Hoover WH20400 Series User manual

IMPORTANT: Read carefully before assembly and use.
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STEAM MOP
User guide.
WH20400
Series
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Series

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Safety Instructions
Getting started with your steam mop
How to use
Before you begin cleaning
Using your machine
Maintenance
Need Help?
Troubleshooting
Service & Warranty
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Your Guide:

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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 chil-
dren 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.
• 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 open-
ing 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 per-
son or animal.

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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.
• 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 proof-
ing 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 mop-
head.
• 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 recom-
mended amount of detergent and water.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproduc-
tive 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.

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Getting started with your steam mop:
CARTON CONTENTS
A. Handle
B. Steam Mop Body* (Water
Tank and Solution Tank attached)
C. Multi-Surface Microfiber Pad (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*
Remove all parts from carton and identify
each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials.
Remove all parts from carton and identify
each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials.
*Varies per model
B*
A
C*
E
WH20400 WH20420
D
F*

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Attach handle:
Insert main body
down into floor
head until it clicks
into place.
Insert the handle
into main body until
it clicks into place.
To stand steam
mop upright push
handle until clicks
into place.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury -
Unplug the steam cleaner when
assembling the accessories.
• IMPORTANT •
Never use the Steam Mop without the
Microfiber Pad correctly attached to
the Mop Head.
!!
Cord storage: Attach microfiber pad:
Wrap cord around
cord release hooks.
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.
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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
this manual.

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How to use:
1. Handle
2. Solution Trigger (behind)
3. Twin Tank release button
4. Twin Tank
5. Hard Water Filter (behind)
6. Steam and Solution Dial or Control
Panel*
7. On/Off Switch
8. SteamStream™ Button
9. Compact Scrub Brush (beneath)
10. Floorhead
11. SteamSteam™ Nozzle
12. Handle Release Button
13. Quick Cord Release Hook
14. Floorhead release button
15. Carpet Glider
Accessories
16. Multi-Surface Microfiber Pad*
17. Carpet Glider
18. Water Filter (Pre-assembled in
steam cleaner, remove
tank to expose filter)
19. Cleaning Solution*
Front Back
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Accessories
16*
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19*
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model Number: WH20400/WH20420
Input Power: AC 120V / 60Hz / 10A
WH20420
Series
WH20400
Series
*Quantity varies per model

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Before you begin cleaning:
• IMPORTANT •
If you don’t want to use detergent on
your flooring, Select "STEAM
ONLY" setting.
Always test on an inconspicuous area
of flooring first before using detergent.
Filling the twin tanks
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury -
Unplug the steam cleaner when filling the
water and solution tanks.
Do not use hot or boiling water to fill
water tank.
• IMPORTANT •
DO NOT ADD SOLUTION TO
WATER TANK.
• IMPORTANT •
DO NOT MIX HOOVER®4X STEAM MULTI-
FLOOR CLEANING SOLUTION WITH ANY
OTHER CLEANING SOLUTION.
!!
Locate the water tank on
the front of the Steam
Mop and press the
release button on top of
the tank.
Twist the cap counter
clockwise to remove.
Fill the water tank to fill
line. Replace the water
cap, and twist clockwise
until secure.
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NOTE: When the tank is turned
upright it may allow a few drops to
drip from cap. This is normal.
Solution
3
Water

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Twist the solution cap
counter-clockwise
to remove.
Pour solution to the solution
fill line. Then fill remainder
with water: See tank fill lines
for reference.
Before replacing the twin
tank make sure the hard
water filter is in place.
Align the twin tank and
push until it clicks
into place.

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• 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 and allow to cool 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 and
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.

