Hoover Spin Introduction

The Hoover Spin Scrub 800 Hard Floor Cleaner is a powerful and efficient cleaning solution designed specifically for hard floors. This state-of-the-art cleaner boasts a unique Spin Scrub brush system, which provides a deep and thorough clean on all types of hard floors. With an estimated price range of $150 to $200 and a launch date set for early 2023, the Hoover Spin Scrub 800 Hard Floor Cleaner is the perfect addition to any home.

Spin Scrub Carton Contents

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A. Hard floor cleaner
B. Nozzle
C. Upper handle
D. Brush assemblies (2)
E. Tool caddy
F. Floor swivel tool
G. Grout tool
H. Telescoping wand
I. Hose
J. Floor cleaning concentrates

Detailed Specifications

The Hoover SpinScrub 800 Hard Floor Cleaner is packed with key features that make it a standout cleaning solution. These features include:

SpinScrub brush system with 360-degree cleaning capabilities
Advanced Dual Tank Technology, which separates clean and dirty water
Lightweight and easy-to-maneuver design, weighing just 11.5 pounds
Adjustable height for comfortable cleaning
Powerful 12 amp motor for deep cleaning

Features of Spin Scrub 800

Cleaner Description

This cleaner is intended for household use. Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner. Plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.

Soft hand grip
ON/OFF switch
Solution trigger: squeeze to release cleaning solution
Mode selector dial: turns brushes ON for wet cleaning and OFF for wet pickup and dry vacuuming
Clean solution tank cap/measuring cup
Clean solution tank
Clean solution tank release
Recovery tank release
Recovery tank lid and filter
Recovery tank: collects dry debris as well as dirty cleaning solution
Nozzle release buttons: release nozzle for easy clean-up (located behind nozzle)
Nozzle
Squeegee (underneath nozzle)
Bumper
Soft-tread wheels
Hose connector door
Carrying handle
Upper handle release button
Cord hooks: top hook rotates for quick cord release
Handle release pedal
Tool caddy
Hose
Telescoping wand
Grout brush assembly (gray bristles)
Floor swivel tool
Grout tool

Assemble handle of Hard Floor Cleaner

Rotate bottom handle support (A) up to the upright position until a snap is felt.
Align control rod (B) on upper handle (C) with slot in bottom handle support (D).
Push upper handle (C) down until it is snapped in place.

Install brushes and nozzle

To install brushes, place handle in upright position. Tilt cleaner back so that it rests on the floor.
Align post (A) on brush block with hole (B) on bottom of cleaner. Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole.
Press brush assembly firmly to snap into place.
To install nozzle, make sure latches (C) are out.
- Align middle section (D) of nozzle with opening (E) on cleaner.
- Remove cardboard packing insert from squeegee area on underside of nozzle.
While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward to lock in place.

Assemble tool caddy

The two sections (A & B) of the tool caddy snap together for assembly.
Press where indicated by arrows to snap securely in place.
The caddy conveniently fits over the top of the cleaner nozzle (C) for storage.

Store hose, tools and accessories

To store hose

Place the hose grip (D) into slot (E) on back of caddy. Pull hose up and press into cut-out area (F). Continue wrap-ping hose down, underneath tongue (G), and back up, pressing into second cut-out area (H). Place hose end (I) into slot (J) on back of caddy.
Place floor swivel tool (K), grout tool (L), brush assembly (M), telescoping wand (N) and deter-gent (O) into caddy as shown.
Unfold handle
Raise upper handle (A) to upright position until it locks in place.
How to fold handle
Press upper handle release button (B) to fold handle to storage position.
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 carrying handle (A) on the front of the cleaner.

Hard Floor Cleaner General operation

Your HOOVER Floor Mate Spin Scrub 800 Cleaner can be used to both vacuum dry debris and wet clean non-carpeted floor surfaces such as vinyl, tile, marble 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 Floor Mate Spin Scrub Cleaner to wet clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist.

Mode selector dial Hoover Spin Scrub 800 Hard Floor Cleaner

The Mode selector dial (A) turns the brushes on and off. For dry debris pickup, turn dial to the DRY VAC position. In this position, the brushes will not rotate and are raised off the floor surface.
To wet clean with brushes turned ON, turn the dial to the WASH position. For wet pickup, turn the dial to the WET PICK-UP position.

