Hoover Celebrity S3237 User manual

The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combina-
tion cleaner. It has an electronic power nozzle for carpet and floor
cleaning and has cleaning tools for above the floor cleaning.
Your cleaner is a model no.
and has a serial number
For your personal records, please enter the model number and serial
number in the spaces provided above and retain in a safe place.
The model number and serial number appear on the bottom of the
cleaner.
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Index
Assembling Cleaner .........................
.5-7
Cleaner Description .......................... .3-5
Energy Saving Tips ...........................
.22
How To Use
Check Bag Indicator .........................
.7
Cleaning Tools ..........................
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Electronic Power Nozzle ...................
.7-10
Two Speed Switch .........................
.7
If You Have a Problem .......................
.21
Important Safeguards .........................
.2
Lubrication ....................................
Maintenance
Cleaning Secondary Filter ...................
.I5
Clearing Obstructions .......................
.I4
Replacing Agitator Brushes
and Brush Roll ..........................17-19
Replacing Bag ...........................13-14
Replacing Belt .......................... .15-17
Replacing Headlight .....................
.19-20
Storing Cleaner.. ...........................
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Important Safeguards!
l Read all instructions.
l Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet sur-
faces.
l 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.
l Keep hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating agita-
tor. Do not operate the cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open
toe shoes or sandals.
l Don’t run power nozzle over cord. It may damage insulation.
l Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette
butts.
l Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the bag.
l Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn machine off at switch before
unplugging.
l Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the
cleaner.
l Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as
powder.
l Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to
cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle.
l If cleaner has a cord reel, hold onto the plug while cord is being re-
wound to prevent cord from whipping.
l The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
l If cleaner is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate.
l Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory
Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers.
l Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the in-
structions. The use of attachments not recommended by the appli-
ance manufacturer may cause hazards.
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Particioation

Unpacking
Unpack the cleaner from the
carton and identify the parts
shown. Remove and dispose of
the cardboard packing.
A. Canister cleaner
B. Electronic power nozzle
C. Throw away bag
D. Tools with tool storage rack,
extension wands (Model S3237
has two sets of wands), and
hose.
The cleaner assembled will look
like the drawing below.
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1. Furniture Guard is located around cleaner and electronic power noz-
zle.
2. Combination Carpet and Floor Electronic Power Nozzle contains
agitator (brush mechanism) and automatically adjusts to different
carpet heights. The nozzle has both a “NORMAL” and a “DEEP
CLEAN” agitator speed and a panel of four LED indicator lights.
3. Headlight
4. Hose Cord Connection to Cleaner is made by plugging hose cord
into cleaner base at receptacle.
5. Large Wheels provide easier towing; pull cleaner using hose to
guide the cleaner easily over carpet, area rugs, and door sills.
6. Check Bag Indicator lights up when throw away bag should be
checked to determine if changing is required.
7. Cord Rewind Control is foot operated. To unwind cord, pull to
desired length. Step on Cord Rewind Control to automatically re-
wind for storage. Hold plug until cord is rewound.
8. Tool Storage Rack provides tool storage for crevice tool, furniture
nozzle, wall/floor brush and dusting brush. (Removable)
9. Furniture Nozzle
10. Wall/Floor Brush
Il. Dusting Brush
12. Crevice Tool
13. ON-OFF Control is a convenient foot-operated control on top of
cleaner.
14. Two Speed Switch allows for “HI” or “LO” speed selction.
15. Spring Latch locks extension wands.
16. Extension Wands connect to hose and electronic power nozzle or
cleaning tools. Model S3237 - use curved wand and straight wand
with cord clips when using electronic power nozzle; use extra set of
wands with cleaning tools.
17. Cover Latch
18. Carrying Handle
19. LED (Light Emitting Diode) Indicator Lights show settings for
“FLOOR” and “CARPET” cleaning, and warnings for “CHECK
BELT” and “POWER GUARD”.
20. Agitator Control Pedal is a foot-operated control to set nozzle for
“CARPET” or hard surface “FLOOR”.

21. Suction Regulator should be opened for easy cleaning of some
types of carpet, lightweight flexible rugs and lightweight draperies,
22. Cord Clips clip nozzle cord to extension wands.
23. Nozzle Cord Connection to Handle is made by plugging nozzle cord
into receptacle underneath the handle.
24. Plastic Latch Ring rotates to connect handle to extension wand or
to cleaning tools.
25. Handle is on end of hose for use with extension wands or cleaning
tools.
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of
cleaner.
