Hoover FloorMAX Supreme User Manual

Owner’s Manual

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S u p re m e

H a rd Floor Machine and Carpet Shampooer

Review this manual before operating 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, call

1-800-944-9200 for automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) or

1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center or

Visit us online at www.hoovercompany.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the “Service” button).

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STO R E.

Fill in and retain

The model and serial number are located on the rear wheel cover of floor machine. For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial number

in the spaces provided and retain this information. Your floor machine 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

Index

Accessories ....................................3, 10

Assembly ...........................................3-4

Dry-Cleaning Carpet & Rugs...............6

Floor Care Hints .................................10

HowTo Use........................................4-9

Cleaning Floors..............................6-7

Polishing & Buffing Floors..............8

Shampooing Carpet & Rugs.........5-6

Waxing Floors....................................7

If You Have A Problem..........................9

Service ...............................................9

Important Safeguards ..........................2

Maintenance.......................................8-9

Lubrication.........................................9

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WARNING:

• Use indoors only.

• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double-insulated appliance under “Service”.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow this appliance 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 other moving parts. Do not operate floor machine in bare feet

or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

• Do not use with flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

• When using 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.

• Use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for machine application.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• 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.

• Unplug the cord from outlet when not in use or when taking off or putting on brushes or pads. Be sure handle is in upright position before attaching or removing plug from outlet.

• Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the floor machine.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• 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.

• The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary,use one with an electrical rating equal or greater than the voltage and amperes specified on the data plate located on the wheel cover.

• 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 appliance for its intended use as described in this owner’s manual. Use

only attachments recommended byThe Hoover Company; others may cause hazards.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

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 call:

1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service locations (U.S. only) OR

1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center OR

Visit us online at www.hoovercompany.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the “Service” button).

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TOTHE STORE OR SEND IT TO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE.

1. Assembly

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Carton contents

Unpack the floor machine and identify the accessories shown. Remove and dispose of the packing.

A. Floor Machine and Upper Handle B. Shampoo Brushes C. Power Scrub and Cleaning

Brushes

D. Felt Buffing Pads (gray) E. Heavy Duty Cleaning and Waxing

Pads (yellow) F.Soft Cloth Pads (beige) G Fasteners H. Accessory Bag I. Rug and Carpet Shampoo J. Bare Floor Cleaner

Description

1 . Tr i gge r : squeeze to dispense shampoo solution on carpets

and rugs or scrubbing solution on hard surface floors.

2 . Tank cap lock 3 . Tank cap: holds tank securely in place during use. 4 . B o l t 5 . C o rd cl i p : holds cord in place. 6 . C o rd storage hook: used with trigger to wrap cord for storage. 7 . Handle release: p ress with foot to release handle from lock

p o s i t i o n .

8 . Rear wheel cov e r 9 . W h e e l s : allow floor machine to be tilted and moved from

one area to another.

1 0 . Splash guard : p revents solution from splashing baseboard s . 1 1 . Tank support : holds the tank. 1 2 . N u t 1 3 . Ta n k : holds shampoo solution for shampooing carpets and

rugs; holds cleaning solution for scrubbing floors.

Operate only at vo l t age specified on rear wheel cov e r. This appliance is intended for household use.

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