Hoover DIAL-A-MATIC 1100 User manual

Instructions for
YOUR NEW HOOVER
DIAL-A-MATIC CLEANER
Model 1100

HANDLE
GRIP
OPENING FOR
HANGING
CLEANER IN
STORAGE AREA
ON/OFF SWITCH
/
COVER LATCH
NOZZL
HOSE
MODEL 1100
G HANDLE

TO ATTACH HANDLE TO
CLEANER
I. Remove tape and screw from handle socket and set aside for later use.
2. Connect electric plug from bottom of handle to electric plug projecting
from handle socket. Make sure plug assembly is positioned as shown
in illustration.
3. Push handle into place in handle socket. The excess wire and electric
plugs are guided into handle tube.
4. Line up holes in handle and handle socket. Insert screw and tighten
with screwdriver.
HANDLE
ADJUSTMENTS -
The handle on your clean-
er has three positions -
storage, operating, and
low (for reaching under
low furniture). The handle
can be lowered by step-
ping on pedal at the left
rear of cleaner. The
handle should always be
in storage position when
cleaning tools are used.

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THIS IS THE ttHEART” OF Y
THE DIAL-A-MAT/C GIVES THE BEST AND MOST E/=F/C/E)
SET THE DIAL FOR
CARPET AND RUG
CLEANING
Your new HOOVER DIAL-A
MATIC is the most powerful up-
right cleaner ever built. Proper
suction control for your floor
coverings is most important for
cleaning effectiveness and ease
of operation.
FIRST, set the dial between
“MEDIUM” and “LOW”. This
will be the correct setting for
the majority of rug thicknesses.
For deep pile carpets, shag
rugs, cotton rugs, or lightweight
throw rugs, move the lever to-
ward “LOW” if the cleaner does
not push easily.
For low pile, sculptured, or
multi-level rugs, it may be
necessary to move the lever to-
ward “HIGH”.
When you have the proper setting
on the dial, your Hoover will
push easily and clean thor-
oughly.
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V HOOVER DIAL-A-MATIC CLEANER
SE OF A VACUUM CbEANER THAT YAS EVER BEEN DEVISED.
SET THE DIAL FOR
CLEANING TOOLS
The handle of the cleaner
should be in storage position
(See page 2) when cleaning
tools are used. When the
handle is in this position, the
nozzle is raised and the
agitator does not come in
contact with the rug.
Attach hose and cleaning
tools (Page 7). Set lever on
Suction Control Dial to
“High” under “Cleaning
Tool Use” for most clean-
ing. For cleaning draperies
and delicate fabrics, move
lever toward ‘ ‘ Low’ 9.
The lever can be placed at
“High”, “Medium”,
“Low’~
or any space between these
markings.
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THE CLEANING TOOLS MODEL 1101
(See Page 5 for setting Suction Control Dial when using tools.)
The cleaning tools have many uses. Some are listed below:
1. TUFFLEX HOSE Double vinyl reinforced with nylon mesh for
long, trouble-free life. The light flexible hose has a vinyl tab,
so it can be hung on the cleaner or on a hook in a closet.
2. TELESCOPING WAND When you
require extra length for cleaning
bare floors or hard-to-reach places,
attach the telescoping extension
wand.
To lengthen the wand, push in on the
plastic latch and extend wand until
it locks in place. To shorten, use
opposite procedure.
3. FLOOR BRUSH For Hard Surface Floors and Carpeted Stairs.
4. UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE For Upholstered Furniture, Draperies,
Tapestries, Mattresses, Clothing, Automobile Interiors, Stairs.
5. DUSTING BRUSH For Carved Furniture, Table Tops, Books,
Lamps, Light Fixtures, Venetian Blinds, Registers, Baseboards.
6. CREVICE TOOL For Upholstered Furniture, Edges of Wall-to-
Wall Carpeting, Radiators, Dresser Drawers.
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TO STORE TOOLS
While moving furniture, hose can be
conveniently hung on handle.
