Hoover H3045, H3040, H3032, H3030-006, H3030-001 Owner’s Manual

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FloorMate TM

SpinScrub TM

Hard Floor Cleaner

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,

including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING APPLIANCE.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, or injury:

• Use indoors only. • Connect to a properlygrounded

• Use only on surfaces moistened Instructions". by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not _mmerse product. • Do not clean over floor electrical

. For use on bare floors or sealed wood floors. NOT for use on " Do not use without tanks in

carpets, place.

• Always install float before any • Use extra care when cleaning on wet picl_ up operation, stairs. Do not place cleaner on

• Close supervision is necessary

when any_ dppliance is used by or - The use of an extension cord is near children. Do not allow cleaner not recommended. If an extension

to be used as a toy or to run unat- cord is absolutely necessary, use at tended at any tinde, least a 16 gauge 3-wire cordwhich

- Keep hair, loose clothing, fin_ers, and a 32pole receptacle t_hdt accepts

feet arid all parts of body away _ror_ the machine plug. openings and moving parts.

" Do not pick up anything that is ers out of chiFdren's reach. burning or smoking, such as ciga-

rettes, thatches, or t_ot ashes. , Do not pick up chlorine bleach,

• Do not pick up or use flammable toxic material with this apphance.

or combugtible Materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandin_s or - When using recommended chem-

use in areas where they may _e pre- icals with this machine, be certain sent. area is well ventilated.

• Avoid l?icking up hard, sharp • Follow manufacturer's instruc-

objects with the cleaner. They may tions for all chemicals used with

damage the machine, this machine. Do not exceed recom- " Do not put any object into open-

ings. Do r_ot use witli any opening • Store in a dry place. Do not ex- blocked; keep free of dust, l_nt, hair, pose machine to freezing tempera- and anything that may reduce air tures.

flow.

. Do not pull or carry by cord, use plug. If appliance is not working as

cord as a l_andle, close d_or or_ cord it sl_ould, l_as been dropped, da_-

or pull cord around sharp edges or aged, left outdoors, or dropped into

corners. Do not run apphance over water, take it to a Hoover Stiles and cord. Keep cord away from heated Service Center or Authorized

surfaces. Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.

• Always disconnect cord from electri- • Use cleaner only for its intended

ca[ outlet before servicing the cleaner, use as described in the instructions.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use. _ A D

Turn off all controls before unplug- ..B"_,.,. I NG: ging. This product contains chemicals

• Do not unplug by pulling on cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER

cord. To unpIug, grhsp the 15lug, not HANDLING.

the cord.

• Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

outlet only. See Grounding

outlets.

stairs.

has a 3-prong groundingtype plug

• Keep detergents and other clean-

drain cleaner, gasoline or any other

mended mixing ratios.

• Do not use with damaged cord or

known to the State of California to

Grounding

instructions

A B

This appliance must be grounded. If it

should malfunction or breakdown,

grounding provides a path of least resis-

tance for electrical current to reduce the

risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equip- ment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet (B)

that is properly installed and grounded

in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGleR.

Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a quali- fied electrician or service person if you

are in doubt as to whether the outlet is

properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper out- let installed by a 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 era, 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 permitted by the Canadian

Electrical Code.

To contact us:

o hooverocom

.1-800-944-9200 - automated service

dealer locator

. 1-800-263-6376 - our Consumer

Response Center, Mon-Ffi 8am - 7pro EST

f Fill in and Save

For your records, enter the model number and serial numbers in the spaces provided. These

numbers are located on the data label on the back of the cleaner body.

Model No. Serial No.

Save your sales receipt and attach it to this manual. Proof of date of purchase may be

required for warranty service of your cleaner.

Important safeguards ........ 2

Carton contents .............. 3

Cleaner description ........... 4

Assembly

Handle assembly ........... 5

Brush/nozzle assembly .... 5-6

General operation

Mode selector dial .......... 8

Solution tank ............ 9-10

Recovery tank ............. 11

Automatic shut-off ......... 11

To clean filters .......... 11-12

How to clean

Recommended cleaning

sequence .................. 12

Cleaning floors ............ 13

Picking up spills .......... 13

Storage ..................... 14

Maintenance

Cleaning the nozzle ....... 14

Cleaning the brushes... 15-16

Troubleshooting ............ 17

Service ..................... 18

Warranty ................... 19

A. Hard floor cleaner B. Upper handle

C. Brush assembly D. Nozzle

E. Floor cleaning

concentrate

*Some models include a

second set of brushes (gray bristles) for cleaning grout

and Grout Cleaner

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T_his cleaner is intended for household _

use.