Spin Scrub 800 Description

The Hoover Spin Scrub 800 Hard Floor Cleaner is designed to provide a deep and thorough clean on all types of hard floors. The unique Spin Scrub brush system uses 360-degree cleaning capabilities to remove dirt, grime, and stains from hard floors, leaving them looking and feeling like new. The lightweight and easy-to-maneuver design ensures that cleaning is a breeze, while the adjustable height feature ensures comfortable cleaning for users of all heights. The powerful 12 amp motor provides deep cleaning capabilities, while the Advanced Dual Tank Technology separates clean and dirty water, ensuring a hygienic cleaning process.

Tanks

Solution (upper) tank
The solution tank holds detergent and water that is to be dispersed onto the surface being cleaned.

How to fill

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Place cleaner handle in upright, locked position.
To remove tank, squeeze release button and pull tank straight out. Carry tank to a sink.
Rotate tank cap counter-clockwise and lift up to remove cap (A).
Turn cap (A) upside down to serve as a measuring cup. For hard surface floors such as vinyl, linoleum, laminate wood, polyurethane sealed wood or other wood floors that can normally be cleaned using water, use one cap (2 oz.) HOOVER Floor to Floor Cleaner.
Check for worn spots or joint separations before using, as these conditions could lead to damaged flooring when using water to clean floor.
When cleaning ceramic and other tiles, use the set of grout brushes with gray bristles included with your Floor Mate Spin Scrub 800 Cleaner. Use these for tile floors where extra attention is needed for cleaning grout. (See “Cleaning the brushes” section for how to remove and replace the brush assemblies.)
Using cap (A), measure 1-1/2 capfuls (3 oz.) of HOOVER Grout Cleaner.
DO NOT use cleaning concentrates that contain solvent based ingredients.
CAUTION: HOOVER Floor to Floor Cleaning Concentrate and HOOVER Grout Cleaner cannot be used in Hoover Steam Vac products. Doing so could damage your Steam Vac Cleaner.
Pour cleaning concentrate into tank (B). Fill tank to fill line (C) (1 quart) with warm water.
If rubber ring (D) on cap has become dislodged, reposition it with uneven side against ledge (E) as shown.
Replace cap. Rotate cap clockwise until it locks in place. Cap must be locked in place for proper performance and to prevent leaking.
Slide tank straight into position until latch snaps in place.

Recovery (lower) tank

Automatic shut-off
An automatic suction shut-off is built into the recovery tank to prevent the tank from overflowing. When the shut-off activates, the cleaner will not pick up debris and the sound of the motor will change. The recov-ery tank is full and must be emptied.

Hoover Spin Scrub 800 How to empty Hard Floor Cleaner

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Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet. Although not necessary for satisfactory performance, it is recommended that the recovery tank be emptied after dry vacuuming and before wet operation. Check the solution tank also. It may need to be refilled at this time.
To remove tank, press down on release button (B) and pull tank straight out.
Remove tank lid (C). Empty tank.

To clean filters

The tank lid contains a washable, reusable filter. Clean this pleated filter when suction is low or reduced. Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet.
Remove recovery tank and lid (Figs. 27 & 28). Remove filter lid (A), then remove filter (B).
- Remove loose debris from filter by tapping the filter or gently brushing using your hand. The filter may also be rinsed for additional cleaning. Allow filter to air dry between uses.
- Reposition filter.
Replace filter lid. Press down firmly until snapped in place.
- Dry or loose debris will also collect on the filter screen located in the tank lid.
To remove debris from screen, remove the pleated filter from the lid. Remove debris from screen (D).
- The filter screen may also be cleaned by rinsing it under running water.
- Reposition pleated filter in lid. Replace lid onto recovery tank, pressing down firmly until snapped in place.
To replace recovery tank, place bottom of tank behind ledge (E) and push tank straight into cleaner body until it is locked in place.

How to clean

Recommended cleaning sequence

Use your HOOVER Floor Mate Spin Scrub 800 Cleaner to:

Dry Vacuum to remove loose dirt, hair and debris.
Wet Clean the floor surface. The brushes will provide light agitation to help loosen dirt.
Wet Pickup reduces drying time of the floor surface.

The Mode selector dial turns the brushes on and off.

For dry debris pickup, turn the dial to the DRY VAC position (A). In this position, the brushes will not rotate and are raised off the floor surface. To wet clean with brushes turned ON, turn the dial to the WASH position (B).
For wet pickup, turn the dial to the WET PICKUP position (C).

