Hoover concept two U4217 User manual

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The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased isa combina-
tion cleaner. The upright cleaner is used for carpet and rug cleaning.
The hand-held cleaner may be used with or without attachments for
above the floor cleaning.
The model and serial number appear toward the rear on the bottom o)
each cleaner,
For your personal records, please enter these numbers in the spaces
provided below and retain in a safe place.
Hand-held cleaner Upright cleaner
Model number
Serial number
It issuggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner's man-
ual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty
service of your Hoover product.
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Index
Authorized Hoover Service ........................ 25
Energy Saving Tips ............................... 26
Getting to Know Your Cleaner .................... 6,7
How to Assemble ................................. 5
If You Have a Problem ............................ 24
Important Safeguards ............................. 2
Lubrication ...................................... 25
Unpacking ..................................... 3,4
Upright Cleaner
How to Use .................................... 8
Maintenance ............................... 12-20
Special Features ............................. 10,11
Two-Speed Models ............................ 10
Variable-Speed Models .......................... 9
Hand-held Cleaner
How to Use ................................... 21
Maintenance ............................... 22-24
1 © 1983 The Hoover Company

Important uards!
• Read all instructions.
*Warning: Electric shock could occur if used 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 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.
Don't run cleaner over cord. It may damage insulation.
Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette
butts.
Never vacuum in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids
or fumes.
• Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the bag.
• Do not allow cleaner to run in a stationary position on non-carpeted
floors; damage could occur to these surfaces.
• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn machine off at switch before
unplugging.
•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the
cleaner.
• Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as
powder.
• Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to
cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle.
• If cleaner has a cord reel, hold on to the plug while cord is being re-
wound to prevent cord from whipping.
• The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
° If cleaner is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate.
• Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory
Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers.
• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the
instructions. Use only attachments recommended by the appliance
manufacturer; others may cause hazards.
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Unpacking
Unpack the cleaner from the
carton and identify _e parts
shown. Remove and dispose of
the cardboard packing.
A. Hand-held cleaner
B. Dusting brush
C. Crevice tool
D. Cord
E. Tool storage rack
F. Throw away bag
G. Upright cleaner
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Cleaner base
and bag
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Before operating your cleaner,
identify features and controls
shown in the diagram, then, rea_
the section on "How to use."
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Hand-held Cleaner
1. Multi-purpose nozzle
2. Dust cup
3. Dust cup latch
4. ON/OFF switch
5. Handle
6. Cord receptacle: for hand-held cleaner.
Upright Cleaner
7. Handle Grip
8. ON-OFF Switch: models without electronic speed control have a
two-speed switch.
9. Cord Storage Hooks: pull out lower hook and wrap cord around up-
per and lower cord storage hooks.
10. Bag Spring: place spring ring over hook to support the bag.
11. Air Freshener Dispenser: designed to hold a fragrance tablet and re-
lease a pleasant scent during cleaning. (Available on some models.)
12. Tool Storage Rack: may be attached to upright cleaner or stored
separately.
13. Vinyl Bag Jacket: covering for throw away bag.
14. Release Button: press to remove hand-held cleaner.
15. Electronic Speed Control Module: available on some models.
16. Carrying Handle
17. Cord Receptacle: for upright cleaner
18. Handle Release Pedal: step on either pedal to lower handle to either
operating or low position.
19. Twin Headlight
20. Carpet Height Adjustment Lever: choose "LOW/MEDIUM",
"PLUSH", or "SHAG".
21. Molded Furniture Guard
22. Edge Cleaning: brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right side
of the cleaner; standard edge cleaning is provided on the left side.
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
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How to assemble
Remove the tape holding the two
handle attachment screws from
the lower end of the handle. Set
screws aside.
Align handle with ON-OFF switch
to the rear of the cleaner and label
to the front, Fold cord beside cord
tube as shown. Push cord and
tube completely up into handle.
CORD
TUBE~ CORD
Insert handle into the cleaner to
the line indicated on label. Inser-
tion to the line is necessary for
proper screw alignment.
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Remove paper bag from inside the
vinyl jacket. Then remove dirt tube
by pushing to either side to release
retention clips. Lift tube up and
out.
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Place tool rack on top of vinyl bag
jacket and snap in place. Place
spring bag ring over hook on back
of cleaner handle.
Insert the two screws into the
holes provided inside the front
housing.
Tighten with screwdriver. Snap
dirt duct back into place, Replace
paper bag. (Follow instruction on
bag.)
Zip vinyl jacket.

Getting To Know Your Cleaner
Your cleaner is unique because it is two cleaners which operate independ-
ently. One of them may be used for a cleaning task or the two may be used
alternately by changing the cord from one cleaner to the other. The hand-
held cleaner may be stored in the front of the upright cleaner, and the
tools may be stored on the back of the upright cleaner, to allow the user
convenient tool access while cleaning carpet.
NOTE: The cord is designed to fit both cleaners and can be quickly
changed from one cleaner to the other.
Locking hand-held
cleaner in place
To attach hand-held cleaner,
insert nozzle into bottom of pocket
on upright cleaner, push hand-
held cleaner back and press firmly
to lock in place.
To release, grasp hand-held
cleaner handle and depress re-
lease button on upright cleaner.
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Attaching cord
Move cleaner switch to the
"OFF" position before attaching
or detaching cord.
To attach cord to the hand-held
cleaner, push end of cord firmly
into receptacle at rear of handle.
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To attach cord to upright cleaner,
push end of cord firmly into recep-
tacle on side of cleaner, with cord
extending upward.
Storing cord
The cord may be conveniently
stored on the upright cleaner cord
storage hooks. Plug cord into
cleaner (with cord extending
upward). Pull out lower cord
storage hook and wrap cord
around upper and lower hooks.
The lower hook is spring loaded to
retract when not in use.
Using tool storage
rack
The tool storage rack is made to fit
on top of the vinyl bag jacket for
easy tool access. Position the
tools in rack as shown. If desired,
tool storage rack may be detached
and stored separately from the
cleaner.
Reattaching air
freshener dispenser
(Available on some models)
The small drawer in the top of the
bag cap should not be removed.
If it should become detached, re-
place 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.
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Upright
Cleaner
How to U
To transport
To move your cleaner from room
to room, put the handle in the
upright position, tilt the cleaner
back on the large rear wheels and
push forward.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions: Upright for stor-
age; Operating for general opera-
tion on carpet and floors; Low for
reaching under low furniture. The
ha ndle ca n be lowered by stepping
on the pedal on either side at the
rear of the cleaner.
Cord placement
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.
0 N-O FF switch
To turn cleaner ON, push switch
down. To turn cleaner OFF, push
switch up.
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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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Variable speed
models
Some cleaners are equipped with
electronic speed control.
The speed control is energized to
the middle speed setting (3 lights
"ON") each time the cleaner is
plugged into the electrical outlet.
The speed setting may be in-
creased or decreased at this time
or while the cleaner is in use.
On the electronic control module,
minimum cleaner speed is indi-
cated by one light "ON" and maxi-
mum speed by all lights "ON".
Speeds increase and decrease
from one setting to another at a
constant rate while the buttons
are depressed.
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To decrease cleaner speed, which
significantly reduces energy con-
sumption and noise level, depress
button until desired speed is
attained.
To increase cleaner speed for very
large areas and to provide maxi-
mum cleaning power when
needed, depress button until de-
sired speed is attained.
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