Hoover FloorMate Deluxe FH40162 User manual

OWNER'S
MANUAL
Olaeratingand Servicing
Instructions
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FLOORMA TE
DELUXE
FH40162
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MANUFACTURINGCODE
(Label located on rear of cleaner)
Important Safeguards .............................................................................................. 3
Carton Contents .......................................................................................... ,............ 5
Row To Assemble ..................................................................................................... 6
General Operation .................................................................................................... 7
Clean WaterfSolution Tank .................................................................................. 7
How To Use ............................................................................................................... 8
On-Off Switch ...................................................................................................... 8
Handle Release Pedal ........................................................................................ 8
Transporting ........................................................................................................ 8
CarryHandIe-: ...................................................................................................... 8
How To Use ............................................................................................................... 8
Dirty Water Tank .................................................................................................. 8
How To Clean ............................................................................................................ 9
Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 11
Nozzle ................................................................................................................. 11
Brushes ............................................................................................................... 1t
Storage ...................................................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................... 13
Service ....................................................................................................................... 14
Warranty .................................................................................................................... 15
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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHIS APPLIANCE,
WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY:
• Fullyassemblebeforeoperating.
•Operatecleaneronlyatvoltagespecifiedon dataplateonlowerhandleof cleaner.
•Donot leaveappliancewhen pluggedin. Unplugfrom outlet when notinuseand
beforecleaningor servicing.
• Useindoorsonly. ®
•Useonly HOOVER cleaningproducts intendedfor usewith this machine.(See
the CleaningProducts sectionofthis manual.)
•Do not allow to be usedas a toy. Not intendedfor useby.children age 12 and
under.Closesupervisionis necessarywhen usednear chddren.To avoidinjury
or damage,keepchildrenawayfrom product,and do not allowchildrento place
!ingers or otherobjectsinto anyopemngs. . .....
• use only as aescnbedin this manual. Use only manuTaczurers recommeneea
attachmentsand products.
• Do not usewith damagedcord or plug. If applianceis not working as it should,
has beendropped, damaged,left outdoors, or dropped into water,take it to a
service centerprior to continuing use.
• Donot pull or carry by cord, use cordas a handle,close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edgesor corners.Do not placeproduct on cord. Donot run
applianceovercord. Keepcord awayfrom heatedsurfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,grasp the plug, notthe cord.
• Donot handleplug or appliancewith wet hands.
• Do not put anyobject into openings.Do notusewith anyopening blocked;keep
free of dust,lint, hair,andanything that may reduceair flow.
• Keephair,looseclothing,fingers,and all partsof bodyawayfrom openingsand
moving parts.
• Turn off all controls beforeunplugging.
• Useextracarewhen cleaningon stairs.Toavoidpersonalinjuryor damage,and to
preventthecleanerfrom falling,alwaysplacecleaneratbottomof stairsor onfloor.
Donotplacecleaneron stairsor furniture,asit mayresultin injuryor damage.
• Donot useto pick up flammableor combustible materials,such asgasoline, or
fine wood sandings,or usein areaswherethey may be present.
• Connectto a properlygroundedoutlet only. SeeGroundingInstructions.
• Not intendedfor useon carpets.
• Donot pick up anythingthat is burning or smoking,such as cigarettes,matches,
or hotashes.
• Donot usewithout Tanks,Filtersor Nozzlein place.
• Donot cleanoverfloor electricaloutlets.
•WARNIHG:ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocause
cancer,birthdefectsor reproductiveharm. WASHtt,_D,.,eAF_R_,gLIIIfG.

CAUTION-TOREDUCETHERISKOFDAMAGE:
•Avoidpicking uphard,sharpobjectswith this product,asthey maycausedamage.
•Store appropriatelyindoors in a dry place. Do not expose machineto freezing
temperatures.
•Do notusesharp objectsto cleanout hoseasthey cancausedamage.
•To assistin reducingdryingtime, becertaintheareaiswel!ventilatedwhenusing
detergentsand othercleanerswith this machine.
•With brushes on, do not allow cleanerto sit in one location for an extended
period of time, asdamageto the floor can result.
• Water will drip from the brushesand undersideof the productafter useandmay
puddle,To avoid damageto wood and laminateflooring and to avoidpotential
sliphazard,after use(a) do notleavethe product on woodand laminatesurfaces
and removeto a hard surfaceand (b) placeunit on absorbent material(suchas
atowel) to soak up drips.
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 (0) 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:Improperconnectionoftheequipment-grounding conductor
canresult in the risk of electric shock. Checkwith aqualified 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 hasa grounding plug that looks like the plug (A)
illustrated in Fig. 1. A temporary adapter (D) may be usedto connect this plug to
a 2-pole receptacle(E) if a properly grounded outlet is not available(Fig. 2), The
temporary adapter should be usedonly until a properly grounded outlet (B) can
be installed by a qualified electrician (Fig. 1). Thegreen colored rigid ear, lug, or
the like (F)extending from the adaptermust be connectedto a permanentground
(G) such asa properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig.2). Wheneverthe adapter
is used, it must be held in placeby a metal screw. NOTE;In Canada,the useof a
temporaryadapter is not permitted bythe CanadianElectricalCode.
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FRONT
FEATURES
• 1. D-Shaped Handle
2. Clean BoostTM Trigger
3. SolutionTrigger
4. Mode Selection (wash/dry)
5. ON/OFF Switch
6. Carry Handle
7. Clean Water/Solution Tank
Release Button
8. Clean WaterlSolution Tank
4
5
9
11
BACK
.13
14
9. Nozzle Release
10. Nozzle
11. Cord Clip
12. Cord Storage Hook (rotates)
13, Dirty Water Tank Release Button
14. Dirty Water Tank
15. Cord Storage Hook
16. Handle Release Pedal

