Hoover Elite Supreme S1211 User manual

EliteTM Sup
Dual Purpose
Vacuum Cleaner
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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 .............................................
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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 ..............................................................
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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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(some models only)
Insert hose connector into side
of rack. (Fig. 23)
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Position wand in side of tool
rack and snap into place.
(Fig. 25)
While wrapping hose in a
clockwise direction, push it
firmly into rack at areas shown.
(Fig. 24)
Note: To keep hose secured,
place rot nd end of hose below
bottom extension. (Fig. 24,
inset)
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Snap dusting brush (A),
crevice tool (B) and furniture
nozzle (C) into back of tool rack
as shown. (Fig. 26)
CAUTION: When cleaner is turned on, the agitator brush roll 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.
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The assembled cleaner will look
like the drawing below.
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1. Handle
2. Cord hooks: wrap cord
around hooks for storage. The top
hook can be rotated right or left for
easy cord release.
3. Bag door latch
4. ON/OFF switch: located on
side of handle.
5. Bag door
6. Stair cleaning handle: located
on lower edge of bag.
7. Handle release lever: step on
lever to lower handle to operating
or low position.
8. Cleaner body
9. Nozzle control knob: slide
knob to correct setting for height of
carpet being cleaned.
10. Furniture guard: helps
prevent cleaner from marking
furniture.
11. Headlight
12. Hose door: open door to
connect hose to cleaner.
13. Hood
14. Hose+
15. Tool rack*
16. Dusting brush’
17. Crevice tool*
18. Furniture nozzle*
* Available on some models.
Operate cleaner only at vottage
specified on bottom plate on
bottom of cleaner.

w 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 turn cleaner on, push switch up.
To turn cleaner off, push switch
down.
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
Turn cleaner on and, with handle in
upright position, pull back on
handle until front of cleaner is lifted
off the carpet. This insures that the
paper bag is inflated.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions; upright for storage
and when using cleaning tools;
operating for general operation on
carpet and floors; low for reaching
under low furniture. Step on handle
release lever to lower handle.
Tkansporting
cleaner
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright
position, tilt cleaner back on rear
wheels and push forward.
The cleaner can also be moved by
lifting it as shown.
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Carpet hei
adjustment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs
takes place at the nozzle.
It is necessary to raise and lower
the nozzle for various carpet pile
heights by sliding the nozzle
control knob to the correct setting.
For ease in sliding knob, the handle
should be in the upright position.
The nozzle will not move Into the
adjusted position until the
cleaner handle is lowered to the
operating position.
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NOZZLE
For maximum cleaning performance the following carpet height settings
are recommended. (4
BARE FLOOR
HIGH
Cleaners with two settings:
l Lowest setting (A):
* Highest setting (B):
for ,bare floors and all types of carpet.
if easier pushing is desired while maintaining
good cleaning performance.
Cleaners with Four settings:
l Lowest setting (1):
for bare floors and low pile, level loop, kitchen
type carpet.
l Next set-tins (2):
for other types of carpet.
0 Higher settmgs (3-4): for very deep pile carpet where easier
pushin effort is desired, while maintaining
good c eaning performance.
B
Note:
If the cleaner is difficult to push, slide the knob to the next higher
setting.
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The Hoover Company
101 East Maple Street
North Canton, OH 44720
No. of Items
Ordered:
Please complete this entire form!
a4010001A
0 160147AG
0 4010324A
0 049258AG
0 57363003
0 38528027
0 38528008
0 38634074
Please Print Your Name and Address carefully in Ink.
Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery.
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Type A Disposable bags 4010001A
4010324A
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BreatheEasy’” MicroFiltration
Type A Disposable bags 4010100A 3
$ 8.75
Air freshener tablets
57363003 4 $ 2.50
Concept One’” / PowerMAX’”
Agitator belt 38528008 1
Power Drive’” belt 160147AG 1 $ 1.95 $1.15
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Convertible’“/Decade 80’“/Decade 800’”
Agitator belt 049258AG I 1
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I Elite’“/Legacy’” FrictionfitextensionAgitatorwandbelt 38528027 38634074 11 $ $ 1.15 1.95
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SHIPPING & HANDLING +
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Use this form to order HOOVER disposable bags, belts, bulbs, spare tools and air freshener
tablets directly from THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO. These items will
be shipped to your home freight prepaid. They may also be purchased from your local
Hoover dealer or Hoover Factory Service Center. See your Yellow Pages for listings.
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card information. Mail-in orders limited to U.S. residents only.

