Troubleshooting - Hoover Floormate Deluxe FH40160 Series Owner's Manual

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found by using the
checklist below.
Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. 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.
To reduce risk of personal injury - Unplug before cleaning or servicing.
PROBLEM
Cleaner won't
run
Low suction or
won't pick up
Water puddling
behind cleaner
Cleaner solution
won't dispense
Brushes won't
rotate

9. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING
!
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Power cord not firmly plugged
into outlet.
2. No voltage in wall plug.
3.Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
4. Power switch not on.
1. Dirty Water Tank full and the
automatic shut-off engaged.
2. Tanks not in place.
3. Dirty Water Tank lid not in
place.
4. Nozzle not in place.
1. Clean Water Solution Tank not
in place.
2. Dirty water tank full.
1. Tanks not in place.
2. Clean Water Solution Tank is
empty.
1. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.
2. In Dry Mode.
!
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
1. Plug unit in firmly.
2. Check fuse or breaker in home.
3. Replace fuse/reset breaker in home.
4. Turn power switch on.
1. Empty the Dirty Water Tank.
2. Make sure tanks are locked in place.
3. Make sure lid is properly positioned.
4. Make sure Nozzle is replaced properly and
locked.
1. Make sure Clean Water Solution Tank is
installed properly.
2. Empty dirty water tank.
1. Make sure tanks are locked in place.
2. Refill Clean Water Solution Tank.
1. Check fuse or breaker in home. Replace
fuse/reset breaker in home.
(1) Push ON/OFF switch to turn cleaner OFF.
(2) Unplug the cleaner.
(3) Wait one minute.
(4) Plug the cleaner into electrical outlet.
(5) Push the ON/OFF switch again to turn
cleaner ON.
If the brushes continue to stall and the breaker
trips again, clean the brushes to remove
debris.
2. Switch mode selector to Wash Mode for
brushes to rotate.
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