Hoover FloorMate, SpinScrub Floor Mate Spin Scrub Hard Floor... User manual

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Index
Important Safeguards ....................2
Assembly .....................................3-4
Cleaner descriptions..................5
How to use...................................5-8
Automatic shut-off .....................7
General operation ......................6
Clean solution tank.................6-7
Recovery tank .......................................7
Storage......................................11
How to clean..............................9-10
Recommended cleaning
sequence.....................................9
To clean floor..............................9
Picking up spills.......................10
If You Have a Problem .................12
Service.......................................12
Maintenance ............................10-11
Cleaning the brushes...............10
Cleaning the nozzle ............10-11
©2002
Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning:To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury:
• Use indoors only.
• Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do
not immerse product.
• For use on bare floors. Not for use on carpets or wooden floors.
• This product is double insulated and must not be earthed.
• IMPORTANT: The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance with the
following code: Blue - Neutral Brown - Live
• 13 AMP FUSED PLUG ON UK MODELS ONLY.
• Connect only to an electricity supply at the voltage shown on the cleaner
rating label.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Hoover authorised
Service Engineer in order to avoid a safety hazard.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Do
not allow cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from open-
ings and all moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not pick up or use flammable or combustible materials such as petrol or
fine wood sandings or use in areas where present.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the
cleaner.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces.
• Always switch off and remove the power plug from the electricity supply after
use and before cleaning the appliance or attempting user maintenance as
described in these instructions.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• Do not use without tanks in place.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place cleaner on stairs.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• Keep detergents and other cleaning materials out of children’s reach.
• Do not pick up chlorine bleach, pine based cleaners, drain cleaners, or any
other toxic material with this appliance.
• When using recommended chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well
ventilated.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions for all chemicals used with this machine.
Do not exceed recommended mixing ratios.
• Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
• Do not use cleaner if it is not working as it should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, dropped in water or the plug/cord appears to be faulty or
damaged. To avoid safety hazards, the cleaner must only be repaired by a
Hoover Service Centre.
• Use cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Save these instructions!
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1. Assembly
1-1
1-2
Questions or Concerns?
Hoover wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use.
If you should happen to require assistance during assembly or operation, please call:
Gias Customer Service 08705400600.
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A
B
C
F
DE
A. Hard floor cleaner
B. Upper handle
C. Screw packet (3 screws-1 with washer)
D. Brush block
E. Nozzle
F. Floor cleaning solution
Assemble handle
Carton contents
Continued
Assemble Handle
Press down on latch (A) and remove
clean solution tank from upper handle.
The assembled cleaner will
look like this drawing.
This cleaner is intended for
household use only.
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1-3
1-6
1-4 1-5
With cord hook (B) to back of cleaner,
push upper handle down onto cleaner.
Insert screw with washer in front of
tank area. Tighten screw with a
Phillips screwdriver.
Replace clean solution tank by posi-
tioning bottom first. Press latch and
snap top portion into place.
Insert two screws into back of handle
as shown. Tighten with a Phillips
screwdriver.
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B
C
1-7 1-8
E
D
To install brushes, place handle in
upright position. Tilt cleaner back so
that it rests on the floor.
Align post (D) on brush block with
hole (E) on bottom of cleaner. Turn
brushes slightly until post fits easily
into hole.
Press brush assembly firmly to snap
into place.
1-9
H
F
F
To install nozzle, make sure latches
(F) are out.
Align middle section (G) of nozzle
with opening (H) on cleaner.
Remove cardboard packing insert
from squeegee area on underside of
nozzle.
While holding nozzle in place, slide
latches inward to lock in place.
1-10 1-11
Push brush control switch (C) down to
connect switch rod. You will hear a
“click” when the switch rod is in
place.
Cord clip
To help keep the cord out of the way
while cleaning, position cord down
into cord clip (I), located on the
handle.
I
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2-1
The assembled cleaner will look like
this drawing.
1. Hand grip
2. Solution trigger: squeeze to
release clean solution.
3. Brush control switch: Turns
brushes ON for wet cleaning and
OFF for wet pickup and dry vacu-
uming.
