Hoover Dubl-Duty User manual

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Owner’s
Manual
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Wet & Dry
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Review this
manual before
operating
cleaner

This cleaner was inspected and packaged carefully before being shipped
from the factory. If you should happen to need assistance during assem-
bly or operation, call
1~944-9200 for automated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only) or
1-216-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer
Response Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
Fill in and retain
The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a
recharageable cleaner whfch is designed for both wet and dry pickup.
It can be used with or without tools for quick clean-up on ail types of
surfaces.
The model and serial number are located on the bottom of the cleaner
motor housing.
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
Charging Cleaner..................................................
5
Cleaner Descriptions
& Unpacking....................
.3
How To Use
Cleaning Tools................................................
6
Picking Up Dry Debris.............
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6
Picking
Up Liquid
6 Wet
Debris ..............
.7-6
If You Have a Problem .......................................
11
Important Safeguards .......................................... 2
Lubrication ..........................................................
10
Maintenance
Cleaning Your Dubl-Dutym
Cleaner..
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..A- 10
Emptying Collector Cup ............................ 6-9
Mounting Wall Bracket...................................... 4-5
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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
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I To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
Close supervlsion is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, 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 filter.
Do not use without collector cup, filter and separator in place. Clean
collector cup, filter and separator after picking up any perishable
food items.
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, Irnt, hair, or anything that may reduce
air flow.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the charger, not
the cord. Never handle plug or charger with wet hands.
Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge this
appliance.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
Do not use charger 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.
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 carton.
Remove and dispose of
cardboard packing.
A standard and a deluxe cleaner is
available.
Identify the model you have
purchased and the parts included.
A. Hand-held cleaner
B. Wall bracket
C. Charger and cord
D. Screws
E. Anchors
F. Squeegee
G. Crevice tool
Be sure to charge your Dubl-
Duty= cleaner for 16 hours before
using (see page 5).
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C
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1. Multi-purpose nozzle
2. Collector cup
This cleaner is intended for
3. Collector cup latch
household use.
4.ON/OFF switch
5. Handle

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Questions or
Coficerns?
The Hoover Company wants to
quickly resolve any concerns about
your cleaner or questions regarding
its use. Look on the list provided
with the product for your local
Hoover Factory Service Center or
in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum
Cleaners - Household” for the
nearest Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) or
call:
l-800-944-9200 for an auto-
mated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S.
only)
OR
1-216-499-9499 to speak with
a representative in the
Hoover Consumer Response
Center.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PROD-
UCT TO THE STORE OR SEND IT
TO NORTH CANTON FOR SERVICE.
Mounting wall
bracket *
The wall bracket, included with
your cleaner, is designed for both
storing and recharging the cleaner.
Choose a convenient place where
the bracket can be mounted in a
vertical position (with hook pointing
up) and within six feet of an
electrical outlet. Do not use an
outlet which is controlled with a
wall switch for charging your
cleaner.
If bracket will be mounted closer to
an outlet, wrap excess cord around
projections on back of wall bracket.
Press end of cord into notch on
bottom of bracket.
Hold bracket against wall in
desired location and mark center of
each hole. Drill a l/8’ diameter
starter hole in center of each mark.
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If wall bracket is.belng mounted onto dry wall, plaster, or thin paneling
backed by dry wall or plaster*, enlarge starter holes to 13/64’ diameter.
Push plastic anchors fully into holes. Place bracket on wall over anchors.
Begin driving screws into anchors. Tighten screws securely.
‘Do not attempt to mount wall bracket onto thin paneling without a dry wall
or plaster backing.
If wall bracket Is being mounted
onto a wall stud, solid wood or
thick paneling, drill only the starter
holes. Place bracket onto the wall
and drive screws into holes without
plastic anchors.
Position crevice tool and squeegee
into deluxe wall bracket as shown.
Charging
cleaner -
Plug charger into 110/120 volt
electrical outlet.
Before charging, make sure the
tools (deluxe model only) are not
attached to the cleaner.
Hold cleaner with nozzle pointing
down and opening in handle
section aligned with hook in wall
bracket. Slide cleaner straight
down onto hook. Press firmly on
handle to ensure that end of cord
Is fully connected to cleaner.
Your cleaner will begin charging. It
is designed to be stored on charge
and ready for use at all times.
.
The batteries will be fully charged in 16 hours. At this time, some
cleaners will have seven minutes of useful operating time and others,
fourteen minutes. If performance drops to an unacceptable level during
cleaning time, check problem chart in “Maintenance” section.
NOTE: It is normal for the charger to feel warm when the battery is
charging. Never charge batteries in temperatures above 1WF or below
32°F.
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How to use
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Remove the cleaner from wall
bracket and depress ON/OFF
switch to operate. Release switch
to turn cleaner off and to conserve
power between tasks.
Cleaning tools
(available with some models)
The cleaning tools added to the
multi-purpose nozzle make it easy
to complete the following tasks:
Crevice tOOk may be used
for wet or dry pick-up in tight
spaces, corners, or along edges of Y
places such as dresser drawers,
upholstered furniture, stairs and
baseboards.
Squeegee: may be used on
hard surfaces to pick up liquids
and to assist in drying surface.
Attach either tool to cleaner by
pushing tool firmly into nozzle.
Remove tool by pulling straight out.
NOTE: Remove squeegee from
nozzle before mounting cleaner in
wall bracket.
Picking up dry
debris
Use cleaner to remove dust and
dirt from upholstered furniture,
mattresses, clothing, automobile
interiors and carpeted stairs, or for
quick pick-up on carpet, rugs and
bare floors. Empty collector cup
before picking up liquid or wet
debris.

