Hoover Concept one User manual

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Important Safeguards!
l Read all instructions.
l Warning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet
surfaces.
lClose 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 cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe
shoes or sandals.
l Don’t run cleaner over cord. It may damage insulation.
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Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette
butts.
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Never vacuum in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids
or fumes.
l Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the bag.
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Do not allow cleaner to run in a stationary position on non-carpeted
floors; damage could occur to these surfaces.
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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.
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Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to
cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle.
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If cleaner has a cord reel, hold on to the plug while cord is being re-
wound to prevent cord from whipping.
l The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
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If cleaner is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate.
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Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory
Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers.
lUse vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the
instructions. Use only attachments recommended by the appliance
manufacturer; others may cause hazards.
Save these instructions!
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assembl
Place bag spring ring over hook
located on the handle.
Cord reel model
Make a small loop with cord and
place it over the hook at the back
of the handle. When operating,
cord should be positioned as
shown.
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Before operating your cleaner,
identify features and controls
shown in the diagram, then,
read the section on “How to use.’
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1. Edge Cleaning: Brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right side
of the cleaner. Standard edge cleaning is provided on the left side.
2. Handle Release Pedals: step on either pedal to lower handle to either
operating or low position. (Some models have only one pedal.)
3. Cord Reel: to unwind cord, pull from cord reel to desired length. Hold
plug until cord is rewound. (Available with some models.)
4. Cord Return Button: depress to automatically rewind cord for
storage. (Available with some models.)
5. Vinyl Bag Jacket: covering for throw away bag.
6. Bag Spring: place spring ring over hook to support the bag.
7. ON-OFF Switch: some models have two speeds.
8. Manual Operation Button: depress to disengage Power Drive fea-
ture in tight cleaning areas.
9. ‘Power Drive’ Handle Grip.
10. Air Freshener Dispenser (some models only): designed to hold a
fragrance tablet and release a pleasant scent during cleaning
11. Twin Headlight (Available with some models.)
12. Carpet Height Adjustment Lever: choose “LOW/MEDIUM”,
“PLUSH”, or “SHAG”.
13. Molded Furniture Guard
Note: If using cleaner on new carpet, be sure to change bag frequently.
See “Maintenance” section for bag replacement.
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of
cleaner.
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Cord wrap model
Wrap cord around hooks for stor-
age.
On some models the top hook can
be rotated forward or backward
for easy cord release. The hook
can then be repositioned for
wrapping the cord.
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How to use
To transport
To move your cleaner from room
to room, put the handle in the up-
right position, tilt the cleaner back
on the large rear wheels and push
forward.
Handle adjustments
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions: Upright for stor-
age and when using attachments.
Operating for general operation on
carpet and foors. Low for reaching
under low furniture. The handle
can be lowered by stepping on the
pedal on either side at the rear of
the cleaner. (Some models have
only one pedal.)
ON-OFF switch
To turn cleaner ON, push switch
down. To turn cleaner OFF, push
switch up.
Some cleaners are equipped with
a two-speed switch. When the
switch is pushed up as far as pos-
sible, it is in the OFF position.
LOW SPEED is to be used for less
vigorous cleaning and reduced
suction on delicate carpet, rugs,
and non-carpeted floors. Slide
the switch down one notch from
OFF to LOW speed.
HIGH SPEED is to be used for
cleaning most carpet and for use
with attachments. When the
switch is pushed down as far as
possible it is in HIGH speed.
Note: When cleaning any floor
covering, turn cleaner “OFF”
when unattended, particularly on
non-carpeted floors. The agitator
cleans so thoroughly that opera-
tion while the cleaner is stationary
may mar the floor covering.
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Power Drive feature
Note: The Power Drive feature will operate only when the motor is
turned on.
The Power Drive feature moves the cleaner forward and backward at a
variable rate of speed controlled entirely by you.
To move forward
Push the handle grip forward and guide the cleaner in front of you. Notice
that the cleaner moves in a forward direction with little effort.
