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Question posted by chasefamily88 on February 19th, 2014

Hoover Fh50240 Clean Water Tank Starts Draining As Soon As Turned On

As soon as you push the red power button the clean water and detergent tanks start dispensing water without having to squeeze the trigger to do so And continues until power button is pushed to turn the machine off.

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Manual - Page 1

...-Fri 8am-7pm EST. All rights reserved. #961133001 ID101008-R0 THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. página E1 ® Deep Cleaner www.hoover.com IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE. Questions or concerns?
Manual - Page 2

... cleaner) Contents Important Safeguards 3 Cleaner Assembly...5 How To Use...6 Cleaner Description 6 The Tanks...7 How to register by phone. Follow the authorized dealer locator link to find the Hoover® authorized dealer nearest you or call 1-800-944-9200 to Clean...9 Tools...12 Maintenance...15 Nozzle...15 Brushes...15 Storage...16 Lubrication...16 Troubleshooting...
Manual - Page 3

...HOOVER® cleaning products intended for use and before unplugging. • Use extra care when cleaning on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from openings and moving parts. • Turn off all controls before cleaning... center prior to continuing use. •...with this machine. (See the "Cleaning Products" section...water, take it may reduce air flow. ...
Manual - Page 4

...detergents and other cleaners with this machine.... • To help prevent matting and resoiling, avoid contact with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). WARNING: Improper connection of damage: • Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with brushes on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding plug that is for use sharp objects to clean...tanks...
Manual - Page 5

...Nozzle (Assembled on unit) E. Clean Water Tank/ Carry Handle H. Solution Bottle b C Carpet Upholstery Cleaner bare floor E cleaner PreCleaner D I . Accessories not included with screwdriver. 1.2 1.3 upper tank 1.4 Position bottom of tank onto cleaner. 1.5 Push upper part of tank to cord. 1.7 5 Actual model may be purchased separately by visiting hoover.com. SpinScrub® Hand...
Manual - Page 6

...* 13. ON-OFF switch To turn cleaner OFF, push button again. 2.2 Handle release pedal Step on select models only. Clean Surge Button* 3. Stair/Upholstery Tool* 18. Handle Release Pedal 19. SpinScrub® Hand Tool* 7. To turn cleaner ON, push button down. Hand Grip 2. Nozzle 15. com, or your model may vary from images shown. 6 A. Dirty Water Tank Handle 11.
Manual - Page 7

.... continued >> 7 Actual model may harm the machine and void the warranty. SPILL PICK-UP - brushes OFF for delicate carpets and hard floors. 2.6 The tanks: CLEAN WATER/ SOLUTION TANK 2.7 (upper tank) C D 2.7 The clean water tank (C) holds the water that mixes with water. 2.11 Position bottom of tank onto cleaner and push upper part of the unit. Completely fill Detergent Tank when...
Manual - Page 8

...detergent container, (B) Clean Water Tank or (C) Dirty Water Tank. WARNING ! CAUTION ! When the Dirty Water Tank is full, the automatic shut-off and unplug from electrical outlet. 2.13 Pull Dirty Water Tank from the unit. C Use only HOOVER® Oxy detergent for this tank's handle personal injury may occur. Do not carry cleaner with cold water for Pets. how to fill (continued...
Manual - Page 9

...Vacuum upholstery with a vacuum cleaner with the detergent. Wet a white absorbent cloth with cleaning tool attachments. d. Automatic shut off When the Dirty Water Tank (lower tank) is marked with a "W" (for "wet" clean) or "S/W" (for "solvent/dry" or "wet" clean). The cleaner will no longer pick up furniture skirts and draperies. When this happens, turn cleaner off and empty Dirty Water Tank...
Manual - Page 10

.... 3.2 Fill Clean Water Tank according to help prevent streaking. Fill detergent container with water only, set Wash/Rinse Setting switch to squeeze trigger and slowly pull cleaner back toward you would like to rinse the carpet with Hoover® detergent according to apply cleaning solution and slowly push cleaner forward (equals one wet stroke). Turn cleaner ON. 3.2 Squeeze trigger to...
Manual - Page 11

... clean water tank (Fig. 2.8) and Dirty Water Tank (Fig. 2.13). Read "Before you begin cleaning" instructions on the forward stroke. Water and detergent will automatically be released on . ! Use both the forward and reverse strokes. Do not submerge unit in front of injury from images shown. Do not use , press Clean Surge® button while squeezing solution trigger. CAUTION...
Manual - Page 12

...B. When finished cleaning, follow "After cleaning" instructions on small carpet areas, carpeted stairs and upholstery. To help prevent matting and resoiling the carpet, keep performance of your machine at peak level...debris. To clean HARD floorS (Continued) Rinsing is not necessary, but will not stain the carpet. Rinse it is necessary to dry. Empty tanks, rinse with clean water and let air...
Manual - Page 13

... position. Fill clean water tank according to hose by 1/2 inch to WASH. Use extra care when cleaning on page 9. To avoid saturating carpet, do not use more dry strokes to remove tool. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to alternate wet and dry strokes as it securely. 4.3 G H Using your thumb, push forward and up...
Manual - Page 14

... more moisture. When finished cleaning, empty Clean Water Tank, wash and rinse dirty Water Tank and let air dry. Use your upholstery. overlap each pass. Place handle in upright position. Fill detergent container with the solution over any one half inch from images shown. 14 Dry hands and plug cleaner into a properly grounded outlet. Turn cleaner ON. 4.6 Gently...
Manual - Page 15

... parts, unplug cleaner before servicing. 5.3 How to Clean If lint or other servicing should be cleaned under running water. Replace Dirty Water Tank. To reduce the risk of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness. To prevent possible leaking, remove Clean Water Tank and Dirty Water Tank. Set tanks aside. Turn brushes slightly until handle rests on the floor...
Manual - Page 16

... rinse inside door (A) and plunger (B). Remove dirt and debris from lint screens (C). 5.5 A B 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. • Verify door lid and plunger on a carpeted or wood surface. 5.6 C 16 Make sure...
Manual - Page 17

... after filling the Clean Water Tank or Detergent Container. Dirty filter screen (orange 1. SpinScrub® Mode Selector 2. POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1. Clean water won 't rotate during use. Dirty water tank plunger stuck in the pump and hose. 1. Clean filter screen. Clean the door and verify it usually can be done by an authorized service representative. ! Pull trigger. Hose nozzle...
Manual - Page 18

... "Vacuum Cleaners" or "Household". • Visit our website at hoover.com (U.S. If you . • For an automated referral of the following. • Use HOOVER® brand detergents; Follow the service center link to find the service outlet nearest you need further assistance: To speak with HOOVER® detergent. (Reference Fig. 2.10) 6.1 6.2 A B • 6.2 Secure Dirty Water Tank...
Manual - Page 19

... the risk of fire and electric shock due to internal component damage, use only Hoover® cleaning products and Hoover® hard surface attachments intended for use Hoover® 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...
Manual - Page 20

...the exclusion of consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you , to a Hoover® Sales and Service Center for a full two years from state to products purchased outside the ...ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER. THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED BY HOOVER®. 9. WARRANTY Limited TWO Year Warranty (Domestic Use) WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS ...

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