Hoover FloorMATE Floor Mate with Spin Scrub Brushes The Hard Floor Cleaner Owner'S Manual Download Page 12

Service

T

o obtain approved HOOVER service and

genuine HOOVER parts, locate the near-
est

Hoover Factory Service Center or

Authorized Hoover Warranty Service
Dealer (Depot) 

by:

checking the Yellow Pages 
under “Vacuum Cleaners - 
Household” OR -

• checking the list of Factory 

Service Centers provided 
with this cleaner OR -

• checking the Service section of The

Hoover Company on-line at 

www.hoover.com

OR -

• calling 

1-800-944-9200

for an auto

mated referral of authorized service 
outlet locations (U.S. only).

Do not 

send your cleaner to The Hoover

Company in North Canton for service, this
will only result in delay.

If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton, Ohio
44720  Phone:  1-330-499-9499.

In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, 
Phone:  1-800-263-6376.

Always identify your cleaner by the

com-

plete

model number when requesting

information or ordering parts.  (The model
number appears at the bottom of the back
of the cleaner body.)

For questions or comments concerning
Machine Formula LYSOL® or OLD 
ENGLISH® Floor Cleaning Concentrate,
call 1-800-228-4722.

LYSOL® and OLD ENGLISH® are regis-
tered trademarks of Reckitt Benckiser Inc.

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Excess cleaning concentrate
foaming in tanks

Use Machine Formula LYSOL®

Floor Cleaning Concentrate or
Machine Formula OLD ENGLISH®
Wood Floor Cleaning Concentrate, it
is a low-foam formulation. If using
cleaning concentrate other than
LYSOL® brand or OLD ENGLISH®
brand, remix cleaning solution using
less concentrate.

• Solution tank not properly
installed

Ensure that tank is installed properly

(Fig. 2-15).

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• Recovery tank is full

Empty tank

Problem: Cleaner does 

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Possible cause

Possible solution

• Automatic shut-off activated

Turn cleaner OFF and then ON

again or
• Empty recovery tank (see “Auto-
matic shut-off” section)

• Filter or filter lid missing or not
positioned correctly
• 

Ensure that filter and filter lid are

properly positioned in the recovery
tank lid (Fig. 2-22) 

• Recovery tank and/or solution
tank not positioned properly
• 

Ensure that both tanks are locked in

place.

• Filter is dirty
• 

Clean filter

• Nozzle not properly positioned
• 

Ensure nozzle is replaced properly

and locked (Figs. 4-8 & 4-9).

If a minor problem occurs, it usually
can be solved quite easily when the
cause is found by using the check list
below.

Problem:  Machine won’t run

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Not firmly plugged in

Plug unit in firmly.

• No voltage in wall plug
• 

Check fuse or breaker.

• Blown fuse/tripped breaker
• 

Replace fuse/reset breaker.

5. If you have a
problem

Problem: Low or no suction

Problem:  Water puddling behind
cleaner

Problem: Cleaner does not pick up
dirty solution

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Cleaner not set for wet operation

Press wet/dry pedal to “WET” posi-

tion.

• Recovery tank not properly
installed

Ensure that recovery tank is

installed properly (Fig. 2-20).

• Recovery tank full/automatic shut-
off engaged.

Remove and empty recovery tank.

Problem: Cleaner pushes a line of
dry debris in front of it

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Cleaner not set for dry operation

Press wet/dry pedal to “DRY PICK-

UP” position.

• Debris is too large to clear
squeegee

Tip nozzle off floor by pushing down

on handle.

Problem:  Clean solution won’t dis-
pense

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Solution tank not firmly in place

Make sure tank is securely locked in

position.

• Solution tank empty

Refill solution tank. 

Problem:  Brushes won’t rotate

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Cleaner set for “WET/DRY PICK-
UP”

Move wet control switch down to

“WET SCRUB” position (Fig. 2-7).

• Circuit breaker inside cleaner is
tripped

To reset the breaker:

(1) Push the ON/OFF switch 

com-

pletely

down. You will feel some

resistance when the switch moves
downward. The switch will also move
slightly upward on its own.
(2) Wait one minute.
(3) Repeat step 1.
(4) Turn the cleaner ON and continue
cleaning.
If the brushes continue to stall and
the breaker trips again, clean the
brushes to remove debris. (Figs. 4-1
through 4-4)

• Filter or filter lid missing or not
properly positioned.

Ensure recovery tank filter and filter

lid are properly installed (Fig. 2-22).

Summary of Contents for FloorMATE Floor Mate with Spin Scrub Brushes The Hard Floor Cleaner

Page 1: ...tlet nearest you click on the Service button or Call 1 800 944 9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations U S only or Call 1 330 499 9499 to speak with a representative in o...

Page 2: ...use flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in areas where present Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner Do not put...

Page 3: ...ground ing conductor C and grounding plug A The plug must be plugged into an appro priate outlet B that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DANGER Impr...

Page 4: ...the floor Align post D on brush block with hole E on bottom of cleaner Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place 1 9 H F F To install nozzle...

Page 5: ...14 Brush release buttons Remove brushes for easy clean up 15 Nozzle 16 Squeegee 17 Handle release pedal 18 Cord hooks Top hook rotates for quick cord release 19 Carrying handle 20 Soft tread wheels 2...

Page 6: ...m mendations If using cleaner on sealed wood floors inspect floor surface for worn finish bare wood or separat ed joints Do not use FloorMate Cleaner to wet clean sealed wood floors if any of these co...

Page 7: ...esults use Machine Formula LYSOL Floor Cleaning Concentrate when cleaning floor surfaces such as vinyl ceramic and other tiles and linoleum Continued CAUTION Machine Formula LYSOL Floor Cleaning Conce...

Page 8: ...ecovery tank be emptied after dry vacuuming and before wet operation Check the solution tank also It may need to be refilled at this time To remove tank press down on release button L and pivot tank f...

Page 9: ...leaner Do not use any type of wax in your cleaner 4 Set cleaner controls for Wet Cleaning operation See chart on page 9 5 Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet 6 Step on handle re...

Page 10: ...5 Set cleaner controls for Wet Cleaning see chart page 9 6 Dry hands and plug cleaner in to a properly grounded outlet 7 Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position turn clean...

Page 11: ...sy cleaning Slide the two nozzle release latches F outward Remove nozzle E by pulling straight out Rinse nozzle under running water Remove debris from squeegee G and wipe with a damp cloth To replace...

Page 12: ...the recovery tank lid Fig 2 22 Recovery tank and or solution tank not positioned properly Ensure that both tanks are locked in place Filter is dirty Clean filter Nozzle not properly positioned Ensure...

Page 13: ...the appliance to one of the fol lowing authorized warranty service out lets Proof of purchase will be required before service is rendered 1 Hoover Factory Service Centers 2 Hoover Authorized Warranty...

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