Hoover Elite Rewind UH40070 User manual

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198817415677
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HOOVER
NEWTON, IOWA 50208
Made in China
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HOUSEHOLD TYPE/TYPE MENAGER/TIPO DOMESTICO
SERIAL NO./NUMERO SER./NÚMERO DE SERIE
MODEL/MODÈLE/MODELO U5180-900
120 V . 60 Hz. 12.0 A.
BELT/COURROIE/CORREA 38528040
FILTERS/FILTROS/FILT RES 93001633
www.hoover.com
SERIES/SÉRIE/SERIE ZC12.0
CLEANER/ASPIRATEUR/ASPIRADORA
MMYYXXXXXXXX
SAMPLESAMPLE
19881
74
15677
SAMPLESAMPLE
®
HOOVER
NEWTON, IOWA 50208
Made in China
Hecho en China/Fabriqué en Chine
XXXX
UL
®
CUS
LISTED
®
HOUSEHOLD TYPE/TYPE MENAGER/TIPO DOMESTICO
SERIAL NO./NUMERO SER./NÚMERO DE SERIE
MODEL/MODÈLE/MODELO U5180-900
120 V . 60 Hz. 12.0 A.
BELT/COURROIE/CORREA 38528040
FILTERS/FILTROS/FILT RES 93001633
www.hoover.com
SERIES/SÉRIE/SERIE ZC12.0
CLEANER/ASPIRATEUR/ASPIRADORA
Contents
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 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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  
  
  
  
  
  
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Important Safeguards!



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 
 
 
 




 
 
 
 
 
 

Wash hands after handling.
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

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





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Carton contents




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
Visit our website at  Click on the “Service” button to find the service outlet nearest you OR
Callfor an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only) OR
Call 1-800-263-6376to speak with a representative in our Consumer Response Center.

Assembling cleanerDi
Attach handle
Slide handle section (A) onto back of
handle.
  

 




Place combination tool (D) into opening
on back of handle.
The crevice wand (E) slides over the
post (F) on the back of the cleaner.
Push screw into hole on back of
handle. Tighten screw securely with a
Phillips screwdriver.
Position hose
Align end of hose with projections over
slots in dirt duct on back of cleaner.
Twist to lock in place.
The hose connector allows the hose to
swivel.
LOCK


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2. How to use



 


 
 


turn knob to correct
setting for height of carpet
being cleaned.
helps
prevent cleaner from
marking furniture.


press button to rewind cord
for storage.  
 








step on pedal to lower handle to
operating or low positions.
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





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

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

Cord rewind
Grasp the end of the plug and pull
to release cord from cord reel. After
desired cord length is reached, the cord
will lock into position.
To return cord for storage, 
and press on button (C) at top of cord
reel. 





Wrap hose over hook (I).
Push hose end (J) firmly onto tube (K) as
shown.
Polarized plug
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.
ON-OFF pedal
Grasp end of plug (A) and pull to
desired cord length. Plug cord into elec-
trical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON, step on ON/OFF
pedal (B) once.
To turn cleaner OFF, step on pedal
again.
Continued >>
Cleaner description

How to clean tools
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a
cloth dampened in a mild detergent.
Rinse with a damp cloth.
Cleaning tools may be washed in warm
water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry
before using.
Cleaning tools
Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above
the floor and for reaching hard to clean
areas.
The cleaner is ready for tool use when
.







  










Transporting cleaner
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position, tilt
cleaner back on rear wheels and push
forward.
Carrying cleaner
The cleaner can also be moved by using
the carrying handle, located on the top
of the dirt cup.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has three
positions;  for storage and
when using cleaning tools; 
 for general operation on car-
pet and floors;  for reaching under
low furniture. Step on handle release
pedal to lower handle.
Carpet height
adjustment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes
place at the nozzle (A).
When it is necessary to raise and
lower the nozzle for various carpet pile
heights, place handle in upright position
and turn the nozzle control knob (B) to
the desired setting.