4. Clean solution tank release
5. Clean solution tank cap/
measuring cup
6. Clean solution tank
7. ON/OFF switch
8. Recovery tank lid and filter
9. Recovery tank release
10. Recovery tank: Collects dry
debris as well as dirty cleaning
solution.
11. Wet/Dry pedal: Press pedal to
change between wet and dry
cleaning.
12. Wet/Dry indicators: Shows
either wet or dry cleaning usage.
13. Nozzle release buttons:
Release nozzle for easy clean-up.
14. Brush release buttons: Remove
brushes for easy clean-up.
15. Nozzle
16. Squeegee
17. Handle release pedal
18. Cord hooks: Top hook rotates
for quick cord release.
19. Carrying handle
20. Soft-tread wheels
2. How to use
This cleaner is intended for house-
hold use only.
Operate cleaner only at voltage
specified on data plate on back of
cleaner.
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4
9
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7
14
14
13
13
15
10
8
3
5
1
17
18
20
19
16
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Continued
2-3
2-2 2-4
ON/OFF Switch
Push switch (B) up to turn cleaner on.
Push switch down to turn cleaner off.
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.
To transport
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position;
tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and
push forward.
A
B
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Carry tank to a sink.
Rotate tank cap counter-clockwise
and lift up to remove cap.
2-8
The Tanks
Clean Solution Tank (Upper
Tank)
The clean solution tank holds the
cleaning solution that is to be dis-
persed onto the surface to be
cleaned.
How to fill
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Place cleaner handle in upright,
locked position.
To remove tank, press down on
release button and pivot tank forward.
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2-5 2-6
The cleaner may also be lifted using
the carrying handle (C) on the back of
the cleaner.
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
linoleum. It is not intended for use
on carpets, rugs or wooden floors.
Wet/Dry pedal and indicators
The wet/dry pedal (D) lowers the noz-
zle squeegee for wet operation and
raises it for picking up dry debris.
The WET indicator (E) will show red
when pedal is set for wet operation.
The DRY indicator (F) will show red
when pedal is set for dry vacuuming.
See “How to clean” section for com-
plete cleaner setup instructions.
Step on pedal to choose either the
WET or DRY setting.
D
E
F
C
2-7 To wet clean with brushes turned
on, push the switch down to the
WET SCRUB position.
For wet pickup, push the switch up
to the WET/DRY PICKUP position. In
this position, the brushes will not
rotate and are raised off the floor sur-
face.
For dry debris pickup, push the
switch up to the WET/DRY PICKUP
position.
See “How to clean” section for com-
plete cleaner setup instructions.
G
Brush Control Switch
The brush control switch (G) turns the
brushes on and off.
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2-12
2-13
Turn cap (H) upside down to serve
as a measuring cup.
2-10
Using tank cap, measure 60 ml. of
cleaning solution.
2-11
Pour cleaning solution into tank. Fill
tank to fill line (I) with warm water.
If rubber ring (J) on cap has become
dislodged, reposition it with uneven
side against ledge (K) as shown.
K
J
H
For best results, use Dettol Direct
Floor Cleaner Fresh Fragrance
when cleaning floor surfaces such as
vinyl, ceramic and other tiles, and
linoleum. Dettol Direct Floor Cleaner
Fresh Fragrance has been tested
and approved for diluted use with
‘FloorMate’. If using any other floor
cleaning solution, dilute according to
solution manufacturer’s instructions.
Never use more than one tank cap of
solution.
Continued
Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise
until it locks in place. Cap must be
locked in place for proper perfor-
mance and to prevent leaking.
2-14 2-15
Recovery Tank (Lower Tank)
The recovery tank holds both dry
debris and dirty cleaning solution that
is picked up from the floor surface.
Automatic Shut-Off
An automatic suction shut-off is built
into the recovery tank to prevent the
tank from overflowing.
When the shut-off activates, the clean-
er will not pick up debris and the
sound of the motor will change.
There are two reasons the shut-off will
activate.
1. Recovery tank is full - Turn the
cleaner off and empty the recovery
tank.
2. The handle was raised to the
upright position while the motor
was running - Turn cleaner off. Wait a
moment for the shut-off to reset. Turn
cleaner on and continue cleaning.
Position bottom of tank into cleaner.
Press latch and snap tank into place.
2-16
How to Empty
Turn cleaner off and disconnect
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.
