Table Des Matières; Important Safeguards - Hoover FLOORMATE Mode D'emploi

FM-Candy final 17/6/03
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Index
Important Safeguards ....................2
Assembly .....................................3-4
Cleaner descriptions..................5
How to use...................................5-8
Automatic shut-off .....................7
General operation ......................6
Clean solution tank.................6-7
Recovery tank .......................................7
Storage ......................................11
How to clean..............................9-10
Recommended cleaning
sequence.....................................9
To clean floor..............................9
Picking up spills.......................10
If You Have a Problem .................12
Service.......................................12
Maintenance ............................10-11
Cleaning the brushes...............10
Cleaning the nozzle ............10-11
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Important Safeguards!

When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions,
including the following:
Warning:
• Use indoors only.
• Use only on surfaces moistened by the cleaning process or small spills. Do
not immerse product.
• For use on bare floors. Not for use on carpets or wooden floors.
• This product is double insulated and must not be earthed.
• IMPORTANT: The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance with the
following code: Blue - Neutral
• 13 AMP FUSED PLUG ON UK MODELS ONLY.
• Connect only to an electricity supply at the voltage shown on the cleaner
rating label.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Hoover authorised
Service Engineer in order to avoid a safety hazard.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Do
not allow cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from open-
ings and all moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not pick up or use flammable or combustible materials such as petrol or
fine wood sandings or use in areas where present.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the
cleaner.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces.
• Always switch off and remove the power plug from the electricity supply after
use and before cleaning the appliance or attempting user maintenance as
described in these instructions.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.
• Do not use without tanks in place.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not place cleaner on stairs.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
• Keep detergents and other cleaning materials out of children's reach.
• Do not pick up chlorine bleach, pine based cleaners, drain cleaners, or any
other toxic material with this appliance.
• When using recommended chemicals with this machine, be certain area is well
ventilated.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions for all chemicals used with this machine.
Do not exceed recommended mixing ratios.
• Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
• Do not use cleaner if it is not working as it should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, dropped in water or the plug/cord appears to be faulty or
damaged. To avoid safety hazards, the cleaner must only be repaired by a
Hoover Service Centre.
• Use cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Save these instructions!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury:
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