To move backward
Gently pull the handle grip and guide the cleaner toward you. For best
results guide the cleaner gently at first until you have adjusted to the ease
of operating the cleaner.
For increased control of the
Power Drive feature in tight
places such as around and under
furniture, set the cleaner switch
on the LOW speed setting, or
depress the manual operation
button to disengage-the power
drive mechinism.
Manual operation button
For cleaning and maneuvering without the Power Drive feature, use the
Manual Operation Button, located on top of the handle grip. Press the
button and slide the handle grip up or down the handle until the button
drops flush with the handle grip. Keep button depressed to keep the
power drive mechinism disengaged.
Special features
Edge cleaning
Brushed edge cleaning is provided
on the right side of the cleaner to
remove imbedded dirt in carpet
near baseboards and furniture.
Guide the right side of the cleaner
parallel to the edge of carpet or
furniture for brushed edge clean-
ing.
Standard edge cleaning is provid-
ed on the left side of the cleaner
to remove surface dust and litter.
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Adjustment for carpet
pile height
The cleaning of carpet and rugs
takes place at the nozzle. This is
the opening at the bottom of the
cleaner where the agitator is lo-
cated.
It is necessary for the nozzle to be
adjusted properly to the various
carpet pile heights. The adjust-
ment lever on the front of the
cleaner may be set on three differ-
ent self-adjusting ranges.
On very dense pile plush or shag
carpet, some difficulty in pushing
the cleaner may occur. In this
case, position the adjustment le-
ver on PLUSH or SHAG.
When cleaning noti-carpeted
floors, set adjustment lever to
LOW/MEDIUM and use LOW
SPEED, if available on your
cleaner. Because of the vigorous
action of the agitator, do not
allow cleaner to run in a sta-
tionary position on any floor
covering, as marring may occur.
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet before making nozzle
adjustment.
To change nozzle adjustment
grasp the handle and tilt the
cleaner forward. Move the lever
with your hand until it “clicks” in-
to the desired position.
Air freshener
dispenser
(available some models)
Lift the drawer in the bag cap of
your cleaner and insert the air
freshener tablet that has been
packed with your cleaner. Push
drawer down into position.
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The amount of fragrance released
is regulated by sliding the control
to one of the three settings
shown on top of the bag cap.
Air freshener tablets may be ob-
tained from your local Authorized
Hoover Dealer, a Hoover Factory
Service Center, or by using the
mail order form packed with your
cleaner.
Note: The small drawer in the top
of the bag should not be remov-
ed. If it should become detached,
replace it by unhooking the bag
spring and tipping the bottom of
the drawer to insert projections
into back of cap opening. Push
drawer down into position and
hook bag spring.
Cleaning Tools
This cleaner may be used with cleaning tool attachments. Some models
have a cleaning tool set included. If not, the Deluxe or Standard cleaning
tool set may be purchased at additional cost from Hoover Dealers. The
cleaning tools allow you to do above the floor cleaning and to clean hard
to reach areas.
Deluxe cleaning tool set
U3901 includes vinyl hose, con-
verter, wands, dusting brush, fur-
niture nozzle, wall/floor brush
and crevice tool.
Standard cleaning tool set
U3903 includes lightweight hose,
converter, wand, multi-purpose
brush and crevice tool.
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How to assemble hose
and converter
By using this converter attach-
ment, suction is channeled from
the cleaner to the hose and clean-
ing tools.
The converter must first be as-
sembled to the hose by inserting
the converter into the hose con-
nector.
Push connector and converter to-
gether and twist until the projec-
tions on the converter fit into the
holes on the hose connector. This
unit should remain assembled for
all future tool use.
Using cleaning tools
A. Attach converter
Disconnect cleaner from elec-
trical outlet. Cleaner must not be
plugged in when positioning or
removing converter.