Check the solution tank also. It may
need to be refilled at this time.
To remove tank, press down on
release button (L) and pivot tank for-
ward.
L
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Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect
from electrical outlet.
Remove recovery tank and lid (Fig. 2-
16 & 2-17). Remove filter lid (S), then
remove filter. Remove loose debris
from filter by either brushing or tap-
ping the filter. The filter may also be
rinsed for additional cleaning. Allow
filter to air dry between uses.
Replace filter lid. Press down firmly to
secure the seal.
To Clean Filter
S
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2-18 2-19
2-20
2-17
Lift up on tank lid latch (M) and
remove the tank lid (N). Empty tank.
Dry or loose debris will also collect on
the filter screen (O) in the tank lid.
Remove debris from screen.
The filter screen may also be cleaned
by rinsing it under running water.
The tank lid contains a washable,
reusable filter. Clean this filter when
suction is low or reduced.
To replace lid, align tab (P) on lid with
hole on front of tank (Q).
Snap latch over tabs (R) on back of
tank.
To replace tank, insert bottom of tank
into cleaner and pivot top portion until
it is locked in place.
M
Q
PR
O
N
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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 Figs. 2-6 and 2-7 for complete instructions on the control switch
and pedal.
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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. The brushes will provide light agitation to help
loosen dirt.
3. Wet Pickup reduces drying time of the floor surface.
Follow the chart to set the controls for each cleaning step.
To Wet Clean Floor (vinyl,
tile, linoleum, etc.)
1. Set cleaner for Dry Vacuuming
operation and vacuum floor. (See
chart on page 9.)
2. Empty Recovery Tank. (Figs. 2-16
through 2-20).
3. Fill solution tank with cleaning solu-
tion and water, according to instruc-
tions for Figs. 2-8 through 2-12. Do
not use pine or solvent based
cleaning solutions in your cleaner.
Do not use any type of wax in your
cleaner.
4. Set cleaner controls for “Wet
Cleaning” operation. (See chart on
page 9.)
5. Dry hands and plug cleaner into a
power socket.
6. Step on handle release pedal and
lower handle to operating position;
turn cleaner ON.
7. To release solution, squeeze trig-
ger (A). Slowly move cleaner forward
and backward over area to be
cleaned. Squeeze trigger to release
solution as needed.
Overlap strokes by 2.5 cm to help
prevent streaking.
The cleaner’s suction will pick up the
dirty solution throughout cleaning.
8. To greatly enhance drying of the
floor surface, release trigger and
move wet control switch up to the
“WET/DRY PICKUP” setting. Contin-
ue to move cleaner over the area to
pick up the dirty solution.
9. To continue cleaning another area,
move wet control switch down to
“WET Scrub”. Repeat with steps 7-9.
NOTE: When switching between wet
cleaning and wet pickup, it is not nec-
essary to turn the cleaner off. Simply
move the control switch back and
forth between the two settings.
10. Empty recovery tank or clean the
filter when the motor sound becomes
higher in pitch and there is a loss of
suction (see “Automatic Shut-Off”,
page 7).
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4-3 4-4 4-5
To replace brushes, first remove solu-
tion tank (Fig. 2-8) and recovery tank
(Fig. 2-16). Set tanks aside. This will
prevent possible leaking.
With handle in upright position, tilt
cleaner back so that it rests on the
floor.
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. Cleaning the Nozzle
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect
from power socket.
The cleaner’s nozzle (E) can be
removed for easy cleaning.
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Cleaning the brushes
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect
from power socket.
The brush assembly can be removed
for easy cleaning.
Push the two brush release buttons
(A) at the same time.
Tilt cleaner back slightly and remove
brush assembly (B).
The brushes can be washed with a
mild detergent and rinsed. Do not use
pine or solvent-based detergents.
4. Maintenance A
A
D
E
C
B
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Picking Up Spills
Your cleaner may also be used to
pick up small liquid spills (1 litre or
less, never to exceed 6 mm in
depth) on non-carpeted floors.
Set Wet/Dry pedal in the WET Pick-
up/Scrub position.
Set Wet Control switch to the
“WET/DRY Pickup” position.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids
or chemicals. Do not use the clean-
er to pick up detergents that con-
tain pine or solvent based ingredi-
ents.
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