Hoover H3012-020, H3010, H3000 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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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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

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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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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,

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.

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,

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