With cleaner in upright position,
grasp handle and lean cleaner
backwards until bag is flat on the
floor and underside is accessible.
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CONNECTOR CONVERTER
Turn lock on converter so that the
serrated portion is in line with the
hose.
Place projections on converter
onto rim on bottom plate of
cleaner. Pivot converter until it
covers the opening.
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Place edge of lock in slot on
cleaner and turn lock to secure
converter.
Raise cleaner to upright position.
B. Select proper cleaning
tool
The cleaning tools have many
uses. Select the tool best suited
for the cleaning task from the de-
scriptions below.
1. Wall/floor brush* for walls and
very irregular hard surface floors
such as brick and slate.
2. Furniture nozzle* for uphol-
stered furniture, draperies, tapes-
tries, mattresses, clothing, auto-
mobile interiors and carpeted
stairs.
3. Multi-purpose brush (standard
set only) for dusting surfaces such
as table tops, lamp shades, dra-
peries as well as for cleaning up-
holstered furniture, stairs and au-
tomobile interiors.
4. Dusting brush* for carved fur-
niture, table tops, books, lamps,
lighting fixtures, Venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters and registers.
5. Crevice tool for radiators,
dresser drawers, spaces between
kitchen appliances.
6. Wand(s+) used to give extra
length to your hose. They are ideal
to reach ceilings, the top of dra-
peries, high shelves and cup-
boards. Use them with any of the
above tools.
*Included in deluxe set only.
C. Attach tool
The outer plastic ring on the end
of the hose grip has a slot. Turn
the ring until that slot aligns with
the slot in the hose connector.

Turn the plastic ring as shown to
lock the tool in place. To remove
tools, reverse the procedure.
For additional length, attach wand
to the hose using the same proce-
dure as for attaching tools
Tools attach to the wand in the
same manner.
D. Adjust switch and
handle position
Plug cleaner into electrical outlet.
Place handle in the upright posi-
tion, and slide ON-OFF switch to
the ON position or to the HIGH
position on some models.
To clean attachments
To clean the hose wipe off dirt
with a cloth dampened with a liq-
uid detergent. Rinse with a damp
cloth. Cleaning tools may be
washed in warm water with a de-
tergent. Rinse and let dry before
using.
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.
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The bag
Your cleaner has a durable outer bag which covers the throw away bag.
A light wiping with a damp cloth will keep this outer bag clean.
When to replace the throw away bag
Check the bag from time to time. It is recommended that you change the
bag when the dirt reaches the dotted line on the throw away bag. If you
let more dirt than this accumulate, your cleaner may not operate effec-
tively. Change bag frequently when using cleaner on new carpet, due to
rapid accumulation of carpet fluff. Also check dirt duct (see section fol-
lowing belt replacement) for fluff accumulation.
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 A with this cleaner.
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To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at peak per-
formance, 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 - -
How to change bag
Disconnect cleaner from elec-
trical outlet.
1. To remove old bag, put fingers
behind bag collar, pull off and re-
move.
Dispose of old bag.
Do not try to clean out used bag.
Cleaner will not operate effective-
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2. Tuck bottom of new paper bag
in first.
4. Tuck remainder of bag into
outer jacket. Zip shut.
3. Push cardboard bag collar firmly
onto fill tube by first, positioning
bottom of collar, and then top,
onto tube. Make sure the collar is
pushed past the raised portion at
the top and bottom and tightly in
place on the tapered portion of the
tube. This will insure a firmly seal-
ed position.
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3. Lift out lens.
5. Replace lens by inserting plastic
projections into openings in
cleaner.
The headlight
(Available on deluxe models only.)
Disconnect cleaner from elec-
trical outlet.
This cleaner uses two 12 volt,
wedge base type 912 bulbs.
1. Lower the handle until the
cleaner is positioned with the bag
flat on the floor.
2. Use screwdriver to lift lens.
Place screwdriver in the two slots
provided at the top edge under
ridge of lens as shown. Turn
screwdriver to loosen lens.
