Hoover FloorMate Cordless Instruction Manual

©2014 Techtroni c Floor Care Tech nology Lim ited. All Ri ghts Reser ved. Dist ributed by Roy al Applian ce Mfg. Co. Gl enwillow, Oh 44139 #961151144 ID112284-R0

IMPORTANT: Read carefully before assembly and use.

Instruction manual

Welcome to

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ownership.

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warranty. See Warrant y for complete details for battery and product.

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Cordless and receive service reminders,
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Safety Instructions

Your LithiumLife

™

Battery

Getting Started

Filling Your FloorMate

Cordless Clean Water Solution Tank

Using your FloorMate

Cordless

Emptying Your FloorMate

Cordless Dirty Water Tank

Keep Your FloorMate

Cordless Running Properly

Need Help?

Warranty

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Your FloorMate

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Cordless Guide:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DAMAGE OR INJURY:

•Fully assemble before operating.

• Do not store or charge batter y outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not allow
charger to get wet.

•Use indoors only.

• 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 Hoover

®

recomended

attachments and products.

• Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance or charger
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 charger 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 charger by pulling on cord. To unplug charger, grasp the
plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle charger including charger plug and charger terminals, 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.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage,
and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of
stairs 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.

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

•Do not use without Filters and/or Tanks in place.

•Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

•Do not attempt to short circuit the battery or charger terminals.

•Use only Hoover® cleaning products intended for use with this

machine. (see the "cleaning products" section of the manual).

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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.

• Check and follow flooring manufacturers warranty and recommendations
regarding the use of a hard floor cleaning machine prior to using this product
on your sealed hard floors.

•Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.

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

• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and
may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooringand 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.

• Do not incinerate the charger, batter y, or appliance even if it is severely
damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.

•Do not attempt to short circuit the battery or charger terminals.

• This product includes rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Do not expose
batteries to high temperatures, as they may catch fire and/or explode.

•Do not expose battery to crushing, incineration or similar actions.

• Do not dispose of battery in a fire or trash compactor. See batter y disposal
section for directions.

•Do not attempt to disassemble battery.

• Unplug the charger from the outlet before any routine cleaning or
maintenance.

• Leaks from batter y cells can occur under extreme conditions. If any liquid
gets on the skin wash quickly with soap and water. If any liquid gets into the
eyes, do not rub eyes, immediately flush them with clean water continuously
for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately.

• Use only the charger (Hoover Part #BH03210) supplied by Hoover

®

to

recharge.

• Use only the batter y (Hoover Part #BH03100 or BH03120) supplied by
Hoover

®

. Other batteries may burst causing serious personal injury

or damage.

•Do not touch or insert objects into battery pack or charger terminals.

• The charger is for indoor use only. Be sure to always keep the batter y and
charger in a dry place.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

The battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an
environmentally sound manner. The EPA certified RBRC Battery
Recycling Seal on the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery indicated
Techtronic Industries, a corporate affiliate of Hoover, Inc., is
voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and
recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken
out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alternative to placing used Li-ion batteries
into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be
illegal in your area. Please visit www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/
for information on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal bans/
restrictions in your area. Hoover, Inc., involvement in this program
is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and
conser ving our natural resources.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, THE CHARGER HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (ONE BLADE
IS WIDER THAN THE OTHER). THIS PLUG WILL FIT IN A
POLARIZED OUTLET ONLY ONE WAY. IF THE PLUG DOES NOT
FIT FULLY IN THE OUTLET, REVERSE THE PLUG. IF IT STILL DOES
NOT FIT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO INSTALL THE
PROPER OUTLET. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.

BATTERY DISPOSAL
WARNING:

RISK OF EXPLOSION OR

EXPOSURE TO TOXIC MATERIAL

CAUTION: The battery used in this device may present a

risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above
manufacturer’s maximum temperature limit (60°C/140°F), or incinerate.
Replace battery with Hoover® battery Part #BH03100 or BH03120 only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose
of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble
and do not dispose of in fire. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or
remove any component projecting from the battery terminals. The battery
and charger have no user serviceable parts. Fire or injury may result. Prior
to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to

prevent shorting.

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Getting started with your LithiumLife™ or LithiumLife™ Extended Runtime battery

To bring the batter y
to full life, place the
battery onto the
cha rger.

LithiumLife

™

battery
does not come fully
charged.

When charging, the
charger light will turn
solid blue and the blue
LEDs on the battery
will light up to inidcate
charging progress.

The charger light will
turn off when fully
charged.

If the charger LE D
flashes red, an error
has occurred.
Remove and replace.

To remove the battery,
press the blue
release but ton and

lift t he batter y while
holding down on t he

charger base.

Charging the battery Removing the battery

Battery

1. Blue Release Button

2. LED Charge Level Indicator

3. Charge Level Check Button

Charger

4. Batter y Cavity

5. LED Indicator

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25% Charge d

50% Charged

75% Charged

It’s ready when you are.