CARTONCONTENTSFOR
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
Remove all pars from carton and
identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located
before disposing of packing
materials.
CARTONCONTENTSFOR
FLOORMATEDELUXE
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. Nozzle - FH40162
G, Hard Floor Gleaning Detergent
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials,
C
FH40150 SERIES
o El
D
FH40t60 SERIES
NOTE: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY.
ATTACHHAHDLE
2,1 Position upper handle and slide down into
hard floor cleaner base.
2,2 Insert screw and tighten with screwdriver,
ATTACHNOZZLE
2,3 Remove nozzle from packaging. Align
nozzle's 2 hooks with 2 slots on front of base,
2.4 Tilt nozzle upwards until latch (A) clips in place.

YourHOOVEF_FloorMateTM HardFloorCleaner isto beusedon non-_arpetedfloorsurfacessuchas vinyl,
tileandsealed wood,Itisnotintendedfor useoncarpetorrugs.
AkCAUTION,A
To prevent damage to wood floors, follow the flooring manufacturer's cleaning recommendations.
If using cleaner orz sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or separated
joints. Do not use F[oorMate TM Hard Floor Cteaner to clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions
exist
THE TANKS (whenfacingunit)
CleanWater/SolutionTank(right side)
The Solution Tank holds detergent and water that
is to be dispersed onto the surface being cleaned.
AWARNING,A
To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug
before cieaning or servicing. Do not use
cleaner without tank in place.
B
HowtoFill
Ptace cleaner handle in upright, locked position.
3.1 To remove tank, squeeze release button (A) and
pull tank straight out. Carry tank to sink.
3.2 Rotate tank cap counter-clockwise and lift up to
remove cap (B).
3.3 Fill tank to fill line with warm water.
• IMPORTANT•
Check for worn spots or joint separaflons before
using, as these conditionscould lead to damaged
flooring when using water to clean floor.
3.4 Turn cap upside down to serve as ameasuring
cap.
3.5 For FloorMate FH40150 Sedes, fill measuring
cap to fillline once (3/4 oz-22 ml) with Hoover_ 2)(
Multi-Floor Plus Cleaning SolulJon and pour cleaning
concentrate into Solution Tank.
For RoorMate Deluxe FH40160 Series, flumeasuring
cap to fillline twice (1.5oz - 44 rnt)and pour cleaning
concentrate intoSolution 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.

HANDLERELEASEPEDAL
Step on pedai (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 OFE
TRANSPORTING CORDSTORAGE
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.
Enroulor le cordon dane
le sons horaire autour
des deux crochets pour
cordon (C), Pour un
rangement pratique,
raccorder la fiche au
cordon.
DirtyWaterTank
(left sidewhenfacing unit)
Whento Empty
An automatic suction shut-off ]s 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
5.1 To remove tank, press down on release button
(A) and pull tank straight out,
5.2 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.

5.3 _'utl up on tank lid to separa{e from the base.
5A Pour dir[ywater into sink.
5.5 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,
5.6 _lt tank straight into positio_ until latch snaps in
place.
RECOMMENDEDCLEANINGSEQUENCE
NOTE: YoUr HOOVER®FloorMate TM Hard Floor Cleaner may be used to clean wood floors that have been
sealed with apolyurethane coating and can be c_eanedwi'-,hwater.
ACAUTIONA
Toprevent damage to wood floors, follow the flooringmanufacturer's cleaning recommendations. If using
cleaner on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface forworn finish, bare wood or separated joints. Do not
use RoorMate TM Hard Floor Cleaner to clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist.
Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt, hair and debris.
FillClean Water Solution Tank with Hoover ®2X Multi-
iFloor Plus Cleaning solution and water (refer to 3.1
thru3.7).
• IMPORTANT* I
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 propedy
grounded outlet.
6.I Step on handle release pedal and lower handle
to operating position.
6.2 Turn cleaner ON.
,A CAUTIONA
Do not c_eanover floorelectrical outlets. 1
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A CAUTION
Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage
to wood and laminate floodng 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 ddps.
6.3 Wash Mode - Lowers the SpinScrub TM brushes
to make contact with the floor for scrubbing action.
6,4 Dry Mode _ Raises the SpinScrub TM brushes off
of the floor and also stops the spinning of the
brushes.
6,5 To release solution, squeeze trigger (A).
6,6 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 wilt pick up the dirty
water throughout cleaning.
6.7 To remove those tough stains, apply extra
cleaning solution by squeezing the trigger (B) as you
normally would and also pressing the Clean Boost TM
trigger (C) at the same time.
To greatly enhance drying of the floorsurface,
release trigger. Continue to move cleaner over the
area to pick up the dirty solution.
Switch to dry mode to pick up any remaining ditty
water,
To continue cleaning another area, repeat steps 6.5
through 6.7.
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.
PICKINGUP SPILLS
Your cIeaner may also be used to pick up small liquid
spills one and a half quarts or less in Dry Mode,
never to exceed 1/4 inch in depth on non-carpeted
floors. Release the trigger and continue to move
cleaner over the area to peckup the spill.
ACAUTION,A
Do not use the cleaner to pickup flammable or
combustible liquids or chemicals. 10