General Operation; Clean Water/Solution Tank - Hoover FH40160 Owner's Manual

your HOOVER FloorMate™ Hard Floor Cleaner is to be used on non-carpeted floor surfaces such as vinyl,
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tile and sealed wood. It is not intended for use on carpet or rugs.
To prevent damage to wood floors, follow the flooring manufacturer's cleaning recommendations.
If using cleaner on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or separated
joints. Do not use FloorMate™ Hard Floor Cleaner to clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions
exist.
tHe tanks
(when facing unit)
Clean Water/solution tank (right side)
The Solution Tank holds detergent and water that
is to be dispersed onto the surface being cleaned.
WARNING
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug
before cleaning or servicing. Do not use
cleaner without tank in place.
How to fill
Place cleaner handle in upright, locked position.
3.1 To remove tank, squeeze release button (A) and
pull tank straight out. Carry tank to sink.
3.2 Rotate tank cap counter-clockwise and lift up to
remove cap (B).
3.3 Fill tank to fill line with warm water.
IMPORTANT
Check for worn spots or joint separations before
using, as these conditions could lead to damaged
flooring when using water to clean floor.
3.4 Turn cap upside down to serve as a measuring
cap.
3.5 For FloorMate FH40150 Series, fill measuring
cap to fill line once (3/4 oz - 22 ml) with Hoover
Multi-Floor Plus Cleaning Solution and pour cleaning
concentrate into Solution Tank.
For FloorMate Deluxe FH40160 Series, fill measuring
cap to fill line twice (1.5 oz - 44 ml) and pour cleaning
concentrate into Solution Tank.
3.6 Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise until it locks
in place (C). Cap must be locked in place for proper
performance and to prevent leaking.
3.7 Slide tank straight into position until latch snaps
in place.

3. generaL operation

CAUTION
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