Hoover FH52000-AH31950 Manuel utilisateur

IMPORTANT: Read carefully before assembly and use.

AUTOMATIC CARPET CLEANER

USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................4

Carton Contents ............................................................................................................................6

Product Guide ................................................................................................................................ 7

Tools and Accessories ..................................................................................................................8

Before You Begin Cleaning

..........................................................................................................9

Getting Started ..............................................................................................................................10

How to Assemble Your SmartWash™ Carpet Cleaner .............................................................10

Using your SmartWash™ Carpet Cleaner .................................................................................11

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 13

Hoover® Professional Series Solution Guide ............................................................................20

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................21

Warranty .......................................................................................................................................23

French .............................................................................................................................................25

Spanish ...........................................................................................................................................49

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 liquids,

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.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such

as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without filters and tanks in place.

• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

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, DAMAGE OR

INJURY:

• Fully assemble before operating.

• Operate vacuum only at voltage specified on data label

on back of vacuum canister.

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from

outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not immerse. Use only on carpet moistened by

cleaning process.

• To Reduce the Risk of Fire and Electric Shock due to

internal component damage, use only HOOVER cleaning

fluid intended for use with this appliance. See the

Cleaning Fluid section section (pg 20) 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

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive

harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

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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.

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.

• To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact

with carpets until they are dry. Keep children and pets

away from carpets until they are completely dry.

• Do not store extractor with solution in tanks.

• With brushes and brush roll on, do not allow cleaner to

sit in one location for an extended period of time, as

damage to the floor can result.

• Do not use this extractor on hard floors. Using this

machine on hard floors may scratch or damage your

floor.

• 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.

D

A

1

2

C

F

E

G

B

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*Tools and Accessories vary per model. Accessories not included with your model may be purchased separately by visiting Hoover.com

Carpet

Cleaner

Water

Tank

Solution

Tank

What’s in the Box?

Upper

Handle

Accessory

Hose

FlexForce™

PowerBrushes

2-in-1

Antimicrobial

Tool*

Mesh Tool

Storage Bag

Sample

Bottle of

Cleaning

Solution

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Getting to Know Your Hoover

®

SmartWash

™

1.

Triggerless Handle Design

2.

Clean Water Tank

3.

Filter

4.

Dirty Water/Recovery Tank

5.

Hose Connection

6.

Removable Recovery Nozzle

7.

Automatic Wash/

Dry LED Display

8.

Removable FlexDuo™ PowerBrushes

9.

Solution Tank

10.

Carry Handle

11.

Cord Wrap

12.

Handle release Pedal

13.

On/O Pedal

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3

5

6

7

9

10

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12

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4

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Tools & Accessories:

Stair Tool*

Upholstery Tool*

2-in-1 Antimicrobial Tool*:

Antimicrobial tool that helps prevent

bacteria growth and odors allows you

to choose between two inserts.

A. The rubber nub insert is for un

-

pleasant stain removal and hygienic

clean ups

B. The bristle insert is for tough

scrubbing power

Crevice Tool*

*Tools and Accessories vary per model. Accessories not included with your model may be purchased separately by visiting Hoover.com

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Before You Begin Cleaning:

Vacuum carpet and upholstery thoroughly

with a Hoover vacuum before use.

Don’t use the carpet cleaner as a traditonal

vacuum cleaner.

Use your Hoover carpet cleaner only if

upholstery fabric is marked with a “W” (for

“wet” clean) or “S/W” (for “solvent/dry” or

“wet” clean). Don’t clean fabric marked “S”

(“solvent/dry” clean only).

Test for colorfastness in a small, hidden

area. Gently rub surface with a dampened

white cloth. Wait ten minutes and check

for color removal or bleed with a white

paper towel.

Move furniture out of area to be cleaned.

Place aluminum foil or wax paper under

legs of furniture too heavy to move to

prevent wood ﬁnishes from staining carpet.

Pin up furniture skirts and draperies.

Pretreat spots and heavy trac areas with

a Hoover® Cleaning Solution*. See the

“Cleaning Solutions” section.

*Available at additional cost if not included

with your model.

NOTE: To prevent staining, use

plastic or aluminum foil to protect

wood or metal surfaces from

possible water spray.

NOTE: To avoid damage to wood

ﬂoors underneath area rugs or

carpet, place waterproof material

(ex: plastic) underneath them

before cleaning.

For best results, pretreat stains with a

Hoover spot treatment (see Hoover Cleaning

Solution Guide, pg. 18) to help loosen and

remove even the most stubborn stains.

Pretreating:

Continue using dry strokes until little water is visible

passing through the nozzle.

