Hoover Elite Supreme S1211 User manual

EliteTM Sup
Dual Purpose
Vacuum Cleaner
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before
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during assembly or operation,
call
1-8OWM4-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service
outlet locations (U.S. only) or
l-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
This vacuum cleaner is a combination cleaner. It is designed for carpet
and rug cleaning and may be used with cleaning tools for other tasks.
The model and serial number are located on the bottom 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
Assembling Cleaner
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Cleaner Descriptions .............................................
11
Cleaning Effectiveness Per
Amp Rating..
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How To Use
Cleaning Tools ............................................. 16-16
Upright Cleaner............................................ 12-14
If You Have a Problem
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Important Safeguards ..............................................
Lubrication ..............................................................
23
Maintenance
Authorized Service
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Replacing Agitator
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Replacing Belt
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20-22
Replacing Headlight .................................... 16-19
Replacing Paper Bag ................................... 17-18
Unpacking Cleaner...................................................
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Warranty
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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:
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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
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 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
unplugging.
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.
ave these instructions!
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mbling cleaner
s extremely importamt to read and if
Uow a01 the instruction steps in order.
The assembled cleaner will look like
this drawing.
If you need assistance with any step
of the assembly, call
1-800-944-9204) for an automated
referral of authorized service outlet
locations (U.S. only) or
l-216-499-9499 to speak with a
representative in our Consumer
Response Center.
This cleaner is intended for house
hold use.
Side mounted hose trademark of The
HooverCompany
Remove all parts from carton
and identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts, especially
small items such as E, F, and
I, are located before dispos-
ing of cardboard packing.
A. Upper handle
B. Lower handle
C. Cord
D. Tool rack*
E. Tool rack screw packet*
F. Bracket
G. Bag compartment
H. Cleaner body
I. Handle bolt and nut
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packet(one extra nut B
included)
J. Paper bag
K. Hose and cleaning tools*
L. Wand*
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LOWER HANDLE
Place upper and lower handle sections on a flat surface with cord
hooks on top. With hands on sides of handle sections, push sections
together firmly until they “click” into place (Fig. 1).
*Be careful not to press against the rod extending from the lower
handle. (Fig. 2) If the rod breaks or bends, the cleaner will not
work properly. Do not push handle together with your hands on
the ends of the sections.
Note: The small red tab above the ON/OFF switch is for shipping
purposes only and may fall off during assembly. if it does not fall off,
the tab will be removed during the final steps of assembly.
“UP”
CORD PROTECTOR (slide +)
*ROD
LOWER HANDLE
SWITCH
TAB HANDLE
Turn handle over. Insert large
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Make sure rectangular end is
pushed into the handle as far as
possible. (Fig. 3)
*ROD
CORD PROTECTOR
Slide cord protector toward
upper handle.(Fig. 2)
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Rotate cord protector on cord until you see its arrow. (Fig. 4)
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ROTECTOR
UPPER
HANDLE
With arrow on cord protector
pointing toward arrow on upper
handle, press groove in cord
protector into slot in upper
handle. (Fig. 5 and 6)
Pull cord tight.
PROTECTOR
Press cord into place at each of the three notches indicated. (Fig. 7)
Do not plug cleaner in until assembly is totally complete.
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RAILS
RAILS
Note location of tapered rails
on bracket and on lower
handle. (Fig. 8)
With printed side of bracket
facing up, slide rails on bracket
onto rails on lower handle until
bracket snaps past the lock
tab. (Fig. 9)
Pull bracket toward bottom of
handle slightly to make sure
bracket is locked in place.
Make sure hole in bracket
aligns with hole in handle.
(some models only)
If the cleaner you have pur-
chased does not come with a
tool rack, proceed to Step 5.
Hold tool rack and handle side
by side as shown.(Fig. 10)
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Hook tool rack over left edge of
‘handle, matching arrows and
letters. (Fig. 11)
With cord hooks to the back,
place assembled handle onto
handle base of cleaner body.
(Fig. 13)
Rock handle side to side
while pushing down firmly.
Extra pushing effort may be
required.
Push bolt into hole on lower
front of handle. (Fig. 14)
If bolt will not go through hole
easily, check the following:
l the bracket is properly
positioned (see Fig. 9)
l the handle is pushed
completely down (see
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Fig. 13).
Holding tool rack in place, turn
handle over and align screw
holes. Insert small screw
(Fig. 12), and tighten securely.
(Extra effort may be required).

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BAG COMiik l’MENT
hLOTS
’ DIRT
TUBE
Place nut in recessed area at
back of handle. Hold nut in
place while tightening bolt
securely with a screwdriver.
(Fig. 15)
Note: Only one r&t is needed
on this model. The extra nut is
not required but has been
provided for your convenience.
Pull bag door latch forward and
remove door. Set bag door
aside: (Fig. 16)
Slide large tab on bottom, back
of bag compartment into slot
between the bracket and the
lower handle. (Fig. 17)
Note round opening and hooks
on back of bag compartment.
Place opening over dirt tube
and align hooks with slots in
handle.
Press firmly to snap both
hooks into handle. (Fig. 18)
Pull on bag compartment to
make sure it is completely
snapped to handle.
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Align opening in paper bag with
dirt tube inside bag compart-
ment. (Fig. 19)
Push bag collar firmly onto dirt
tube. (Fig. 20)
Tuck top and bottom of bag into
bag compartment.
To replace bag door, insert the
tabs on bottom of bag door into
the slots on bag compartment.
(Fig. 21)
Make sure all edges of paper
bag are completely inside the
bag compartment.
Close door.
Break off red tab above ON-
OFF switch by pushing down
on tab. (Fig. 22)
Note: If tab has come off
during assembly make sure
switch is in the OFF position
(down) before plugging cord
into an electrical outlet.
RED TAB
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ON/OFF
SWITCH
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