Hoover H3000 Owner’s Manual
HOOVER
FloorMATE *_
The Hard Floor Cleaner
This cleaner 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 an 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.hoover.com to find the service
outlet nearest you (click on the "Service" button).
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Owner's Manual
English -) pp. 1-13
Espafiol _ p&g. 15-22
Frangais -_ p. 24-31
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Index
Assembly ..................................... 3-4
Cleaner descriptions .................. 5
How to use ................................... 5-8
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
War ning: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 toxin 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 tenter 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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Questions or Concerns?
The Hoover Company wants to qutckly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questtons regarding Its
use Look on the hst provided w_th the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or _nthe Yel-
low Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners - Household" for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service
Dealer (Depot) or call
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1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representattve tn the Hoover Consumer Response Center OR
Vtslt us online at www.hoover.eom to fred the service outlet nearest you (chck on the
"Service" button)
Grounding Instructions
DANGER-
Improper connect;on of the edu_oment-
grounding conductor can result in the nsk
of electric shock Check w_th a quahfled
electnclan or service person If you are i£
doubt as to whether the outlet _sproperly
grounded Do not modify the plug prowd
ed wtth the apphance - ff ttwdl not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet _nstalled by a
Th_s apphance must be grounded If _t
should malfunction or breakdown, ground-
_n9 prowdes a path of least resistance for
electrical current to reduce the nsk of
electne shock Thfs appliance _sequipped
w_th a cord having an equ_pment-ground-
ing conductor (C) and grounding plug (A)
The plug must be plugged _ntoan appro-
pnate outlet (B) that _sproperly _nstalled
and grounded _naccordance w_th ali local
codes and ordinances
qualified electnc_an Th_sappliance _sfor
use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has
a 9roundtng plug that books I_kethe plug
dlustrated tn sketch (A)
A temporary adapter (D) may be used [o
connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle
(E} ff a property grounded outlet is not
avadable The temporary adapter should
be used only unttl a properly grounded
outlet [B) can be _nstalled by a quahfied
electnc_an The green colored ng_d ear,
lug, or the I_ke(F) extending from the
adapter must be connected to a perma-
nent ground (G) such as a properly
grounded outlet box cover Whenever the
adapter is used it must be held _nplace
by a metal screw NOTE In Canada, the
use of a temporary adapter _snot perm_t-
ted by the Canadian Electncal Code
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Carton contents
A. Hard floor cleaner
B. Upper handle
C. Screw packet (3 screws-1 with washer)
D. Brush block
E. Nozzle
F. Floor detergents
Assemble handle
A
Assemble Handle
Press down on latch (A) and remove
clean solution tank from upper handle
The assembled cleaner wdl
look hke thts drawing
This cleaner is intended for
household use.
Continued --_ 3
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With cord hook (B) to back of cleaner, Insert two screws into back of handle
push upper handle down onto cleaner, as shown. Tighten with a Phillips
Insert screw with washer in front of screwdriver.
tank area. Tighten screw with a
Phillips screwdriver.
D
To install brushes, place handle in
upright position. Tilt cleaner back so
Press brush assembly firmly to snap
into place.
that it rests on the floor.
Align post (C) on brush block with
hole (D) on bottom of cleaner. Turn
brushes slightly until post fits easily
into hole.
Replace clean solution tank by posi-
tioning bottom first. Press latch and
snap top portion into place.
To install nozzle, make sure latches
are out.
Align middle section (E) of nozzle with
opening (F) on cleaner.
Remove cardboard packing insert
from squeegee area on underside of
nozzle.
While holding nozzle in place, slide
latches inward to lock in place.
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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: Turns
brushes ON for wet cleaning and
OFF for wet pickup and dry vacu
uming.
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.
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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. Brush release buttons: Remove
brushes for easy clean-up.
15. Nozzle
16. Squeegee
17, Handle release pedal
18. Cord hooks: Top hook rotates
for quick cord release.
19. Carrying handle
20. Soft-tread wheels
This cleaner is intended for house-
hold use.
Operate cleaner only at voltage
specified on data plate on back of
cleaner.
Plug cleaner into a properly
grounded outlet.
A
ON/OFF Switch
Push switch (A) up to turn cleaner on.
Push switch down to turn cleaner off.
B
Handle Release Pedal
Step on pedal (B) 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.
Continued --_ 5
Thecleanermayalsobeliftedusing
thecarryinghandle(C)onthebackof
thecleaner.
General Operation
Your HOOVER FloorMate TM Cleaner
can be used to both vacuum dry
debris and wet clean non carpeted
floor surfaces such as vinyl, tile and
sealed wood. It is not intended for
use on carpet or rugs.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to
wood floors, follow the flooring
manufacturer's cleaning recom-
mendations.
If using cleaner on sealed wood
floors, inspect floor surface for
worn finish, bare wood or separat-
ed joints. Do not use 'FloorMate'
cleaner to wet clean sealed wood
floors if any of these conditions
exist.
