Hoover H3050-010, H3050 Owner’s Manual

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FloorMate TM

SpinScrub TM

Hard Floor Cleaner

with portable tool kit

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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.

• 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 unat- cord is absolutely necessary, use at

tended at any tinie, least a 16 gauge 3-wire cordwhich

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and a 3-pole receptacle t_at accepts

feet and all parts of body awayTrom the machine plug. openings and moving parts.

Do not pick up anything that is ers out of chlrdren s reach.

burning or smoking, such as ciga- rettes, matches, or rot ashes. • Do not pick up chlorine bleach,

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

or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or • When using recommended chem-

use in areas where they may 15e pre- icals with this machine, be certain sent. area is well ventilated.

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp

objects with the cleaner. They may damage the machine.

• Do not put any object into open-

ings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, Iint, hair, and anything that may reduce air

flow.

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

cord as a fiandle, close door on cord it slaould, has been dropped, dam-

or pull cord around sharp edges or aged, left outdoors, or dropped into corners. Do not run appliance over water, take it to a Hoover Sales and

cord. Keep cord away from heated Service Center or Authorized

mrfaces. Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.

• Always _disconnect cord from electri-

cal outlet before servicing the cleaner

• Unplug cleaner when not in use

Turn off all controls before unplug- glng.

• 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 p roperlygrounded

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 no1 place cleaner on stairs.

• The use of an extension cord is

not recommended. If an extension

has a 3-prong grounding type plug

• Keep detergents and other clean-

drain cleaner, gasoline or any other

• Follow manufacturer's instruc-

tions for all chemicals used with this machine. Do not exceed recom-

mended mixing ratios,

• Store in a dry place. Do not ex-

pose machine to freezing tempera- tures.

• Do not use with damaged cord or

• Use cleaner only fbr its intended

use as described in the instructions.

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

Grounding

Instructions

A B

This appliance must be grounded. If it

should inalfunction 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). Tile plug must [0e plugged into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded

in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER-

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

are in doubt as to whether tile outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify tile

plug provided with the appliance if it

will not t_t 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 tile 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 cok_red rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending fi'om tile adapter must be connected to a perma nent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box covm: Whenever tile adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, tile use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian

Electrical Code.

f-To contact us:

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. 1-800-944-9200 - automated service

dealer locator

- 1-330-499-9499 - our Consumer

Response Center (8 AM to 5 PM

Monday - Friday)

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 .......... 10-11

Automatic shut-off ........ 10

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

How to clean

Recommended cleaning

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

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

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

Using the hose and tools

Select tool ................ 14

Attach hose and tool ....... 14

Storage .................... 15

Maintenance

Cleaning the nozzle ....... 16

Cleaning the brushes ...... 17

Troubleshooting ............ 18

Service .................... 19

Warranty .................. 20

Parts & accessories mail order

form ..................... 37

A. Hard floor cleaner B. Nozzle

C. Upper handle D. Brush assembly E. Tool caddy

F. Floor swivel tool

G. Telescoping wand H. Hose

I. Floor cleaning

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This cleaner is intended for house- hold 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 "5

with either 6 or 7 brushes. ]

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. Nozzle

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Squeegee (underneath nozzle) Bumper

Soft-tread wheels Hose connector door

Carrying handle

Upper handle release button

Cord hooks: top hook rotates for quick cord release Handle release pedal

Tool caddy

Hose

Telescoping wand Floor swivel tool

Rotate bottom handle support (A) up

the upright position until a snap is

felt.

Align control rod (B) on upper handle (C) with slot in bottom

support (D).

Push upper handle (C) all the way down until you hear it snap in

place.

Install brushes and nozzle

O To install brushes, place handle in

Align post (A) on brush block with hole

(B) on bottom of cleaner. Turn brushes

slightly until post fits easily into hole.

pright position. Tilt cleaner back so

that it rests on the floor.

Continued -P 5

O Press brush assembly firmly to snap into

place.

To install nozzle, make sure latches (C) are out. For easier installation, place cleaner in

upright position. Align middle section (D) of nozzle with opening

(E) on cleaner.

Remove cardboard packing insert from squeegee area on underside of nozzle.

While holding nozzle in place, slide

inward to lock in place.

The caddy conveniently fits over the top

the cleaner nozzle (A) for storage.

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