The vinyl tool kit has been,designed
so the tools can be packed inside
and the hose attached, by strap, on
outside. The kit has two slots
located near the top for ease in
hanging on the cover latch of the
cleaner or on a hook in the closet.
TO CLEAN TOOLS
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with
a cloth, dampened with a liquid
detergent. Use a damp cloth to re-
move the detergent. Cleaning tools
can be washed in warm water with a
detergent. Rinse and let dry before
using.
TO CONNECT HOSE TO CLEANER
Insert hose connector in opening below dial. Turn hose connector
in either direction until it locks in place.
TO CONNECT TOOLS
To connect the cleaning tools to either the telescoping wand or
hose, press down on the plastic latch and fit the attachment into
place making sure the button on the attachment is locked in
place. To release, press down on plastic spring latch and remove.

HELPFUL HINTS
EASY TO CARRY Use the comfort-
able handle grip for carrying your Hoover
cleaner, or move it from room to room by
tipping it back on wheels and pushing it.
DON’T PICK UP TACKS
Hard,
sharp objects should not be picked up
by the cleaner. They may damage the
hose and the throw-away bag.
TAKE CARE OF CORD It should
be wound loosely on cover latch and
lever on Suction Control Dial to avoid
unnecessary strain. The clip-on plug
snaps directly onto the cord. Don’t run
your cleaner over the cord -
it may
damage the insulation.
IF TROUBLE OCCURS If the
cleaner does not pick up surface dirt,
it is an indication that something is
wrong. Here are some of the things you
should check before calling the service
man. If you need further help, call your
Hoover Dealer or Hoover Factory Branch
Service Station listed on the service page.
1. Check Nozzle Hose
The nozzle hose on the cleaner carries
the dirt from the nozzle to the throw-
away bag. If an object lodges across the
entrance of the hose, remove bottom
plate (see Page II), pull hose from
cleaner and remove object. Replace
hose, making sure that metal collar is
lodged completely inside the hose
connection. Then replace bottom plate.
If hose is clogged as a result of the
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Check Nozzle Hose (cont.)
throw-away bag being full of fluff from a new carpet, put a new
throw-away bag on the cleaner. Then place handle in storage
position, turn cleaner on, and move lever on Suction Control Dial
back and forth. This will clear the hose.
2. Check Secondary Filter
The secondary filter protects the
motor from dirt. Before installing a
new bag, check the filter. Dirt
spilled in the bag housing will
accumulate on the filter and may
restrict motor performance. To clean
filter, remove wire holder and lift
out filter. Tap against a hard sur-
face, or rinse thoroughly with warm
water and dry. Replace in bag
housing and secure with holder.
3. Check Bag (See Below.) 4. Check Belt (Page 11.)
5. Check Agitator Brushes (Page 12.)
THE THROW-AWAY BAG
To assure that your Hoover cleaner operates at
peak performance it is imperative that you use
only genuine Hoover Throw-Away Filter Bags
made by The Hoover Company. Genuine
Hoover bags can be identified by the
Hoover Medallion. These bags are made
from a special material which is scien-
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tifically formulated to filter out dust
while allowing air to flow through freely.
The use of other than genuine Hoover bags
voids your guarantee !
WHEN TO REPLACE THE BAG
Check the bag from time to time. When bag is
approximately three-fourths full of dirt, it should
be changed. If you let more dirt than this accum-
ulate, your cleaner will not operate efficiently.
Be sure that throw-away bag is not extending
outside of cover and that cover is in proper
position on the gasket before latching.
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TO REPLACE THROW-
AWAY BAG
Tip cleaner over, resting handle on
the floor. @pen bag cover of cleaner
by turning latch in either direction.
Lift bag cover. Hold throw-away
bag by cardboard cover, twist out-
ward, and remove. Discard used bag.
To attach new throw-away bag, hold
bag with cardboard collar down and
with arrows pointing toward front of
cleaner. Push hole in cardboard
firmly over tube, twisting until bag
is secure. Be sure that throw-away
bag is not extending outside of cover
and that cover is in proper position
on the gasket before latching.
