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Owner’s Manual
English pp. 1-11
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F l o o r M A X D e l u x e
Français p. 20-28
H a rd Floor Machine
and Carpet Shampooer
Featuring Wet Pick - u p
Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.
This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being
shipped from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance
during assembly or operation, call
1-800-944-9200 for automated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only) or
1-330-499-9499 to speak with
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Fill in and retain The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the floor machine. For your personal records please enter the COMPLETE model and serial number in the spaces provided and retain this information. Your cleaner is model 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 SAFEGUARDS! When using an electrical appliance, always
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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 call: 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in t
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Connect handle and tank 1-3 1-4 2. How to use Polarized plug A 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 electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the 1. Remove bright plated (top) screw 3. The tank fits into the opening in the plug in any way. from ba
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2-7 2-8 2-9 B To attach pads, insert end of fastener Attach and remove To carry through opening in pad. Use the tank handle to conveniently brushes and pads Place pads over power scrub and carry the floor machine from room to cleaning brushes only. room. Disconnect from electric circuit before putting on or removing brushes. The fastener fits around the brush shaft. Press fastener to snap pad into place. Place floor machine upside down on a Unsnap to remove pad. flat surface. Press each brush fi
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Connect cord to a wall receptacle. Pre s s 3. Direct application Waxing floors handle release lever to lower handle. method T h e re are two types of wax to use on hard S t a rt floor machine by moving the contro l button to the “SCRUB-POLISH-SHAM- s u rface floors: water-base and solvent P o l y u rethane sealed hard wood and POO” position. b a s e . sealed laminate flooring can be cleaned 4 . Move the floor machine over the are a using a floor cleaner specially form u l a t e d 2 - 1 0 until
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To keep floors bright To achieve a high Quick pickups Liquids spilled on hard surface floors, and shiny luster finish such as water, or soft drinks, can be Buff floor often to restore sheen and 1 . Attach felt buffing pads over power picked up with your shampoo-polisher. remove scratches and marks. This s c rub and cleaning brushes using fas- Before plugging unit into electrical out- teners. Polish to a soft shine by guiding lengthens the time between waxings. let, attach power scrub and cleanin
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2 - 1 5 2 - 1 6 2 - 1 7 E 2. Attach shampoo 3. Fill tank 4. Shampoo carpet or rug brushes Mix carpet shampoo according to direc- Start at one end of the room and work Press shampoo brushes down firmly tions on the container. Pour to the toward a door so that it will not be nec- over brush shaft, rotating brush until it “FULL” line in the tank opening marked essary to walk on the damp carpet. It is clicks into position. “CLEAN SOLUTION”. recommended that an area 3 ft. x 3 ft. Shampoo brushes are
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3 - 2 3 - 1 3. Maintenance B Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your appliance will ensure con- tinued cleaning effectiveness. Tank and tubing Wash and rinse tank after each use. To A rinse tubing, put clear water in tank, then hold and release trigger several times. Filter bar Foam generator Disconnect unit from electrical outlet The filter bar (B), located between the The foam generator (A), located on base before performing any of the mainte- two
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Servicing of Double Accessories 4. If you have a Available at additional cost from Hoover lnsulated Appliances Dealers (Depots), Hoover Factory problem This appliance is double insulated. In a Service Centers, by filling out the double-insulated appliance, two sys- enclosed order form or through The If a minor problem occurs it usually can Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover- tems of insulation are provided instead be solved quite easily when the cause company.com of grounding. No grounding me
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Floor care hints Floors may be difficult to care for when not treated properly. Refer to the chart below for solutions to floor problems. Problem: Slippery floor Problem:Yellow or grayed floors Problem: Black marks Po s s i ble cause Possible cause Possible cause Possible solution Possible solution Possible solution • Too mu ch wax. • Too many applications of wax. • Scuffing from rubber heals. • Remove wax. Apply thin even coat. • Clean and rewax floor. Apply thin • To remove from waxed floor d