Picking up liquids
and wet debris
Use this cleaner to pick up liquids
and wet debris or a combination of
each. Hold the nozzle end down
after wet pick-up to avoid any
spillage.
The collector cup will hold
approximately 8 oz. of liquid. To
check the liquid level, hold cleaner
with nozzle down; when liquid is
near end of tube, empty cup. .
Cleaning spills
Your wet and dry cleaner can be very effective in cleaning up spills if the
following procedures are used:
ON CARPET
1. Immediately vacuum up as much of the spill as possible.
2. For oily spills work some low sudsing carpet shampoo into the area
according to the directions on the container. Vacuum up shampoo and spill
residue, continue with procedure for water soluble spills.
For water soluble spills, dampen area using a spray bottle of cool clear
water. Be careful not to saturate carpet.
3. Work water into nap of carpet.
4. Vacuum up water and spill residue.
5. Repeat procedure if necessary, but not more than four times to avoid
saturating the carpet.
6. Cover the area with several layers of white paper towels or a terry cloth
towel. Step on towels several times to blot carpet.
7. Brush up nap of carpet.
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ON UPHOLSTERY
1. Immediately vacuum up as
much of the spill as possible.
2. Follow the furniture manufacturer’s
instructions for spot cleaning the
upholstery, using your cleaner
whenever possible.
NOTE: Do not attempt to pick up
a solvent based product with this
cleaner.
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 ensure continued
cleaning effectiveness.
Emptying collector
The dirt, liquid and wet, debris
picked up by your cleaner is
deposited into the collector cup.
Empty cup after each use.
1. Hold cleaner in a vertical
position, as shown. Grasp cup
section; depress latch and remove
motor/handle section of cleaner
from cup.
2. With collector cup in hand, grasp
center ribs of filter and lift out filter /
separator assembly.
3. Empty collector cup.
If you have not finished your
cleaning task, shake any debris off
filter / separator assembly and
replace it in the cup.

4. Reassemble cleaner by hooking
projection on bottom of motor/
handle section into opening in
bottom of cup.
Pivot sections together, making
sure latch is secure.
Continue using your cleaner. If a
drop in performance is noted, refer
to problem chart in the back of this
book.
If you have finished using the
cleaner, proceed with the following
cleaning instructions before storing
your cleaner.
Cleaning your
DublyDuty” cleaner
Note: It is not recommended that
any components of this product
be washed in a dishwasher.
1. To remove filter from separator,
lift up one corner, then pull edges
of filter away from separator.
2. Pemove any debris; wash and
dry separator, if necessary.
3. Remove any debris from the filter
by tapping the frame on a hard
surface or by brushing filter with a
soft brush.
4. If filter is heavily soiled or wet,
wash it in warm soapy water, using
a soft brush if necessary. Rinse
soap off filter.
Note: Be sure to clean all soiled
components after pfcklng up
perishable food items.
5. Dry filter by blotting with a towel;
dry thoroughly before storing filter
in cleaner.