Settings

the following carpet height
settings are recommended:
•  for all types of
carpet and hard surface flooring.
 If the cleaner is difficult to push,
turn knob to the next higher setting.
•  for very deep pile
carpet, where easier pushing effort is
desired, while maintaining good clean-
ing performance.
Cleaning lightweight
flexible rugs
Stand on one end of rug and move
cleaner toward other end or edge.
Before reaching edge, push down on
handle. This will lift up the nozzle (front
of cleaner) as shown and will prevent
rug from clinging to cleaner. Continue
to lift up nozzle so that when you have
reached the edge, it is completely
off the rug. Move cleaner back to start
again, lower nozzle, and use only for-
ward strokes.
Stair cleaning
Use the hose and for stair cleaning.
Clean from bottom to top.




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

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3. Maintenance

Removing hose
When using cleaning tools, 

 Also, 


To use hose, lift hose end (B) as shown.
When you are finished cleaning with the
tools, reposition hose end onto tube.
Combination tool
Slide brush to remove.
To replace brushes, align brush with
grooves on tool. Slide brush into place.
Air flow indicator
The indicator (A) will show yellow when
the dirt cup is full or there is a blockage
or clog in the system. 
Check the dirt cup
and empty if necessary. Turn cleaner
back on. If the indicator still shows
yellow, follow the instructions under
“Clearing blockages”.
Select proper tool
 use with brush
attached for carved furniture, table tops,
books, lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian
blinds, baseboards, shutters, and reg-
isters.
Remove brush to clean upholstered fur-
niture, draperies, mattresses, clothing,
and carpeted stairs.
  may be used in tight
spaces, corners and along edges in
such places as dresser drawers, uphol-
stered furniture, stairs and baseboards.
It can also be used for extra reach with
the dusting brush.
Attach wand and tools
Attach tool to the hose (F) by pushing it
firmly onto hose.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or
loosen the connection.
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure contin-
ued cleaning effectiveness.
Continued >>
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
When to empty
It is recommended that the dirt cup be
emptied before the dirt reaches the fill
line (A), or after every use if preferred.
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


Dirt cup



Twist the filter cartridge counterclock-
wise, aligning arrows on lid and car-
tridge. Remove pleated filter from inside
cartridge.
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



Lifetime HEPA filter
If you wish to clean this filter, it may be
removed and cleaned.


How to empty
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

Press dirt cup release button (B) and
pivot cup out.
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Place bottom of dirt cup in first. Pivot
cup into cleaner body.
Press dirt cup firmly until you hear a
click to ensure that it is locked in place.
Cleaning filters
Dirt cup filter
assembly
How to clean







 press dirt cup door release rod
(C) on back of dirt cup to open dirt cup
door (D).
Empty dirt cup.
Close and snap dirt cup door shut.
Press on the tab (A) located on the side
of the filter cover to remove.
Remove the HEPA filter (B) and brush
with the combination tool to clean or tap
side of filter against a trash receptacle.
Return the HEPA filter into the filter cav-
ity.
Align tab (C) on filter cover with slot
(D). Press cover closed until you hear a
snap.
Dirt and debris can then be cleaned
from the filter cartridge by brushing with
the cleaner’s combination tool.
Remove dirt cup as described in Fig.
3-3.
Twist dirt cup lid (A) counterclockwise
until arrows on lid and dirt cup align.
Remove lid with filter cartridge from dirt
cup.













 
Tap filter against side of trash container
to remove dirt or brush with the cleaner’s
combination tool.
Return pleated filter to inside the filter
cartridge.
Replace the filter assembly in the dirt
cup lid, aligning arrows and twisting
clockwise to lock into position.
Replace dirt cup lid onto dirt cup by
aligning arrows on lid and dirt cup and
twisting clockwise.
Replace dirt cup as described in Fig. 3-5.
Headlight replace-
ment
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 13 volt, T-3 114 wedge
base bulb,   .
Removing lens


Press handle release pedal and place
handle in lowest position.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the
two screws as shown and lift off lens.
How to replace


Removing bottom plate
Place handle in lowest position and turn
cleaner over so bottom side is up. Remove
the 5 screws as shown with a Phillips
screwdriver. Lift off bottom plate (A).
Removing belt
Remove agitator brush roll (B) and used
belt (C).
Discard used belt.
Installing bulb
Pull old bulb straight out of socket. Push
new bulb straight into socket until locked
in place.

