Hoover FH40160 owner manual Maintenance, Cleaning the nozzle, Cleaning the brushes

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 servicing. Do not use cleaner without nozzle in place.

7.1Pull on nozzle release latch (A) upward.

7.2Remove nozzle by rotating nozzle.

7.3Rinse nozzle under running water. Remove debris from squeegee (C) and wipe with a damp cloth.

7.4To reattach nozzle, tilt cleaner backwards so the front of the foot is 2-3” off of the floor. Secure upper handle with one hand and align nozzle squeegee with base from left to right with your other hand.

7.5Simply rotate nozzle upward to lock in place.

Cleaning the brushes

The brush assembly can be removed for easy cleaning when the nozzle is completely removed. (See “CLEANING THE NOZZLE” section)

! CAUTION !

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts- Unplug before servicing. Do not use cleaner without brushes in place.

Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center prior to continuing use.

7.1	7.2
	A
7.4	7.5

7.6 Remove both tanks to prevent leaking. Set

aside.

7.7 Remove nozzle (7.1-7.2).

7.8 Release foot pedal and tilt cleaner back so

handle rests on floor.

7.9 Push two brush release buttons (B) and

remove the brush assembly.

7.10 The brushes can be washed with a mild

detergent and rinsed. Do not use a solvent based

detergent.

7.9

B

7.11

D C

7.11 To replace brushes, align post (C) on brush

block with hole (D) on bottom of cleaner. Turn

brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole.

Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place.

7.12 Return cleaner to upright position. Replace

nozzle (7.4-7.5), making sure it is locked into posi-

tion.

7.13 Return tanks into proper positions.

LUBRICATION

The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufficient lubrication for its lifetime. The addition of lubricant could cause damage. Do not add lubricant to motor.

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