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WARNING
Never leave the Steam Mop in one
spot on any 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.
Using your machine:
!!
• IMPORTANT •
Never use the Steam Mop without the
Microfiber pad properly attached to the
Mop Head.
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Plug into outlet and slide switch
to ON (I=ON) position. The red
light will illuminate to show power
on. The blue light will illuminate
to show the steam mop is ready
to use. To turn OFF slide switch
to OFF (O=OFF) position.
To recline the steam mop
place your foot onto the
floor head and pull
handle backwards.
To steam your floors
WITHOUT solution select
the Steam Only setting.
To steam floors WITH
solution select tile, vinyl
or wood.
*Varies per model
*
*
WH20400
WH20420

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To produce steam,
squeeze the trigger. To
prevent over wetting
floors avoid holding the
trigger continuously.
Move the steam mop slowly
backwards and forwards
across the floor paying
particular attention to high
traffic areas. Squeeze/
release trigger as required.
TO SANITIZE
HARD
SURFACES
Select the
"STEAM ONLY"
setting.
Connect the
microber pad and
run a minimum
of 6 strokes at
a medium pace
(5-7 seconds per
32" stroke) across
same area. Allow
to dry.
6To 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).

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7Place the microfiber pad
on the floor white side
facing up. Place steam
mop onto pad making sure
the entire pad covers the
floor head.
Refreshing carpets:
WARNING
Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
Do not use steam cleaner or press the Steam
Trigger without water in the water tank.
!!
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With microfiber pad attached,
hook steam mop into the
front of the carpet glider
and push to clip into place.
Carpet glider should only
be used when refreshing
carpets.
Select the Steam only
setting*.
To recline the steam
mop place foot on floor
head and pull handle
backwards.
• IMPORTANT •
When using on carpets, always ensure the
multi-surface microfiber pad and carpet
glider are properly attached to the Mop Head.
*Varies per model

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To produce steam,
squeeze the trigger. To
prevent over wetting
floors avoid holding the
trigger continuously.
Move the steam mop slowly
backwards and forwards
across the floor paying
particular attention to high
traffic areas.
To remove carpet glider
push down on clip and lift
steam mop.

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Using tile and grout scrub brush and SteamStream™:
• IMPORTANT •
Scrub brush only recommended
for tile and grout cleaning only.
• IMPORTANT •
Always switch off the steam mop
before attaching or removing the
floor head.
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Place foot on outer floor
head and gently pull
away steam mop to
release the tile and grout
scrub brush* or compact
scrub brush*.
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).
Move steam mop back
and forwards across the
floor, getting into corners
and awkward places.
WARNING
Do not clean over floor
electrical outlets.
Do not use steam cleaner or press
the Steam Trigger without water in
the water tank.
WARNING
Scrub brush bristles may damage
wood floors.
!!
!!
*Varies per model

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321 Empty any excess
fluid over the sink,
replace caps and turn
clockwise to tighten.
Twist caps counter-
clockwise and lift to
remove.
Press the twin tank
release button and lift the
twin tank by the handle.
Maintenance:
If steam cleaner is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, call
Customer Service at 1-800-944-9200 for
further instruction before continuing use.
This steam cleaner contains no user
serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it
yourself.
• IMPORTANT •
Allow the steam mop to fully cool down
before performing any maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
• IMPORTANT •
Never use bleach or fabric softener when
washing the pad.
Emptying the twin tank

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4Hold corner of pad down
with foot and lift steam
mop to peel away.
Removing cleaning pads
5HOW TO CLEAN
All cleaning pads are machine
washable on WARM setting.
For best results lay flat to dry.
Allow to fully dry before use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury -
Unplug Steam Mop before servicing and
allow to cool.
• IMPORTANT •
Never use bleach or fabric softener when
washing the pad.
!!

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Replacing the hard water filter
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury -
Unplug Steam Mop before servicing and
allow to cool.
!!
• IMPORTANT •
The condition of the filter affects the performance of your machine.
Check and change filter (depending on level of use and water
conditions in your area).
Do not operate Steam Mop without Water Filter in place.
WHAT TO BUY
Contact a HOOVER® customer service
representative at 1-800-944-9200 for replacement
details: Part# 440001633 or visit www.hoover.com.
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Remove twin tank to
access the hard water filter.
Lift to remove the hard
water filter.
New filter - (beige/
cream color).
Hard water filter should
be replaced every 6-8
months old or discolored
and darkened.