Wet/Dry pedal and indicators
The wet/dry pedal (D) lowers the noz-
zle squeegee for wet operation and
raises it for picking up dry debris.
The WET indicator (E) will show red
when pedal is set for wet operation.
The DRY indicator (F) will show red
when pedal is set for dry vacuuming.
See "How to clean" section for com-
plete cleaner setup instructions.
Step on pedal to choose either the
WET or DRY setting.
Brush Control Switch
The brush control switch (G) turns the
brushes on and off.
The Tanks
Clean Solution Tank (Upper
Tank)
The clean solution tank holds the
cleaning solution that is to be dis-
persed onto the surface to be
cleaned.
To wet clean with brushes turned
on, push the switch down to the
WET SCRUB position.
For wet pickup, push the switch up
to the WET/DRY PICKUP position. In
this position, the brushes will not
rotate and are raised off the floor sur-
face.
For dry debris pickup, push the
switch up to the WET/DRY PICKUP
position.
See "How to clean" section for com-
plete cleaner setup instructions.
How to fill
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Place cleaner handle in upright,
locked position.
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To remove tank, press down on
release button and pivot tank forward.
Carry tank to a sink.
Rotate tank cap counter-clockwise
and lift up to remove cap.
Turn cap (H) upside down to serve
as a measuring cup.
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-- 2.0 oz./6OmL --
Using cap, measure 2 oz. of applica-
ble concentrate formulated for use
with the 'FloorMate' hard floor cleaner.
For best results, use Machine Formula
LYSOL® Floor Cleaning Concentrate
when cleaning floor surfaces such as
vinyl, ceramic and other tiles, and
linoleum.
Use Machine Formula OLD ENG-
LISH® Wood Floor Cleaning Concen-
trate for wood floors when cleaning
laminate wood, polyurethane sealed
wood or other wood floors that can
normally be cleaned using water.
Check for worn spots or joint separa-
tions before using, as these condi-
tions could lead to damaged flooring
when using water to clean floor.
Both of these detergents have been
specifically formulated to resist
excessive foaming and other undesir-
able effects when used in your 'Floor-
Mate' cleaner.
DO NOT use detergents that con-
tain pine or solvent based ingredi-
ents.
CAUTION: Machine Formula
LYSOL® Floor Cleaning Concen-
trate and OLD ENGLISH® Wood
Floor Cleaning Concentrate cannot
be used in Hoover SteamVac TM
products. Doing so could damage
your SteamVac TM.
Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise
until it locks in place. Cap must be
locked in place for proper perfor-
mance and to prevent leaking.
Pour detergent into tank. Fill tank to
fill line (I) (1 quart) with warm water.
Position bottom of tank into cleaner.
Press latch and snap tank into place.
P-5l<J
2.0 ozJ6Oml, I
K
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rubber ring (J) on cap has become
dislodged, reposition it with uneven
side against ledge (K) as shown.
Recovery Tank (lower tank)
The recovery tank holds both dry
debris and dirty cleaning solution that
is picked up from the floor surface.
Automatic Shut-Off (WET mode)
When the recovery tank is full, the
automatic shut-off will shut off the
cleaner's suction (suction will be
noticeably reduced).
At that time, the cleaner will no longer
pick up dry debris or dirty solution
and the motor sound will become
noticeably higher in pitch.
When this happens, turn the cleaner
off and empty the recovery tank
before continuing use.
If using cleaner for wet cleaning,
check the solution tank; it may need to
be refilled also.
Continued _ 7
How to Empty
Turn cleaner off and disconnect
from electrical outlet.
Although not necessary for satisfacto-
ry performance, it is recommended
that the recovery tank be emptied
after dry vacuuming and before wet
operation.
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Dry or loose debris will also collect on
the filter screen (O) in the tank lid.
Remove debris from screen.
The filter screen may also be cleaned
by rinsing it under running water.
The tank lid contains a washable,
reusable filter. Clean this filter when
suction is low or reduced.
To remove tank, press down on
release button (L) and pivot tank for-
ward.
QP
To replace lid, align tab (P) on lid with To replace tank, insert bottom of tank
hole on front of tank (Q). into cleaner and pivot top portion until
Snap latch over tabs (R) on back of
tank.
Lift up on tank lid latch (M) and
remove the tank lid (N). Empty tank.
it is locked in place.
To Clean Filter
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect
from electrical outlet.
Remove recovery tank and lid (Fig. 2-
16 & 2-17). Remove filter lid (S), then
remove filter. Remove loose debris
from filter by either brushing or tap-
ping the filter. The filter may also be
rinsed for additional cleaning. Allow
filter to air dry between uses.
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Replace filter lid. Press down firmly to
Recommended Cleaning Sequence
Use your HOOVER 'FloorMate' Cleaner to:
1. Dry Vacuum to remove loose dirt, hair and debris.
2. Wet Clean the floor surface. The brushes will provide light agitation to help
loosen dirt.
