Introducing the Hoover Floormate Hard Floor Cleaner

Introducing the Hoover Floormate Hard Floor Cleaner, a versatile and powerful cleaning solution for all your hard floor needs. This innovative product is designed to deep clean and refresh your hard floors with ease. With an estimated price range of $150 to $200 and a launch date in early 2021, the Hoover Floormate Hard Floor Cleaner is the perfect addition to your home cleaning arsenal.

Detailed Specifications

The Hoover Floormate Hard Floor Cleaner boasts several key features, including:

• Dual Tank Technology: Separates clean and dirty water for easy emptying and refilling
• SpinScrub Brushes: Rotating brushes that remove tough stains and grime
• Powerful Suction: Efficiently removes excess water and dirt for a thorough clean
• Lightweight and Portable Design: Easy to maneuver and store
• Wash and Dry Modes: Provides versatility for various cleaning needs

Hoover Features

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/olution Tank
9. Nozzle Release
10. Nozzle
11. Cord Clip
12. Cord Storage Hook (rotates)
13. Dirty Water Tank Release Button
14. Dirty Water Tank
15. Cord Storage Hook
16. Handle Release Pedal

Cleaner Assembly

CARTON CONTENTS FOR FLOORMATE FH40150 SERIES

• A.    Hard Floor Cleaner Base (Floormate FH40150 Series)
• B.    Upper Handle
• C.     Spin Scrub Multi-Floor Brush (assembled in unit)
• D.    Screw
• E.     Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent

Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown. Make sure all parts are located before disposing of packing  materials.

CARTON CONTENTS FOR FLOORMATE DELUXE FH40160 SERIES

• A.    Hard Floor Cleaner Base (Floormate Deluxe FH40160 Series)
• B.    Upper Handle
• C.    Spin Scrub Wood Floor Brush (assembled in unit)
• D.    Spin Scrub Tile & Grout Brush
• E.     Screw
• F.    Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent

Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown. Make sure all parts are located before disposing of packing materials.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

NOTE: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY.

ATTACH HANDLE

• Position upper handle and slide down into  hard floor cleaner base.

• Insert screw and tighten with screwdriver.

  

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 assemble before operating.
• Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on lower handle of cleaner.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.
• Use indoors only.
• Use only HOOVER cleaning products intended for use with this machine. (See the “Cleaning Products” section of this manual.)
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments and products.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. 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.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated 
  surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials, such as gasoline, or fine wood sandings, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
• Not intended for use on carpets.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without Tanks or Filters in place.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:

• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.
• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
• Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.
• To assist in reducing drying time, be certain the area is well ventilated when using detergents and other cleaners with this machine.
• With brushes on, do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to the floor can result.
• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use (a) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and (b) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

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 Hard Floor Cleaner

Place cleaner handle in upright, locked position. 

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

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

   

3. Fill tank to fill line with warm water.

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

   

5. For 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.

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

   

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

   

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). The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING:

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. 
• Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. 
• Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. 
• This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug (A) illustrated in Fig. 1. 
• A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not available (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician (Fig. 1).
• The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig. 2). Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. 

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

Hoover Floormate How To Use

HANDLE RELEASE PEDAL

Step on pedal (A) to lower handle to operating position. Handle does not lock into a single position, but “floats” to allow convenient operation.

ON/OFF switch

Push switch (A) once to turn cleaner ON. Push switch again to turn cleaner OFF.

Transporting

• To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in upright position, tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward.
• The cleaner may also be lifted using the carry handle (B) on front of cleaner.

Cord Storage

Wrap the cord clockwise around the two cord handle hooks (C). For convenient storage, attach the plug end to the cord.

HOW TO EMPTY

Dirty Water Tank
(left side when facing unit)

When to Empty
An automatic suction shut-off is built into the dirty water tank to prevent the tank from overflowing. When the shut-off activates, the cleaner will not pick up water or debris and the sound of the motor will change. The dirty water tank is full and must be emptied.
How to Empty

1. To remove tank, press down on release button (A) and pull tank straight out.

2. Release tabs (B & C) on each side of the dirty water tank to unlock the top portion of the tank.

   

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

3. Pull up on tank lid to separate from the base.

4. Pour dirty water into sink.

   

5. Check foam filter for debris before reassembly. If filter has debris, rinse with water.
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.

7. Tilt tank straight into position until latch snaps in place.

   

How To Clean

RECOMMENDED CLEANING SEQUENCE
NOTE: Your HOOVER Floor-Mate 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.

