Hoover 500- User Manual

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 8 - Mode selector dial

8 15 The Mode selector dial (A) turns the brushes on and off. Your HOOVER FloorMate™ SpinScrub™ 500 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. CAUTION: To prevent damage to...

Page 9 - How to fill; The tanks

17 To remove tank, squeeze release button and pull tank straight out. 18 Carry tank to a sink. Rotate tank cap counter-clockwise and lift up to remove cap (A). 19 Turn cap (A) upside down to serve as a measuring cup. For hard surface floors such as vinyl, linoleum, marble, laminate wood, polyurethan...

Page 11 - How to empty; To clean filters

Recovery (lower) tank Automatic shut-off An automatic suction shut-off is built into the recovery tank to prevent the tank from overflowing. When the shut-off activates, the cleaner will not pick up debris and the sound of the motor will change. The recov- ery tank is full and must be emptied. How t...

Page 12 - How to clean; Recommended cleaning sequence

Use your HOOVER® FloorMate™ SpinScrub™ 500 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 a...

Page 13 - Picking up spills; Cleaning floors

NOTE: Your HOOVER® FloorMate™ SpinScrub™ 500 cleaner may be used to clean wood floors that have been sealed with a polyurethane coating and can be cleaned with water. CAUTION: To prevent damage to wood floors, follow the flooring manufacturer’s cleaning rec-ommendations. If using cleaner on sealed w...

Page 14 - Maintenance; Storing the cleaner; Cleaning the nozzle

Maintenance 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...

Page 16 - Cleaning the brushes

37 38 39 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 back s...

Page 17 - 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 18 - Lubrication; Service

18 To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest HooverFactory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by: ✓ Checking the Service Section of The Hoover Company on-line at www.hoover.com OR ✓ Checking the list of Factory Service Centers pro...

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