Hoover FH40160 Floormate Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
- When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
- Fully assemble before operating.
- Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on lower handle of cleaner.
- Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.
- Use indoors only.
- To reduce the Risk of Fire and Electric Shock due to internal component damage, use only HOOVER® cleaning products intended for use with this appliance. See the “Cleaning Products” section of this manual.
- 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 by or near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.
- 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 working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to 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 appliance 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 handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
- Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
- Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
- Turn off all controls before unplugging.
- Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.
- Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials, such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.
- Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
- Not intended for use on carpets.
- Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
- Do not use without Tanks or Filters in place.
- Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
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:
- Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.
- Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
- Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.
- To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.
- With brushes on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to the floor can result.
- Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and (b) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.
- Check and follow flooring manufactures warranty and recommendations regarding the use of hard floor cleaning machines prior to using this product on your sealed hard floors.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance
- if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug (A) illustrated in Fig. 1. A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not available (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician (Fig. 1). The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig. 2).
- Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
ATTACH HANDLE FH40160 SERIES
NOTE: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY.
- Position upper handle and slide down into hard floor cleaner base.
- Insert screw and tighten with screwdriver.
ATTACH NOZZLE
- Remove nozzle from packaging. Align nozzle’s 2 hooks with 2 slots on front of base.
- Tilt nozzle upwards until latch (A) clips in place.
GENERAL OPERATION
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™ Hard Floor Cleaner to clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist.
THE TANKS (when facing unit) Clean Water/ Solution Tank (right side) The Solution Tank holds detergent and water that is to be dispersed onto the surface being cleaned.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug before cleaning or servicing. Do not use cleaner without tank in place.
HOW TO FILL
- To remove tank, squeeze release button (A) and pull tank straight out. Carry tank to sink.
- Remove cap (B).
- Fill tank to fill line with warm water.
IMPORTANT: Check for worn spots or joint separations before using, as these conditions could lead to damaged flooring when using water to clean floor.
- For FloorMate Deluxe FH40160 fill measuring cap to fill line twice (1.5 oz – 44 ml) and pour cleaning concentrate into Solution Tank.
- Replace cap. Cap must be locked in place for proper performance and to prevent leaking
- Slide tank straight into position until latch snaps in place.
HOW TO USE
HANDLE RELEASE PEDAL
- Step on pedal (A) to lower handle to operating position. Handle does not lock into a single position, but “floats” to allow convenient operation.
ON/OFF SWITCH
- Push switch (A) once to turn cleaner ON. Push switch again to turn cleaner OFF.
CORD STORAGE
- Wrap the cord clockwise around the two cord handle hooks (C). For convenient storage, attach the plug end to the cord.
HOW TO EMPTY
Dirty Water Tank (Left side when facing unit) When to Empty
- An automatic suction shut-off is built into the dirty water tank to prevent the tank from overflowing.
- When the shut-off activates, the cleaner will not pick up water or debris and the sound of the motor will change. The dirty water tank is full and must be emptied.
How to Empty
- To remove tank, press down on release button (A) and pull tank straight out.
- Release tabs (B & C) on each side of the dirty water tank to unlock the top portion of the tank.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug before cleaning or servicing. Do not use cleaner without tank in place.
- Pull up on tank lid to separate from the base.
- Pour dirty water into sink.
- Check foam filter for debris before reassembly. If filter has debris, rinse with water. When finished emptying the tank, simply place lid back onto the tank and make sure to latch the tabs on each side back into the locked position.
- Tilt tank straight into position until latch snaps in place.
HOW TO CLEAN
RECOMMENDED CLEANING SEQUENCE
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 FloorMateTM Hard Floor Cleaner to clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist.
- Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt, hair and debris.
- Fill Clean Water Solution Tank with Hoover® 2X Multi-Floor Plus Cleaning solution and water (refer to “HOW TO FILL”).
IMPORTANT: Do not use solvent-based cleaning concentrates in your cleaner. Do not use any type of wax in your cleaner. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
- Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position.