Reposition lens and secure with the
screws.
Belt replacement
The belt on your Hoover cleaner causes
the agitator to rotate and is important for
the effective operation of the cleaner.
The belt is located under the bottom
plate of the cleaner and should be
checked from time to time to be sure it is
in good condition.
When to replace


To check belt, remove bottom plate as
shown in Fig. 3-16. Replace belt if it is
stretched, cut or broken.
Continued ‹
What to buy
To assure effective operation, use only
genuine HOOVER belts with your clean-
er. When purchasing a new belt, ask for
  (belt
package part No. 40201-190).


Installing new belt
With lettering on outside of belt, and
positioned as shown, slide new belt over
motor pulley (D).


  
The agitator brrush roll

Move edge of a card across bottom
plate while turning agitator. To maintain
cleaning effectiveness, replace agitator if
brushes do not touch card.
Lubrication
The motor is equipped with bearings
that contain sufficient lubrication for the
life of the motor. The addition of lubri-
cant could cause damage. 






Thermal protector
An internal thermal protector has been
designed into your cleaner to protect it
from overheating.


If this happens, proceed as fol-
lows:



2. Check filters for dirt accumulation.
3. Refer to “Clearing blockages” sec-
tion.
4. 

the thermal protector automatically
resets and cleaning may continue.
If the thermal protector continues to
activate after following the above steps,
your cleaner may need servicing (see
“Service” section).
Replacing bottom plate
Reposition bottom plate and 5 Phillips
head screws. Tighten screws securely.
When to replace
When agitator brushes are worn, the agi-
tator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, 
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Replacing agitator brush roll
Insert agitator through belt and place belt
in belt guide (E) on agitator.
Should the agitator shield (F) become
dislodged while replacing the belt or the
agitator, reposition it as shown noting the
placement of its belt guide (G).
Securing agitator
Grasp agitator firmly and fit it into posi-
tion by first sliding end opposite the belt
into the rectangular slot (H) on side of
cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator (I) into place.
Turn agitator making sure belt turns
freely and is not pinched between agita-
tor and bottom of cleaner.
What to buy
When purchasing a new agitator, ask for
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How to replace
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
Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator
following directions in “The belt” section
beginning with
Fig. 3-16.
Discard old agitator.
Continue following the directions in “The
belt” section to reposition belt, new agi-
tator and bottom plate.

 Continued
Service
If further assistance is needed, con-
tact the Hoover Consumer Response
Center, Phone: [phone].
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada, Carson
Building, 100 Carson Street, Etobicoke,
Ontario M8W 3R9, Phone:
1-800-263-6376 Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM EST.
Always identify your cleaner by the
model number when
requesting information or ordering
parts. (The model number appears on
the back of the cleaner.)
To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate the
nearest 


by:
• checking the Yellow Pages under
“Vacuum Cleaners -
Household” OR -
• checking the Service section of
Hoover on-line at 
OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an
automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations (U.S.
only).
send your cleaner to Hoover,
Inc., in Glenwillow, Ohio for service, this
will only result in delay.

Possible Solution
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Move carpet height control to a
higher setting
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
4. If you have a
problem

Possible Solution
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Replace belt
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Replace brush roll

Empty dirt cup

Clean filters

Move nozzle control knob to
lower setting
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Clear blockage

Possible Solution
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Plug unit in firmly

Check fuse or breaker

Replace fuse or reset breakerF

Unplug cleaner and allow cleaner
to cool for 30 minutes (this will
reset the thermal protector)
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the checklist below.
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
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
Possible Solution
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Replace agitator brush roll belt
as described in Figs. 3-16 through
3-21 in the Maintenance section