Operate cleaner only at voltage speci- fied on data plate on back of cleaner.

Plug cleaner into a properly grounded

outlet.

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This user manual applies to models with either 6 or 7 brushes.

FeatUres

1. Soft hand grip

2. ON/OFF switch

3. Solution trigger: squeeze to release cleaning solution

4. Mode selector dial: turns brushes ON for wet cleaning and OFF for wet

pickup and dry vacuuming

5. Clean solution tank cap/measuring cup

6. Clean solution tank

7. Clean solution tank release

8. Recovery tank release

9. Recovery tank lid and filter

10. Recovery tank: collects dry debris as well as dirty cleaning solution

11. Nozzle release buttons: release nozzle for easy clean-up (located

behind nozzle)

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

Nozzle Squeegee (underneath nozzle)

Bumper Soft-tread wheels

Carrying handle Upper handle release button Cord hooks: top hook rotates for quick cord release Handle release pedal

Ass mbl h ndl

Rotate bottom handle support (A) up to the upright position until a

snap is felt.

Q lign control rod (B) on upper han-

dle (C) with slot in bottom handle

support (D).

O ush upper handle (C) all the way

down until you hear it snap in

place.

Install brushes and n°zz!e

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

that it rest_s on the floor.

Align post (A) on brush block with hole (B) on bottom of cleaner. Turn brushes

slightly until post fits easily into hole.

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Press brush assembly firmly to

p into place.

To install nozzle, make sure latches

Align middle section (D) of nozzle with

Remove cardboard packing insert from

O While holding nozzle in place, slide

opening (E) on cleaner.

squeegee area on underside of nozzle.

latches inward to loci; in place.

unfold handle

Raise upper handle (A) to upright position until it locks in place.

How to fold handle

Press upper handle release button

(B) to fold handle to storage

position.

O Stepon pedal (A) to lower handle

to operating position. Handle does

not lock into a single position, but

"floats" to allow convenient operation.

ON/OFFs itch

O ush switch (A) once to turn cleaner

ON. Push switch again to turn

cleaner OFF.

Transporting

O To move your cleaner from room to

room, put handle in upright posi-

tion, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels

and push forward.

The cleaner may also be lifted using the carrying handle (A) on the front

of the cleaner.

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Your HOOVER FloorMate TM SpinScrub 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

recommendations.

If using cleaner on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or sepa- rated joints. Do not use FloorMate TM SpinScrub TM Cleaner to wet clean sealed wood floors if any

of these conditions exist.

Mode select0rdial

The Mode selector dial (A) turns

brushes on and off.

For dry debris pickup, turn the dial to the DRY VAC position. In this position, the

brushes will not rotate and are raised off the

floor surface. To wet clean with brushes turned ON, turn the

dial to the WASH position. For wet pickup, turn the dial to the WET PICK-

UP position. Refer to "How to clean" section for complete

cleaning instructions.

The tanks

Solution (upper) tank

The solution tank holds detergent and water that is to be dispersed onto the surface being cleaned.

How to fill

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Place cleaner handle in upright, locked position.

To remove tank, squeeze release button

pull tank straight out.

Carry tank to a sink.

Rotate tank cap counter-clockwise and

up to remove cap (A).

O Turn cap (A) upside down to serve as a measuring

cup.

For hard surface floors such as vinyl, linoleum, marble, laminate wood, polyurethane sealed wood or other wood

floors that can normally be cleaned using water, use one cup (2 oz.) HOOVER@ Floor to Floor TM Cleaner.

Check for worn spots or joint separations before using, as these conditions could lead to damaged flooring when using water to clean floor.

NOTE: For cleaning ceramic and other tiles, some models include a set of grout brushes with gray bristles. Use these for tile floors wl_ere extra attention is needed for cleaning grout. (See "Cleaning the brushes" section for how to remove and replace the brush assemblies.)

Using cup, measure 1-1/2 cupfuls (3 oz.) of HOOVER@ Grout Cleaner*.

*Available at additional cost if not included with your model.

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DO NOT use cleaning concentrates that contain solvent based ingredients.

CAUTION: HOOVER® Grout Cleaner* cannot be used in Hoover SteamVac TM products. Doing so could damage your SteamVac TM Cleaner.

*Available at additional cost if not included with your model.

Pour cleaning concentrate into tank (B). Fill tank to

line (C) (1 quart) with warm water.

_If rubber ring (D) on cap has become dislodged,

reposition it with uneven side against ledge (E) as

shown.