Gleaming 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) 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
forward strokes.
Edge cleaning
Edge cleaning is provided on both
sides of nozzle to remove dirt in
carpet near baseboards and
furniture. Guide either side of
nozzle parallel to edge of carpet or
furniture.
Stair cleaning
A stair cleaning handle has been
designed for ease in using your
cleaner on stairs. With handle in
operating position, place fingers
under edge of stair cleaning
handle and guide cleaner with
other hand on upper handle.
As an alternative, you may use the
hose and furniture nozzle for stair
cleaning. Clean stairs from bottom
to top.
When using cleaning tools, the
agitator will continue to rotate.
CAUTION: To avoid personal
injury or unnecessary wear to
carpet, and to prevent the
cleaner from falling, use extra
care if cleaner is placed on
stairs.
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leaning to
Some models come with tools; for
others, tools are available at
additional cost from your Autho-
rized Hoover Dealer (Depot), a
Hoover Factory Service Center or
by writing to The Hoover Company,
North Canton, Ohio 44720
The tool set includes a hose, wand,
crevice tool, furniture nozzle and
dusting brush.
: A. Attach hose to
cleaner
Turn cleaner OFF before attach-
ing or removing hose.
With cleaner handle in upright
position, open hose door and
Insert hose connector until locked
in position. Suction will automati-
cally be diverted to the hose when
cleaner is turned on.
To remove hose, press latch on
hose connector and pull up.
Note: Hose must be removed
from hose door when cleaning
carpet and rugs to insure proper
cleaning performance.
B. Select proper
cleaning tool
1. Dusting brush may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, Venetian
blinds, baseboards, shutters, and
registers.
2. Furniture nozzle may be used
for upholstered furniture, draper-
ies, tapestries, mattresses,
clothing, automobile interiors, and
carpeted stairs.
3. Crevice tool may be used in
tight spaces, corners and along
edges in such places as dresser
drawers, upholstered furniture,
stairs, and baseboards.
4. Wand used to give extra length
to your hose. Use it with any of the
above tools.
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CAUTION: Agitator continues 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.
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HOSE DOOR
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and tools
The tools are attached to the hose
or the wand in the same manner.
Push tool firmly onto hose; twist tool
slightly to tighten or loosen connec-
tion.
Use cleaning tools with cleaner
handle in upright position.
Clearing
obstructions
To check for obstructions, first turn
cleaner off and disconnect from
electrical outlet; then disconnect
hose from cleaner. Open hose
door and carefully remove any
visible obstruction. If no obstruc-
tion is found, check hose and tools.
Remove obstruction. To continue
using tools, re-attach hose to
cleaner. If no obstruction is found
and a problem persists, contact
your Hoover Factory Service
Center or an Authorized Warranty
Service Dealer (Depot).
How to clean tools
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a liquid
detergent. Rinse with a damp cloth. Cleaning tools may be washed in
warm water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry before using.
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.
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The bag
Whem to replace
Check bag from time to time. It is recommended that you change the
paper bag when dirt reaches the dotted line. If more dirt than this accumu-
lates, your cleaner may not operate effectively.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder, cornstarch,
fireplace ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the paper bag and may
cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When
cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, change bag often.
Where to buy
Paper bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer
(Depot) or from a Hoover Factory Service Center. When ordering bags,
be sure to give the model number of your cleaner.
What to buy
For improved cleaning effectiveness and superior filtration, use Genuine
HOOVER@ Micro Filtration Type A disposable bags with your cleaner.
Regular HOOVER@ Type A disposable bags also fit your cleaner and will
provide satisfactory performance.
To assure that your cleaner operates at peak
performance, it is imperative that you use only
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s distributed by
he Hoover Company. HO0
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ER bags can be
identified by these trademarks -
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Pull bag door latch forward and
remove door from cleaner. Grasp
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sides of bag collar and pull collar
from tube.
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