Cleaning floors

NOTE: Your HOOVER Floor Mate Spin Scrub 800 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 Floor Mate Spin Scrub cleaner to wet clean sealed wood floors if any of these conditions exist.

Set Mode selector dial to DRY VAC position and vacuum floor.
Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet. Empty recovery tank (see Figs. 27 and 28). Determine the type of brushes to be used (either gray for ceramic and other tiles or white for vinyl and sealed wood floors). See “Cleaning the brushes” for removing and replacing brushes.
Fill solution tank with either Floor to Floor Cleaning Concentrate or Grout Cleaner, depending upon the type of floor being cleaned, and water (see Figs. 20 through 26).
Do not use solvent based cleaning concentrates in your cleaner. Do not use any type of wax in your cleaner.
Turn Mode selector dial to WASH position.
Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
Step on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position. Turn cleaner ON.
To release solution, squeeze trigger (A) (Fig. 34). Slowly move cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned. Squeeze trigger to release solution as needed.
Overlap strokes by one inch to help prevent streaking. The cleaner’s suction will pick up the dirty solution throughout cleaning.
To greatly enhance drying of the floor surface, release trigger
and turn Mode selector dial to the WET PICKUP position. Continue to move cleaner over the area to pick up the dirty solution.
To continue cleaning another area, turn Mode selector dial to WASH position. Repeat steps 7 through 9.
Note: When cleaning sealed wood floors, make sure all areas are completely dry. Ensure that no water remains on the floor.
Note: When switching between wet cleaning and wet pickup, it is not necessary to turn the cleaner off. Simply move the Mode selector dial between the two settings.
Empty recovery tank or clean the filter when the motor sound becomes higher in pitch and there is a loss of suction (see “Automatic shut-off” section).

Picking up spills

Your cleaner may also be used to pick up small liquid spills (1 quart or less, never to exceed 1/4 inch in depth) on non-carpeted floors. Turn Mode selector dial to the WET PICK-UP position and release the trigger. Continue to move cleaner over the area to pick up the spill. Do not use the cleaner to pick up flammable or combustible liquids or chemicals. do not use the cleaner to pick up detergents that contain solvent based ingredients.

Using the tools with Hoover Spin Scrub 800

Select tool

A. Floor swivel tool
- Swivel head
- 2 rows of brushes
- Use to clean small, tight areas
B. Grout tool
- Stiff brushes to use for more concentrated cleaning on stubborn grout stains

Attach hose and tool

Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet.

How to connect hose

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Open hose door (A) on side of cleaner.
Align hose connector (B) with hose and solution ports (C).
- Insert hose connector (B) until it snaps in place.
- To disconnect hose: Squeeze the hook (D) on bottom of hose connector. Remove hose from port.
- Close hose door tightly.

How to connect telescoping wand

Slide wand (A) onto hose end (B). Snap wand over tab (C) on hose.
To extend telescoping wand, pull button (D) toward you and pull wand away from you to the desired length. The full extension of the wand is indicated by a ‘MAX’ line. It is recom-mended you do not extend the wand past this line.
To remove wand: Push forward and up on latch (E). Slide wand off hose.

How to connect tools

Tools may be attached directly to the hose or onto the telescoping wand.
All tools attach in the same manner.
Slide tool onto hose or wand. Snap tool over tab (A) on hose or wand.
To remove tool: Push forward and up on latch (B). Slide tool off hose or wand. The handle must be in the upright position in order to get cleaning solution through the hose.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove air from the system (prime the pump) so the clean solution will flow to the tool. After attaching the tool to the hose, turn the cleaner ON. Put the tool against your hand to block off the suction. Wait a few sec- onds, then squeeze the trigger and begin cleaning.
Squeeze and hold trigger (A) in hose grip to release cleaning solution. Let go of trigger and pull tool over same area to pick up dirty solution without putting down more solution.

Storing the cleaner

Before storing cleaner: Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet.

Empty and rinse solution and recovery tanks. Allow to air dry.
Press on upper handle release button to lower handle for storage.
Make sure that nothing is pressing on the nozzle squeegee.
Do not store cleaner on a wood surface unless cleaner is completely dry.

