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HOOVER,Upright with Removable Tool Rack Owner's ENGLISH Manual 4 pp.1-13 ESPANOL '-,),pag. IIIIII Read this operating www.hoover.com IIIIII IIIIIII manual before the cleaner 14_20 [::RAN(_AIS _ p. 21-27 Fill in and retain The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the cleaner. For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE in the spaces provided and retain this information. model and serial number Your cleaner is model and has serial number_ It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner's manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service of your HOOVER product. Save! Important When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions, including the Index Assembling Cleaner .......................... 3-6 Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating .................................. 12 How To Use Cleaner Description .......................... 6 Cleaning Tools .................................. 8 Upright Cleaner .............................. 7-8 If You Have a Problem ........................ 12 Clearing Blockages ........................ 13 Important Safeguards .......................... 2 Maintenance Authorized Service .......................... 12 Lubrication ...................................... 12 Replacing Belt ............................ 10-11 Replacing Brush Roll ...................... II Replacing Headlight ........................ 10 Replacing Filter Bag ........................ 9 Replacing Final Filter .................. 9-10 Warranty .............................................. 13 Safeguards READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Warning: To reduce BEFORE USING the risk of fire, always follow following: THIS electric APPLIANCE shock, or injury: • Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time. • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings, rotating agitator and other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals. • Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. • Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present. • Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner and the bag. • Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose. • Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder. • Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. • Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow. • Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or comers. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. • Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner. • Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands. • The use of an extension cord is not recommended. • 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 Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot). • Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause hazards. © 1999 The Hoover Company www.hoover.com Save these instructions! it is extremely important read and follow all the instruction steps to in order. The assembled cleaner will look like this drawing. If you need assistance with any step of the assembly or operation, call: 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative Consumer Response Center OR in our Visit us on-line at www.hoover.com to find the service outlet nearest you (click on the 'Service" button). Carton contents Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown. B Note that some of the items are shipped together in the sealed bag with the owner's manual. C G F I E A. Upper handle B. Bag compartment assembly C.Cord D. Tool caddy E. Cleaner base F. Handle bolt and nut packet (One extra nut included) G. Upper H. Paper L Hose, wand handle screws (2) filter bag cleaning tools, crevice and extension wand Step 1 Assemble handle Note:The green or white switch lock (A) near the ON/OFF switch on the back of the bag compartment assembly, helps in assembling your cleaner. Removing bag door Attaching cord Assembly can be continued if the switch lock is missing. However, do not remove the switch lock until assembly is completed. Pull bag door latch forward and remove bag door. Slide cord protector (AA) away from rectangular end of cord. Set bag door aside. Insert large rectangular end of cord through opening in back of bag compartment. With side marked "UP" visible, insert end into pocket in the bottom of the bag compartment assembly. With bag compartment in the vertical position, rotate cord protector (B) on cord so that the arrow is on the side. Press cord into place at each of the three slots indicated. 