How to assemble
1. Connect hose
To connect hose, insert hose into
opening of cleaner lining up the
arrow on the hose with the dot on
the cleaner. Turn the hose clock-
wise until the arrow lines up with
the bar on the cleaner and latch
locks into place.
When the hose is attached prop-
erly, the hose cord plug will reach
to the receptacle on the cleaner.
Insert the plug firmly and as deep
into the receptacle as possible.
To disconnect hose, first remove
hose cord plug from receptacle.
Then, depress latch away from
hose connection opening in clean-
er. While holding latch, turn the
hose counterclockwise until the
arrow lines up with dot on the
cleaner, Remove hose.
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2. Attach electronic
power nozzle
Note: For most convenient use
with electronic power nozzle,
connect curved and straight
wand with cord clips to nozzle.
Attach the electronic power noz-
zle at the end of the straight wand
by fitting the button projection
on the nozzle connector into the
opening at the end of the wand.
Be sure the nozzle is locked in
place.
To release, press down on the
center of the spring latch.
Attach the curved wand to the
straight wand. Position cord into
cord clips on extension wands,
placing excess cord between
nozzle and bottom cord clip.
To attach the hose to the exten-
sion wands, rotate the plastic
latch ring on the handle to accept
the button projection on the curv-
ed wand.
Push the handle over the wand so
that the button projection fits into
the slot. Turn the latch ring to lock
wand in place.
Connect nozzle power cord to
receptacle underneath handle.
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3. Attach tool storage rack
To attach tool storage rack, in-
sert rear projections of rack into
the two rear slots on top of the
cleaner. Snap front middle sec-
tion into place.
To remove, press front middle
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section and lift rack up.
Position tools in appropriate sec-
tions on rack as indicated by
symbols.
How to use
Two speed switch
Your cleaner is equipped with a switch for “Hi” and “Lo” speed.
Use “Lo” speed when reduced suction is desired such as when cleaning
throw rugs or when using the tools on delicate fabrics.
Use “Hi” speed for all cleaning tasks when maximum suction is desired.
Check bag indicator
With the cleaner on “Hi” speed, the Check Bag Indicator will light up
when the bag needs replaced. If powdery substances have been picked
up, the bag may need replaced even if it is not full.
Note: The bag may not need replaced if the light comes on during tool
use or if there is an obstruction in the hose, wands, or power nozzle.
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(See Maintenance Section.)
Electronic power nozzle
Handle adjustment
The handle has two positions
when used with the electronic
power nozzle: Upright and
Operating.
To lower handle to the Operating
position, place your foot on the
grooved area (located above the
Agitator Control Pedal on the
nozzle) and push the handle
down,
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Swiveling handle and wands
The handle and wands conveniently swivel to the right for ease in clean-
ing under low furniture.
To swivel handle and wands, twist handle to the right. The handle and
wands should “click” out of the original position.
To swivel handle and wands back to the original position, twist handle to
the left.
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CARPET
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Carpet and rug cleaning
When using the electronic power
nozzle for carpet and rug clean-
ing, a green LED light on the con-
trol panel should indicate the
“CARPET” position. This setting
provides the suction and agitator
action necessary to deep clean
carpets. Step on the Agitator
Control Pedal to change the set-
ting.
Hard surface floor
cleaning
The electronic power nozzle can
be used for cleaning hard surface
floors such as wood, linoleum,
vinyl, asphalt and rubber tile,
sealed cork, concrete and terraz-
zo as well as carpet.
To adjust the electronic power
nozzle for hard surface floor
cleaning, step on the Agitator
Control Pedal.
A green light will indicate the
“FLOOR” position. This setting
provides suction but no agitator
action. The Wall/Floor Brush may
also be used for cleaning bare
floors.
Agitator speed selection
The electronic power nozzle offers
two agitator speed settings. The
“NORMAL” speed is used for
most carpet cleaning and the
“DEEP CLEAN” setting is availa-
ble for increased agitator action.
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“CHECK BELT” light
The electronic power nozzle auto-
matically monitors its belt condi-
tion. When the belt needs replac-
ed, the red “CHECK BELT” light
will come “ON” and remain
“ON” until the belt is replaced.
To replace belt, refer to “The
belt” section under Maintenance.
“POWER GUARD”
feature
The electronic power nozzle has
a unique feature which warns of
motor overload conditions. The
red “POWER GUARD” light will
come “ON” and the nozzle will
shut “OFF” if the motor is stalled
or if an agitator obstruction causes
a motor overload. Before remov-
ing any agitator obstructions or
opening the Suction Regulator
(see “Automatic nozzle adjust-
ment”), the CAUTION statement
below must be followed.
