Hoover FH40150 Series User manual

OWNER'S
MANUAL
Operating and Servicing
Instructions
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FLO0 RMATE
FH40150Series
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DELUXE
FH40160Series
FH40165Series
FH40170Series
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for video instructions
for this cleaner.
IMPORTANT:READCAREFULLYBEFOREASSEMBLYAND USE.
Questions or concerns? For assistance, please call Customer Service at
1-800-944-9200 Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST before returning this product to the store.
THIS PRODUCTIS INTENDEDFORHOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.
IF USEDCOMMERCIALLYWARRANTYIS VOID.
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MANUFACTURINGCODE
(Label located on rear of cleaner)
Important Safeguards .............................................................................................. 3
Features .................................................................................................................... 5
Carton Contents ....................................................................................................... 6
How To Assemble ..................................................................................................... 7
General Operation .................................................................................................... 8
Clean Water/Solution Tank .................................................................................. 8
How To Use ............................................................................................................... 9
On-Off Switch ...................................................................................................... 9
Handle Release Pedal ........................................................................................ 9
Transporting ........................................................................................................ 9
Carry Handle ....................................................................................................... 9
Hew To Empty ........................................................................................................... 9
Dirty Water Tank .................................................................................................. 9
How To Clean ............................................................................................................ 10
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 12
Nozzle ................................................................................................................. 12
Brushes ............................................................................................................... 12
Storage ...................................................................................................................... 13
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 14
Cleaning Products .................................................................................................... 15
Service ....................................................................................................................... 16
Warranty .................................................................................................................... 17
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Visit our website at hoover.com for more information or for video instruction for this Hard Floor Cleaner.
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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY:
•Fully assemble before operating.
• Operatecleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on lower handle of cleaner.
• Donot leaveappliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning or servicing.
• Use indoors only.
• Use only HOOVER_ cleaning products intended for use with this machine. (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 near children. To avoid injury
or damage, keepchildren 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 awayfrom 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.
• Keephair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Useextra carewhen cleaningon stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage,and to
preventthe cleanerfrom falling, always placecleanerat bottom of stairs or on floor.
Donot placecleaneron 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 areaswhere they may be present.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
• Not intended for use on carpets.
• Donot pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
• Do not usewithout Tanks or Filters in place.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
•WARNING:This product containschemicalsknownto theStateof Californiato cause
cancer,birth defects or reproductive harm. I,,f/4SHHANDSAFI'ERHANDLING.

CAUTION-TOREDUCETHERISKOFDAMAGE:
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objectswith this product, asthey may causedamage.
• 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, becertain the area iswell 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 useand may
puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential
slip hazard,after use (a) do not leavethe product onwood 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 useof hard floor cleaning machines prior to using this product on
your sealedhard floors.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
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
equipment-grounding 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.

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FRONT
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BACK
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FEATURES
1. D-Shaped Handle
2. Clean Boost TM Trigger
3. Solution Trigger
4. Folding Handle Release Button
(FH40165 & FH40170 series)
5. Mode Selection
6. ON/OFF Switch
7. Carry Handle
8. Clean Water/Solution Tank
Release Button
9. Clean Water/Solution Tank
10. Nozzle Release
11. Nozzle
12. Cord Clip
13. Cord Storage Hook (rotates)
14. Dirty Water Tank Release Button
15. Dirty Water Tank
16. Cord Storage Hook
17. Handle Release Pedal

CARTON CONTENTS FOR
FLOORMATE
FH40150 SERIES
A. Hard Floor Cleaner Base
(Floormate FH40150 Series)
B. Upper Handle
C. SpinScrub TM Multi-Floor Brush
(assembled in unit)
D. Screw
E. Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent
E Removable Nozzle
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located
before disposing of packing
materials.
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F
FH40150 SERIES
CARTON CONTENTS FOR
FLOORMATE DELUXE
FH40160 SERIES
A. Hard Floor Cleaner Base
(Floormate Deluxe
FH40160 Series)
B. Upper Handle
C. SpinScrub TM Wood Floor Brush
(assembled in unit)
D. SpinScrub TM Tile & Grout Brush
E. Screw
F. Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent
G. Removable Nozzle
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located
before disposing of packing materials.
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FH40160 SERIES
CARTONCONTENTSFOR
FLOORMATEDELUXE
FH40165 & FH40170 SERIES
A. Hard Floor Cleaner Base
(Floormate Deluxe FH40165 &
FH40170 Series)
B. SpinScrub TM Wood Floor Brush
(assembled in unit)
C. SpinScrub TM Tile & Grout Brush
D.* Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent
*Number of bottles may vary by
model
E. Removable Nozzle
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located
before disposing of packing materials.
E
FH40165 & FH40170 SERIES