Tool caddy

For your convenience, the HOOVER FloorMate SpinScrub 800 tool caddy (A) is provided for storing the hose, tools, telescoping wand, set of brushes and detergent.

The two sections of the tool caddy snap together for assembly. Press where indicated by arrows to snap securely in place. The caddy conveniently fits over the top of the cleaner nozzle (B) for storage. 41

To store hose

Place the hose grip (C) into slot (D) on back of caddy.
Pull hose up and press into cut-out area (E). Continue wrapping hose down, underneath tongue (F), and back up, pressing into second cut-out area (G).
Place hose end (H) into slot (I) on back of caddy.
Place floor swivel tool (J), grout tool (K), brush assembly (L), telescoping wand (M) and detergent (N) into caddy as shown.

Maintenance of Hoover Spin Scrub 800 Hard Floor Cleaner

Cleaning the nozzle

Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. The cleaner’s nozzle can be removed for easy cleaning.

Slide the two nozzle release latches (A) outward.
Remove nozzle (B) by pulling straight out.
Rinse nozzle under running water. Remove debris from squeegee (C) and wipe with a damp cloth.
To replace nozzle, make sure latches (D) are out. Cleaner should be in the upright position for easier assembly of the nozzle.
Align middle section (E) of nozzle with opening (F) on cleaner.
While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward to lock in place.

Cleaning the brushes
The brush assembly can be removed for easy cleaning. Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet. Place handle in the upright position. Remove tanks to prevent leaking. Set aside.

Pull the two nozzle release buttons (A) out. Remove nozzle. Tilt cleaner back so handle rests on floor.
Push two brush release buttons (B) and remove the brush assembly. The brushes can be washed with a mild detergent and rinsed. Do not use a solvent based detergent.
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.
Return cleaner to upright position. Replace nozzle, making sure latches (E) are out. Align middle section (F) of nozzle with opening (G) on cleaner.
While holding nozzle in place, slide latches inward to lock in place. Replace tanks.

Troubleshooting

What’s theproblem?	What to do
Cleaner won’t run	Make sure the cleaner is plugged in firmly. Check the fuse or breaker.
Low suction	Empty the recovery tank; it may be full and the automatic shut-off engaged. Make sure filterand filter lidare properly positioned. Make sure tanks are locked in place. Check the filter and clean if dirty. Make sure nozzleis replaced properly and locked. Make sure the hose door is closedtightly when not using the hose.
Water puddling behind cleaner	Use recommended detergents to reduce excess foaming. Make sure solution tank is installed properly. Empty recovery tank.
Won’t pick up dirty solution	Check Mode selector dial to ensure it is set for WET PICKUP. Make sure recovery tank is installed properly. Empty recovery tank. Make sure filterand filter lidare properly positioned.
Cleaner pushes a line of dry debris in front of it	Check Model selector dial to ensure it is set for DRY VAC. Tip nozzle off floor by pushing down on handle to pick up debris that is too large to clear the squeegee.
Cleaning solution won’t dispense	Make sure solution tank is locked in position. Refill the solution tank if it is empty. Pump needs to be primed (when using tool). See page 15.
Brushes won’t rotate 18	Check Mode selector dial to ensure it is set for WASH. Reset circuitbreaker. Push ON / OFF switch to turn cleaner OFF. the cleaner. Unplug minute. Wait onecleaner into electrical outlet. Plug the ON / OFF switchagain to Push the If turn cleanerON. to stall and the the brushes continue breaker trips again, clean the brushes to remove debris.

Lubrication

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

Full One Year Warranty

Your HOOVER appliance is war-ranted in normal household use, against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of one full year from date of purchase.
This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Deep and thorough clean on all types of hard floors
Lightweight and easy-to-maneuver design
Adjustable height for comfortable cleaning
Powerful 12 amp motor for deep cleaning
Advanced Dual Tank Technology for hygienic cleaning

Cons

May not be suitable for cleaning carpets
Brushes may need frequent cleaning
May be too powerful for delicate hard floors
cord may be a bit short for some users

Customer Reviews abour Hoover SpinScrub 800 Hard Floor Cleaner

Customers have praised the Hoover SpinScrub 800 Hard Floor Cleaner for its deep cleaning capabilities, lightweight design, and adjustable height feature. However, some customers have noted that the brushes may need frequent cleaning, and that the cleaner may be too powerful for delicate hard floors. The cord may also be a bit short for some users.

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