CAUTION: If the “POWER
GUARD” light is “ON”, the agi-
tator may suddenly start while you
are removing obstructions from
the agitator area. Therefore, turn
cleaner “OFF” and unplug before
cleaning or servicing. The elec-
tronic circuitry will be automati-
cally reset when the cleaner is
turned “OFF”.
Brushed edge cleaning
Brushed edge cleaning is provided
on both sides of the nozzle to re-
move imbedded dirt in carpet near
baseboards and furniture. Guide
either side of the nozzle parallel to
the edge of the carpet or furniture
as shown.
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Automatic nozzle
adjustment
The electronic power nozzle ad-
.justs automatically to the correct
cleaning height for all carpets from
low pile to shag. If the power
nozzle is difficult to push, or if the
“POWER GUARD” activates due
to heavy carpet load, open the
Suction Regulator.
Cleaning tools
Removing and
replacing tools
To remove tools from tool storage
rack, grasp the top of the tool, as
shown in the illustration, and lift
UP.
To replace tools, position tool in
appropriate section on the tool
storage rack and snap into place.
Select the proper cleaning tool
The cleaning tools have many uses. Select the tool best suited for the
cleaning task from the descriptions below. Adjust the Suction Regulator
to select the amount of suction appropriate to the cleaning task.
1. Crevice tool for radiators,
dresser drawers, spaces between
kitchen appliances.
2. Wall/floor brush for walls
and very irregular hard surface
floors such as brick and slate.
3. Furniture nozzle for uphol-
stered furniture, draperies, tapes-
tries, mattresses, clothing, auto-
mobile interiors and carpeted
stairs.
4. Dusting brush for carved fur-
niture, table tops, books, lamps,
lighting fixtures, Venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters and regis-
ters.
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
This Electronic Power Nozzle features a reliable elec-
tronic circuit to control and protect the nozzle. The
headlight functions as part of this electronic protection
system.
The headlight bulb should provide years of normal use;
however, the motor will not operate if the bulb burns
out. For bulb replacement use a 15 watt lamp only. Use
Hoover part number 16113 or Sylvania 15T7DC bulb.
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Litho USA
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To connect and
remove tools
To use the cleaner with tools dis-
connect the nozzle from the ex-
tension wands. (For Model
S3237, leave the nozzle assembl-
ed to the wands and only discon-
nect nozzle cord and curved
wand from handle, since two ad-
ditional wands are provided for
use with tools. 1
To connect the tools, insert end
of tool into the extension wand
and snap into position. To dis-
connect, press down on the cen-
ter of the white plastic spring
latch and remove tool.
Tools may also be attached to the
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handle grip by rotating the plastic
latch ring to accept the button
projection on the tool. Then, turn
the latch ring as shown to lock
the tool in place.
To remove the tool, reverse the
above procedure.
Power cord
To avoid damage to the power
cord, leave it connected to the
receptacle on the cleaner at all
times.
To clean stairs
Clean stairs by standing the
cleaner on its side as pictured in
the illustration. Clean stairs from
bottom to top.
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To clean hard to
reach areas
The tools attached to the curved
wand, as shown will enable you to
clean many hard to reach areas;
especially crown moldings, tops
of drapery rods, shelves, and pic-
ture frames.
Storing cleaner
Your cleaner can be stored on
end as shown in the illustration.
Store the electronic power nozzle
with the handle in the upright
position.
The hose, extension wands, elec-
tronic power nozzle and tool stor-
age rack can be stored separately
from the cleaner if desired.
Maintenance
The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the
cleaner. Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks and
keep this owner’s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it
when needed. Proper use and care of your cleaner will assure continued
cleaning effectiveness.
The bag
When to replace
When the Check Bag Indicator light is on, the bag should be checked for
fullness and replaced if necessary.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder, cornstarch, fire-
place ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the throw away bag and may
cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When the
cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, the bag should be
changed frequently.
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Where to buy bags
Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer or
from a Hoover Factory Service Center. When ordering bags, be sure to
give the model number of your cleaner.
What bags to buy
Use HOOVER bag type H with this cleaner.
To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at
peak performance, it is imperative that you use
only genuine HOOVER throw away bags made
by The Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be
identified by the trademarks - -
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Replacing the throw
away bag
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
Open the cleaner by lifting up on
the latch to release the cover.
Push used bag away from holder
and lift out.
Grasp edges of collar section and
push opening of collar section of
new bag onto holder. Make sure
collar is pushed completely up to
the ridge on the holder.

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Adjust bag around the motor
housing and open the folds of the
bag to allow the bag to properly
fill. Make sure all four folds are
open.