ATTACHHANDLE
FH40150 & FH40160 SERIES
NOTE: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER NEEDED
FOR ASSEMBLY.
2.1 Position upper handle and slide down into
hard floor cleaner base.
2.2 Insert screw and tighten with screwdriver.
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HOW TO FOLD HANDLE
FH40165 & FH40170 SERIES
2.3 Simply rotate handle to upright position until
it locks into place to get started.
2.4 For product storage, press folding handle
release button and rotate handle down.
ATTACHNOZZLE
2.5 Remove nozzle from packaging. Align
nozzle's 2 hooks with 2 slots on front of base.
2.6 Tilt nozzle upwards until latch (A) clips in
place.

Your HOOVERs FloorMateTMHard Floor Cleaner is to be used on non-carpeted floor surfaces such as vinyl,
tile and sealed wood. It is not intended for use on carpet or rugs.
`& 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 FloorMateTMHard Floor Cleaner toclean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions
exist.
THE TANKS (when facingunit)
CleanWater/SolutionTank(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.
Howto Fill
Place cleaner handle in upright, locked position.
3.1 To remove tank, squeeze release button (A) and
pulltank straight out. Carry tank to sink.
3.2 Rotatetank cap counter-clockwise and liftup to
remove cap (B).
3.3 Fill tank to fil! line with warm water.
• IMPORTANT.
Check for worn spots or joint separations before
using, as these conditions could leadto damaged
flooring when using water to clean floor.
3.4 Turn cap upside down to serve as a
measuring cap.
3.5 For FloorMate FH40150 Series, fill measuring
cap to fill line once (3/4 oz - 22 ml) with Hoover _"2x
Multi-Floor Plus Cleaning Solution and pour cleaning
concentrate into Solution Tank.
For FloorMate Deluxe FH40160/FH40165/FH40170
Series, fill measuring cap to fill line twice (1.5 oz - 44
ml) and pour cleaning concentrate into Solution Tank.
3.6 Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise until it locks
in place (C). Cap must be locked in place for proper
performance and to prevent leaking.
3.7 Slide tank straight into position until latch snaps
in place.
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HANDLE RELEASEPEDAL
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/OFFSWITCH
Push switch (A) once to
turn cleaner ON. Push
switch again to turn
cleaner OFR
TRANSPORTING CORD STORAGE
To move your cleaner The cleaner may also
from room to room, put be lifted using the carry
handle in upright handle (B) on front of
position, tilt cleaner cleaner.
back on rear wheels
and push forward.
Enrouler le cordon dans
le sens horaire autour
des deux crochets pour
cordon (C). Pour un
rangement pratique,
raccorder la fiche au
cordon.
DirtyWater Tank
(left side when facingunit)
Whento 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.
Howto Empty
5.t To remove tank, press down on release button
(A) and pulltank straight out.
5.2 Release tabs (B & C) on each side of the dirty
water tank to unlock the top portion of the tank.
AWARNINGA
To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug
before cleaning or servicing. Do not use
cleaner without tank in place.
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5.3 Pull up on tank lid to separate from the base.
5.4 Pourdirty water into sink.
5.5 Check foam filter for debris before reassembly. If
filter has debris, rinse with water.
5.6 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.
5.7 Tilt tank straight into position until latch snaps in
place.
RECOMMENDED CLEANINGSEQUENCE
NOTE: Your HOOVER _ FloorMate TM Hard Floor Cleaner may be used to clean wood floors that have been
sealed with a polyurethane coating and can be cleaned with water.
ACAUTIONA
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 TM Hard Floor Cleaner to clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist.
6.t Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt, hair and
debris.
6.2 Fill Clean Water Solution Tank with Hoover _ 2X
Multi-Floor Plus Cleaning solution and water (refer to
3.1 thru 3.7).
• IMPORTANT•
Do not use solvent based cleaning concentrates
in your cleaner. Do not use any type of wax in
yourcleaner.
Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly
grounded outlet.
6.3 Step on handle release pedal and lower handle
to operating position.
6.4 Turn cleaner ON.
CAUTIONA
Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
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