Q Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise until it locks in

place. Cap must be locked in place for proper per-

formance and to prevent leaking.

Slide tank straight into position until latch snaps in place.

Recovery (lower) tank

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 cleaner will not pick up debris and the sound of the motor will change. The recov- ery tank is full and must be emptied.

How to empty

Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet. Although not necessary for satisfactory 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.

To remove tank, press down on release button (B) and pull tank straight out.

Remove tank lid (C). Empty tank.

To clean filters

The tank lid contains a washable, reusable filter. Clean this filter when suction is low or reduced.

Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet.

Q emove recovery tank and lid (Figs. 24 & 25). Remove

filter lid (A), then remove filter (B). Remove loose

debris from filter by tapping the filter or gently brushing using your hand. The filter may also be rinsed for addition- al cleaning. Allow filter to air dry between uses.

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Reposition filter.

Replace filter lid. Press down firmly until snapped in place.

Dry or loose debris will also collect on the filter screen located in the tank lid.

To remove debris from screen, remove the pleated filter from the lid. Remove debris from screen (D).

The filter screen may also be cleaned by rinsing it under

running water.

Reposition pleated filter in lid. Replace lid onto recovery tank, pressing down firmly until snapped in place.

O To replace recovery tank, place bottom of tank

behind ledge (E) and pusI_ tank straight into cleaner

body until it is locked in place.

Recommended cleaning sequence

Use your HOOVER® FloorMate TM SpinScrub TM Cleaner to:

• Dry Vacuum to remove loose dirt, hair and debris.

• Wet Clean the floor surface. The brushes will provide light agitation to help loosen dirt.

• Wet Pickup reduces drying time of the floor surface.

"_ The Mode selector dial turns the brushes on and off.

O or dry debris pickup, turn the dial to the DRY VAC posi-

tion (A). In this position, the brushes will not rotate and are

raised off the floor surface. To wet clean with brushes turned ON, turn the dial to the WASH

position (B). For wet pickup, turn the dial to the WET PICKUP position (C).

Cleaning floors

NOTE: Your HOOVER® FloorMate TM SpinScrub TM 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 rec- ommendations.

If using cleaner on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or sepa- rated joints. Do not use FloorMate TM SpinScrub TM cleaner to wet clean sealed wood floors if any

of these conditions exist.

Set Mode selector dial to DRY VAC position and vacuum floor. Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet. Empty recovery tank (see Figs. 24 &

25). Determine the type of brushes to be used (either gray for ceramic and other tiles or white

for vinyl and sealed wood floors). See "Cleaning the brushes" for removing and replacing brushes.

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Fill solution tank with either Floor to Floor Cleaning Concentrate or Grout Cleaner*, depend- ing upon the type of floor being cleaned, and water (see Figs. 17 through 23).

Do not use solvent based cleaning concentrates in your cleaner. Do not use any type of

wax in your cleaner. Turn Mode selector dial to WASH position.

Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position. Turn cleaner ON.

To release solution, squeeze trigger (A) (Fig. 31). Slowly _-"x 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 f / \

cleaner s suction will pick up the dirty solution throughout // / A cleaning.

Togreatly enhance drying of the floor surface, release trigger k,_/!_-I _ j

andturn Mode selector dial to the WET PICKUP position. Continue to move cleaner over the area to pick up the dirty solution.

To continue cleaning another area, turn Mode selector dial to WASH position. Repeat steps 7

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through 9.

Note: When cleaning sealed wood floors, make sure all areas are completely dry. Ensure

that no water remains on the floor.

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Note: When switching between wet cleaning and wet pickup, it is not necessary to turn the cleaner off. Simply move the Mode selector dial between the two settings.

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" section).

*Available at additional cost if not included with your model.

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 nonLcarpeted floors. Turn Mode selector dial to the WET PICK-

UP position and release the trigger. Continue to move cleaner over the area to pick up the

spilL Do not use the cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals, do not

use the cleaner to pick up detergents that contain solvent based ingredients.

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Before storing cleaner: Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet.

• Empty and rinse solution and recovery tanks. Allow to air dry.

Press on upper handle release button to lower handle for

storage.

Make sure that nothing is pressing on the nozzle squeegee. Do not store cleaner on a wood surface unless cleaner is

completely dry.

Cleaning the nozzle

Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. The cleaner's nozzle can be removed for easy cleaning.

Slide the two nozzle release latches (A) outward.

Remove nozzle (B) by pulling straight out.

O inse nozzle under running water. Remove debris

from squeegee (C) and wipe with a damp cloth.

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