- Turn cleaner ON.
CAUTION: Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
- Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use A) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and B) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.
- Wash Mode – Lowers the SpinScrub™ brushes to contact the floor for scrubbing action.
- Dry Mode – Raises the SpinScrub™ brushes off of the floor and also stops the spinning of the brushes.
- To release solution, squeeze trigger.
- Slowly move cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned. Squeeze trigger to release solution as needed.
- Overlap strokes by one inch to help prevent streaking. The cleaner’s suction will pick up the dirty water throughout cleaning.
- To remove those tough stains, apply extra cleaning solution by squeezing the trigger (B) as you normally would and pressing the Clean Boost™ trigger (C) at the same time.
- To greatly enhance drying of the floor surface, release trigger. Continue to move cleaner over the area to pick up the dirty solution.
- Switch to dry mode to pick up any remaining dirty water.
- To continue cleaning another area, repeat steps 8 through10.
NOTE: When cleaning sealed wood floors, make sure all areas are completely dry. Ensure that no water remains on the floor. Empty dirty water tank when the motor sound becomes higher in pitch and there is a loss of suction.
CAUTION: Do not use the cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE NOZZLE
- The cleaner’s nozzle can be removed for easy cleaning.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts- Unplug before servicing. Do not use cleaner without nozzle in place.
- Pull on nozzle release latch (A) upward.
- Remove nozzle by rotating nozzle.
- Rinse nozzle under running water. Remove debris from squeegee and wipe with a damp cloth.
- To reattach nozzle, tilt cleaner backwards so the front of the foot is 2-3” off of the floor. Secure upper handle with one hand and align nozzle squeegee with base from left to right with your other hand.
- Simply rotate nozzle upward to lock in place.
CLEANING THE BRUSHES
The brush assembly can be removed for easy cleaning when the nozzle is completely removed. (See “CLEANING THE NOZZLE” section)
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts- Unplug before servicing. Do not use cleaner without brushes in place.
- Remove both tanks to prevent leaking. Set aside.
- Remove nozzle (1-2).
- Release foot pedal and tilt cleaner back so handle rests on floor.
- Push two brush release buttons (B) and remove the brush assembly.
- The brushes can be washed with a mild detergent and rinsed. Do not use a solvent based detergent.
- To replace brushes, align post (C) on brush block with hole (D) on bottom of cleaner. Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole. Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place.
- Return cleaner to upright position. Replace nozzle (4-5), making sure it is locked into position.
- Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.
STORAGE
STORING CLEANER
- Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet.
- Empty and rinse Clean Water Solution Tank and Dirty Water Tank. Allow to air dry.
- Make sure that nothing is pressing on the nozzle squeegee.
- Do not store cleaner on a wood surface unless cleaner is completely dry.
- Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
- Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use A) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and B) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the checklist below. Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.
WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury – Unplug before cleaning or servicing
PROBLEM
- Cleaner won’t run
- Low suction or won’t pick up
- Water puddling behind cleaner
- Cleaner solution won’t dispense
POSSIBLE CAUSE
- Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet.
- No voltage in wall plug.
- Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
- Power switch not on.
Dirty Water Tank full and the automatic shut-off engaged. - Tanks not in place.
- Dirty Water Tank lid not in place.
- Nozzle not in place.
- Clean Water Solution Tank not in place.
- Dirty water tank full.
- Tanks not in place.
- Clean Water Solution Tank is empty.
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
- Plug unit in firmly.
- Check fuse or breaker in home.
- Replace fuse/reset breaker in home.
- Turn power switch on.
- Empty the Dirty Water Tank.
- Make sure tanks are locked in place.
- Make sure lid is properly positioned.
- Make sure Nozzle is replaced properly and locked.
- Make sure Clean Water Solution Tank is installed properly.
- Empty dirty water tank.
- Make sure tanks are locked in place.
- Refill Clean Water Solution Tank.
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