Hoover FH40160 owner manual General operation, Turn cap upside down to serve as a measuring cap

3. general operation

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 for worn finish, bare wood or separated joints. Do not use FloorMate™ Hard Floor Cleaner to clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist.

The tanks (when facing unit) Clean Water/Solution Tank (right side)

The Solution Tank holds detergent and water that is to be dispersed onto the surface being cleaned.

! WARNING !

To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug before cleaning or servicing. Do not use cleaner without tank in place.

How to Fill

Place cleaner handle in upright, locked position.

3.1To remove tank, squeeze release button (A) and pull tank straight out. Carry tank to sink.

3.2Rotate tank cap counter-clockwise and lift up to remove cap (B).

3.3Fill tank to fill line with warm water.

IMPORTANT

Check for worn spots or joint separations before using, as these conditions could lead to damaged flooring when using water to clean floor.

3.4Turn cap upside down to serve as a measuring cap.

3.5For FloorMate FH40150 Series, fill measuring cap to fill line once (3/4 oz - 22 ml) with Hoover® 2x Multi-Floor Plus Cleaning Solution and pour cleaning concentrate into Solution Tank.

For FloorMate Deluxe FH40160 Series, fill measuring cap to fill line twice (1.5 oz - 44 ml) and pour cleaning concentrate into Solution Tank.

3.6Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise until it locks in place (C). Cap must be locked in place for proper performance and to prevent leaking.

3.7Slide tank straight into position until latch snaps in place.

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