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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.
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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
© 1978,1990, 1998 The Hoover Company
www.hoovercompany.com
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:
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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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
A
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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B
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Connect handle
Remove tank from shampoo-polisher and
remove nut, bolt and cord clip from top
of lower handle section.
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1-4
2. How to use
Polarized plug
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance 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.
ON-OFF switch
The floor machine’s ON-OFF switch is
internal and is operated by lowering
and raising the handle. Be sure han-
dle is in lock (upright) position before
connecting power cord to wall outlet.
Start floor machine by pressing handle
release lever and lowering handle. Raise
handle to lock position to stop floor
machine.
Join upper and lower handles, lining up
holes. Place cord clip around cord with
flat side toward handle and holes to
front.
Insert bolt through cord clip and
through small holes of handle; secure
with nut. Pull up slack in cord and tighten nut with screwdriver.
Attaching and removing brushes and pads
Disconnect from electric circuit before putting on or removing brushes.
Place shampoo-polisher upside down on flat surface.
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A
To attach brushes
Press each brush down firmly over
brush shaft (A), rotating brush until it
clicks into position. To remove—grasp
center of brush with thumb and fingers
and lift up.
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To attach pads
Insert end of fastener through opening in
pad. Place pad over power scrub and
cleaning brushes only.
The fastener fits around the brush shaft.
Press the fastener to snap into place.
Unsnap fastener to remove pad.
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Attaching tank
Attach brushes and pads before attaching tank.
Set bottom of tank into tank support.
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2-4
Turn tank cap lock until the rivet is
directly above slot. Raise tank cap lock
and tank cap. Snap tank against handle.
2-5
Push tank cap down. Slide cap lock
down and turn right or left to lock tank
and cap into position.
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Dispensing solution
Squeeze trigger to dispense cleaning
solution onto carpet, rug or floor.
Cleaning floors
There are three methods of cleaning
hard surface floors:
1.Water method - used for all floors that
can be cleaned with soap or detergent
and water solution.
2. Solvent cleaning wax method - used
for wood and other floors that may be
damaged by water solutions.
3. Direct application cleaning method
- used for polyurethane sealed hard
wood and sealed laminate floors that
require periodic restoration.
Removing tank
Turn tank cap lock until the rivet is
directly above slot. Lift up lock and tank
cap.
1. Water method
Linoleum, asphalt, ru b b e r, vinyl, masonry
and stone floors may be cleaned with a
soap or detergent and water solution. Use
the floor machine to dispense cleaning
solution and to scrub floor.
Do not use the water cleaning method
on wood floors .
1 . Vacuum floor thoroughly to re m o v e
loose dirt and litter.
2 . Attach power scrub and cleaning
b rushes. If there is a heavy accumulation
of wax to remove, snap on heavy duty
cleaning and waxing pads over bru s h e s
with fasteners.
3. Remove tank. Fill with HOOVER Bare
Floor Cleaner as directed on detergent
container. Replace tank.
Concentrated ammonia solution must be
used to remove some wax. If using a
product specifically for wax removal,
read caution label and follow instructions on container.
Pull top of tank forward; Iift tank from
floor machine.
4 . Connect cord to a wall re c e p t a c l e .
P ress handle release lever and start floor
polisher by lowering the handle.
5 . S t a rt at the end of a room and apply
solution to a 3 ft. x 6 ft. (1m x 2m) area by
squeezing the trigger occasionally.
Release the trigger and scrub the area as
n e c e s s a ry. When removing hard e n e d
wax, allow solution to remain on the floor
3-5 minutes. Do not let solution dry on the
f l o o r. Wipe up suds with a dampened
mop, sponge, or cloth.
6 . Rinse floor thoro u g h ly to completely
remove cleaning solution and eliminate
dulling and streaking. Scrub and rinse
each section of the floor the same way.
7 .Let the floor dry before waxing.
B rushes should be rinsed to re m o v e
d e t e rgent and allowed to dry before using
them to polish or buff .
2. Solvent cleaning
wax method
Wood and other floors may be damaged
by using water solutions; therefore, use
only those cleaners and waxes recommended specifically for these types of
floors.
The following directions are for cleaning
wood or other floors with a cleaning polishing solvent base liquid wax.
1. Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt and
debris. Wipe up sticky spots with a
damp cloth.
2. Apply wax-cleaner according to man-
ufacturer’s instructions on the container.
Do not dispense wax from tank. Do
not use floor machine to apply solvent base liquid wax to the floor.
3. Refer to “Polishing and buffing floors”.
3. Direct application
method
Polyurethane sealed hard wood and
sealed laminate flooring can be cleaned
using a floor cleaner specially formulated for this type of floor. Check with the
flooring manufacturer for a recommended cleaner. Your floor machine can be
used periodically with this type of cleaner to help restore the floor’s luster.
