................5-8
Automatic shut-off .....................7
General operation ......................6
Clean solution tank .................6-7
Recovery tank.......................................7
Storage......................................11
How to clean ..............................9-10
Recommended cleaning
sequence .....................................9
To clean floor..............................9
Cleaning sealed wood floors ..10
Picking up spills .......................10
If You Have a Problem.................12
Service.......................................12
Important Safeguards....................2
Maintenance ............................10-11
Cleaning the brushes .........10-11
Cleaning the nozzle..................11
Warranty ........................................13
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Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
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 all 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 present.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the
cleaner.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, or 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, pine based cleaners, drain cleaner, 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
(Depot).
• Use cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Save these instructions!
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1. Assembly
1-1
1-2
Questions or Concerns?
The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its
use. Look on the list provided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service
Dealer (Depot) or:
Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the
“Service” button) OR
Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR
Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in the Hoover Consumer Response Center.
Call 1-800-228-4722 for questions or comments concerning Machine Formula LYSOL® or OLD
ENGLISH® Floor Cleaning Concentrate.
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A
B
C
F
D
E
A. Hard floor cleaner
B. Upper handle
C. Screw packet (3 screws-1 with washer)
D. Brush assembly
E. Nozzle
F. Floor cleaning concentrates
Assemble handle
Grounding Instructions
Carton contents
Continued
Assemble Handle
Press down on latch (A) and remove
clean solution tank from upper handle.
The assembled cleaner will
look like this drawing.
A
B
C
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
D
F
G
E
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.
This cleaner is intended for
household use.
1-3
1-6
1-4
1-5
With cord hook (B) to back of cleaner,
push upper handle down onto cleaner.
Insert screw with washer in front of
tank area. Tighten screw with a
Phillips screwdriver.
Replace clean solution tank by positioning bottom first. Press latch and
snap top portion into place.
Insert two screws into back of handle
as shown. Tighten with a Phillips
screwdriver.
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B
C
1-7 1-8
F
E
D
G
H
G
To install brush assembly and nozzle,
place handle in upright position.
Align tabs (D) on brush assembly with
slots (E) in cleaner.
Slide brush assembly (F) into place.
While holding nozzle in place, slide
latches inward to lock in place.
Remove cardboard packing insert
from squeegee area on underside of
nozzle.
1-9 1-10
Push brush control switch (C) down to
connect switch rod. You will hear a
“click” when the switch rod is in
place.
Cord clip
To help keep the cord out of the way
while cleaning, position cord down
into cord clip (I), located on the
handle.
I
To install nozzle, make sure latches
(G) are out.
Align middle section (H) of nozzle
with opening on cleaner.
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2-1
The assembled cleaner will look like
this drawing.
1. Hand grip
2. Solution trigger: squeeze to
release clean solution.
3. Brush control switch: lowers
the brush assembly for wet cleaning or raises the brush assembly
for wet pickup and dry vacuuming.
4. Clean solution tank release
5. Clean solution tank cap/
measuring cup
6. Clean solution tank
7. ON/OFF switch
8. Recovery tank lid and filter
9. Recovery tank release
10. Recovery tank: Collects dry
debris as well as dirty cleaning
solution.
11. Wet/Dry pedal: Press pedal to
change between wet and dry
cleaning.
12. Wet/Dry indicators: Shows
either wet or dry cleaning usage.
13. Nozzle release buttons:
Release nozzle for easy clean-up.
14. Nozzle
15. Squeegee
16. Handle release pedal
17. Cord hooks: Top hook rotates
for quick cord release.
18. Carrying handle
19. Soft-tread wheels
2. How to use
This cleaner is intended for household use.
Operate cleaner only at voltage
specified on data plate on back of
cleaner.
Plug cleaner into a properly
grounded outlet.
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4
9
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12
7
13
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15
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8
3
5
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16
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5
Continued
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2-2
2-4
ON/OFF Switch
Push switch (B) up to turn cleaner on.
Push switch down to turn cleaner off.
Handle Release Pedal
Step on pedal (A) to lower handle to
operating position. Handle does not
lock into a single position but “floats”
to allow convenient operation.
To transport
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position;
tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and
push forward.
A
B
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