5.3Pull up on tank lid to separate from the base.
5.4Pour dirty water into sink.
5.5Check foam filter for debris before reassembly. If filter has debris, rinse with water.
5.6When 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.
5.7Tilt tank straight into position until latch snaps in place.
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6. How to clean
Recommended cleaning sequence
NOTE: Your HOOVER® FloorMate™ Hard Floor 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 recommendations. If using cleaner on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for worn finish, bare wood or separated joints. Do not use FloorMateTM Hard Floor Cleaner to clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist.
6.1Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt, hair and debris.
6.2Fill Clean Water Solution Tank with Hoover® 2X
3.1thru 3.7).
IMPORTANT 
Do not use solvent based cleaning concentrates in your cleaner. Do not use any type of wax in your cleaner.
Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
6.3Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position.
6.4Turn cleaner ON.
! CAUTION !
Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
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