Hoover H3010 Owner’s Manual

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This cleaner inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped
from the factory. Ifyou should happen to need assistance during
assembly or operation:

Visit us online at _,¢ww.hoover.com to find the service
outlet nearest you (click on the "Service" button) or

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

Call 1-330-499o9499 to speak with a representative in our
Consumer Response Center.

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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THiS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.

Review this manua| before

operating c|eaner.

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in and retain

The mode( 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 seriam 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.

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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

Sto rage ...................................... 11

How to clean .............................. 9-10

Recommended cleaning

sequence ..................................... 9

To clean floor .............................. 9

Cleaning sealed wood floors ..10

Picking up spills....................... 10

(fYou 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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When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,
including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

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arnung •m To reduce the risk of fire, electNc 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 seared 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 cmothing, fingers, feet and aH parts of body away from openings
and a)(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 combustibme 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
c)eaner.

Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening bmocked; keep
free of dust, Hnt, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a bandme, 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.

• Unp)ug c)eaner when not in use. Turn off a[) controms before unp[ugging.

• 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 propedy grounded outlet only. See "Grounding instructions".

• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

• Do not use without tanks in pmace.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place cJeaner on stairs.

• The use of an extension cord is not recommended, ff an extension cord is
absomutely necessary, use at Beast a 18 gauge 3°wire cord which has a 3oprong

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 ch[orine b)each, pine based c(eaners, drain cleaner, or
any other toxic material with this appliance.

• When using recommended chemicals w(th this machine, be certain area is we[(
ventilated.

• Fom[ow manufacturer's instructions for aml 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 appmiance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, [eft 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

Questions er 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 Yel=
low Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners = Household" for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service
Deamer (Depot) or call:

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.

Greunding |nstructiens

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Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding 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 provid-
ed with the appliance - if it will not fit the

outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a

This appliance must be grounded. If it

should malfunction or breakdown, ground-
ing 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 appro-

priate outlet (B) that is properly installed

and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

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

electrician. The green colored rigid ear,
lug, or the like (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 in place

by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the
use of a temporary adapter is not permit-
ted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

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A

F

B

Carton contents

A. Hard floor cleaner
B. Upper handle

C. Screw packet (3 screws-l with washer)
D. Brush bmock

E. Nozzle
F. Fioor cleaning concentrates

Assemble handle

AssembJe Handme
Press down on latch (A) and remove

clean solution tank from upper handle,

The assembled cleaner will

look like this drawing.
This cleaner is intended for

househomd use.

Continued --_

Withcordhook(B)tobackofcleaner,
pushupperhandledownontocleaner.

Insertscrewwithwasherinfrontof
tankarea.Tightenscrewwitha

Phillipsscrewdriver.

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Inserttwoscrewsintobackofhandle
asshown.TightenwithaPhillips

screwdriver.

Pushbrushcontrolswitch(C)downto
connectswitchrod.Youwillheara

"click"whentheswitchrodisin
place.

Replace clean solution tank by posi-

tioning bottom first. Press latch and

snap top portion into place.

To install nozzle, make sure latches

(F) are out.

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

Remove cardboard packing insert

from squeegee area on underside of

nozzle.

To install brushes, place handle in
upright position. Tilt cleaner back so

that it rests on the floor.
Align post (D) on brush block with

hole (E) on bottom of cleaner. Turn
brushes slightly until post fits easily

into hole.

While holding nozzle in place, slide

latches inward to lock in place.

Press brush assembly firmly to snap

into place.

Cord dip

To help keep the cord out of the way
while cleaning, position cord down

into cord clip (I), located on the
handle.

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4

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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 pedam: Press pedal to
change between wet and dry

cleaning,

12. WettDry indBcators: Shows
either wet or dry cleaning usage,

13. NozzJe release buttons:
Release nozzle for easy clean-up,

14. Brush remease buttons: Remove
brushes for easy clean-up,

15. Nozzle

16. Squeegee

17. Handle release peda_

18. Cord hooks: Top hook rotates
for quick cord release,

19. Carrying handle

20. Soft4read 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

Handle Remease Peda_

Step on pedal (A) to lower handle to
operating position, Handle does not
lock into a single position but "floats"
to allow convenient operation,

ON/OFF Switch

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

To transport

To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position;

tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and
push forward,

Condnued -4_ 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.

D

WetlDry 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,

G

Brush Contro_ Switch

The brush control switch (G) turns the
brushes on and off,

The Tanks

C_ean 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 fiJJ

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.

Place cleaner handle in upright,
locked position,

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,

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Turn cap (H) upside down to serve
as a measuring cup.

CAUTION: Machine FormuNa
LYSOL® Floor Cleaning Concen-

trate and OLD ENGUSH® Wood
Floor CleanEng Concentrate cannot

be used in Hoover SteamVac TM
products. Doing so could damage

your SteamVac TM.

m 2.0 ozJ60mL

Using cap, measure 2 oz. of applica-
ble concentrate formulated for use

with the 'F!oorMate' 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 concentrates have been
specifically formulated to resist

excessive foaming and other undesir-
able effects when used in your 'Floor-

Mate' Cleaner.
DO NOT use cleaning concentrates

that contain pine or solvent based
ingredients.

