Hoover Domestic Appliance User Manual
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1. handle Problem Clean solution won t dis pense Possible cause Possible solution e Solution tank not firmly in place e Make sure tank is securely locked in position e Solution tank empty e Refill solution tank Problem Brushes won t rotate Possible cause Possible solution e Cleaner set for WET DRY PICK UP e Move wet control switch down to WET SCRUB position Fig 2 7 e Circuit breaker inside cleaner is tripped 9 To reset the breaker 1 Push the ON OFF switch com pletely down You will feel some resistance when the switch moves downward The switch will also move slightly upward on its own 2 Wait one minute 3 Repeat step 7 4 Turn the cleaner ON and continue cleaning If the brushes continue to stall and the breaker trips again clean the brushes to remove debris Figs 4 1 through 4 4 Service To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts please call Gias Customer Service 08705400600 or your nearest Hoover Service Centre Ensure that all service and repairs are carried out by an authorised Hoover Service Engineer Use only genuine Hoover spare parts Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts The model number appears on the back of the cleaner body Guarantee Statement Your new appliance is fully guaran teed for 12 months against electrical mechanical breakdown exclu2. FLOORMATE GENERATION FUTURE ENGLISH GB FRANCAIS FR DEUTSCH a DE ITALIANO IT ESPANOL ES PORTUGUES PT MLAAMS NEDERLANDS BE NL CESKY CZ POLSKI PL RUSSIAN RU GREEK GR wi AR Index Important Safeguards 2 Assembly ii ina 3 4 Cleaner descriptions 5 HOW tO 56 5 8 Automatic shut off 7 General operation 0 6 Clean solution tank 6 7 Recovery tank rennznnzenenananenznenenenzzs 7 Storage conina 11 How to clean sse seennnnnnnnnnzz 9 10 Recommended cleaning SOCUCTICC A 9 To clean 06 9 Picking up 5 1 10 If You Have a Problem 12 SONV ICC ia e 12 Maintenance smesenznnenzenzenan 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 E Wa rn ng m Toreduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injurv Use indoors oniv Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills Do not immerse product For use on bare floors Not fo
3. ding a Any faults which occur due to incorrect installation or misuse of the machine or accidental damage b Repair of or interference with the machine by any person not autho rised by the manufacturer to carry out service c Anv parts which are fitted to the machine which are not original manufacturers parts d Non domestic use of the machine e Operation at incorrect voltage The guarantee applies to Great Britain and Northern Ireland only The aforegoing does not affect your statu tory rights Hoover Limited Pentrebach Merthyr Tydfil Mid Glamorgan CF48 4TU GIAS Customer service 08705 400 600 Hoover spares 01204 556111
4. en into cord clip 1 located the Remove cardboard packing insert Handle from squeegee area on underside of nozzle The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing 1 3 Hand grip Solution trigger squeeze to release clean solution Brush control switch Turns brushes ON for wet cleaning and OFF for wet pickup and dry vacu uming Clean solution tank release Clean solution tank cap measuring cup Clean solution tank ON OFF switch Recovery tank lid and filter Recovery tank release Recovery tank Collects dry debris as well as dirty cleaning solution 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Wet Dry pedal Press pedal to change between wet and dry cleaning Wet Dry indicators Shows either wet or dry cleaning usage Nozzle release buttons Release nozzle for easy clean up Brush release buttons Remove brushes for easy clean up Nozzle Squeegee Handle release pedal Cord hooks Top hook rotates for quick cord release Carrying handle Soft tread wheels This cleaner is intended for house hold use only Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner 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 Push switch B up to turn cleaner on Push switch down to turn cleaner off To tra
5. holds the cleaning solution that is to be dis persed onto the surface to be cleaned How to fill Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet To remove tank press down on Carry tank to a sink release button and pivot tank forward Rotate tank cap counter clockwise and lift up to remove Cap Place cleaner handle in upright locked position Turn cap H upside down to serve as a measuring cup Pour cleaning solution into tank Fill tank to fill line 1 with warm water Using tank cap measure 60 mil of cleaning solution 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 2 0 0z 60ml If rubber ring J on cap has become dislodged reposition it with uneven side against ledge K as shown Position bottom of tank into cleaner Press latch and snap tank into place Replace cap Rotate cap clockwise until it locks in place Cap must be locked in place for proper perfor mance and to prevent leaking Recovery Tank Lower Tank The recovery tank holds both dry debris and dirty cleaning solution that is picked up fro
6. ing 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 Questions or Concerns Hoover wants to quickiv resolve anv concerns about vour cleaner or questions regarding its use If you should happen to require assistance during assembly or operation please call Gias Cust
7. k 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 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 Tilt cleaner back slightly and remove A at the same time brush assembly B The brushes can be washed with a mild detergent and rinsed Do not use pine or solvent based detergents To replace brushes first remove solu Press brush assembly firmly to snap Cleaning the Nozzle tion tank Fig 2 8 and recovery tank into place Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect Fig 2 16 Set tanks aside This will from power socket prevent possible leaking The cleaner s 22 6 E can be With handle in upright position tilt removed for easv cleaning cleaner back so that it rests on the floor Align post C on brush block with hole D on bottom of cleaner Turn brushes slightiv until post fits easilv into hole 10 Slide the two nozzle release latches F outward Remove nozzle E by pulling straight out Rinse nozzle under running water Rem
8. m 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 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 release button L and pivot tank for ward Continued 7 Lift up on tank lid latch M and Dry or loose debris will also collect on To replace lid align tab P on lid with remove the tank lid N Empty tank the filter screen O in the tank lid hole on front of tank Q Remove debris from screen Snap latch over tabs R on back of The filter screen may also be cleaned tank by rinsing it under running water The tank lid contains a washable reusable filter Clean this filter when suction is low or reduced To
