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Question posted by CECILIALB15 on June 14th, 2016

Floormate Fh40160 Won't Turn On

My Floormate FH40160 YJ35 won't turn on. It is plugged in to a working electrical outlet but it does nothing when I press the on button.

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Request from Heartsofhumphrey on September 10th, 2022 4:27 PM
can jaykullman please explain in further detail how I can take this machine apart. My Hoover floormate won't turn on I have tried every outlet and every troubleshooting method. If I can get some instructions on how to get in there and what to do that would be great. Thanks.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on June 14th, 2016 4:24 PM
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Hope this is useful. Please don't forget to click the Accept This Answer button if you do accept it. My aim is to provide reliable helpful answers, not just a lot of them. See https://www.helpowl.com/profile/Odin.
Answer #2: Posted by jaykullmann on May 24th, 2019 12:39 PM
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Took Unit Apart

Inline Fuse Blown. Its covered in Heat Shrink.

Takes about 10 Minuted to Un Assemble.

5 minutes to solder new Fuse

2 Minutes to clean Unit.

10 Minutes to Reassemble


Related Hoover FH40160 Manual Pages

Product Manual - Page 1

...IS VOID. ©2013 Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited. OWNER'S Manual Operating and Servicing Instructions www.hoover.com FH40150 Series FH40160 Series Please visit Hoover.com for video instructions for this product to the store. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY... assistance, please call Customer Service at 1-800-944-9200 Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST before returning this cleaner.
Product Manual - Page 2

... authorized dealer locator link to this owner's manual. Please enter the complete model and Manufacturing Code in 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-Off Switch...8 Handle Release Pedal 8 Transporting...8 Carry...
Product Manual - Page 3

... with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is burning or smoking, such as described in place. • Do not clean over cord. Do not place cleaner on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on floor. Do not run appliance over floor electrical outlets. • WARNING: This product...
Product Manual - Page 4

... and grounded in Fig. 1. The plug must be grounded. A temporary adapter (D) may be inserted into an appropriate outlet (B) that looks like (F) extending from the brushes and underside of electric shock. The temporary adapter should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for use (a) do not allow cleaner to sit in doubt as...
Product Manual - Page 5

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

...) A B. Upper Handle C. Make sure all parts from carton and identify each item shown. Hard Floor Cleaner Base (Floormate Deluxe A FH40160 Series) B. HOW TO ASSEMBLe NOTE: Phillips screwdriver needed for fLOORMATE Deluxe 1.2 FH40160 SERIES C A. Screw E. 1. SpinScrubTM Multi-Floor Brush (assembled in unit) D. Hard Floor Cleaning Detergent C B Remove all...
Product Manual - Page 7

...into position until it locks in place (C). Do not use cleaner without tank in upright, locked position. 3.1 To remove tank, squeeze release button (A) and pull tank straight out. CAUTION ! WARNING !...HOOVER® FloorMate™ Hard Floor Cleaner is to fill line twice (1.5 oz - 44 ml) and pour cleaning concentrate into Solution Tank. If using water to clean floor. 3.4 Turn cap upside ...
Product Manual - Page 8

... the dirty water tank to Empty 5.1 To remove tank, press down on rear wheels and push forward. A Transporting 4.3 4.4 Cord Storage 4.5 B C To move your cleaner from overflowing. For convenient storage, attach the plug end to turn cleaner OFF. How to unlock the top portion of cleaner. The cleaner may also be emptied. When the shut-off is full...
Product Manual - Page 9

... not use solvent based cleaning concentrates in your cleaner. CAUTION ! Do not clean over floor electrical outlets. 9 6.3 CAUTION ! Do not use any of wax in place. 5.3 5.5 5.4 5.7 6. If using cleaner on each side back into the locked position. 5.7 Tilt tank straight into position until latch snaps in your cleaner. To prevent damage to clean wood floors...
Product Manual - Page 10

...product on wood and laminate surfaces and remove to help prevent streaking. Picking up spills Your cleaner may puddle. Squeeze trigger to release solution as a towel) to soak up small liquid spills..., apply extra cleaning solution by squeezing the trigger (B) as you A normally would and also pressing the Clean Boost™ trigger (C) at the same time. 6.11 To greatly enhance drying of...
Product Manual - Page 11

...cause damage. CAUTION ! Do not use cleaner without brushes in place. Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into ... pedal and tilt cleaner back so handle rests on floor. 7.9 7.11 DC 7.9 Push two brush release buttons (B) and remove the...working as it to a service center prior to prevent leaking. Do not use . 7.1 7.2 A 7.4 7.5 7.6 Remove both tanks to continuing use cleaner...
Product Manual - Page 12

... unit on a wood surface unless cleaner is pressing on the nozzle squeegee. • Do not store cleaner on absorbent material (such as a towel) to soak up drips. 12 storage Storing Cleaner Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from the brushes and... to freezing tempuratures. • Water will drip from electrical outlet. • Empty and rinse Clean Water Solution Tank and Dirty Water Tank.
Product Manual - Page 13

...working as it should be done by using the checklist below. Check fuse or breaker in wall plug. 2. Dirty Water Tank full and the automatic shut-off engaged. 2. Water puddling behind cleaner...Switch mode selector to Wash Mode for brushes to turn cleaner OFF. (2) Unplug the cleaner. (3) Wait one minute. (4) Plug the cleaner into electrical outlet. (5) Push the ON/OFF switch again to rotate...
Product Manual - Page 14

... electric shock due to internal component damage, use only Hoover® cleaning products and Hoover® hard surface attachments intended for use HooverÆ brand detergents, wipes, and spot cleaners ...; All Terrain Hoover Platinum ✓ Collection® Hoover® FloorMate® Hoover® MaxExtract® 60 ✓ Hoover® MaxExtract® 77 ✓ Pet Plus 2x ...
Product Manual - Page 15

...800-944-9200, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST. Always identify your vacuum to find the service outlet nearest you need further assistance: To speak with a customer service representative call 1-800-944-... customers). Do not send your vacuum by : • Checking the Yellow Pages under "Vacuum Cleaners" or "Household". • Visit our website at hoover.com (U.S. Service To obtain approved Hoover...
Product Manual - Page 16

... FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. Some states do not allow the exclusion of warranty service outlets, phone the Hoover® Consumer Response Center, Phone 1-800-263-6376, MonFri 8am-7pm...WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED BY HOOVER®. For an automated referral to authorized service outlets in which the product was initially purchased and resales of shipping will provide labor ...

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