Hoover Dirt FINDER User manual

HOOVER,
SelfiPropelled
Upright Cleaners
Owner’s
Manual

shipped from the factory.
l-800-944-9200 for an
automated
referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only) or
l-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer
Response Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Fill in and retain
The model and serial number are located on the back of the cleaner.
For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and
serial number in the spaces provided and retain this information.
Your cleaner is model
and has serial number
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner’s
manual. Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty
service of your Hoover product.
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Index
Attaching hose and cleaning
tools..
..............
.5-6
Cleaner Description ......................................... 3-4
Cleaning Effectiveness Per Amp
Rating..
.....
.26
How To Use .....................................................
7-11
Embedded Dirt
FINDERTM
Feature
............... 9
Air Freshener Dispenser .............................
11
Cleaning Tools ........................................ 12-13
Self Propel Feature ........................................
8
If You Have a Problem ......................................
25
Important Safeguards .........................................
2
Lubrication .........................................................
25
Maintenance
Clearing Obstructions .................................
22
Replacing ‘Dirt FINDER’
Battery.. ...............
16
Replacing Agitator Brushes
..................
23-24
Replacing Belts .......................................
18-21
Replacing Headlight ....................................
17
Replacing Paper Bag
.............................. 14-15
Service ...............................................................
26
Unpacking Cleaner ..............................................
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Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning. injury:
n To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
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Do not use 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 hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away
from openings, rotating agitator and other moving parts.
Do not
operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or
sandals.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as ciga-
rettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the bag.
Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting
hose.
Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Change bag fre-
quently when picking up very fine materials such as powder.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air
flow.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord
or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the
cleaner.
Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplug-
ging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as
it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, take it to a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized
Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the
instructions. Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover
Company; others may cause hazards.
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Unpacking
Unpack the cleaner from the
carton and identify the parts
shown. Remove and dispose
of the cardboard packing.
Note: If using cleaner on new
carpet, be sure to change bag
frequently. See “Mainte-
nance” section for bag
replacement.
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A. Hose
B. Furniture Nozzle
C. Crevice Tool
D. Dusting Brush
E. Bare floor tool (some
models only)
F. Wand
G. Extra Paper Bags (one
installed in cleaner; please
store extra bag on storage
clips - no. 25)
H. Air freshener tablet (some
models only)
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Operate cleaner only at
voltage specified on data
plate on back of cleaner.
This cleaner is intended for
household use.
Side-mounted hose
trademark of The
Hoover Company