9. ng 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 i 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 Picking Up Spills Your cleaner may also be used to pic
10. nsport To move your cleaner from room 10 room put handle in upright position tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward Continued 9 General Operation Vour HOOVER FloorMate M Cleaner can be used to both vacuum drv 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 The cleaner may also be lifted using Wet Dry pedal and indicators the carrying handle C on the back ot The wet dry pedal D lowers the noz the cleaner 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 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 Brush Control Switch position The brush control switch G turns the See how to clean section for com brushes on and off plete cleaner setup instructions The Tanks Clean Solution Tank Upper Tank The clean solution tank
11. omer Service 08705400600 11 Assembly fi Ti Assemble handle Assemble Handle Press down on latch A and remove clean solution tank from upper handle Carton contents The assembled cleaner will A cleaner look like this drawing B Upper handle This cleaner is intended for C Screw packet 3 screws 1 with washer household use only D Brush block E Nozzle F Floor cleaning solution Continued 3 With cord hook B to back of cleaner Insert two screws into back of handle Push brush control switch C down to push upper handle down onto cleaner as shown Tighten with a Phillips connect switch rod You will hear a Insert screw with washer in front of screwdriver click when the switch rod is in tank area Tighten screw with a place Phillips screwdriver Replace clean solution tank by posi install brushes place handle in Press brush assembly firmly to snap tioning bottom first Press latch and upright position Tilt cleaner back so into place snap top portion into place that it rests on the floor Align post D on brush block with hole E on bottom of cleaner Turn brushes slightiv until post fits easilv into hole To install nozzle make sure latches While holding nozzle in place slide Cord clip eed latches inward to lock in place To help keep the cord out of the way Aon ida section G of Nozzie while cleaning position cord down with opening H on p
12. ove debris from squeegee G and wipe with a damp cloth To replace nozzle make sure latches are out Align middle section H of nozzle with opening I on cleaner While holding nozzle in place slide latches inward to lock in place Storage Before storing cleaner Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from power socket e Empty and rinse solution and recov ery tanks Allow to air dry e Allow filter in recovery tank lid to dry e Set the cleaner for Dry Vacuuming pedal to DRY and Wet Control switch up e Make sure that nothing is pressing on the nozzle squeegee e Do not store cleaner on a wood sur face unless cleaner is completely dry Continued 11 5 if you have a problem If a minor problem occurs it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the check list below Problem Machine won t run Possible cause Possible solution e Not firmly plugged in e Plug unit in firmly e No voltage in wall plug e Check fuse or breaker Problem Low or no suction Possible cause Possible solution e Automatic shut off activated e Turn cleaner OFF and then ON again or e Empty recovery tank see Auto matic shut off section e Filter or filter lid missing or not positioned correctly e Ensure that filter and filter lid are properly positioned in the recovery tank lid Fig 2 22 e Recovery tank and or solution tank not positioned p
13. r 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 oniv to an electricitv supplv at the voltage shown on the cleaner rating label If the cord is damaged it must be replaced 5 a Hoover authorised Service Engineer in order to avoid a safetv hazard Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children Do not allow cleaner to be used as a tov or to run unattended at anv time Keep hair loose clothing fingers feet and all parts of bodv awav from open ings and all moving parts Do not pick up anvthing 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 Andin picking up hard sharp objects with the cleaner Thev mav damage the cleaner Do not put anv objects into openings Do not use with anv opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair or anvthing that mav 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 clean
14. replace tank insert bottom of tank into cleaner and pivot top portion until is locked in place To Clean Filter Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect Replace filter lid Press down firmly to from electrical outlet secure the seal Remove recovery tank and lid Fig 2 16 amp 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 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 OPERATION Dry Vacuuming Wet Cleaning Wet Pickup BRUSH CONTROL SWITCH WET DRY PEDAL Wet Dry Pickup UP Wet Scrub DOWN and pedal Dry Pickup Wet Pickup Scrub Wet Dry Pickup UP Wet Pickup scrub See Page 6 Figs 2 6 and 2 7 for complete instructions on the control switch 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 cleani
15. roperly e Ensure that both tanks are locked in place e Filter is dirty e Clean filter e Nozzle not properly positioned e Ensure nozzle is replaced properly and locked Figs 4 8 amp 4 9 Problem Water puddling behind cleaner Possible cause Possible solution e Solution tank not properly installed e Ensure that tank is installed properly Fig 2 15 e Recovery tank is full e Empty tank e Excess cleaning solution foaming in tanks e Use DETTOL DIRECT FLOOR CLEANER in a concentration of 60 ml to one tank of cleaning solution If using solution other than this recom mended one reduce the cleaning solution concentration 12 Problem Cleaner does not pick up dirtv solution Possible cause Possible solution e Cleaner not set for wet operation e Press wet dry pedal to WET posi tion e Recovery tank not properly installed e Ensure that recovery tank is installed properly Fig 2 20 e Recovery tank full automatic shut off engaged e Remove and empty recovery tank e Filter or filter lid missing or not properly positioned e Ensure recovery tank filter and filter lid are properly installed Fig 2 22 Problem Cleaner pushes a line of dry debris in front of it Possible cause Possible solution e Cleaner not set for dry operation e Press wet dry pedal to DRY PICK UP position e Debris is too large to clear squeegee e Tip nozzle off floor by pushing down on
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