Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FH40160 Hoover
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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.
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 assemblebefore operating.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”).
An important point after buying a device Hoover FH40160 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
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If you already are a holder of Hoover FH40160, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Hoover FH40160.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Hoover FH40160. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Hoover FH40160 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