1. Vacuum floor thoroughly to remove
loose dirt and debris.
2. Attach the soft cloth pads to floor
machine referring to directions for Figs.
2-1 and 2-2.
3. Following directions on cleaner bottle,
start at one end of a room and apply
cleaner to a 3 ft. x 6 ft. (1m x 2m) area.
Do not dispense wood floor cleaner
from the tank. Connect floor machine
cord to a wall receptacle. Press handle
release lever and start floor machine by
lowering handle.
4. Move the floor machine slowly over
the area until the floor is completely dry.
During the transition from wet to dry, the
floor machine will seem to “labor” (motor
sound will change and the floor machine
may feel different) until the floor cleaner
has dried completely. The floor machine
motor will than return to its original
sound and feel.
5. To restore shine to stubborn areas,
attach the heavy duty cleaning and waxing pads and repeat steps 3 and 4.
Such areas can also be dry buffed (without applying a wood floor cleaner) using
the heavy duty cleaning and waxing
pads.
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Waxing floors
There are two types of wax to use on
hard surface floors: water-base and solvent-base.
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1. Water-base wax
Water-base wax is a self-polishing wax
which does not contain a petroleum solvent. It can be used on all hard surface
floors except wood.
Follow the directions on the container
to apply.Do not polish or buff this
wax.
2. Solvent-base wax
Solvent-base wax can be identified by
the caution statement: “Flammable” or
“Combustible” on the label. It is used on
wood floors and can be polished and
buffed when dry. Do not use solvent-
base wax on asphalt or rubber tile or
other hard surface floors unless specified by the manufacturer.
There are two kinds of solvent-base wax:
paste wax and liquid cleaning-polishing
wax.
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Paste Wax
Solvent Base
a. Paste wax
To spread wax evenly, attach power
scrub and cleaning brushes to floor
machine and snap on heavy duty cleaning and waxing pads.
Spread a thin coat of wax on pads or
spread a small amount on floor with
spatula. Start by pressing handle
release lever and lowering handle.
Apply wax to floor, by guiding in straight
lines or with grain of the wood, until the
wax is spread evenly.
b. Cleaning-polishing wax
This type of wax is used to clean as well
as wax floors. Apply wax according to
instructions on the container. Use the
floor machine only to polish floors
when this type of wax is used. Refer
to section “Cleaning floors-Solvent
cleaning wax method”.
Floor
Wax
Solvent
Base
Polishing and
buffing floors
Floors waxed with solvent-base wax
may be polished and buffed with the
floor machine.
1. Be sure wax is thoroughly dry before
polishing. This usually takes 20-30 minutes but may take longer in damp
weather.
2. Use power scrub and cleaning brush-
es to polish floor. Press handle release
and start by lowering handle. Guide the
floor machine in straight lines or with the
grain of the wood.
3. A double coat of wax will give floors
more protection. Let wax dry thoroughly
and polish after each application.
To achieve a high luster
finish
1. Attach felt buffing pads over power
scrub and cleaning brushes using fasteners. Polish to a soft shine by guiding
floor machine in straight lines or with the
grain of the wood. If more shine is
desired proceed to step 2.
2 . Remove felt buffing pads and attach
high luster pads (available at additional
cost). Once again, guide the handle in
straight lines or with the grain of the wood
to achieve a high luster finish.
To keep floors bright
and shiny
Floor should be buffed frequently to
restore sheen and remove scratches
and marks. This lengthens the time
between waxings. Before buffing, use a
vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt
and damp cloth to remove sticky particles. Stubborn spots, such as black
heel marks, can be removed by rubbing
gently with very fine steel wool dampened with wax.
If traffic areas need to be rewaxed and
polished, and a solvent-base wax has
been used on the floor, apply wax only
to these areas then buff the entire floor.
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Shampooing carpet and rugs
For best results, use HOOVER Rug
and Carpet Shampoo. A carpet shampoo designed specifically for rotary
and foam type carpet shampooers
can also be used.
Use shampoo only in concentration
as recommended on container.
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Use only shampoo brushes on carpet
and rugs.
Shampoo in dry weather or when your
home is heated to ensure fast drying of
carpet.
Wool, wool blends and synthetic fiber
can be shampooed successfully. Cotton
fibers are non-resilient, “matt” easily,
absorb large quantities of water, and dry
very slowly. Because of these characteristics, it is not recommended that you
shampoo cotton rugs or carpet with your
floor machine.
Before you begin
1. Test for colorfastness
Apply some HOOVER Rug and Carpet
Shampoo solution (shampoo mixed with
water according to directions on the
shampoo container) or a dry foam to a
small inconspicuous area of the carpet
and rub with a white cloth. Check to see
that color does not come off on the cloth
and that the color of the carpet is satisfactory after the area dries.
2. Check effect of shampoo brushes
Attach shampoo brushes to floor
machine. Prepare a small amount of
shampoo solution in the tank following
directions on the shampoo container.