You can lea ve your batt ery on the c harger–
even af ter it’s char ged. Refere nce the char t
on page 12 to fi nd the charg e time for your
bat tery and ch arger mode l.

It cleans powerfully at any charge level.

Whet her it’s 25% charg ed or 100% full , get
fade -free po wer until the e nd of the char ge.

It’s versatile.

This ba ttery a nd charger ar e compatib le
with t he rest of our L ithiumLi fe™ family.

Runtime.

Runti me will vary b ased on the p articul ar
combi nation of Li thiumLif e

™

bat tery mode l and

FloorMate

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or AirTM Cordl ess cleane r products . If

using a L ithiumLi fe™

bat tery mode l differe nt than

the ba ttery th at came wit h your Air

TM

Cordl ess

produ ct, runtim e differe nces will occ ur.

To check the charge
level of your bat tery,
press the Charge
Level Check Button.

What does it mean when charger light is...

Solid

Blue Bat tery Charg ing Progress : 1-3 LEDs

Fully Ch arged
Leave B attery o n Cha rger. It's too ho t or cold to charge .
Call us at 1- 888-679 -2121

Off
Flash ing Blue
Flash ing Red

* Images may differ from

actual product.

NOTE: All LithiumLife

™

batterie s are

compatible with the entire FloorMate

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and Air

™

Cordle ss family of pro ducts.

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Set battery here and click
into place.

Align nozzle at the base
and tilt it up until the nozzle
release latch clips into place.

Rotate the handle
up until it locks.

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Getting started with your FloorMate



Cordless hard floor cleaner

Battery does not come
fullycharged.

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Filling your FloorMate® Cordless clean water solution tank

Twist the cap
counter-clockwise
and lift up to
remove.

Fill with hot tap
water up to the
fill line.

Replace cap and
snap the tank
back into its
original position.

Squeeze here and
pivot the tank out.

Use your cap as
a measuring cup.
Fill with Hoover®
2X Multi-Floor Plus
Cleaning Solution
once and pour into
the solution tank.

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Always refer to the floor
surface manufacturer's
guidelines.

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NOTE: When facing your FloorMate® Cordless, the clean water tank is on the right.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to wood floors follow manufacture's cleaning recommendations. If using cleaner

on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or separated joints. Do not use

Hoover 2x multi-floor plus cleaning solution to clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist.

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FRONT

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Using your FloorMate®

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Cordless

Step here and
pull the handle
back to start.

Wash & Dry Mode
maintains suction to
let you wash when you
move forward and dry
when you pull back.

Overlap strokes by 1 in.

to help prevent streaking.

Roll this switch
forward to turn On.

Squeeze this trigger to
use solution as needed.

Use Scrub Mode
to wash without
suction, then switch
to Wash & Dry
Mode to pick up
excess water
and solution.

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NOTE: FloorMate

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Cordless will run for an average

of 30 minutes when used in "Wash & Dry Mode"

70% and "Scrub Mode" 30% of the time.

CAUTION Scrub mode not recommended for engineered or sealed hardwood floors.

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CAUTION 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.

Emptying your FloorMate® Cordless dirty water tank and filter

Press this button and
pivot the tank out.

Empty water into
sink or toilet. Check
foam filter for debris
and rinse as needed.

Replace the tank lid
and latch both tabs into
the locked position.

Snap the tank
back into its
original position.

Release these tabs
and pull the tank lid
up to remove.

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NOTE:

An automatic suction shut-off is built into the dirty water tank
to prevent overflowing. When the shut-off activates, the cleaner will
not pick up water or debris and the motor sound will change. The
dirty water tank is full and must be emptied.

WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury -

Remove battery pack before cleaning or servicing.

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FRONT

LEFT

FRONT

LEFT

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Keep your FloorMate Cordless running properly: nozzle/filter

Pull the nozzle
firmly here
to release.

Rotate the
nozzle out to
remove.

Rinse under running
water and remove
debris from the
squeegee. Wipe
with a damp cloth.

Tilt the cleaner back
and pivot the nozzle

back into place.

Check foam filter for
debris. Rinse if needed.

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CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - remove battery pack before servicing.

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Keep your FloorMate Cordless running properly: brushes

Remove both
tanks to
prevent spillage.

Push the release
buttons and
remove the brush

assembly.

Wash with a
mild detergent
and rinse. Do
not use a solvent­based detergent.

Lower handle
and tilt
nozzle up.

Align brush post
with the hole on

the bottom of the

cleaner and turn

the brushes slightly

until it fits easily.

Press the brush in
firmly until it snaps

into place.

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LUBRICATION

The motor is equipped with bearings which contain
sufficient lubrication for it's lifetime. The addition of lubricant
could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor.

CAUTION To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts - remove battery pack before servicing.
CAUTION Do not use a solvent-based detergent while cleaning brush assembly.

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