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4. Remove bulbs by pulling
straight out of sockets. Replace
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by pushing each bulb straight into
the socket until it locks in place.
(Excessive force is not required).
6. Press firmly at center and sides
of lens to snap into place.
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The belts
There are two belts on your clean-
er. The belts drive the agitator and
the Power Drive pulley and are im-
portant for the efficient operation
of your cleaner. Because of this,
when buying new belts, you
should always insist on genuine
HOOVER belts. Some other belts
on the market, not manufactured
under the Hoover design and
quality controls, may not operate
the agitator or Power Drive trans-
mission correctly and may damage
your cleaner.
When to replace belts
Check from time to time to be sure
the belts are in good condition. If
they are stretched, cut, or broken,
they should be replaced.
How to replace agitator
belt
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet before replacing belt.
Place the cleaner on the floor.
For ease in installation, follow the
directions given below and posi-
tion yourself to the left, rear of the
cleaner.
2. Remove bottom plate as
shown.
‘POWER
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1. Turn cleaner over. Release
handle to lowest position. Remove
plate on bottom of cleaner by re-
leasing clips. (See illustration)
3. To remove the agitator, use a
screwdriver placed as shown.
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4. Use one hand to remove the
agitator as you use leverage to lift
the agitator with the end of the
screwdriver. Remove old belt.
5. If the end plates have loosen-
ed, tighten them by turning in op-
posite directions.
6. Place one end of the new belt over the metal motor pulley. Lettering
on belt should be visible and not against pulleys. Slip the other end
around the plastic pulley end of the agitator. (See illustration)
AGITATOR END PLATE
7. Grasp the agitator frimly with
one hand. (Be sure you can see
the agitator end plate.) Engage
screwdriver in groove (as shown)
for leverage.
8. Lift and pull using screwdriver
as a lever. Guide the end opposite
the belt into position first.
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9. Quickly roll the other side of
agitator into place.
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11. Bottom plate attaches in a
hinge-like motion. Place the
groove on the front of the bottom
plate over the notched edge on the
front of the cleaner.
10. Press firmly to be sure agitator
is securely in place.
12. Maintaining front connection,
rotate bottom plate to cover bot-
tom of cleaner. Make sure dirt
duct is in position under bottom
plate. Press firmly.
13. Lift and snap retaining clips
into place.
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How to replace Power Drive belt
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet before replacing belt.
To replace the (small) Power Drive belt it is necessary to first remove the
bottom plate, agitator and the larger agitator belt.
Note: It may not be necessary to change both belts at one time.
The Power Drive belt is replaced
by placing the belt around the
motor pulley first, then the drive
pulley.
Lettering on belt should be visible
and not against pulleys.
Replace the agitator belt and bot-
tom plate, following instruction
previously given.
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Dirt duct and dirt tube
To maintain the strong suction and cleaning effectiveness of your
cleaner, remove any large items from the carpet surface before vac-
uuming. However, if your cleaner picks up a larger object than can be ex-
hausted in the bag, it can be caught in the dirt duct or dirt tube. These
are easily cleaned out by the following methods.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
For access to the dirt duct, turn
cleaner over to expose underside.
Remove bottom plate. Lift dirt
duct as shown and pull out any
obstructions with your fingers.
Reposition dirt duct by lowering to
operating position and then re-
place bottom plate.
For access to the dirt tube, first
remove disposable bag. Then re-
move dirt tube by pushing to
either side to release clips. Lift
dirt tube up and out.
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Clean out dirt tube. To replace dirt tube, position over
lower seal and push down. Insert
one side against retention clips.
Push to snap other side into posi-
tion.
Agitator brushes
Disconnect cleaner from electri-
cal outlet before checking
brushes.
When brushes are worn and
bristles do not touch the edge of a
card held across the nozzle, they
should be replaced. Always re-
place both brushes at the same
time to maintain cleaning effec-
tiveness.
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