Attach tank and guide the floor machine
over a small area of the carpet. Let it
dry. Examine carpet for change in texture. Some carpets or rugs with loop or
twist pile show a change of texture when
any cleaning appliance is used. If this
change is not too great, it will not be
apparent after the entire area has been
shampooed.
The floor machine, used according to
directions, will leave carpet clean and
bright with a minimum of texture
change. If these two tests have proven
successful, proceed with the following
steps.
3. Move furniture
Place plastic or aluminum foil pads
under legs of furniture too heavy to
move, so metal slides or wood finishes
will not stain carpet. If furniture is moved
back on damp carpet, place the pads
under legs to avoid marks and rust
stains.
4. Vacuum thoroughly
Vacuum carpet to remove dust, sand,
and lint. The quality of the shampooing
job depends, to a great extent, on how
thoroughly the dirt is removed before
shampooing.
Using the floor
machine
1. Attach shampoo
brushes.
Shampoo brushes are very soft to protect fine rugs and carpet. Refer to Fig. 21 for attaching brushes to floor machine.
Do not use power scrub and cleaning
brushes on carpet or rugs.
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2. Fill tank
Prepare shampoo solution following
directions on container. Fill tank according to the area being shampooed. The
tank holds a maximum of 4 quarts (3.75
liters). Each quart (liter) of solution will
shampoo an area approximately
3ft. x 9ft. (1m x 3m).
CAUTION:Do not use all-purpose
detergents, soaps or ammonia.They
can cause colors to run and may
damage carpet fibers.
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3. Shampoo carpet
Start at one end of the room and work
toward a door so that it will not be necessary to walk on the damp carpet. It is
recommended that an area 3 ft. x 3 ft.
(1m x 1m) be shampooed before moving to another area. Start the floor
machine by lowering the handle.
Squeeze trigger intermittently to apply
the solution. Apply sparingly in order
not to soak the carpet. The type of
fiber, surface texture, and height of pile
will determine how much solution
should be used. Guide floor machine
slowly, slightly overlapping the strokes.
Move forward and backward until the 3
ft. x 3 ft. area (1m x 1m) is covered with
foam.
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Crisscross area to work foam uniformly
into the carpet (see illustration) until the
foam disappears. The final strokes over
each area should always be in the same
direction.
Repeat the process over another 3 ft. x
3 ft. area (1m x 1m), overlapping the
areas by several inches. Continue until a
3 ft. (1m) length the width of the carpet
or rug has been cleaned.
4. Allow carpet to dry
The length of time for drying varies;
however, overnight drying is
desirable whenever possible. The use of
an electric fan to speed drying is
helpful. If it is necessary to walk on the
carpet before it is dry, place
towels or white cloths on the traffic
areas.
If furniture must be replaced
before the carpet is dry, use plastic or
aluminum foil pads under legs
of furniture so metal slides or wood
finishes will not stain the carpet
or rug.
5. Vacuum dry carpet
Vacuum area thoroughly after it is dry
to remove the dry detergent and the
dirt loosened by the cleaning process.
Frequent vacuuming during the first
week after shampooing will enhance the
appearance of the carpet.
Using dry-cleaning
compounds
The floor machine may be used to work
dry-cleaning compounds or powders
into carpet or rugs. Do not put these
substances into the tank and be sure
shampoo brushes are dry. Test a small
area of carpet for colorfastness by
sprinkling a small amount of powder
and wiping with a white cloth. Then
check for texture change by using floor
machine with dry brushes in the same
area. If color and texture are not affected follow directions on container for
amounts to use and drying time.
After the compound has dried, vacuum
area thoroughly using a HOOVER vacuum cleaner for best results. Install a
new disposable bag in vacuum cleaner
to insure complete removal of cleaning
compound and dirt. Frequent bag
changes may be necessary when a
powdered dry-cleaning compound is
used.
3. Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your appliance will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
Splash guard
Wipe splash guard with dry cleaning
fluid or liquid soap to remove wax and
dirt after each use.
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Tank and tubing
Wash and rinse tank after each use.
Occasionally unscrew the cap on the
bottom of the tank and rinse cap with
clear water to prevent clogging of the
opening. Remove tubing occasionally to
wash and rinse.
Floor machine base
Remove brushes and dry bottom of floor
machine with a paper towel or cloth
before storing.
Brushes
The brushes need to be washed in warm
water and detergent to remove wax.
Rinse well. Shake to remove excess
water. To dry, place on paper towels with
brushes turned toward towels. Let
brushes dry before reattaching. To clean
shampoo brushes, hold under warm
water to remove any lint that has collected. Wash heavy duty cleaning and waxing pads the same way as brushes;
rinse, and shake water from them.
