HOOVER FloorMATE The Hard Owner's _Floor English -_ pp. 1-13 Espa_ol ..) pag. 15-22 Frangais Cleaner This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assembly or operation: 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.
Fill in and retain The model and serial cleaner body. number are located at the bottom of the back of the For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model number in the spaces provided and retain this information. Your cleaner is model and serial and has serial 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. Important Index Assembly ..............................
Questions or 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 Yellow Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners - Household" for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) or: Visit us online at www.hoover.
With cord hook (B) to back of cleaner, push upper handle down onto cleaner. insert screw with washer in front of Insert two screws into back of handle as shown. Tighten with a Phillips screwdriver. tank area. Tighten screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Push brush control switch (C) down to connect switch rod. You will hear a "click" when the switch rod is in place. 0 f / E oo / Replace clean solution tank by positioning bottom first. Press latch and snap top portion into place.
17 13 16 16 The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing. 1. Hand grip 2. Solution trigger: squeeze to release clean solution. 3. Brush control switch: lowers the brush assembly for wet cleaning or raises the brush assembly for wet pickup and dry vacuuming. 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 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
General Operation Your HOOVER FloorMate 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. Thecleanermayalsobe liftedusing thecarryinghandle(C)onthe backof thecleaner. 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 separated joints.
_EI ,_ [*]1 2.0 oz./60ml. . • -- Use Machine Formula OLD ENGLISH® Wood Floor Cleaning Concentrate for wood floors when cleaning laminate wood, polyurethane sealed wood or other wood floors that can normally be cleaned using water• Check for worn spots or joint separations before using, as these conditions could lead to damaged flooring when using water to clean floor• m Both of these concentrates Turn cap (H) upside down to serve as a measuring cup.
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. Dry or loose debris will also collect on the filter screen (0) in the tank lid. Remove debris from screen. The filter screen may also be cleaned by rinsing it under running water.
Recommended Cleaning Sequence Use your HOOVER 'FloorMate' Cleaner to: 1. Dry Vacuum to remove loose dirt, hair and debris. 2. Wet Clean the floor surface. 3. Wet Pickup reduces drying time of the floor surface. Follow the chart to set the controls for each cleaning step. OPERATION BRUSH Dry Vacuuming Wet Cleaning Wet Pickup CONTROL SWITCH WET/DRY "Wet/Dry Pickup" (UP) PEDAL Dry Pickup "Wet Scrub" (DOWN) Wet Pickup/ Scrub "Wet/Dry Pickup" (UP) Wet Pickup/ Scrub See Page 6 Figs.
Cleaning Floors Sealed Wood Your HOOVER 'FloorMate' 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 recommendations. If using cleaner on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or separated joints. Do not use 'FloorMate' cleaner to wet clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist. 9.
Cleaning the brushes Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. The brush assembly can be removed for easy cleaning. Toreplacenozzle,makesurelatches Whileholdingnozzlein place,slide areout.Alignmiddlesection(D)of latchesinwardto lockin place. nozzlewithopeningoncleaner. Remove nozzle as described 4-1 through 4-3. in Fig. Using finger grips (E) on the brush assembly (F), pull straight out. The brush assembly can be washed with a mild detergent and rinsed.
Service If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list below. ',,i"__ L'_ I_V_ k-r'_n'_l i d!li ' Possible cause Possible solution • Not firmly plugged in • Plug unit in firmly. • No voltage in wall receptacle • Check fuse or breaker. • Blown fuse/tripped breaker • Replace fuse/reset breaker. ',,_ _ ["_ 115'_ ti[.] _.
Full One Year Warranty (Domestic Use) Your HOOVER@ appliance is warranted in normal household use, in accordance with the Owner's Manual against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of one full year from date of purchase. This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period.