Hoover Dial-A-Matic 1120 User manual

Instructions for
YOUR NEW HOOVER
DIAL-A-MA’I’IC CLEANER
Model 1120

,
HANDLE
GRIP
OPENING FOR
HANGING
CLEANER IN
STORAGE AREA
ON/OFF SWITCH
/
COVER LATCH
NOZZLE
HOSE -
(CARRYING HANDLE
:ATOR

TO ATTACH HANDLE TO CLEANER
I a Remove tape and screw from h an d 1 e s o c ke t. Set screw 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.

THIS IS THE “HEART” OF YOUR
THE D/AL-A-MAT/C GIVES THE BEST AND MOST EFFlClENT
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’ 9 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’ 9.
When you have the proper se
on the dial, your Hoover
push easily and clean
oughly.
‘tting
will
thor-

JEW .HOOVER DIAL-A-MATIC CLEANER
;T USE OF A VACUUM CLEANER THAT HAS EVER BEEN DEVISED.
SET THE DIAL FOR
CLEANING TOOLS
The handle of the cleaner
showld be in storage position
(see Page 1) 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 6). Set lever on
Suction Control Dial to
“HIGH” under “TOOL
SUCTION” for most cleaning.
For cleaning draperies and
delicate fabrics, move lever
toward “LOW”
The lever can be placed at
“HIGH”,
‘ ’ MEDIUM’ 9, ‘ ‘ LOW”
or any space between these
markings -

THE CLEANING T
MODEL 1121
(See Page 4 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
oppos ite procedure.
3. FLOOR BRUSH For Hard Surface Floors and Carpeted Stairs.
4. UPHOLSTERY NOZZLE For Upholstered Furniture, Draperies,
Tapestries, Mattresses 9 Clothing, Automobile Interiors, Stairs.
5. DUSTING BRUSH For Carved Furniture, Table Tops, Books,
Lamps 9 Light Fixtures) Venetian Blinds, Registers, Baseboards s
m CREVICE TOOL For Upholstered Furniture, Edges of Wall-to-
Wall Carpeting, Radiators, Dresser Drawers o
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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.
TO STORE TOOLS
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.
While moving furniture, hose can be
conveniently hung on handle.
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.

Use the
comfortable handle grip for carrying your
Hoover cleaner, or move it from room to
room by tipping it back on wheels and
pushing it.
ICK UP TAC
sharp objects should not be picked up
by the cleaner. They may damage the
hose and the throw-away bag.
TAKE CARE OF COR 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.
THE BAG INDICATOR Thebag
indicator, “CHECK BAG”, located on
the front of the cleaner, makes it
convenient for you to know when the
disposable bag should be changed.
The indicator will disappear when the
motor is turned on and the Dial-A-Matic
is used for cleaning carpets. If the
“CHECK BAG” indicator appears when
the cleaner is being used on carpets9
the cleaner is not operating satis-
factorily. You should:
1. Replace bag. (See Page 9. ) In
some cases the bag may not be
filled. to capacity; but, due to varia-
tion in size and type of dirt par-
ticles, the bag has ceased to filter
satisfactorily.
2. Check secondary filter. (See Page 8.)
3. Check nozzle hose. (See Page 8.)
Note: The “CHECK BAG” indicator may be visible when cleaning
tools are used. This does not necessarily mean that the cleaner is
not operating satisfactorily. This can be checked by turning the
dial to CARPET SUCTION position and checking the indicat-or.
If it disappears, the bag does not need to be replaced.
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THE THROW-AWAY BAG
To assure that .your Hoover cleaner
operates at peak performance it is
imperative that you use only gen-
uine 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 rnaterial which
is scientifically formulated to
filter out dust while allowing air
to flow through freely.
THE 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.
THE NOZZLE HOSE
The nozzle hose on the cleaner
carries the dirt from the nozzle to
the throw-away bag. If the hose
becomes obstructed, remove it and
clear it. Pull the hose end from the
bottom of the bag housing and
unscrew the hose end by turning in
a clockwise direction. Turn clean-
er over, remove the bottom plate
(see Page IO) and pull hose from
cleaner. Clean hose and reinsert
it in the cleaner.
WHERE TO BUY BAGS
Throw-away bags may be
purchased at your local
Authorized Hoover Dealer
(listed in Yellow Pages of
Telephone Directory under
‘ ‘Vacuum Cleaners’ ’ -
Hoover) or from Hoover
Factory Branch Service
Stations listed on service
page of this book.
When ordering throw-away
be sure to mention
the model of your cleaner.

TO REPLACE THROW-
AWAY BAGS
Tip cleaner over, resting handle
on the floor. Open bag cover of
cleaner by turning latch in either
direction. Lift bag cover. Hold
throw-away bag by cardboard cover,
twist outward, 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.
The belt of your Hoover cleaner
controls the speed of the agitator
and is important for the efficient
operation of your cleaner. Because
of this, when buying a new belt,
you should always insist on a gen-
uine 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.
WHEN TO REPLACE
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.