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Question posted by Timjdraper on March 5th, 2021

Hover Floormate Fh40160 Brushes Won't Spin.

Hover floormate FH40160 brushes won't spin. Just got it yesterday and was working, today brushes won't spin. They are clean and no debris

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Answer #1: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on March 8th, 2021 1:29 PM
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Try pushing the "On/Off" switch to turn the FloorMate off, unplug it, wait one minute, plug it in again and push the "On/Off" switch to prompt the brushes to rotate. If they continue to stall, clean the brushes to remove debris that might be stuck.


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Product Manual - Page 1

... 1-800-944-9200 Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST before returning this cleaner. Questions or concerns? THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. All rights reserved. #961151072 ID106402-R0 OWNER'S Manual Operating and Servicing Instructions www.hoover.com FH40150 Series FH40160 Series Please visit Hoover.com for video instructions for this product...
Product Manual - Page 2

... China Manufacturing code (Label located on rear of cleaner) Contents Important Safeguards 3 Carton Contents...5 How To Assemble...6 General Operation...7 Clean Water/Solution Tank 7 How To Use...8 On-... Carry Handle...8 How To Use...8 Dirty Water Tank 8 How To Clean...9 Maintenance...11 Nozzle...11 Brushes...11 Storage...12 Troubleshooting...13 Service...14 Warranty...15 If you need ...
Product Manual - Page 3

...injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from product, and do not allow to the State of stairs or on cord. Close supervision is not working as it may be followed, including ...keep children away from falling, always place cleaner at voltage specified on data plate on lower handle of this machine. (See the "Cleaning Products" section of cleaner. • Do not leave appliance when...
Product Manual - Page 4

...they can result in accordance with this machine. • With brushes on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding plug ...to freezing temperatures. • Do not use (a) do not allow cleaner to sit in one location for an extended period of damage: &#...2 B D GROUNDING OUTLET BOX 4 FD G E Check with this plug to clean out hose as they may be held in doubt as to the floor can be...
Product Manual - Page 5

... Selection (wash/dry) 5. Carry Handle 7. Nozzle 11. Clean Water/Solution Tank Release Button 8. Nozzle Release 10. Handle Release Pedal 5 Dirty Water Tank Release Button 14. Cord Clip 12. Dirty Water Tank 15. FEATURES 1 2 3 11 4 5 6 10 FRONT 13 12 7 8 15 14 16 9 BACK FEATURES 1. Clean Boost™ Trigger 3. ON/OFF Switch 6. D-Shaped Handle...
Product Manual - Page 6

...; Tile & Grout Brush E. Hard Floor Cleaner Base (Floormate FH40150 Series) A B. Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent C B Remove all parts are located FH40160 SERIES before disposing of packing materials. Upper Handle C. SpinScrubTM Multi-Floor Brush (assembled in unit) D. Hard Floor Cleaner Base (Floormate Deluxe A FH40160 Series) B. Screw F. Cleaner ASSEMBLY Carton...
Product Manual - Page 7

... C 7 How to damaged flooring when using cleaner on carpet or rugs. ! For FloorMate Deluxe FH40160 Series, fill measuring cap to serve as vinyl..., tile and sealed wood. To reduce the risk of these conditions could lead to Fill Place cleaner handle in place. Do not use FloorMate™ Hard Floor Cleaner to clean...
Product Manual - Page 8

... to lower handle to unlock the top portion of the motor will not pick up water or debris and the sound of the tank. 8 HOW TO USE Handle release pedal 4.1 Step on release... the risk of cleaner. The cleaner may also be emptied. WARNING ! Do not use cleaner without tank in upright position, tilt cleaner back on front of personal injury, unplug before cleaning or servicing. When...
Product Manual - Page 9

CAUTION ! If using cleaner on sealed wood floors, inspect floor surface for debris before reassembly. Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. 9 6.3 How to clean Recommended cleaning sequence NOTE: Your HOOVER® FloorMate™ Hard Floor Cleaner may be cleaned with water. ! IMPORTANT Do not use solvent based cleaning concentrates in your cleaner. Do not use any of ...
Product Manual - Page 10

... on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to pick up spills Your cleaner may puddle. B NOTE: When cleaning sealed wood floors, make contact with the floor for scrubbing action. 6.5 6.6 Dry Mode - Raises the SpinScrub™ brushes off of the floor and also stops the spinning of suction. Release the trigger and continue to move...
Product Manual - Page 11

... release latch (A) upward. 7.2 Remove nozzle by an authorized service representative. Do not use cleaner without brushes in place. Press brush assembly firmly to snap into hole. To reduce the risk of cleaner. Cleaning the brushes The brush assembly can be removed for easy cleaning when the nozzle is locked into proper positions. 11 The addition of lubricant could...
Product Manual - Page 12

... remove to a hard surface and B) place unit 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 electrical outlet. • Empty and rinse Clean Water Solution Tank and Dirty Water Tank. To avoid damage to...
Product Manual - Page 13

... tripped breaker. 2. Water puddling behind cleaner 1. Make sure tanks are locked in place. 2. Refill Clean Water Solution Tank. 1. Power cord not firmly plugged 1. Dirty water tank full. 4. Cleaner solution won't dispense Brushes wont rotate 1. Switch mode selector to Wash Mode for brushes to continuing use. ! If appliance is not working as it usually can be done...
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... attachments intended for use HooverÆ brand detergents, wipes, and spot cleaners available at Hoover.com and retailers nationwide. 3 When cleaning a hard surface, the optional Hoover® hard surface attachment below must be used: 6 Brush Hoover® part # 36419008 5 Brush No longer available. 4 When cleaning a hard surface, the optional Hoover® hard surface attachment below...
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