Hoover Floormate Trio User manual

Version 1.0
Floormate
Trio
User Guide
HF86-FMT-S

Contents
Machine Overview
General Safety Information
Operation
Maintenance
FAQs
Other Information
CONTENTS
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Accessories
Handle
ON/OFF switch
Handle locking pin(hidden)
Carry handle
Clean water tank cap
Clean water tank
Clean water tank
release button
Recovery tank
release button
Recovery tank
lid and lter
Recovery tank
Nozzle release clips
Nozzle
Squeegee
Solution trigger(hidden)
Upper handle
release button
Mode selector
Quick release
cord hook
Lower cord hook
Release pedal
So-tread wheels
6 Spin scrubber
Hoover solution
MACHINE OVERVIEW 2
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*Some parts may vary according to model. Please check inside ap of box for more details.
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following:
1. This Floormate is for use on hard oors only
2. Only use the Floormate indoors and keep the area your cleaning well lit
3. Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and openings whilst using the Floormate
4. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision
5. Only Hoover recommended tools and accessories should be used with this Floormate
6. Don’t use this Floormate if it has been dropped, damaged, immersed in water or le outdoors
7. Don’t handle the plug or use the Floormate with wet hands
8. Don’t pull or carry this Floormate by the power cord. Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord
around corners or sharp edges or close a door over the power cord.
9. Don’t unplug Floormate by pulling on the power cord
10. Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage to your Floormate
11. Don’t use the Floormate with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage
is listed on the ratings label
12. Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking hot burning items or use in an area where there may
be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia drain cleaner)
13. Always make sure lter and recovery tank are tted correctly before using your Floormate
14. Always turn o and unplug the Floormate before carrying out any maintenance
15. The clean water tank should only be lled with warm water (max 40°C). Filling the clean water tank with hot or
boiling water may damage your machine and invalidate your guarantee
16. Turn o all controls on the Floormate before disconnecting or connecting the power cord, aer use always wrap the
power cord around the cord clips provided
17. Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse.
18. Always protect the power cord from heated surfaces or near open ames
19. Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords may overheat. Care should be taken to
arrange the extension cord as it can be a trip hazard
20. Always carry the Floormate by the handle
21. Always use the Floormate in an upright position.
22. To prevent motor damage from dirty water, never hold the Floormate upside down or lay on its side
23. Store your Floormate in a cool, dry area. Before storing your Floormate please ensure all water/solutions tanks and
lters are thoroughly clean and dry
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.
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Remove any packaging
from the nozzle and ensure
latches are out, insert
nozzle into middle section
of the base
While holding nozzle in
place, slide latches inward
to lock it into position
Raise handle to upright
position until it locks
into place
To lower handle, press
handle release button
and fold handle to
storage position
To install brushes rest the machine on the
oor. Align the post on the spin brushes
with the square hole
Push brushes rmly at
both ends until it locks into
place
Assembling your steam mop
OPERATION
Please read General Safety Information at the beginning before use.
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IMPORTANT: Only use Hoover hard oors cleaning solution. Using other solutions may cause excess foaming.
Excessive foam will prevent the machine from working eectively. Using other solutions will invalidate the guarantee
WARNING: Always switch the machine o and unplug before carrying out any maintenance
Lock tank cap into place to
prevent leaking
Slide tank into machine until
latch snaps into position
To remove the clean water
tank, squeeze release button
and pull tank straight out
Twist tank cap counter
clockwise and li to remove
Using the tank cap as a
measuring cup, pour the
required amount of solution
(approx. 60ml per 1 litre of
water)
Pour cleaning solution
into tank. Top up tank to
ll line with warm water
(Max 40°C)
Please remove any large objects or debris prior to using your Floormate Trio.
Before you begin cleaning
Filling the clean water tank
OPERATION
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NOTE: The recovery tank has an automatic shut o to prevent the tank from overowing. If this is activated,
the machine will not pick up and the sound of the motor will change. The recovery tank will need to be emptied
TIP: We recommend that the recovery tank is emptied aer dry pick up and before wet operation.
To remove recovery tank,
press down on release
button and pull
Remove recovery tank lid
to empty
Push switch to turn machine
on, push switch again to turn
machine o
Step on release pedal to
recline machine
To move your machine from
room to room, put the handle
in the upright position and tilt
machine back on rear wheels
Emptying the recovery tank
Using your machine
OPERATION 6

The mode selector allows you to
choose DRY VAC, WASH or WET
PICKUP. For dry debris pick up turn
the dial to DRY VAC, the brushes
will not rotate
To wash hard oors turn the
dial to WASH, brushes will
automatically rotate. For spills/
wet pickup turn the dial to
WET PICKUP, the brushes will
not rotate
In WASH mode slowly move the
machine forward to arms length
squeezing the trigger to release the
solution. Release trigger and pull
back machine to pick up
The machine can also be
moved by liing the machine
using the carry handle on
the front
Using your machine
TIP: Brushes will only rotate in WASH mode
OPERATION
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The clean water tank contains a washable lter. Clean this lter
when suction is low. Pull open the lter lid gently to remove the
lter for cleaning
Rinse under water to remove
debris (max. 40°C) and leave
for at least 24 hours or until
fully dry before replacing in the
machine
Make sure the lter screen is
wiped clean to remove any dirt/
debris
Place dry lter back into lid,
replace lid and press down
rmly until snapped in place
To replace the recovery tank, align
bottom of recovery tank behind
ledge and push rmly until clicks
into place
MAINTENANCE 8
MAX
40˚C
MAX
40˚C

Nozzle can be removed
for easy cleaning. Slide
the two nozzle release
latches outwards
Push both brush release
buttons and remove the
brush assembly. Brushes
can be rinsed under water
to remove debris (Max 40°C)
Remove nozzle by pulling
straight out and rinse under
running water (max. 40°C)
To replace brushes, align the
post with square hole on the
bottom of the machine. Push
brushes rmly at both ends
until it locks into place
Remove any debris from
squeegee by wiping with
a damp cloth
To replace nozzle ensure latches
are in the out position, insert
nozzle into middle section of
base. While holding the nozzle
in place, slide latches inward to
lock into place
Warning: Always remove the tanks before carrying out brush/nozzle maintenance
Cleaning the nozzle
Cleaning the brushes
MAINTENANCE
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FAQs
Why won’t my Floormate switch on?
• Check the fuse in the plug. Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse
Why won’t my Floormate pick up?
• Empty recovery tank, remove any debris from lter. If washing lter allow 24 hours to fully dry before retting
• The recovery tank has an automatic shut o to prevent the tank from overowing. If this is activated, the machine will not
pick up and the sound of the motor will change. The recovery tank will need to be emptied
• Ensure recovery tank is locked into place
• The nozzle may be blocked go to ‘Taking care of your machine’
Why won’t the water/solution dispense?
• Clean water tank may not be locked in position
• Clean water tank may be empty and need to be relled
Why won’t the brushes spin?
• Mode selector switch is set to PICK UP, change to WASH
• Check the brushes for blockages and clear
Warning: Always unplug the Floormate before performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
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Other Information
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Service & Help
If you have queries or concerns about using your Hoover, please visit www.hoover.ae
Technical Specication
Voltage: 220-240V ~50/60Hz
Wattage: 700W
Cord length: 6m (approx)
Weight: 7.3 kg (approx)
Subject to technical change without notice.
EEC Statement of Compliance
Manufacturer/EEC importer: Hoover, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the
HF86-FMT-S series is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:
Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

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