81ide cord protector toward top of bag assembly and slide through opening. Do not plug cleaner in until assembly is totally complete. Press protector into the slot (C). Protector should be pointing downward when assembly is in the verticle position. Pull cord tight. Attaching bag compart. ment assembly Remove cardboard protector from bottom of bag compartment assemb I y With opening of bag assembly toward the front, place it down onto the extension on cleaner base. Rock handle side to side while pushing down firmly. Extra pushing effort may be required. Make sure handle is pushed down completely. Push bolt into hole (D) on lower front of assembly. Place nut in recessed area at back of assembly. Hold nut in place while tightening bolt securely with a screwdriver. Only one nut is needed on this model. The extra nut is not required but has been provided for your convenience. IF'f• 1 Attaching upper handle Slide upper handle onto assembly, as shown, until the handle snaps into position• "*"%1 Insert the two s_ews at_the front of the handle to secure it-Onto the assembly. ,;. : E Attaching filter bag Align opening in bag with dirt tube (E) inside bag compartment. Tighten the screws. =l:i Push bag firmly onto tube• Tuck top and bottom of bag into bag compartment. Step 2 Attach caddy To replace bag door, insert the 2 tabs (F) on bottom of door into the 2 slots on bag compartment. Make sure all edges of bag are completely inside the bag compartment. Close door. Step 3 Position on caddy tool The tool caddy is designed to be used either on the cleaner for easy access to the tools or if the tools are Remove green or white switch lock (A) in back of the cleaner. tools |JlrA not going to be used, it can be removed and hung for storage. If you do not want to attach the caddy to the cleaner at this time, proceed to Step 3 for proper tool placement on the. caddy. Slide edge of tool caddy down into the channel on the back of the cleaner. Insert hose connector into bottom of caddy. Drape the hose over top and plug it into the opposite end until it snaps into place Lift caddy off the cleaner to remove it for storage. Continued -# 5 CAUTION: When cleaner is turned IH on, the agitator will continue to rotate when cleaner handle is in Please fill out and return the product registration card included with your cleaner. upright position. Avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs, or carpeted stairs during tool use. Position extension wand (G) and place crevice wand (H) inside extension wand. Your HOOVER cleaner now assembled and ready is to use! Position dusting brush (I) and furniture nozzle (J) as shown. Cleaner description P_I The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing. 1. Handle 2.ON/OFF switch 3.Cord hooks: starting at the bottom hook,wrap cord around hooks for storage. The top hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release. 4. Bag door 5. Bag 6. Final latch door filter 7.Stair cleaning handle 8. Hood 4 9. Carpetheight .control 10. Furnitureguard: helps prevent cleaner from marking furniture. 11. Headlight 12. Hose door 13. Removable tool caddy 14. Hose 15. Extension wand 16. Crevice wand: stores insideextension wand. 17. Dusting brush 18. Furniture nozzle 19. Handle release pedal Operate cleaner only at voltage specfled on data plate on bottom of 12 10 This cleaner is intended cleaner. 9 for household use. ON-OFF Handle switch To turn cleaner ON, depress switch (A) toward front. To turn cleaner OFF, depress switch toward back. Note: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Transporting positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions; upright for storage and when using cleaning tools; operating for general operation on carpet and floors; low for reaching under low furniture. Step on handle release pedal to lower handle. cleaner To move your cleaner from room to room, put handle in updght position, cleaner forward back (A). on rear wheels, tilt and push The cleaner can also be moved lifting it as shown in (B) by To insure that the filter bag is inflated, plug cord into electrical outlet and turn cleaner ON. With handle in upright position, pull back on handle until front of cleaner (B) is lifted off the carpet. For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height settings are recommended. • Low Setting 1: for bare floors • Setting 2*: for low pile, level loop, kitchen type, and other similar types • Setting 3*: for very deep pile carpet of carpet Carpet ment height adjust- *Note: if the cleaner is difficult to push, slide the control to the next higher setting. For ease in sliding dle should When it is necessary to raise and lower the front of the cleaner (A) for various carpet pile heights, slide the carpet height control (B) to the correct setting. The front the control, be in the upright of the cleaner into the adjusted handle is lowered position. position to the the han- position. will not move until the operating On some models, carpet pile height settings are indicated as shown (C). Edge Edge cleaning cleaning is provided on both sides of the front of the cleaner to help, remove dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture. Guide either side of the cleaner to edge of carpet or furniture. parallel Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs of cleaner) Stand on one end of rug and move cleaner toward other end or edge. when Before handle. reaching edge, push down This will lift up the nozzle on (front clinging and will prevent rug from to cleaner. Continue to lift front of cleaner you have reached so that the edge, it is completely off the rug. Move cleaner