Note: A bag that does not ex-
pand properly may restrict air
flow. In this event, check the
bag, making sure all the folds are
open. High suction on some
carpet surfaces can cause the
nozzle to hug the carpet and also
restrict air flow. When this oc-
curs, reducing the suction with
the Suction Regulator or swit-
ching to “LO” speed may be
helpful.
Clearing obstructions
Removing larger items from car-
pet and floor surfaces before vac-
uuming will help prevent obstruc-
tions in the hose wands or nozzle
connector, and maintain the
cleaning effectiveness of your
cleaner.
To check for obstructions, first
disconnect power nozzle cord
and wands from cleaner base.
Turn cleaner “ON” and check
hose end for suction. Remove any
obstructions. Remove power
nozzle from wands and attach
wands to hose. Check for suction
and remove any obstructions.
Before attaching power nozzle to
wands, check nozzle connector.
While holding nozzle, push noz-
zle connector down to lowest po-
sition,
Look into nozzle connector and
remove any obstructions.
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Secondary filter
To clean secondary filter
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet.
The secondary filter protects the
motor from dirt particles. If the
filter becomes dirty, either clean
or replace it.
To remove secondary filter, open
cover of cleaner and lift filter off
of motor housing. Clean filter by
rinsing it in water. When dry,
position filter around motor hous-
ing with notched edge at the bot-
tom and to the back of the motor
housing.
The belt
The belt in your electronic power nozzle drives the agitator. It has been
designed specifically for use in this cleaner and is important for effective
operation. There are other belts manufactured that are similar in shape
and size but are not designed for the HOOVER electronic power nozzle.
Such belts do not operate the agitator correctly and may create stress
which could damage your electronic power nozzle. Use only a genuine
HOOVER Belt No. 38528-011 when a belt replacement is necessary.
When to replace the belt on electronic power nozzle
The belt, located under the nozzle cover, should be replaced if the
“CHECK BELT” light remains “ON”. To service, remove the nozzle
cover (see following section).
How to replace the belt
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet and disconnect elec-
tronic power nozzle from exten-
sion wands.
Turn nozzle over and unscrew
the 2 Phillips head screws from
the nozzle base.
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MOTOR
PULLEY
AGITATOR
PULLEY
PR‘OJECTION
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Return nozzle to original position
and lift up back of nozzle cover.
Then remove cover, rotating it
forward and lifting it off.
To remove the agitator, position
your hand underneath the nozzle
base at the agitator opening and
push up the belt end of the agita-
tor. Remove agitator and old belt.
Place one end of new belt around
the plastic agitator pulley, with
lettering on outside of belt.
Then slip other end of belt around
motor pulley.
Position round projection on end
of agitator (opposite the belt) into
the opening in the wall of the
nozzle base.
Slide belt end of agitator into
place by pulling agitator forward
and lining up metal projection on
end of agitator with slot in wall of
nozzle base. Then push agitator
down into position.
Roll agitator to make sure belt is
positioned properly.
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The cover attaches at the front of
the nozzle. Place the notched
edge at the front of the cover into
the groove in the nozzle base.
While maintaining front connec-
tion, rotate cover over nozzle
base and pull nozzle cord through
opening in cover.
Turn nozzle over and replace
screws.
Agitator brushes
and brush roll
When to replace brushes
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet before checking
brushes.
To check condition of brushes,
place edge of a card on the bot-
tom of nozzle base, across agita-
tor opening. Rotate agitator by
hand. If brushes do not touch
edge of card, all four brushes and
brush roll should be replaced to
maintain cleaning effectiveness.
When replacing agitator brushes
and brush roll, ask for HOOVER
part No. 48445017 and part No.
48418401.
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How to replace agitator
brushes and brush roll
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet and disconnect elec-
tronic power nozzle from exten-
sion wands.
Remove nozzle cover, agitator
and belt following directions in
“How to replace belt” section.
1. Hold agitator as shown. Turn
end plates in opposite directions
until one end plate comes off.
2. Pull or pry out end sections as
shown in illustration.
Note: Remove brush roll and then
pulley end section by pulling
straight out.
3. Note position of bar-brush as-
semblies to assure correct re-
placement.
Remove bar-brush assemblies by
pulling them from agitator slots.
Use pliers if necessary.
The word “BAR” is stamped
near the slots on the agitator.
Match the bar side of the bar-
brush assembly with the label on
the agitator shell. Slide the new
assemblies into the slots, while
twisting the assemblies in a coun-
terclockwise motion. Push in as
far as possible, tapping the other
end lightly if necessary. Be sure
brushes and bars are aligned for
full length of agitator.
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