3. Wet Pickup reduces drying time of the floor surface
Follow the chart to set the controls for each cleaning step
OPERATION
Dry Vacuuming
Wet Cleaning
Wet Pickup
See Page 6 Figs, 2-6 and 2-7 for complete instructions on the control switch
To Clean Floor (vinyl, tile,
linoleum, etc.)
1. Set cleaner for Dry Vacuuming
operation and vacuum floor. (See
chart on page 9.)
2. Empty Recovery Tank. (Figs. 2-16
through 2-20).
3. Fill solution tank with Machine For-
mula LYSOL® Floor Cleaning Con-
centrate and water, according to
instructions for Figs. 2-8 through 2-
12 Do not use pine or solvent
based detergents in your cleaner.
Do not use any type of wax in your
cleaner.
4. Set cleaner controls for "Wet
Cleaning" operation. (See chart on
page 9.)
5. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a
properly grounded outlet.
BRUSH CONTROL SWITCH
"Wet/Dry Pickup" (UP)
"Wet Scrub" (DOWN)
"Wet/Dry Pickup" (UP)
and pedal.
6. Step on handle release pedal and
lower handle to operating position;
turn Cleaner ON.
7. To release solution, squeeze trig-
ger (A). Slowly move cleaner forward
and backward over area to be
cleaned. Squeeze trigger to release
solution as needed.
Overlap strokes by one inch to help
prevent streaking.
WET/DRY PEDAL
Dry Pickup
Wet Pickup/
Scrub
Wet Pickup/
Scrub
The cleaner's suction will pick up the
dirty solution throughout cleaning.
8. To greatly enhance drying of the
floor surface, release trigger and
move wet control switch up to the
"WET/DRY PICKUP" setting. Contin-
ue to move cleaner over the area to
pick up the dirty solution.
9. To continue cleaning another area,
move wet control switch down to
"WET Scrub". Repeat with steps 7-9.
NOTE: When switching between wet
cleaning and wet pickup, it is not nec-
essary to turn the cleaner off. Simply
move the control switch back and
forth between the two settings.
10. Empty recovery tank or clean the
filter when the motor sound becomes
higher in pitch and there is a loss of
suction (see "Automatic Shut-Off",
page 7).
Cleaning Sealed Wood
Floors
Your HOOVER 'FloorMate' Cleaner
may be used to clean wood floors
that have been sealed with a
polyurethane coating and can be
cleaned with water
Follow your flooring manufactur-
er's recommended cleaning
method.
1. Inspect floor surface for worn fin-
ish, bare wood or separated joints.
Do not use your 'FloorMate' cleaner
to wet clean the floor if any of these
conditions exist.
2. Set cleaner for Dry Vacuuming
operation and vacuum floor (see chart
on Page 9).
3. Empty recovery tank (Figs. 2-16
through 2-20).
4. Fill solution tank with Machine For-
mula OLD ENGLISH@ Wood Floor
Cleaning Concentrate and water,
according to instructions for Figs. 2-8
through 2-12.
Do not use pine or solvent based
detergents. Do not put any type of
wax in your cleaner.
5. Set cleaner controls for "Wet"
Cleaning (see chart page 9).
6 Dry hands and plug cleaner in to
a properly grounded outlet.
7. Step on handle release pedal and
lower handle to operating position;
turn cleaner ON.
8. Push cleaner forward, squeeze
trigger while pulling cleaner back
ward. Release trigger and push
cleaner forward. Continue cleaning
floor surface while releasing solution
on the backward strokes only. This
will allow for effective cleaning with
small amounts of solution.
Overlap strokes by 1 inch to help pre-
vent streaking.
9. To greatly enhance drying of the
floor surface, release trigger and
move wet control switch to the "WET
PICKUP" setting.
10. To continue cleaning, move wet
control switch down to "WET Scrub".
Repeat steps 7 - 9. Make sure all
areas are completely dry. Ensure
that no water remains on the floor.
NOTE: When switching between wet
cleaning and wet pickup, it is not
necessary to turn the cleaner off.
Simply move the control switch back
and forth between the two settings.
Cleaning the brushes
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect
from electrical outlet.
The brush assembly can be removed
for easy cleaning.
11. Empty the recovery tank or clean
the filter when the motor sound
becomes higher in pitch and there is
a loss of suction (see "Automatic
Shut-Off", Page 7).
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Picking Up Spills
Your cleaner may also be used to
pick up small liquid spills (1 quart
or less, never to exceed 1/4 inch in
depth) on non-carpeted floors.
Set Wet/Dry pedal in the WET Pick-
up/Scrub position.
Set Wet Control switch to the
"WET/DRY Pickup" position.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids
or chemicals. Do not use the clean-
er to pick up detergents that con-
tain pine or solvent based ingredi-
ents.
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Push the two brush release buttons
(A) at the same time.
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Tilt cleaner back slightly and remove
brush assembly (B).
The brushes can be washed with a
mild detergent and rinsed. Do not use
pine or solvent-based detergents.
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