How To Empty; To Clean Filter - Hoover FloorMATE Hard Floor Cleaner Owner's Manual

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.
2-18
O
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 (Figs. 2-21
and 2-22).

To Clean Filter

2-21
S
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.
8
2-16
L
To remove tank, press down on
release button (L) and pivot tank for-
ward.
2-19
P
Q
To replace lid, align tab (P) on lid with
hole on front of tank (Q).
Snap latch over tabs (R) on back of
tank.
2-22
Replace filter lid. Press down firmly to
secure the seal.
2-17
Lift up on tank lid latch (M) and
remove the tank lid (N). Empty tank.
2-20
R
To replace tank, insert bottom of tank
into cleaner and pivot top portion until
it is locked in place.
N
M