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 cleaning concentrate 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.

rubber ring (J) on cap has become
dislodged, reposition it with uneven
side against ledge (K) as shown.

Recovery Tank (mower tank}

The recovery tank holds both dry
debris and dirty cleaning solution that

is picked up from the floor surface.

Automatic Shut-Off

An automatic suction shut-off is built
into the recovery tank to prevent the

tank from overflowing.

When the shut-off activates, the clean-

er will not pick up debris and the
sound of the motor will change.

There are two reasons the shut-off will
activate.

1. Recovery tank is full =Turn the
cleaner off and empty the recovery

tank.

2. The handle was raised to the
upright position wMle the motor

was running - Turn cleaner off. Wait a

moment for the shut-off to reset. Turn
cleaner on and continue cleaning.

Cont_ued _-_ 7

How to Empty

Turn cleaner off and disconnect
from emectrical outlet.

Although not necessary for satisfacto-
ry performance, it is recommended

that the recovery tank be emptied
after dry vacuuming and before wet

operation.
Check the solution tank also. It may
need to be refilled at this time.

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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.

To replace lid, align tab (P) on lid with
hole on front of tank (Q).

Snap latch over tabs (R) on back of
tank.

Lift up on tank lid latch (M) and
remove the tank lid (N). Empty tank.

To replace tank, insert bottom of tank

into cleaner and pivot top portion until
it is locked in place.

To Clean Fi_ter

Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect

from eJectricam outlet.
Remove recovery tank and lid (Fig. 2-

16 & 2-!7). 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.

Replace filter lid. Press down firmly to
secure the seal.

Cleaning Sequence

Use your HOOVER 'F!oorMate' 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 BRUSH CONTROL SWmTCH WET/DRY PEDAL

Dry Vacuuming "Wet/Dry Pickup" (UP) Dry Pickup

Wet Cleaning "Wet Scrub" (DOWN) Wet Pickup/

Scrub

Wet Pickup "Wet/Dry Pickup" (UP) Wet Pickup/

Scrub

See Page 6 Figs. 2-6 and 2-7 for complete instructions on the control switch

and pedal.

To Clean Fmeer {vinym, ti_e,
lineleu_, eteo}

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 LYSOLO Floor Cleaning Con-

centrate and water, according to
instructions for Figs. 2-8 through 2-

12. Do not use pine or solvent
based cleaning concentrates 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.

A

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.

The cleaner's suction will pick up the
dirty solution throughout cleaning.

8. To greatly enhance dP/ing 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 $ea_ed 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.
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 'FIoorMate'
C_eaner to wet clean sea_ed wood

floors if any of these conditions
exist.

1. Inspect floor surface for worn fin-
ish, bare wood or separated ioints.
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 cteaner.

5. Set cleaner controls for "Wet"
Cleaning (see chart page 9).

6. Dry hands and plug cleaner in to
a propeNy 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.

Cleanincj 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).

A

Picking Lip Spills

Your cleaner may also be used to

pick up small liquid spills (1 quart
or less, never to exceed 114 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.

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.

Toreplacebrushes,firstremovesolu-
tiontank(Fig.2-8)andrecoverytank
(Fig.2-!6). Settanksaside.Thiswill
preventpossibleleaking.

Withhandleinuprightposition,tilt

cleanerbacksothatit restsonthe
floor.

Alignpost(C)onbrushblockwith
hole(D)onbottomofcleaner.Turn

brushesslightlyuntilpostfitseasily
intohole.

Pressbrushassemblyfirmlytosnap
intoplace.

Cleaning the Nozzle

Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect

from electrical out{et.
The cleaner's nozzle (E) can be

removed for easy cleaning.

Slide the two nozzle release latches
(F) outward.

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While holding nozzle in place, slide

latches inward to lock in place.

Remove nozzle (E) by pulling straight
out.

Rinse nozzle under running water.
Remove debris from squeegee (G)
and wipe with a damp cloth.

Sterage

Before storing cleaner:
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect

from electricaJ outJet.
,, Empty and rinse solution and recov-

ery tanks. Allow to air dry.
o Allow filter in recovery tank lid to
dry.
o Set the cleaner for "Dry Vacuuming"
(pedal to "DRY" and Wet Control
switch up).
,, Make sure that nothing is pressing
on the nozzle squeegee.

o Do not store cleaner on a wood sur-
face unless cleaner is compJetely

dry.

To replace nozzle, make sure latches
are out.

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

Continued _ 11

If a minor problem occurs, it usually
can be solved quite easily when the
cause is found by using the check list

below.

Possible cause

Possible solution

Not firmly plugged in

. Plug unit in firm/}/.
, No voltage in wail plug

Check fuse or breaker.