Cleaner Description
1. Self Propel Handle Grip
2. Self Propel Control Button
3. ON-OFF Switch
4. Cord Storage Hooks: upper hook rotates for easy cord release.
5. Embedded Dirt FINDERTM Display: (some models only)
see page 9.
6. ‘Dirt FINDER’ Sensitivity Switch (some models only)
7. Tool Cover: pull out top edge of cover to open
8. Furniture nozzle
9. Dusting brush
10. Crevice Tool
11. Bag Door Latch
12. Bag Door
13. Check Bag Indicator (some models only)
14.Air Freshener Dispenser (some models only): designed to
hold a fragrance tablet and release a pleasant scent during clean-
ing.
15. Headlight
16. Check Belt Indicator (some models only): stops rotating when
belt is broken.
17. Carpet Height Adjustment Lever: slide knob to correct setting
for height of carpet being cleaned.
18. Furniture Guard
19. Edge Cleaning: brushed edge cleaning is provided on the right
side of the cleaner; standard edge cleaning is provided on the left
side.
20. Hose Door: open door to connect hose to cleaner.
21. Hose
22. Extension Wand
23. Hose and Wand Holder
24. Carrying Handle
25. Extra Bag Storage
26. Extra Belt Storage
27. Handle Release Pedal: step on pedal to lower handle to either
operating or low position.
28. Handle Lock: remove and dispose of cardboard cylinder to
lock handle in upright position.
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Questions or Concerns?
The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about
your cleaner or questions regarding its use. Look on the list pro-
vided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service
Center or in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - House-
hold” for the nearest Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer
(Depot) or call:
I-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S. only)
OR
330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in the
Hoover Consumer Response Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE OR SEND IT
TO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE.
How to attach
hose and tools
1, Attach hose
With cleaner handle in upright
position, push round end of
hose firmly into “cup” in rack.
Stretch hose over rack and
push hose connector into rack
until latch snaps into place.
To remove hose, depress latch
and pull up.
Note: Hose must be removed
from hose door when clean-
ing carpet and floors to insure
proper cleaning performance.
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2. Attach tools
Position wand, with smaller end
down, in side of holder and snap
into place.
Snap furniture nozzle (A),
dusting brush (B), and crevice
tool (C) into tool storage area as
shown.
Close tool cover.
Pull open tool cover.
B
SWITCH
Pull switch lock, above ON/OFF
switch, straight out.
Dispose of switch lock.
Note: If switch lock has come
off during shipping, make sure
switch is in the OFF position
(down) before plugging cord
into an electrical outlet.
CAUTION: When cleaner is turned on, agitator will continue to
rotate while cleaner handle is in upright position. Avoid tipping
cleaner or setting it on furniture, fringed area rugs, or carpeted
stairs during tool use. Avoid leaving the cleaner in one place for
an extended period of time particularly on thick carpet.
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How to use
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any
way.
To transport
To move your cleaner from room
to room, put handle in upright
position, tilt cleaner back on
large rear wheels and push
forward.
Your cleaner also has a conve-
nient carrying handle located on
the back of the cleaner.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions: upright for
storage and tool use; operating
for general operation on carpet
and floors; low for cleaning
under low furniture. Lower
handle by stepping on handle
release pedal at rear of cleaner.
UPRIGHT
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ON-OFF switch
To turn cleaner on, push switch
up. To turn cleaner off, push
switch down to the OFF posi-
tion.
Self Propel feature
Note: The Self Propel feature will operate only when motor is
turned on.
This feature moves the cleaner forward and backward at a variable rate
of speed controlled entirely by you.
Self Propel
/
Control
Button ’
To move forward
Push handle grip forward and
guide cleaner in front of you. The
cleaner will move in a forward
direction with little effort.
To move backward
Gently pull handle grip back and
guide the cleaner toward you.
Guide cleaner carefully at first
until you have adjusted to the
ease of operation.
Self Propel control button
For increased control of the cleaner in tight places such as around
and under furniture, or on non-carpeted floors push the Self Propel
control button to OFF to disengage the Self Propel mechanism.
Edge cleaning
Brushed edge cleaning is
provided on the right side of the
cleaner to remove embedded dirt
in the carpet near baseboards
and furniture. Guide right side of
cleaner parallel to edge of carpet
or furniture for brushed edge
cleaning.
Standard edge cleaning is pro-
vided on the left side of cleaner
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Embedded Dirt FINDERTM feature
(Some models only)
The ‘ Dirt FINDER’ system alerts the user to areas of carpet that may
need more cleaning attention by sensing a larger amount of dirt par-
ticles being removed, especially embedded dirt.
To let you know that the ‘Dirt
FINDER’ feature is ready and that
the battery is good, the red light
- will come on when the cleaner is
first turned on. After a few
seconds, the red light will go off
and the green light will come on.
Cleaning may then begin. (If
neither the red nor the green light
comes on, the battery may need
to be replaced. See “Mainte-
nance” section.)
The green light will remain on throughout cleaning except when the
detector senses that a larger amount of dirt is being picked up; then
the red light will come on.
When the red light is on, you should take additional cleaning strokes
in the area until it changes to green.
l The red light may seldom come
on during cleaning. This means
that your cleaner is picking up
primarily fine surface dust and lint
which the system may not detect,
or that the carpet is generally
clean. To increase the feature’s
sensitivity to dirt, set the switch
to the “Hi” position.
l At other times, the red light may
stay on for a considerable
amount of time. This means that
the carpet contains a high level of
dirt which is being removed by
the cleaner. To decrease the
feature’s sensitivity to dirt, set
the switch to the “Reg.” (regular)
position.
(Note: On some models this
position is indicated as “Lo”.)
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