For best results, Hoover recommends rinsing carpet

with water only. This removes residual carpet cleaning

solution. Remove Solution Tank and repeat. For heavily

soiled areas, repeat. Avoid saturating carpet.

CAUTION

Do not clean over ﬂoor electrical outlets. 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 move to a hard surface and (b) place unit on an

absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

!!

NOTE: Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound

becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction

(see “Automatic shut-o”). You will also see the ﬂoat

rise and shut o suction at the same time.

IMPORTANT

For full suction, it is important that the Dirty Water Tank

is properly secured before cleaning.

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Getting Started With Your SmartWash™ Carpet Cleaner:

Insert the handle into the

base until you hear a “click”.

1

Assembly

Wrap the power cord

around the cord hooks for

convenient storage.

2

Fill the Clean Water Tank

Fill the Solution Tank

Lift up to remove the Clean

Water Tank.

Remove the Solution Tank

from the back of the unit.

Align Clean Water Tank

with the body of the unit

and press FIRMLY into

place.

Place the Solution Tank

back into the unit and press

FIRMLY into place.

1 1

3

2

Remove the cap and add

warm water to the top of

tank. Replace cap.

Remove the cap and ﬁll

with Hoover® Cleaning

Solution to the top of the

tank. Replace cap.

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Using Your SmartWash™ Carpet Cleaner

Unwrap the power cord and

plug unit in an electrical

outlet.

Step on the Power Pedal

to turn ON.

1 3

2

Step on the Handle Release

Pedal to recline the unit for

cleaning position.

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Using Your SmartWash™ Carpet Cleaner

When your cleaning is complete

and you want to reduce the

dry time, press the Dry Only

button. The Dry Only mode will

extract remaining water from

your carpet. Continue in this

mode until little water is visibly

passing through the nozzle.

6

5

4

7

Slowly pull backward. The unit

will automatically dry your

carpets by extracting the water.

Slowly move forward. The unit

will automatically dispense the

optimal amount of water and

cleaning solution.

For best results, Hoover

recommends rinsing the carpet

with clean water only. This

will remove residual carpet

cleaning solution from your

carpets. To Rinse with clean

water only, remove the Solution

Tank and then repeat steps 4

through 6.

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Maintenance

How to Empty

Turn the cleaner o and

unplug from electrical

outlet.

1

2

4

3

Grab the Dirty Water Tank

handle and pull up to

release. Remove Tank from

carpet cleaner base at an

angle.

Empty tank, rinse, wipe ﬁlter

clean and allow to air dry.

Place on a ﬂat surface and

unlatch Dirty Water Tank lid

to remove top of tank.

Dirty Water Tank: Your carpet cleaner is equipped with a shut o ﬂoat within your dirty water tank. When the dirty water tank

becomes full, the ﬂoat will rise, shutting o the air ﬂow through the nozzle. Once the ﬂoat is activated, empty the dirty water tank.

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Notices

Continue using dry strokes until little water is visible

passing through the nozzle.

For best results, Hoover recommends rinsing carpet

with water only. This removes residual carpet cleaning

solution. Remove Solution Tank and repeat. For heavily

soiled areas, repeat. Avoid saturating carpet.

CAUTION

Do not clean over ﬂoor electrical outlets. 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 move to a hard surface and (b) place unit on an

absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips.

!!

NOTE: Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor sound

becomes higher pitched and there is a loss in suction

(see “Automatic shut-o”). You will also see the ﬂoat

rise and shut o suction at the same time.

IMPORTANT

Regarding the Dirty Water Tank: For full suction it is

important that the Dirty Water Tank Lid is securely in

place. If misplaced, poor to no suction will result.

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IMPORTANT

For full suction, it is important that the Dirty Water Tank

is properly secured before cleaning.

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To prevent possible leaking,

remove and empty Clean

Water Tank, Dirty Water

Tank and Solution Tank.

Rinse debris from Nozzle. Slide Nozzle forward to

snap into position.

1 3 5

2

4

With handle in upright

position, lift up on the

Nozzle release then pull

Nozzle forward to remove

from carpet cleaner.

BE CAREFUL not to

instantly pull nozzle

straight up.

Position Nozzle onto foot,

making sure to align the

tabs at the top of the

Nozzle with the notches

inside the foot.

Maintenance

How to Remove and Clean Nozzle

IMPORTANT

The nozzle must be in the proper position for the unit to have proper suction.

! !

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

! !

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To prevent possible

leaking, remove Clean

Water Tank, Dirty Water

Tank and Solution Tank.

Grab Side A and pull up

to remove. Repeat on the

other brush.

At an angle, align side

B on the brush to the

drive gear.

1

3

1

2 4

2

With handle in upright

position, follow “Nozzle:

How to Remove and

Clean” instructions.

