Hoover FloorMate Floor Mate SpinScrub Hard Floor Cleaner- Manuals

Page 2 - Important Safeguards!; WARNING

2 Important Safeguards! When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following: WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Use indoors only. • Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do not immerse product. ...

Page 3 - Fill in and Save; A. Hard floor cleaner; dealer locator; Contents

3 Fill in and Save For your records, enter the model number and serial numbers in the spaces provided. These numbers are located on the data label on the back of the cleaner body. Model No. ____________________________Serial No. _____________________________Save your sales receipt and attach it to t...

Page 5 - Assemble handle; Install brushes and nozzle

Rotate bottom handle support (A) up to the upright position until a snap is felt. Align control rod (B) on upper handle (C) with slot in bottom handle support (D). Push upper handle (C) all the waydown until you hear it snap in place. 5 4 2 3 4 2 3 Assemble handle Continued ➜ C C A D B To install br...

Page 6 - Tool caddy

The caddy conveniently fits over the top of the cleaner nozzle (A) for storage. 9 9 Tool caddy A C C D E 8 While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward to lock in place. 6 Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place. 7 To install nozzle, make sure latches (C) are out. For easier installati...

Page 8 - General operation; Mode selector dial; Transporting

8 17 The Mode selector dial (A) turns the brush- es on and off. Your HOOVER FloorMate™ SpinScrub™ Cleaner can be used to both vacuum dry debris and wet clean non-carpeted floor surfaces such as vinyl, tile, marble and sealed wood. It is not intended for use on carpet or rugs. CAUTION: To prevent dam...

Page 9 - How to fill; The tanks

9 Pour cleaning concentrate into tank (B). Fill tank to fill line (C) (1 quart) with warm water. B C 22 DO NOT use cleaning concentrates that contain solvent based ingredients. CAUTION: HOOVER® Floor to Floor™ Cleaning Concentrate cannot be used in Hoover SteamVac™ products. Doing so could damage yo...

Page 11 - To clean filters; How to empty

11 29 Reposition filter. Replace filter lid. Press down firmly until snapped in place. NOTE: The filter, filter lid and tanks must bereplaced, or the unit will not work properly. The tank lid contains a washable, reusable filter. Clean this pleated filter when suction is low or reduced. Turn cleaner...

Page 12 - How to clean; Recommended cleaning sequence

Use your HOOVER® FloorMate™ SpinScrub™ Cleaner to: • Dry Vacuum to remove loose dirt, hair and debris. • Wet Clean the floor surface. The brushes will provide light agitation to help loosen dirt. • Wet Pickup reduces drying time of the floor surface. The Mode selector dial turns the brushes on and o...

Page 13 - Picking up spills; Cleaning floors

Set Mode selector dial to DRY VAC position and vacuum floor. Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet. Empty recovery tank (see Figs. 26 and 27). Determine the type of brushes to be used (either gray for ceramic and other tiles or white for vinyl and sealed wood floors). See “Cleaning ...

Page 14 - How to connect hose; Using the tools

14 Floor swivel tool Attach hose and tool • Swivel head • 2 rows of brushes • Use to clean small, tight areas Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. How to connect hose ✓ Open hose door (A) on side of cleaner. ✓ Align hose connector (B) with hose and solution ports (C). ✓ Insert hose connector (B) u...

Page 15 - Using the tool; Storing the cleaner

Before storing cleaner: Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. • Empty and rinse solution and recovery tanks. Allow to air dry. • Press on upper handle release button to lower handle for storage. • Make sure that nothing is pressing on the nozzle squeegee. • Do not store cleaner on ...

Page 16 - Maintenance; Cleaning the nozzle

16 Maintenance Cleaning the nozzle Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. The cleaner ’s nozzle can be removed for easy cleaning. Slide the two nozzle release latches (A) outward. Remove nozzle (B) by pulling straight out. Rinse nozzle under running water. Remove debris from squeege...

Page 17 - Cleaning the brushes

47 48 49 50 Cleaning the brushes The brush assembly can be removed for easy cleaning. Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. Place handle in the upright position. Remove tanks to prevent leaking. Set aside. Pull the two nozzle release buttons (A) out. Remove nozzle. Tilt cleaner bac...

Page 18 - Troubleshooting; What to do

Troubleshooting What’s the problem? What to do Cleaner won’t run ✓ Make sure the cleaner is plugged in firmly. ✓ Check the fuse or breaker. Low suction ✓ Empty the recovery tank; it may be full and the automatic shut-off engaged. ✓ Make sure filter and filter lid are properly positioned. ✓ Make sure...

Page 19 - Lubrication; Service

19 To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Salesand Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by: ✓ Checking the Service Section of Hoover on-line at www.hoover.com OR ✓ Checking the list of Sales and Service Centers provided wi...