1. Vacuum floor to remove loose dirt, hair and debris.
2. Fill Clean Water Solution Tank with Hoover 2X Multi-Floor Plus Cleaning solution and water (refer to 3.1 thru 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.

3. Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position.

   

4. Turn cleaner ON.

   

   CAUTION: Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. 
   CAUTION: Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use A) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and B) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

5. Wash Mode - Lowers the SpinScrub brushes to make contact with the floor for scrubbing action.

6. Dry Mode - Raises the SpinScrub brushes off of the floor and also stops the spinning of the brushes.

   

7. To release solution, squeeze trigger (A).

8. Slowly move cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned. Squeeze trigger to release solution as needed.

   

9. Overlap strokes by one inch to help prevent streaking. The cleaner’s suction will pick up the dirty water throughout cleaning.

10. To remove those tough stains, apply extra cleaning solution by squeezing the trigger (B) as you normally would and also pressing the Clean Boost™ trigger (C) at the same time.

    

11. To greatly enhance drying of the floor surface, release trigger. Continue to move cleaner over the area to pick up the dirty solution.
12. Switch to dry mode to pick up any remaining dirty water.
13. To continue cleaning another area, repeat steps 6.8 through 6.11.

NOTE: When cleaning sealed wood floors, make sure all areas are completely dry. Ensure that no water remains on the floor. Empty dirty water tank when the motor sound becomes higher in pitch and there is a loss of suction

PICKING UP SPILLS
Your cleaner may also be used to pick up small liquid spills one and a half quarts or less in Dry Mode, never to exceed 1/4 inch in depth on non-carpeted floors. Release the trigger and continue to move cleaner over the area to pick up the spill.

Description of Hoover Floormate Hard Floor Cleaner

The Hoover Floormate Hard Floor Cleaner is a must-have for anyone looking to maintain clean and refreshed hard floors. Its Dual Tank Technology keeps the cleaning process simple and efficient, while the SpinScrub Brushes provide a deep clean that removes tough stains and grime. With its powerful suction and lightweight design, the Hoover Floormate Hard Floor Cleaner makes cleaning a breeze. The Wash and Dry Modes offer versatility, making this product ideal for all your hard floor cleaning needs.

Hoover Floormate 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.

1. Pull on nozzle release latch (A) upward.
2. Remove nozzle by rotating nozzle.
3. Rinse nozzle under running water. Remove debris from squeegee (C) and wipe with a damp cloth.
4. To 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.
5. Simply rotate nozzle upward to lock in place.
   CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts- Unplug before servicing. Do not use cleaner without brushes 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)
6. Remove both tanks to prevent leaking. Set aside.
7. Remove nozzle (7.1-7.2).
8. Release foot pedal and tilt cleaner back so handle rests on floor.
9. Push two brush release buttons (B) and remove the brush assembly.
10. The brushes can be washed with a mild detergent and rinsed. Do not use a solvent based detergent.
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.
12. Return cleaner to upright position. Replace nozzle (7.4-7.5), making sure it is locked into position.
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.

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.
• Store approriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing tempuratures.
• Water will drip from the brushes and underside of the product after use and may puddle. To avoid damage to wood and laminate flooring and to avoid potential slip hazard, after use A) do not leave the product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to a hard surface and B) place unit on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

Troubleshooting about Floormate Hard Floor

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

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.

WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury - Unplug before cleaning or servicing.

Cleaning Products

To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock due to internal component damage, use only WARNING: Hoover cleaning products and Hoover hard surface attachments intended for use with the appliance as noted below.

Hoover Warranty

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”). During the Warranty Period, Hoover will provide labor and parts, at no cost to you, to correct any such defect in products purchased in the United States, U.S. Military Exchanges and Canada. 

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Dual Tank Technology for easy emptying and refilling
• SpinScrub Brushes for deep cleaning
• Powerful suction for efficient cleaning
• Lightweight and portable design
• Wash and Dry Modes for versatility

Cons

• May not be suitable for carpeted surfaces
• Requires regular maintenance and cleaning
• May not be as effective on textured hard floors
• Some users may find it difficult to maneuver in tight spaces

Customer Reviews of Hoover Floormate Hard Floor Cleaner

Customers are raving about the Hoover Floormate Hard Floor Cleaner, praising its powerful suction and deep cleaning capabilities. However, some users have noted that the SpinScrub Brushes may not be as effective on textured hard floors. The lightweight and portable design has also received positive feedback, with users appreciating its easy maneuverability. The Dual Tank Technology has been noted as a convenient feature, making the cleaning process simple and efficient.