Hoover WH20400, WH20420 User Manual

IMPORTANT: Read carefully before assembly and use.

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STEAM MOP

User guide.

WH20400

Series

WH20420

Series

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Safety Instructions

Getting started with your steam mop

How to use

Before you begin cleaning

Using your machine

Maintenance

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Troubleshooting

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Your Guide:

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical steam cleaner, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS STEAM
CLEANER. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD

USE ONLY. IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

• Fully assemble before operating.

• Operate steam cleaner only at voltage specified on data label on
back of steam cleaner.

• Do not leave steam cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.

• Do not use outdoors or store outdoors.

• Do not use for space heating purposes.

• Do not immerse in water.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by chil­dren age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when
used near children. To avoid injury, burn, or damage, keep
children away from product, and do not allow children to touch
steam cleaner while in use or before completely cool, or to place
fingers or other objects into any openings.

• Do not use any extension cord with this product.

• Do not handle the plug, or the Steam Mop with wet hands. Do
not operate the Steam Mop without footwear.

• Do not place hands or feet under the Steam Mop while it is in
operation as the steam cleaner gets very hot and may create a
burn hazard.

• Use only on flat, horizontal surfaces. Do not use the Steam Mop
on walls, counter tops or windows.

• To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the
Steam Mop into water or any other liquids.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments and products.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not work
ing as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, call Customer Service at 1-800-944-9200
for instructions before continuing use.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door
on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
place product on cord. Do not run steam cleaner over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any open­ing blocked.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away
from openings.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. When not in use do not
place steam cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in
injury or damage.

• To avoid burn or injury, do not apply steam directly to any per­son or animal.

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS
APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (ONE BLADE IS WIDER
THAN THE OTHER). THIS PLUG WILL FIT IN A POLARIZED
OUTLET ONLY ONE WAY. IF THE PLUG DOES NOT FIT FULLY
IN THE OUTLET, REVERSE THE PLUG. IF IT STILL DOES NOT
FIT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICAN TO INSTALL THE
PROPER OUTLET. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.

• Only use water to refill the water tank. Do not use any type of
chemicals or additives in the water tank.

• Do not add descaling, aromatic, alcoholic products, cleaning
solutions, scented perfumes, oils or any other chemicals to
the water used in this steam cleaner as this may damage the
steam cleaner or make it unsafe for use. While this Steam
Mop is designed for tap water, to increase effectiveness of the
steam and to avoid build up of minerals, you may use distilled
water to fill Steam Mop.

• Do not use Steam Mop in an enclosed space filled with vapor
given off by oil-based paint, paint thinners, some moth proof­ing substances, flammable dust, or other explosive or toxic
vapors.

• When in use, never turn the steam cleaner over or use while on
its side.

• Allow Steam Mop sufficient time to cool prior to removing the
microfiber pad.

• Before cleaning the Steam Mop, unplug the power cord from
the electrical outlet and clean with a dry or damp cloth. Do
not pour water or use alcohol, benzene or paint thinner on the
steam cleaner.

• Do not use in areas where flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline may be present.

• Do not use without microfiber pad properly attached to mop­head.

• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

• Do not use the Steam Mop on leather, wax polished furniture
or floors, synthetic fabrics, velvet or other delicate, steam
sensitive materials.

• Use only Hoover 4X Steam Multi-Floor Cleaning Solution.

• Do not operate Steam Mop without water in water tank.

• Unplug Steam mop from outlet before filling, rinsing or cleaning.
Do not fill water reservoir with more than recommended amount
of water. Do not fill detergent reservoir with more than recom­mended amount of detergent and water.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproduc­tive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:

• Check and follow flooring manufacturers warranty and
recommendations regarding the use of steam mops PRIOR to
using this product on your floors and carpets.

• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose
machine to freezing temperatures.

• Never use Steam Mop without microfiber pad attached.

• Never leave Steam Mop in one spot or on any surface for any
period of time when pump is turned on and steam is activated.

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Getting started with your steam mop:

CARTON CONTENTS

A. Handle

B. Steam Mop Body* (Water
Tank and Solution Tank attached)

C. Multi-Surface Microfiber Pad (x2)*
(quantities vary per model)

D. Carpet Glider

E. Water Filter (Pre-assembled in steam
cleaner, remove water tank to expose filter)

F. 8 oz 4X Steam Multi-floor Cleaning
Solution*

Remove all parts from carton and identify
each item shown.

Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials.

Remove all parts from carton and identify
each item shown.

Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials.

*Varies per model

B*

A

C*

E

WH20400 WH20420

D

F*

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Attach handle:

Insert main body
down into floor
head until it clicks
into place.

Insert the handle
into main body until
it clicks into place.

To stand steam
mop upright push
handle until clicks
into place.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal injury -

Unplug the steam cleaner when

assembling the accessories.

• IMPORTANT •

Never use the Steam Mop without the

Microfiber Pad correctly attached to

the Mop Head.

!!

Cord storage: Attach microfiber pad:

Wrap cord around
cord release hooks.

Place the cleaning pad on the floor white side
facing up. Place steam mop on top of pad
making sure the Mop Head covers the entire
pad. Hook and loop feature on the bottom of
the mop will hold the pad in place.

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The “Multi-Surface Microfiber
Pad” can be used on all sealed
hard floor surfaces as well as
carpet. When using on carpet the
carpet glider attachment should
be utilized as directed in the
“Refreshing Carpet” section of
this manual.