The brushes can be

cleaned under running

water.

Press Tab A down until

brush snaps in place.

STORAGE

Before storing: Empty Clean Water Tank and

let air dry. Replace on cleaner. Empty Dirty

Water Tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly

with clean water and let air dry. Empty

Solution Tank, rinse tank with clean water.

Allow brushes and underside of carpet

cleaner to air dry thoroughly before storing

carpet cleaner on a carpeted or wood

surface.

LUBRICATION

The motor is equipped with bearings that contain

sucient lubrication for the life of the motor.

The addition of lubricant could cause damage.

Therefore, do not add lubricant to motor bearings or

brushrolls.

Maintenance

How to Change and Clean Brushes

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury from moving

parts, unplug before servicing.

HOW TO REMOVE HOW TO REPLACE

A

B

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Open Hose Connection

Port. Insert hose end by

inserting FIRMLY into Hose

Solution Port

Press trigger on tool to

ensure all ﬂuid has

discharged from the hose.

Press button on end of hose

and pull to remove hose and

solution connection from unit.

1 1

2

Close the Hose Port Door back

into place. Make sure to close

door to ensure proper suction.

Unit may lose suction if not

closed properly.

Tools and Accessories

HOW TO ATTACH HOSE HOW TO REMOVE HOSE

Read “Before You Begin Cleaning” instructions.

Be sure to check Hoover Cleaning Guide on page 20

and the cleaning code on your upholstery. Use your

cleaner only on upholstery marked “W” or “W/S”.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before servicing.

! !

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To ensure maximum

performance and to protect

your carpet, be sure to

place the handle in the

upright position while

using the hose. Placing

the handle in the upright

position shuts o the

FlexForce™ PowerBrushes.

Using your thumb, push

forward and up on the latch

to remove tool.

1

3

2

Connect tool to hose by

sliding it onto the connector

until it securely locks into

place.

Tools and Accessories

How to Attach Tools

NOTE: Do not place unit at top of stairway to avoid falling down stairs.

Place unit at bottom of stairs and work up.

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Tools and Accessories

Cleaning Carpeted Stairs and Upholstery

Read “Before you Begin Cleaning”

instruction on page 9.

Attached hose as instructed (page 18).

Place handle in upright position.

FlexForce™ PowerBrushes will not rotate

while handle is in upright position.

Fill Clean Water Tank according to

instructions.

Fill Solution Tank with Hoover® solution

according to instructions.

Attach tool to end of hose.

Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly

grounded outlet.

Turn cleaner ON.

Tips

To avoid saturating carpet, do not use

more than 4 wet strokes over any one

area. Always end with dry strokes.

If additional cleaning is necessary,

wait until the carpet is completely dry

before using the tool again.

Empty Dirty Water Tank when the motor

sound beccomes higher pitched and

there is a loss of suction. You will also

see the ﬂoat rise and shut o suction

at the same time.

When ﬁnished cleanin, follow “after

Cleaning” and “After Using Tool”

instructions.

1

3

5

7

2

4

6

8

9

10

11

12

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CAUTION

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place

cleaner at the bottom of stairs or on ﬂoor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.

Slightly press the tool it into area

cleaning. Press the trigger and pull

the tool slowly over the carpet.

Release trigger at end of stroke.

Lift tool, and position it against

Nozzle. Pull tool slowly over carpet

without pressing trigger.

Overlap strokes by ½ inch to help

prevent streaking.

It is best to alternate wet and dry

strokes as described in steps.

Pre-spray the area by holding the

tool about one inch above the carpet

and push it forward while pressing

the trigger.

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Hoover® Cleaning Solution Guide

Use only Hoover cleaning solutions to prevent potential harm to your carpet cleaner and keep your warranty.

EXPERT CARPET SOLUTIONS: PROFESSIONAL GRADE

EXPERT CLEAN™ SPOT

TREATMENT GEL

Professional grade targeted gel removes tough

stains like ground-in dirt, allergens, chocolate

and wine.

EXPERT PET™

SPOT TREATMENT SPRAY

Professional grade targeted enzyme

spray removes tough stains like dirt,

oils, urine and residual odor.

For best results, use your Carpet Cleaner + Spot Treatment + Solutions.

Hoover has a full line of Detergents and Spot Treatments to complement your Hoover carpet cleaner and the speciﬁc condition of your carpet. To prevent project interruption, keep Detergent on hand and store

with your carpet cleaner. Spot Treatment may be used as a pretreatment immediately before you clean your carpets, or as an independent treatment between cleaning your carpets.

EXPERT CLEAN™ CARPET

WASHER DETERGENT

Powerful, professional strength cleaner