WHERE TO BUY BAGS
Keep a supply of Throw-Away Bags on hand. They may be
purchased at your local Authorized Hoover Dealer (listed in
in the Yellow Pages of your Telephone Directory under “Vac-
uum Cleaners” -
Hoover) or from Hoover Factory Branch
Service Stations listed on the service page of this book.
WHEN ORDERING THROW-AWAY BAGS, BE SURE TO MEN-
TION THE MODEL OF YOUR CLEANER.
THE BELT
WHEN TO REPLACE THE BELT
Remove bottom plate from cleaner
(see Fig, 1) and check from time to
time to be sure the belt is in good
condition. If it is stretched or cut,
it should be replaced.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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HOW TO REPLACE
THE BELT
Turn cleaner over. Remove metal
plate on bottom of cleaner by
pushing latches toward the out-
side of cleaner. Lift plate to re-
lease it from wire holders.
Push latches, that hold agitator,
in and toward center of cleaner
until they are free. Lift out
agitator and remove old belt.
Place new belt over motor pulley,
with smooth side next to pulley,
then over agitator.
Replace agitator and latch it in
position.
Make sure that belt is in center
of pulley and free of agitator
mountings and latch. Turn agitator
by hand to be sure that belt is in
proper position in pulley groove.
Replace bottom plate. Place
metal knobs, on front of plate, in
wire holders. Check to see that
latches are pushed back and will
not be covered by plate. Place
plate in position and latch se-
cure ly .
Turn agitator by hand to
be sure that belt is in proper
position on pulley.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE BELT
The belt of your Hoover cleaner controls the speed of the agitator
and is important for the efficient operation of your cleaner. Be-
cause of this, when buying a new belt, you should always insist
on a genuine Hoover belt. Some other belts on the market, not
manufactured under Hoover design and quality controls, do not
operate the agitator correctly and create undue stress which will
damage your Hoover cleaner. The use of other than genuine
Hoover belts voids your guarantee. Genuine Hoover belts have
the name HOOVER. printed on the belt.
THE BRUSHES
WHEN TO REPLACE BRUSHES
The brushes on your cleaner are
made of quality nylon which will
last approximately four times longer
than horsehair. Check occasionally
by laying a piece of cardboard
across nozzle. If bristles do not
touch the edge of cardboard, new
brushes are needed. Always replace
both brushes at the same time.
TO REPLACE BRUSHES
Remove the belt and agitator, following directions given on
Pages 10 and 11.
I. Turn end plates
in opposite di-
rections until
one plate comes
off.
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2. After plate is removed,
pry out the end section
as shown in illustration.
3. After plate is removed,
tap the shaft gently with
a hammer.
4. Pull other plate and the
shaft from agitator.
5. Remove brushes by pull-
ing them from agitator.
If they do not come out
easily, pull them out
with pliers.
&Install new brushes by
sliding them into the
channel, making sure
that the small end goes
in first. Push in as far
as possible.
7. Replace end plate and
shaft. Remember to line
up locator with the slot
on the agitator. Replace
other end section and end
plate and then tighten.
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SERVICING YOUR HOOVER APPLIANCE
Service and genuine Hoover replacement parts may be obtained from Hoover
Factory Branch Service Stations or consult the Yellow Pages of your Telephone
Directory under Vacuum Cleaners-Hoover.
For Service in Warranty Period follow instructions set forth in Guarantee.
When ordering new parts make sure that you always mention the model number.
This is given on the cover of your Instruction Book and on the Motor Plate of
the appliance.
Lubrication -- Depending on the product, motors are equipped with either two
Sleeve Bearings or a combination of one Sleeve Bearing and one Ball Bearing.
They are lubricated for the life of the motor and it will not be necessary to
lubricate either one; in fact, the addition of lubricant to the Sleeve Bearing
could cause damage.
