Hoover WH20440PC User Manual
WH20440
Series
User manual.
IMPORTANT: Read carefully before assembly and use.
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Getting started with your steam mop
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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.
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• 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.
• 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.
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.
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Getting started with your steam mop:
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J K L M N O
P Q
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CARTON CONTENTS
A. Handle
B. Steam Mop Body (Water
Tank and Solution Tank attached)
C. Multi-Surface Microfiber Pads
(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 *quantities vary per model
G. Hose
H. Squeegee Tool**
I. Upholstery Cloth Tool**
J. Large Plastic Brush
K. Small Plastic Brush
L. Metal Brush
M. Grout Brush
N. Scraper Nozzle
O. Concentration Nozzle
P. Detail Nozzle
Q. Accessory Bag
Remove all parts from carton and identify
each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials.
**Select models only
Assembly:
Insert the body into
the floor head until it
1 2 3 4 5
clicks into place.
Insert the handle
until it clicks into
place.
To stand steam
mop upright, push
handle down until
clicks into place.
Insert tools into the
back of the
steam mop.
Insert
concentration
nozzle into the
storage hook on
the back of handle.
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Cord storage: Attach microfiber pad:
To reduce the risk of personal injury -
WARNING
Unplug the steam cleaner when
assembling the accessories.
!!
• IMPORTANT •
Never use the Steam Mop without
the Microfiber Pad correctly
attached to the Mop Head.
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
Wrap cord around
cord release hooks.
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this manual.
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.
How to use:
1. Handle
2. Solution Trigger (behind)
3. Handheld release button
4. Handheld Steam Trigger
5. Solution Control Dial
6. Steam Ready Indicator
7. Steam Control Dial
8. On/Off Switch
9. Water Tank
10. Hard Water Filter (hidden)
11. Tile & Grout Scrub Brush (hidden)
12. Floorhead
13. SteamStream™ on/off button
14. Concentration Nozzle Storage
15. Handle Release Button
16. Solution Tank
17. Quick Cord Release Hook
18. Tool Storage
19. Floorhead Release Button
20. Carpet Glider
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Front Back
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Accessories:
21. Multi-Surface Microfiber Pad*
22. Carpet Glider
23. Water Filter (Pre-assembled in
steam cleaner, remove
tank to expose filter)
24. Cleaning Solution*
25. Hose
26. Squeegee Tool**
27. Upholstery Cloth Tool**
28. Large Plastic Brush
29. Small Plastic Brush
30. Metal Brush
31. Grout Brush
32. Scraper Nozzle
33. Concentration Nozzle
34. Detail Nozzle
35. Accessory Bag
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21* 2322 24* 25
26** 27** 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35
*Quantities vary per model
**Select models only
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model Number: WH20440 series
Input Power: AC 120V / 60Hz / 10A
Before you begin cleaning:
Filling the twin tanks
To avoid the risk of personal injury - Turn off,
WARNING
unplug, and allow steam cleaner to cool before
servicing or filling water or solution tank. Do
not use hot or boiling water to fill water tank.
!!
• IMPORTANT •
DO NOT MIX HOOVER® 4X
STEAM MULTI-FLOOR CLEANING
SOLUTION WITH ANY OTHER
CLEANING SOLUTION.
• IMPORTANT •
DO NOT ADD SOLUTION TO
WATER TAN K.
NOTE: When the tank
is turned upright it may
allow a few drops to drip
from cap. This is normal.
• IMPORTANT •
If you don’t want to use
solution on your flooring,
turn solution dial to OFF
position.
Always test on an
inconspicuous area of
flooring first before
using solution.
Press the water tank
release buttons and pull
1 2 3 4
the water tank to remove.
Pull the tab on the water
tank cap to open.
Fill the water tank with
water only to fill line,
replace the cap and push
firmly to close.
Slide the water tank back
into the machine until it
clicks into place.
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Only use recommended Hoover® 4x
WARNING
Steam Multi-Floor Cleaning Solution.
!!
To remove the
solution tank press
5 6 7 8 9
both release buttons
and pull to release.
Twist the solution
tank cap counter
clockwise and lift
to remove.
Pour solution to the
solution fill line. Then
fill remainder with
water. See tank fill
lines for reference.
Replace the
solution tank cap
and twist clockwise
to close.
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Insert the solution
tank back into the
machine until it
clicks into place.
Using your machine:
• The steam mop and accessories get very hot during use,
always allow them to cool down before handling.
• Always unplug and switch off the steam mop when assembling.
• Always switch off the steam mop before emptying the water
tank or changing the cleaning pads/accessories.
• IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer’s care
recommendations before use and test the steam mop
on a discrete area of flooring to begin with.
• When using the steam mop, basic safety precautions should
always be observed.
• Don’t aim the steam mop at people, animals, plants or
electrical components such as interior of ovens or wires. Never
touch the steam spray or floor head from a short distance.
(There is a risk of scalding)
• The steam mop is equipped with a thermostat and a thermal
cut out. If for any reason the steam mop overheats it will switch
off. If this happens turn off and unplug the steam mop, allow to
cool for a least 2 to 4 hours and re-start.
Never leave the Steam Mop in one spot on any
WARNING
surface for an extended period of time with
a damp or wet Microfiber pad attached as this
may damage the floor surface.
When cleaning hard floors, your Steam Mop should
only be used on tiles, linoleum, sealed hardwood
flooring, engineered hardwood, laminate,
vinyl and sealed stone floors.
