Hoover FloorMATE FloorMATETM The Hard Floor Cleaner Owner's Manual

The hard floor cleaner

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FloorMATE
The Hard Floor Cleaner
Thank you for selecting a HOOVER product.
This cleaner inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped
from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during
assembly or operation call
1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only) or
1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our
Consumer Response Center or
Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service
outlet nearest you (click on the "Service" button).
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Review this manual before
operating cleaner
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Owner's Manual
English
pp. 1-13
Español
pàg. 15-22
Français
p. 24-31

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Summary of Contents for Hoover FloorMATE FloorMATETM The Hard Floor Cleaner

  • Page 1 (U.S. only) or 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center or Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the “Service” button). PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
  • Page 3: Assembly

    The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use. Look on the list provided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yel- low Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) or call: 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S.
  • Page 4 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. To install brushes, place handle in upright position. Tilt cleaner back so that it rests on the floor.
  • Page 5: Cleaner Descriptions

    2. How to use 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.
  • Page 6: General Operation

    Place cleaner handle in upright, locked position. 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 sealed wood. It is not intended for use on carpet or rugs.
  • Page 7: Recovery Tank

    CAUTION: Machine Formula LYSOL® Floor Cleaning Concen- trate and OLD ENGLISH® Wood Floor Cleaning Concentrate cannot be used in Hoover SteamVac™ products. Doing so could damage your SteamVac™. 2-14 Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise until it locks in place. Cap must be locked in place for proper perfor- mance and to prevent leaking.
  • Page 8: How To Empty

    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. 2-18 Dry or loose debris will also collect on the filter screen (O) in the tank lid.
  • Page 9: How To Clean

    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.
  • Page 10: Cleaning Sealed Wood Floors

    Cleaning Sealed Wood Floors Your HOOVER ‘FloorMate’ Cleaner may be used to clean wood floors that have been sealed with a polyurethane coating and can be cleaned with water. Follow your flooring manufactur- er’s recommended cleaning method. 1. Inspect floor surface for worn fin- ish, bare wood or separated joints.
  • Page 11: Storage

    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.
  • Page 12: If You Have A Problem

    (U.S. only) OR - • checking the Service section of The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service, this will only result in delay. If further assistance is needed, contact...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    This warranty does not cover pick up, delivery, or house calls; however, if you mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory Service Center for warranty service, trans- portation will be paid one way. While this warranty gives you specific legal rights, you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Page 15 The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use. Look on the list provided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yel- low Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) or call: 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S.
  • Page 16 Assemble handle Assemble Handle Press down on latch (A) and remove clean solution tank from upper handle. Replace clean solution tank by posi- tioning bottom first. Press latch and snap top portion into place. With cord hook (B) to back of cleaner, push upper handle down onto cleaner.

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