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If you should happen to need assistance during assem- bly or operation: Visit us online at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the "Service" button) or Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S.
• 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). • Use cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
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...
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ii ,f Insert two screws into back of handle Push brush control switch (C) down to With cord hook (B) to back of cleaner, connect switch rod. You will hear a push upper handle down onto cleaner. as shown. Tighten with a Phillips Insert screw with washer in front of screwdriver.
The assembled cleaner will look like This cleaner is intended for house- debris as well as dirty cleaning solution. hold use. this drawing. Hand grip 11. Wet/Dry pedal: Press pedal to Operate cleaner only at voltage Solution trigger: squeeze to change between wet and dry release clean solution.
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 use on carpet or rugs. CAUTION: To prevent damage to...
CAUTION: Machine Formula LYSOL® Floor Cleaning Concen- trate and OLD ENGLISH® Wood Floor Cleaning Concentrate cannot be used in Hoover SteamVac 2.0 oz./60ml. products. Doing so could damage your SteamVac If rubber ring (J) on cap has become Pour cleaning concentrate into tank.
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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.
Recommended Cleaning Sequence Use your HOOVER 'FloorMate' Cleaner to: Dry Vacuum to remove loose dirt, hair and debris. Wet Clean the floor surface. Wet Pickup reduces drying time of the floor surface. Follow the chart to set the controls for each cleaning step.
Cleaning (see chart page 9). Floors Do not use your 'FloorMate' cleaner to Your HOOVER 'FloorMate' Cleaner 6. Dry hands and plug cleaner in to wet clean the floor if any of these con- a properly grounded outlet.
Cleaning brushes Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. The brush assembly can be removed for easy cleaning. Toreplacenozzle, m akesurelatches Whileholdingnozzle in place,slide areout.Alignmiddlesection(D)of latches inwardtolockin place. nozzle withopening oncleaner. Remove nozzle as described in Fig. 4-1 through 4-3. Using finger grips (E) on the brush assembly (F), pull straight out.
.;1F'J;1111_ L'4ZIt_B_ locations (U.S. only). Possible cause Possible solution Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Possible cause Company in North Canton for service, this • Automatic shut-off activated will only result in delay. Possible solution •...
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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.