If used on waxed flooring, you may
experience loss of glossiness.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the
steam cleaner when assembling the accessories.
Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
Do not use steam cleaner or press the Steam
Trigger without water in the water tank.
IMPORTANT
Never use the Steam Mop without the Microfiber
pad properly attached to the Mop Head.
!!
!!
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To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug the steam
WARNING
cleaner when assembling the accessories.
!!
Place the microfiber pad on
the floor white side facing
1 2 3 4
up. Place steam mop onto
pad making sure the entire
pad covers the floor head.
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Plug into an outlet and Push
On/Off switch to turn ON
(I=ON). The blue light will
illuminate to show power on.
The green light will illuminate to
show the steam mop is ready
to use.
Adjust the steam dial to
desired setting.
To steam your floors with
solution turn the dial to
ON (I=ON) and without
solution turn the dial to
OFF (0=OFF).
TO SANITIZE
HARD
SURFACES
Turn the solution
dial to "OFF"
position and
steam control dial
to "MAX" position.
Connect the
microber pad and
run a minimum
of 6 strokes at
a medium pace
(5-7 seconds per
32" stroke) across
same area. Allow
to dry.
To recline the steam
mop place foot here
5 6 7
and pull handle
backwards.
To produce steam squeeze
the trigger in short bursts.
Don’t hold the trigger
continuously to prevent
over saturating floors.
Move the steam mop slowly
backwards and forwards
across the floor. Squeeze
and release trigger as
required.
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Refreshing carpets:
To reduce the risk of personal injury - Unplug the steam
WARNING
cleaner when assembling the accessories.
!!
Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
WARNING
Do not use steam cleaner or press the Steam
Trigger without water in the water tank.
!!
• IMPORTANT •
When using on carpets, always ensure the
multi-surface Microfiber Pad is properly
attached to the Mop Head.
Place the microfiber pad on
the floor white side facing up.
1 2 3 4
Place steam mop onto pad
making sure the entire pad
covers the floor head.
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With microfiber pad
attached, hook the steam
mop into the front of the
carpet glider and push to
clip into place. Carpet glider
should only be used when
refreshing carpets.
Turn the solution dial to OFF
when refreshing carpet.
Push On/Off button
to power on and off.
To recline the steam mop
place foot on here and
5 6 7 8
pull handle backwards.
To produce steam,
squeeze the trigger. To
prevent overly wetting the
carpet, avoid holding the
trigger continuously.
Move the steam mop slowly
backwards and forwards
across the carpet.
To release the carpet
glider, place foot on clip
and push down. Lift
steam mop to unhook
and remove.
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Using tile and grout scrub brush and SteamStream™:
Place foot on outer floor
head and gently pull
1 2 3
away steam mop to
release the tile and grout
scrub brush.
Move steam mop back
and forth across the floor,
getting into corners and
awkward places.
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Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
WARNING
Do not use steam cleaner or press the Steam
Trigger without water in the water tank.
WARNING
Scrub brush bristles may damage
wood floors.
• IMPORTANT •
Always switch off the steam mop before
attaching or removing the floor head.
• IMPORTANT •
Scrub brush only recommended for tile and
grout cleaning only.
To engage SteamStream™ from the front nozzle,
press the SteamStream™ button to activate, and
squeeze the trigger to release steam. Press the
SteamStream™ button to turn OFF (0=OFF).
!!
!!
Using the handheld steamer:
WARNING
Turn off, unplug and allow steam
cleaner to cool before servicing or
filling water tank.
!!
Lift the handheld release
button and gently pull
1 2 3
the handheld to release
from the steam mop.
Remove water tank and
refill before use.
Turn off, unplug and allow steam
cleaner to cool before removing
accessories. Always have the
nozzle pointed away from you and
others during installation.
When using the handheld always attach the
concentration nozzle or hose. Push onto
the handheld nozzle and twist clockwise to
lock into position.
CAUTION
!!
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To avoid burn injury, do not touch the steam cleaning nozzle or
WARNING
adjacent surfaces when steam cleaning or when the nozzle is heated.
!!
Adjust the dial on the front
of the handheld to desired
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steam setting.
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To Turn unit ON, push
switch to (I=ON).
5 6 7
To produce steam push the
trigger with your thumb in
short bursts. Don’t hold the
trigger continously to prevent
over wetting.
Insert the handheld back
into the machine until it
clicks into place.
Using small accessories: Using large accessories:
Turn off, unplug, and allow steam
CAUTION
cleaner to cool before removing
accessories. Always have the
nozzle pointed away from you and
others during installation.
Small tools can be attached via
concentration nozzle. Twist clockwise until
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locked into position and secure. To remove
concentration nozzle, turn
counter-clockwise.
!!
Larger accessories can be attached using
the concentration nozzle or hose. To attach
the hose twist clockwise until locked into
position and secure. To remove hose, turn
counter-clockwise.
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Using the tools:
Concentration nozzle Brushes Squeegee tool* Upholstery/
cloth tool*
Use to remove soap scum
in baths and shower
1 2 3 4
enclosures and to clean
heavily soiled areas
in kitchens.
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Ideal for any surface
from tiles, sinks, toilets
and oven tops.
Great for leaving your
windows, tiles and
mirrors gleaming.
* Select models only
Attach the cloth to the
squeegee tool for use on
upholstery and clothes.
* Select models only
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