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 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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