HOOVER FACTORY BRANCH SERVICE STATIONS
CALIFORNIA,
NEVAOA, HAWAII
The Hoover Company
2411 W. Third Street
Los Angeles 5, Cal.
5521 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles 16, Cal.
3501 California Street
San Francisco 18, Cal.
COLORADO, ARIZONA,
WYOMING,
NEW MEXICO, UTAH
The Hoover Company
2800-2810 W. Eighth Ave.
Denver 18, Colo.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
VIRGINIA, MARYLAND,
DELAWARE
The Hoover Company
1305 Rhode Island, N. E.
Washington 18, D. C.
GEORGIA, NO. CAROLINA,
SO. CAROLINA, FLORIDA,
TENNESSSEE, ALABAMA
The Hoover Company
1920 Monroe Drive, N. E.
Atlanta 9, Ga.
ILLINOIS, IOWA
The Hoover Company
5353 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago 25, III.
141 S. Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, III.
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INOIANA
The Hoover Company
2060 East 52nd Street
Indianapolis, Indiana
MASSACHUSETTS,
MAINE, VERMONT,
NEW HAMPSHIRE,
CONNECTICUT,
RHODE ISLAND
The Hoover Company
325 Harvard Street
Brookline 46, Mass.
MICHIGAN
The Hoover Company
13735 Puritan Avenue
Detroit 27, Michigan
MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN
The Hoover Company
275 DuPont Avenue N.
Minneapolis 5, Minn.
MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA,
ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA,
MISSISSIPPI, KANSAS
The Hoover Company
7714 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City 32, MO.
NEBRASKA,
NORTH DAKOTA,
SOUTH DAKOTA, IOWA
The Hoover Company
106 North 49th Street
Omaha, Nebr.
NEW JERSEY
The Hoover Company
25 Halsted Street-Rm. 15
East Orange, New Jersey
NEW YORK
The Hoover Company
3261 Sheridan Drive
Buffalo 26, New York
73 High Street
Hempstead, N. Y.
370 Seventh Avenue
New York 1, New York
OHIO, KENTUCKY
The Hoover Company
7749 Reinhold Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237
16400 Miles Avenue
Cleveland 28, Ohio
PENNSYLVANIA,
WEST VIRGINIA
The Hoover Company
Two Parkway Center
875 Greentree Road
Pittsburgh 20, Pa.
130 S. State Road
Upper Darby, Pa.
TEXAS
The Hoover Company
4332 Maple Avenue
Dallas 19, Texas
WASHINGTON, OREGON,
IDAHO, MONTANA,
ALASKA
The Hoover Company
2124 Second Avenue
Seattle 1, Wash.

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FLOOR MACHINE
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GXJARANTEE
Your Hoover appliance is guaranteed against original
defects in material and workmanship for a Period of
one year from the date of purchase under normal use
at the voltage marked thereon. Please read the in-
structions carefully on the use and care of your
Hoover appliance because damage caused by failure
to follow instructions is not covered by this guar-
antee. No responsibility will be assumed for damage
resulting from the use of other than genuine Hoover
replacement parts. For service under this guarantee,
return the defective part or appliance, transportation
prepaid, to the nearest Hoover Factory Branch Serv-
ice Station (listed on the service page in this book).
Any part judged by the Hoover Factory Branch Serv-
ice Station to be defective within the guarantee
period will be repaired or replaced free.
THEHOOVERCOMPANY
\Wti-----b.
President -Chairman
INDEX
PAGE
BAG.. ................................
9- 10
BELT ................................ 10 .
12
BRUSHES ............................
.12
. 13
CLEANER NOZZLE HOSE ..................
8
CLEANING CARPETS AND RUGS ...........
4
CLEANING TOOLS 5, 6 .
....................
7
HANDLE ADJUSTMENTS ...................
3
HANDLE ATTACHING .....................
3
HELPFUL HINTS ........................
8
.
9
SECONDARY FILTER ......................
9
SERVICE ............................... 14
SUCTION CONTROL DIAL ................
4- 5
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