back to start again, lower front of cleaner, and use only forward strokes. Cleaning tools Tools allow you to clean surfaces the floor and reach hard to clean if the tool caddy has been reposition it on the cleaner. above areas. removed, Use tools with the cleaner handle in upright position. Stair cleaning A stair cleaning handle has been designed for ease in using your cleaner on stairs. CAUTION: Agitator continues to rotate while cleaner handle is in upright position. Avoid tipping cleaner or setting it on furniture? fringed area rugs, or carpeted stairs during tool use. with Plug-in Turn cleaner or removing hose OFF before hose. other As an alternative, you may use the hose and furniture nozzle for stair cleaning. To remove hose, press connector and pull up. When using agitator will Note: cleaning continue plugging-in With cleaner handle in upright position, open hose door and insert hose connector until it is locked in position. Suction will automatically be diverted to the hose when cleaner is turned ON. With handle in operating position, place fingers under edge of stair cleaning handle and guide cleaner hand on upper handle. A. tools, the to rotate. Hose must latch on hose be removed from hose door when cleaning carpet and rugs to insure proper cleaning performance. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to carpet, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, use extra care if cleaner is placed on stairs. A )! B. Select tool proper cleaning C. Attach tools wand and A. Dusting brush can be used for carved furniture, table tops, books, lamps, lighting fixtures, Venetian blinds, baseboards, shutters, and registers. The tools are attached to the hose or the wand in the same manner. B. Furniture The dusting brush (A) also can be attached to the crevice wand. nozzle can be used for upholstered furniture, draperies, tapestries, mattresses, clothing, automobile interiors, and carpeted stairs. C. Crevice wand can be used in tight spaces, corners and along edges in such places as dresser drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs, and baseboards. It can also be used for extra reach with the dusting brush and/or extension wand. D. Extension wand is used to give extra length to your hose. Attach it to any of the above tools. Push tool firmly onto hose; twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen connection. D. After using tools The tool caddy can be removed hung for storage. and Make sure hose is unplugged from hose door. Lift caddy straight up to remove it from the cleaner. How to clean tools To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a liquid detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth. Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry before using. Familiarize yourself withthesehome maintenance tasksasproperuseand careofyourcleaner willensure continuedcleaning effectiveness. Filter bag When to replace Check filter bag from time to time. It is recommended that you change the filter bag when dirt reaches the dotted !ine. If more dirt than this accumulates, your cleaner may NOTE: Check not operate effectively. and change the filter bag frequently when using cleaner on new carpet due to rapid accumulation of carpet to Filter bags may be purchased buy local Authorized Leading Retailers, Service Centers, 'packed with your The Hoover W_V. from your Hoover Dealer (Depot), from Hoover Factory the order form using cleaner, Company W or through online at hoovercom When ordering bags, be sure to give the model number of your cleaner. What to buy ::,: If your cleaner was originally equipped with a micro filtration bag, it is important to use only Genuine HOOVER" Allergen Filtration "rvDe Z disposable bags in order to maintain the original cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner. Changing Disconnect filter cleaner Removing bag bag from electrical outlet. door Pull bag door latch forward door from cleaner. and remove Grasp bag collar and pull collar from tube. fluff. CAUTION: Very as face powder, ashes paper Where fine materials, such cornstarch, fireplace or fireplace soot, may seal the bag and may cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When cleaner is used to remove material of this filter bag often. nature, change the Regular HOOVER" Type Z disposable filter bags also fit your cleaner. Note: Do not clean out old bag and reuse. Discard used bag. To assure that your cleaner operates at peak performance, it is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER filter bags distributed by The Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be identified by these trademarks - ,= %) C"" Removing bag and installing filter Align opening in new filter bag with dirt tube (B) inside bag compartment. Push bag collar (A) firmly onto tube. Tuck top and bottom of bag into bag oompartment. Replacing bag door To replace bag door, lift up lower edge of filter bag. Insert the 2 tabs (C) on bottom of bag door into the 2 slots on bag compartment. Make sure all edges of filter bag are completely inside the bag compartment. Close door. Final filter (somemodels) The final filter, located inside the bag door, assists in the filtration process to return clean air to the room. The filter can be cleaned How to Disconnect when it becomes dirty. clean cleaner from electrical outlet. Removing filter Remove bag door filter Open filter retainer retainer. retainer (Fig. 3-1). at (D) and remove Continued -_ / ///__jZ/_/_ Removing filter Lift out filter (E) and hand wash water with mild detergent. it in cold retainer What to This cleaner Let filter air dry and reposition it on the front of the cleaner. Make sure the white colored side of filter faces outward. Reposition Installing ing hood Headlight and filter bag door. Should you want to replace this filter, ask for HOOVER part No, 38766019. buy uses type 912 bulb, 101. How a 12 volt, wedge Hoover part No. 27313- Push cleaner from Removing hood Place handle cleaner over. in low position electrical out of socket. new bulb straight into socket HOOVER the agitator force is not required. Reposition hood and push firmly to snap it into place on the sides and at the front. and turn Note: It is not necessary to turn the cleaner over and use a screwdriver to remove the hood once you are familiar Hood snaps off by inserting the end of a flat screwdriver into one of the areas with the 2 places (labeled with an arrow) on either side of the cleaner as shown. Push screwdriver Simply pull the sides of the hood outward at those areas and lift off the hood. by arrows on the hood on the and is important for the effective operation of the cleaner. The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good When to To check belt, remove condition. replace bottom plate as shown in "How to replace." Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or broken. What effective genuine HOOVER cleaner. When ask for Hoover to Removing Disconnect rep,ace--" _ bottom cleaner from electrical operation, .belts purchasing pa_ use only with your a new N o. 38528-027. belt, Remove Phillips used in low position the 2 screws screw and turn as shown with a driver. at (F) and rotate it off belt Remove agitator brush roll and used belt. Discard used belt. Place handle cleaner over. Lift bottom plate the cleaner. 10 Removing plate outlet. to buy To assure H ow (indicated in Fig. 3-6) that unlatch cleaner to rotate until in place. Excessive to replace Disconnect outlet. and reposition. replacement The belt on your causes Pull old bulb straight locked outward to release hood. Repeat other side and remove hood. Belt base bulb it. Positioning belt over pulley With lettering on outside of belt, pinch belt into a loop and twist slightly to slide new belt over motor pulley (G). Positioning roll belt over brush insert brush roll through belt and place belt in belt guide (H) on brush roll. Agitator brush roll replacement Installing brush Grasp roll firmly brush tion by first sliding tangular roll and fit it into posi- belt side into the rec- slot (I) on side of cleaner. Pull other side of brush Turn brush roll making pinched base. between What to brush roll and cleaner buy When purchasing for Hoover part How roll (J) into place. sure belt is not to a new brush roll, as No. 48414-081. replace Disconnect outlet. cleaner from 1. Remove bottom plate, roll following directions and 3-9. Replacing bottom plate Line up bottom plate with front edge of cleaner and rotate it into position. Reposition Tighten the 2 Phillips screws head 2. Discard When screws. to replace When brush roll brushes should be replaced. belt and brush for Fig. 3-8 roll 3. Continue following the directions for "Belt replacement" starting with Fig. 3 11 to reposition belt, new Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet securely. old brush electrical are worn, brush roll and bottom plate. it To check condition of brushes, move edge of a card across bottom plate while turning brush roll. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace brush roll if brushes do not touch card. Lubrication The motor is equipped which contain sufficient the life of the motor. lubricant could with bearings lubrication for The addition cause damage. add lubricant to motor The agitator is equipped bearings that should of Do not bearings. with two ball be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot). Service To obtain approved HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the nearest Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) • checking the Yellow Pages under "Vacuum CleanersHousehold" OR- by: • checking the list of Factory Service Centers provided with this cleaner OR - Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp Rating • This is not calling 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (US. only) OR - • checking the Service The Hoover Company www.hoover.com section of on-line at Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service, this will only result in delay. If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Consumer Response Center, North Canton, Ohio 44720, Phone: 330-499-9499. In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, Phone: 1-800-263-6376. Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts. (The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner.) measure electricity Per Amp model's an Amp rating. dirt removal, Amps do not only the amount of used. Cleaning Effectiveness is determined by dividing this Cleaning Effectiveness* by its Amps. *Cleaning value Effectiveness obtained from (a) the geometric embedded testing mean carpet under F608-89, (b) the value is the percent dividing: ASTM of the amount dirt removed of in Test Method by 29 (the geometric the midpoints mean of of the % dirt pickup scales selected by Hoover as a reference for its rating system). 11 Clearing If a minor be solved found problem occurs, it usually can quite easily when the cause is the check list below. Possible cause Possible solution in • Blown • Replace fuse/tripped fuse/r&et Possible Possible cause solution • Broken or worn • Replace • Brush • Replace Refer to the following steps to check for blockages continuing with each step until the blockage is found. Turn from • No voltage in wall plug • Check fuse or breaker occurs during tool cleaner OFF and disconnect the electrical outlet. 1. Remove hose from hose door, into end of hose and remove ages breaker breaker it look any block- belt brushes worn brush rotf • Filter bag full Change filter bag • Hose still plugged into cleaner • Remove hose from hose door • Incorrect carpet height setting • Move carpet height control to type of carpet being cleaned • Brush roll cavity clogged • Clear blockage (see "Clearing blockages" section) Possible Possible • Hose cause solution connector Possible Possible B. If a blockage occurs during floor cleaning: Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect it from electrical outlet. "Clearing inserted incorrectly • Insert hose connector properly "Cleaning tools" section_ Zt;lrJFJi_[,]_ • 2. Open hose door. Look inside and toward back of opening. Remove any blockages. 1, Turn cleaner to expose underside. Remove bottom plate and brush roll as shown for Figs, 3-9 and 3-10, • Hose clogged • Clear blockage (see blockages" section) Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the appliance to one of the following Authorized Warranty Service outlets, Proof of purchase will be required before service is rendered. 1. Hoover Factory 2. Hoover Service Authorized Warranty Dealers (Depots) For an automated authorized service U.S.A., phone Service referral outlets Centers of in the 1-800-944-9200 visit The Hoover www.hoover.com Company OR on-line at This warranty does not cover pick up, delivery, or house calls; however, if you mail your appliance to a Hoover Factory Service Center for warranty service, transportation will be paid one way. While this warranty gives you specific legal rights, you may also have other rights which vary from state to state (see .L,T'JI_Ji_ ;_ B (or province). cause solution • Incorrect carpet height setting • Move carpet height control to a higher setting If further 2. Carefully remove any blockage from brush roll cavity. Reposition brush roll and bottom plate as shown in Figs. 3-12 through 3. 14. If a blockage is not found and a problem persists, contact your Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Warranty Service Dealer (Depot). 12 Your HOOVER@ appliance is warranted in normal household use, in accordance with the Owner's Manual against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of one full year from date of purchase. This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct operating condition during the warranted period. This warranty applies when the appliance is purchased in the United States including its territories and possessions, or in Canada or from a U.S. Military Exchange. Appliances purchased elsewhere are covered by a limited one year warranty which covers the cost of parts only. This warranty does not apply if the appliance is used in a commercial or rental application. belt roll Warranty (Domestic Use) Remove large items from surfaces before vacuuming to prevent blockages and to maintain cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner. A. If a blockage use: • Not firmly plugged • Plug unit in firmly Full One Year blockages assistance is needed, or if there are questions concerning this warranty or the availability of warranty service outlets, write or phone the Consumer Response Center, The Hoover Company, 101 East Maple St., North Canton, Ohio 44720. Phone 330-499-9499. In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 4A8. Phone 1-800-263-6376. 13 Detach Order Form Here Q Check Type Z Filter bags Genuine or Money Order payable to: The Hoover Company 40t0075Z Hoover @ Atlergen Filtration Tvoe Z Filter baas ir freshener Pa_ No. 58547-192 40101002 tablets I 3 I $875 [3 Visa I CIMasterCard 57363003 4 $2.50 gitator Belt (flat) 40201116 2 $2.60 elf Propel Agitator Belt 40201030 2 $3.50 elf Propel Belt 40201049 2 $260 inaI Filter 38766017 1 $3.25 eadlight Bulb 27313105 1 $1.15 xtension Wand 38634078 1 $3.40 urniture Nozzle 38614036 1 $1.75 )usting Brush 43414146 i $2.80 The Hoover Company 101 E#
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