. Blown fuse/tripped breaker
. Replace fuse/reset breaker.

Possible cause

Possible solution

, Automatic shut-off activated

. Turn cleaner OFF and then ON
again or

Empty recovery tank (see "Auto-

mat/c shut-off" section)

, Filter or fitter lid missing or not
positioned correctly

. Ensure that filter and filter hd are
proper/}/positioned in the recover}/

tank lid (Fig. 2-22)

, Recovery tank andtor solution

tank not positioned properly
. Ensure that both tanks are locked in

place.
, Fitter is dirty

. Clean filter
, Nozzle not properly positioned

. Ensure nozzle is replaced properly

and locked (Figs. 4-8 & 4-9).

Possible cause

Possible so/udon

Excess cteaning concentrate

foaming in tanks

. Use Machine Formula LYSOL@
Floor Cleaning Concentrate or

Machine Formula OLD ENGLISH@

Wood Floor Cleaning Concentrate, it
is a low-foam formulation, if using
cleaning concentrate other than

LYSOL@ brand or OLD ENGLISH@
brand, remix cleaning soludon using

less concentrate.

, Solution tank not properly

installed

. Ensure that tank is installed proper/}/
(Fig. 2-15).

, Recovery tank is fult
. Empty tank

Possible cause

Possible solution

Cleaner not set for wet operation

Press wet/dry pedal to "WET" posF

tion.

, Recovery tank not properly

installed

. Ensure that recovery tank is

installed proper/}/(Fig. 2-20).

Recovery tank full/automatic shut-

off engaged.

Remove and empty recover}/tank.

, Filter or filter lid missing or not
properly positioned.

. Ensure recovery tank filter and filter

lid are proper/}/installed (Fig. 2-22).

PossibJe cause

Possible solution

. Cleaner not set for dry operation
. Press wet/dry pedal to "DRY PiCK-

UP" position.

, Debris is too large to cJear
squeegee

. Tip nozzle off floor by pushing dovvn

on handle.

Possible cause

Possible soludon

, Solution tank not firmly in place
. Make su;e tank is securely locked in
position.

, Solution tank empty

Refill solution tank.

Possible cause

Possible solution

CJeaner set for "WET/DRY PiCK-

UP"

. Move wet control switch down to

"WET SCRUB" position (Fig. 2-7).

, Circuit breaker inside cleaner is
tripped

. To reset the breaker.

(1) Push the ON/OFF switch com-

pletely down. You will feel some

resistance when the switch moves
downward. The switch will also move

slightly upward on its own.
(2) Wait one minute.
(3) Repeat step 1.
(4) Turn the cleaner ON and continue
cleaning.

If the brushes continue to stall and
the breaker tr@s again, clean the

brushes to remove debris. (Figs. 4-1
through 4-4)

Service

To obtain approved HOOVER service and
genuine HOOVER parts, locate the near-
est 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 -

, checking the Service section of The

Hoover Company on-line at

www.hoover.com OR -

, calling 1°800°944°9200 for an auto

mated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only).

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: [phone].

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,

Phone: [phone].

Always identify your cleaner by the com-

plete model number when requesting
information or ordering parts. (The model
number appears at the bottom of the back
of the cleaner body.)

For questions or comments concerning
Machine Formula LYSOL@ or OLD

ENGMSH@ Floor Cleaning Concentrate,
cal! 1-800-228-4722.

LYSOL@ and OLD ENGMSH@ are regis-

tered trademarks of Reckitt Benckiser Inc.

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Fuji One Year

(Domestic Use)

Your HOOVER@ appliance iswarranted in
normal household use, in accordance with

the Owner's Manual against odginal
defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one full year from date of pur-
chase. This warranty provides, at no cost
to you, all labor and parts to place this
appliance in correct operating condition
during the warranted period. This warran-
ty applies when the appliance is pur-
chased in the United States including its
territories and possessions, or in Canada
or from a U. S. Military Exchange. Appli-
ances purchased elsewhere are covered
by a limited one year warranty which cov-
ers the cost of parts only. This warranty
does not apply if the appliance is used in
a commercial or rental application.

Warranty service can only be obtained by
presenting the appliance to one of the fop

lowing authorized warranty service out-
lets. Proof of purchase will be required

before service is rendered,

1. Hoover Factory Service Centers.

2. Hoover Authorized Warranty Service
Dealers (Depots),

For an automated referral of authorized
service outmets in the U.S.A.,

phone 1o800o944o9200 OF(
Visit 1"he Hoover Company on°line at

www,hoover,com

This warranty does not cover pick up,
delivery, or house calls; however, if you
mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory
Service Center for warranty service, trans-
portation will be paid one way.

While this warranty gives you specific
legal rights, you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

Iffurther assistance is needed, or if there

are questions concerning this warranty or
the availability of warranty service outlets,

write or phone the Consumer Response
Center, The Hoover Company, 101 East

Maple St., North Canton, Ohio 44720.
Phone 1-330-49%9499.

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,

Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,

1-800-263-6376.

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