Hoover FH40160 manual

w w w .hoover .com O WNER’S MaNu al Operat ing and Servicing Instructions ©2 01 3 T ec htro nic F loo r Care T ec hno log y Limi ted. A ll ri ght s rese r ved. # 961 15 1072 ID1 06 40 2-R0 IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE. Questions o r concerns ? For assistance , ple ase call C ustomer Ser vice at 1-80 0 - 94 4- 920 0 Mo n- Fri[...]

2 CONTENTS T h ank y ou for choosing a HOOV ER ® pro d u c t . Please enter the complete model and Manufacturing Code in the spaces provided. MODEL MFG. CODE Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owner’s manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your HOOVER ® product. Be sure to register your product onl[...]

3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: • Fully assemblebefore operating. • Operatecleaneronlyat voltagespecif[...]

4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug[...]

5 FEA TURES 1. D-Shaped Handle 2. Clean Boost™ Trigger 3. Solution Trigger 4. Mode Selection (wash/dry) 5. ON/OFF Switch 6. Carry Handle 7. Clean Water/Solution Tank Release Button 8. Clean Water/Solution Tank FEA TURES 2 3 7 5 8 4 9 1 FRONT BACK 10 12 13 14 11 6 9. Nozzle Release 10. Nozzle 11. Cord Clip 12. Cord Storage Hook (rotates) 13. Dirty[...]

FH40160 SERIES 1. CLEANER ASSEMBL Y 1.1 A. Hard Floor Cleaner Base (Floormate FH40150 Series) B. Upper Handle C. SpinScrub TM Multi-Floor Brush (assembled in unit) D. Screw E. Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown. Make sure all parts are located before disposing of packing materials. CARTON CONTENT[...]

7 Your HOOVER ® FloorMate™ Hard Floor Cleaner is to be used on 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 wood floors, follow the flooring manufacturer’s cleaning recommendations. If using cleaner on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface fo[...]

4. HOW TO USE Push switch (A) once to turn cleaner ON. Push switch again to turn cleaner OFF. 4.2 A ON/OFF SWITCH To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward. TRANSPORTING 4.3 Step on pedal (A) to lower handle to operating position. Handle does not lock into a single posi[...]

6.3 9 5.3 5.3 Pull up on tank lid to separate from the base. 5.4 Pour dirty water into sink. 5.5 Check foam filter for debris before reassembly. If filter has debris, rinse with water. 5.6 When finished emptying the tank, simply place lid back onto the tank and make sure to latch the tabs on each side back into the locked position. 5.7 Tilt tank st[...]

10 6.5 Wash Mode - Lowers the SpinScrub™ brushes to make contact with the floor for scrubbing action. 6.6 Dry Mode - Raises the SpinScrub™ brushes off of the floor and also stops the spinning of the brushes. 6.7 To release solution, squeeze trigger (A). 6.8 Slowly move cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned. Squeeze trigger to rel[...]

11 7. MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE NOZZLE The cleaner’s nozzle can be removed for easy cleaning. CAUTION ! ! To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts- Unplug before servic ing. Do not use cleaner without nozzle in place. 7.1 Pull on nozzle release latch (A) upward. 7.2 Remove nozzle by rotating nozzle. 7.3 Rinse nozzle under running water. Remo[...]

12 8. STORAGE STORING CLEANER Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. • Empty and rinse Clean Water Solution Tank and Dirty Water Tank. Allow to air dry. • Make sure that nothing is pressing on the nozzle squeegee. • Do not store cleaner on a wood surface unless cleaner is completely dry. • Store approriately indoors in a dr[...]

13 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Cleaner won’t run 1. Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet. 1. Plug unit in firmly. 2. No voltage in wall plug. 2. Check fuse or breaker in home. 3.Blown fuse or tripped breaker. 3. Replace fuse/reset breaker in home. 4. Power switch not on. 4. Turn power switch on. Low suction or won’t pick up 1.[...]

14 10. CLEANING PRODUCTS Clean Plus 2x Pet Plus 2x Anti- Allergen 2x 1 Multi-Floor Plus 2x Hoover Platinum Collection ® Profe ssi ona l Strength 50oz Hoover Platinum Collection ® Pet Plus 50oz Hoove r ® Pro-Plus Carpet and Upholstery Detergent 2x Hoover ® Quick & Light ™ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Hoover ® SteamVac ® ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 ✓ [...]

15 To obtain approved Hoover ® service and genuine Hoover ® parts, locate the nearest Authorized Hoover ® Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by: • Checking the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners” or “Household”. • Visit our website at hoover.com (U.S. Customers) or hoover.ca (Canadian customers). Follow the service center link to find [...]

16 12. W ARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY (Domestic Use) WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS When used and maintained in normal household use and in accordance with the Owner’s Manual, your HOOVER ® product is warranted against original defects in material and workmanship for a full two year from date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”). During the W[...]