Hoover FloorMATE Owner's Manual

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Owner’s Manual

English pp. 1-13

Español pàg. 15-22 FloorMATE™ Français p. 24-31

The Hard Floor Cleaner

Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.

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.

Review this manual before operating cleaner.

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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

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.

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!

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.

Grounding Instructions

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-ground- ing 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

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.

1. Assembly

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		C
	A	B
	A	F
		F
	D	E
	D

Carton contents

A.Hard floor cleaner

B.Upper handle

C.Screw packet (3 screws-1 with washer)

D.Brush assembly

E.Nozzle

F.Floor cleaning concentrates

The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing.

This cleaner is intended for household use.

Assemble handle

1-2

Assemble Handle

Press down on latch (A) and remove clean solution tank from upper handle.

Continued 3

1-3

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.

1-4

Insert two screws into back of handle as shown. Tighten with a Phillips screwdriver.

1-5

Push brush control switch (C) down to connect switch rod. You will hear a “click” when the switch rod is in place.

1-6

Replace clean solution tank by positioning bottom first. Press latch and snap top portion into place.

1-7

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.

1-8

To install nozzle, make sure latches

(G) are out.

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

1-9

While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward to lock in place. Remove cardboard packing insert from squeegee area on underside of nozzle.

1-10

Cord clip

To help keep the cord out of the way while cleaning, position cord down into cord clip (I), located on the handle.

2. How to use

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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

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.

2-2

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.

2-3

ON/OFF Switch

Push switch (B) up to turn cleaner on. Push switch down to turn cleaner off.

2-4

To transport

To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright position; tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward.

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