Brand: HOOVER
Category: Carpet Washer
Manual Type: User Manual
Language: English
Manual for Power Scrub, SpinScrub 50 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: March 8, 2025, 11:52 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2012-01-01
Warranty Summary
HOOVER power SCRUB Carpet Washer is warranted against original defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase for domestic use.
- Fill the clean water/solution tank with water and cleaning solution.
- Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
- Set the Wash/Rinse Selector to WASH.
- Turn the cleaner ON using the ON/OFF pedal.
- Squeeze the solution trigger and push the cleaner forward for a wet stroke.
- Continue squeezing the trigger and pull the cleaner back for a wet stroke.
- Release the trigger and push forward then pull back for dry strokes to aid drying.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaner won't run. | 1. Not firmly plugged in. 2. No voltage in wall plug. 3. Blown fuse or tripped breaker. 4. Fuse in cleaner blown. |
1. Plug unit in firmly. 2. Check fuse or breaker in home. 3. Replace fuse or reset breaker in home. 4. Take to service center. |
| Low suction. | 1. Dirty Water Tank full/ automatic shut off engaged. 2. Blockage In tool on end of hose. 3. Dirty Water Tank lid not on correctly. 4. Dirty Water Tank Debris Filter Clogged. 5. Blockage in nozzle. 6. Recovery Tank not properly secured. |
1.Remove and empty Dirty Water Tank. See "How to Empty" page 9. 2. Remove tool and clear blockage. 3. Make sure lid is on securely. See "How to Use" on page 9. 4. See "How to Clean" page 5. 5. See "How to Clean" page 15. 6. Replace Recovoery Tank as per instructions on page 9. |
| Hose nozzle will not spray after filling the Clean Water Tank or Detergent Container. | 1. Clean Water Tank or Detergent Container is empty. | 1. Turn off cleaner and fill Clean Water Tank and Detergent Container. |
| Hose nozzle will not spray after priming pump. | 1. Air is trapped in the pump and hose. | 1. Turn on the cleaner. If hose does not spray, prime the pump by lowering the hose down to the floor and hold the trigger for up to 1 minute. |
| Hose nozzle stops spraying liquid during use. | 1. Pump is defective. | 1. Call for service: 1-800-944-9200 |
| Clean water won't dispense | 1. Clean Water Tank not firmly in place. 2. Clean Water Tank or solution container empty. |
1. Make sure tank is securely locked in position. 2. Refill container according to instructions for surface being cleaned. |
| Solution won't dispense | 1. Mode knob is in "Rinse Mode". | 1. Turn Knob to "Wash". |
| Brushes won't rotate during floor cleaning | 1. Dirty filter screen on front of unit behind nozzle. | 1. Clean screen. |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | POSSIBLE SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaner won't run. | 1. Not firmly plugged in. 2. No voltage in wall plug. 3. Blown fuse or tripped breaker. 4. Fuse in cleaner blown. |
1. Plug unit in firmly. 2. Check fuse or breaker in home. 3. Replace fuse or reset breaker in home. 4. Take to service center. |
| Low suction. | 1. Dirty Water Tank full/ automatic shut off engaged. 2. Blockage In tool on end of hose. 3. Dirty Water Tank lid not on correctly. 4. Dirty Water Tank Debris Filter Clogged. 5. Blockage in nozzle. 6. Recovery Tank not properly secured. |
1.Remove and empty Dirty Water Tank. See "How to Empty" page 9. 2. Remove tool and clear blockage. 3. Make sure lid is on securely. See "How to Use" on page 9. 4. See "How to Clean" page 5. 5. See "How to Clean" page 15. 6. Replace Recovoery Tank as per instructions on page 9. |
| Hose nozzle will not spray after filling the Clean Water Tank or Detergent Container. | 1. Clean Water Tank or Detergent Container is empty. | 1. Turn off cleaner and fill Clean Water Tank and Detergent Container. |
| Hose nozzle will not spray after priming pump. | 1. Air is trapped in the pump and hose. | 1. Turn on the cleaner. If hose does not spray, prime the pump by lowering the hose down to the floor and hold the trigger for up to 1 minute. |
| Hose nozzle stops spraying liquid during use. | 1. Pump is defective. | 1. Call for service: 1-800-944-9200 |
| Clean water won't dispense | 1. Clean Water Tank not firmly in place. 2. Clean Water Tank or solution container empty. |
1. Make sure tank is securely locked in position. 2. Refill container according to instructions for surface being cleaned. |
| Solution won't dispense | 1. Mode knob is in "Rinse Mode". | 1. Turn Knob to "Wash". |
| Brushes won't rotate during floor cleaning | 1. Dirty filter screen on front of unit behind nozzle. | 1. Clean screen. |