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Owner’s Manual
English pp. 1-13
Español pàg. 15-22
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Français p. 24-31
FloorMATE
The Hard Floor Cleaner
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 assem-
bly 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 lo
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Fill in and retain The model and serial number are located at the bottom of the back of the cleaner body. 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 you
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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 Yel- low Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) or: 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 ref
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1-3 1-4 1-5 B C Push brush control switch (C) down to With cord hook (B) to back of cleaner, Insert two screws into back of handle connect switch rod. You will hear a push upper handle down onto cleaner. as shown. Tighten with a Phillips “click” when the switch rod is in Insert screw with washer in front of screwdriver. place. tank area. Tighten screw with a Phillips screwdriver. 1-6 1-7 1-8 E G D G H F Replace clean solution tank by posi- To install brush assembly and nozzle, To install nozzle
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2. How to use 2-1 1 2 3 5 4 17 6 7 18 9 8 10 16 16 13 12 11 14 15 19 13 This cleaner is intended for house- The assembled cleaner will look like debris as well as dirty cleaning hold use. this drawing. solution. 1. Hand grip 11. Wet/Dry pedal: Press pedal to Operate cleaner only at voltage 2. Solution trigger: squeeze to change between wet and dry specified on data plate on back of release clean solution. cleaning. cleaner. 3. Brush control switch: lowers 12. Wet/Dry indicators: Shows the br
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2-5 2-6 General Operation Your HOOVER FloorMate™ 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 C D use on carpet or rugs. F E CAUTION: To prevent damage to wood floors, follow the flooring The cleaner may also be lifted using manufacturer’s cleaning recom- Wet/Dry pedal and indicators the carrying handle (C) on the back of mendations. The wet/dry pedal (D) lowers the noz- If using cleaner on sea
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2.0 oz./60ml. 2.0 oz./60ml. 2.0 oz./60ml. 2-11 Use Machine Formula OLD ENG- 2-10 LISH® Wood Floor Cleaning Concen- trate for wood floors when cleaning laminate wood, polyurethane sealed wood or other wood floors that can normally be cleaned using water. H Check for worn spots or joint separa- tions before using, as these condi- tions could lead to damaged flooring when using water to clean floor. Both of these concentrates have been Using cap, measure 2 oz. of applica- Turn cap (H) upside down
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2-16 2-17 How to Empty N Turn cleaner off and disconnect L from electrical outlet. Although not necessary for satisfacto- ry performance, it is recommended that the recovery tank be emptied after dry vacuuming and before wet operation. M Check the solution tank also. It may need to be refilled at this time. To remove tank, press down on Lift up on tank lid latch (M) and release button (L) and pivot tank for- remove the tank lid (N). Empty tank. ward. 2-18 2-19 2-20 R O P Q Dry or loose debris w
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3. How to clean 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 CONTROL SWITCH WET/DRY PEDAL Dry Vacuuming “Wet/Dry Pickup” (UP) Dry Pickup Wet Cleaning “Wet Scrub” (DOWN) Wet Pickup/ Scrub Wet Pickup “Wet/Dry Pickup” (UP) Wet Pickup/ Scrub See Page 6
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1. Inspect floor surface for worn fin- 5. Set cleaner controls for “Wet” Cleaning Sealed Wood ish, bare wood or separated joints. Cleaning (see chart page 9). Floors Do not use your ‘FloorMate’ cleaner to 6. Dry hands and plug cleaner in to Your HOOVER ‘FloorMate’ Cleaner wet clean the floor if any of these con- a properly grounded outlet. may be used to clean wood floors ditions exist. that have been sealed with a 7. Step on handle release pedal and 2. Set cleaner for Dry Vacuuming polyurethane
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4-5 Cleaning the brushes 4-4 Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. The brush assembly can be removed for easy cleaning. 4-6 D E While holding nozzle in place, slide To replace nozzle, make sure latches latches inward to lock in place. are out. Align middle section (D) of F nozzle with opening on cleaner. Remove nozzle as described in Fig. 4-1 through 4-3. Using finger grips (E) on the brush assembly (F), pull straight out. The brush assembly can be washed with a mild detergent
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Problem: Cleaner does not pick up 5. If you have a Service dirty solution To obtain approved HOOVER service and problem Possible cause genuine HOOVER parts, locate the near- Possible solution est Hoover Factory Service Center or If a minor problem occurs, it usually • Cleaner not set for wet operation Authorized Hoover Warranty Service can be solved quite easily when the • Press wet/dry pedal to “WET” posi- Dealer (Depot) by: cause is found by using the check list tion. • checking the Yellow Pag
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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 pur- chase. This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period. This warran- ty applies when the appliance is pur- chased in the United States including its territories
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