Soft cloth, felt and
high luster polishing
pads
The pads should be washed occasionally
to remove wax. If the floor machine does
not glide easily when buffing floors, it may
be due to an accumulation of wax on the
pads.
Pads should be washed in the same way
as brushes. Shake the high luster pads
several times while drying to re s t o re fluff in e s s .
Let pads dry thoroughly before re - u s i n g .
The felt and high luster pads must be
c o m p l e t e ly dry to polish floors .
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Storage
Wrap cord around cord storage hook
located at the bottom of the tank housing, and then around the trigger.
Store your floor machine in a cleaning
closet or convenient place, ready for
use. Hang it on the wall or remove
brushes and store it with the handle in
the upright position. Never store it on the
brushes.
4. If you have a
problem
If a minor problem occurs it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.
Problem: Floor machine won’t run
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in
• Plug in firmly
• No voltage in wall plug
• Check fuse or breaker
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker
• Replace fuse/reset breaker
Problem: Floor machine won’t
dispense solution
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Tank valve clogged.
• Unscrew cap on bottom of tank
and rinse cap with water to clear
blockage.
Problem: Floor machine does not
glide easily
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Brushes and pads not properly
attached.
• Attach brushes and pads properly.
• Accumulation of wax on felt
pads.
• Wash and dry pads thoroughly.
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the
nearest Hoover Factory Service Center
or Authorized Hoover Warranty
Service Dealer (Depot) by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under
“Vacuum Cleaners - Household”
OR -
• checking the list of Factory Service
Centers provided with this cleaner
OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only) OR -
• checking the Service section of
The Hoover Company on-line at
www.hoovercompany.com
Please do not send your cleaner to The
Hoover Company in North Canton for
service, this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton, Ohio
44720 Phone: 1-330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the
complete model number when request-
ing information or ordering parts. (The
model number appears on the rear
wheel cover.)
Servicing of doubleinsulated appliances
This appliance is double insulated. In a
double-insulated appliance, two systems
of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance,
nor should a means for grounding be
added. Servicing a double-insulated
appliance requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and should be
done only by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts must be identical to
those parts being replaced. A double-
insulated appliance is marked with the
words “DOUBLE-INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED”. The symbol
may also be marked on the appliance.
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with two sleeve
bearings. These bearings contain sufficient lubrication for the life of the motor.
The addition of lubricant could cause
damage. Therefore, do not add lubri-
cant to either motor bearing.
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Accessories
(Available at additional cost from Hoover
Dealers (Depots), Hoover Factory
Service Centers, by filling out the
enclosed order form or through The
Hoover Company on-line at www.hoovercompany.com
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Steel wool pads for applying solvent-base paste wax. Snap on
over power scrub and cleaning
brushes .
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Floor care hints
Floors may be difficult to care for
when not treated properly. Refer to
the chart below for solutions to floor
problems.
Problem: Slippery floor
Po s s i ble cause
Possible solution
• Too mu ch wax.
• Remove wax. Apply thin even coat.
• D e t e rgent not rinsed from floor.
• Remove wax. Rinse detergent from
floor before waxing.
• Floor not dry when wax applied.
• Remove wax. Let floor dry
t h o roughly before re w a x i n g .
• Floor not polished pro p e r ly.
• Polish with power scrub and cleaning
b rushes, then buff .
Problem:Yellow or grayed floors
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Too many applications of wax.
• Clean and rewax floor. Apply thin
coat of wax.
• Too much wax in areas of light
traffic.
• Clean and rewax floor. (Apply only
one coat of wax in these areas.)
Problem: Scratched floor
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Gritty dirt on floor.
• Clean and rewax floor. If floor is
waxed, only wax gets scratched.
(Use vacuum cleaner to remove
dirt.)
High luster pads for polishing floors.
Snap on over power scrub and cleaning
brushes.
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Problem: Dull floor
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not enough wax.
• Apply another thin coat of wax.
Polish and buff.
• Floor not dry when wax applied.
• Clean and rewax floor.
• Floor not clean when wax applied.
• Clean and rewax floor.
Problem: Streaked floor
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Uneven application of wax.
• Clean and rewax floor. Apply wax
evenly.
• Heavy build-up of wax.
• Remove wax, then apply thin coat.
• Applying one type of wax over
another.
• Clean and rewax floor. (Use only
one type of wax on floor.)
• Floor not properly cleaned or
rinsed.
• Clean and rewax floor.
• Oil mop used on floor.
• Clean and rewax floor. (Do not use
oil mop on waxed floor.)
Problem: Black marks
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Scuffing from rubber heals.
• To remove from waxed floor dampen
fine steel wool with wax and rub
spots. Polish.
Problem: Powdering of wax
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Self polishing wax applied over
solvent-base wax.
• Clean and rewax floor. (Do not mix
waxes.)
• Floor not clean when wax is
applied.
• Clean and rewax floor.
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