Hoover innovation U4231 User manual

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The vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combination
cleaner. It is used for carpet and rug cleaning and may be used with
cleaning tools for other tasks.
The model and serial number appear on the back of the cleaner hood,
For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and
serial number in the spaces provided below and retain in a safe place.
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and has serial number
It is suggested that you attach your sales receipt to this owner's
manual. Verficiation of date of purchase may be required for warranty
service of your Hoover product.
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Index
Assembling Cleaner. • .......................... .5
Cleaner Description and Unpacking ............. 3,4
Energy Saving Tips ............................ 18
How to Use
Cleaning Tools. • ........................... 9-10
Special Features ............................ 7-9
Upright Cleaner. • ........................... 5-7
If You Have a Problem .......................... 19
Important Safeguards ........................... 2
Lubrication ................................... 18
Maintenance
Authorized Service .......................... 19
Clearing Obstructions ........................ 13
Replacing Belts ........................... 15-17
Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ................. 17
Replacing Headlight. • ..................... 13-14
Replacing Throw Away Bag ................ 11-12
@1987, 1988 The Hoover Company

Important Safeguards!
• Read all instructions before using this appliance,
•Warning: Electric shock could occur if used 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 hands, feet, loose clothing, and hair away from rotating
agitator. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open
toe shoes or sandals.
•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on
cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette
butts.
•Never vacuum in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids
or fumes.
•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the bag.
•Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before
unplugging.
•Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the
cleaner.
•Change bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as
powder. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to
cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle. 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.
•Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in this
owner's manual. 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.
A. Cleaner assembly
B. Throw away bag
C. Air freshener disc
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The cleaner assembled will
look like the drawing below.
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After identifying each part,
begin ossernbling cleoner.

1. Handle
2. ON-OFF-POWER SURGE TM switch
3. Cord storage hooks: wrap cord around hooks for storage. The top
cord storage hook can be rotated right or left for easy cord release.
4, Carrying handle: located on back of handle section.
S, Cloth outer bag
6, Air freshener control: move control to the left to increase
fragrance or to the right to decrease fragrance.
7, Handle release lever: step on lever to lower handle to Operating and
Low position. Whenever handle is placed in upright position,
agitator will automatically shut off.
8. Agitator drive pedal: push pedal forward to turn agitator off for
"Hard Floor" setting; push pedal forward a second time to turn
agitator on for "Carpet".
NOTE: The cleaner is shipped with pedal on "Hard Floor" setting.
Change setting to clean carpet.
9. Carpet height adjustment: slide nozzle control knob to correct
setting for height of carpet pile being cleaned.
10. Furniture guard: helps prevent cleaner from marking furniture,
11. Headlight
12, Tool converter door: press down on rear section to open for
attaching tool converter.
13, Hood
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of
cleaner hood.

Assembling
cleaner
Attach handle
Remove screw from lower handle
section. Lift attached handle sec-
tion and align with lower handle
section. Push upper handle
section firmly onto lower section.
Insert screw into handle sections
and tighten securely.
Insert air freshener
disc
For instructions on inserting air-
freshener disc, see "Special fea-
tures" section.
How to use
ON-OFF 'POWER
SURGE' switch
Operate your cleaner at normal
speed by pushing the switch
down one position. To turn
cleaner off, push switch up.
Normal Speed is to be used for
regular cleaning of carpet and
rugs and when using cleaning
tools.
Your cleaner is also equipped
with a 'Power Surge' switch.
When the switch is pushed down
as far as possible it is in the
'Power Surge' speed.
'Power Surge' Speed is to be
used for extra cleaning power on
a heavily soiled area of carpet.
Slide the switch down as far as
possible and hold it in that posi-
tion to engage the 'Power Surge'
speed. When the switch is
released, it will return to the
NORMAL speed position.
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OFF
NORMAL_
'POWER
SURGE

Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions: upright for stor-
age and when using tools (agita-
tor is automatically turned off );
operating for general operation
on carpet and floors; low for
reaching under low furniture.
Press handle release lever to
lower the handle.
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Carpet height
adjustment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs
takes place at the nozzle.
INOZZLE
1CONTROL KNOB
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 the carpet being cleaned. For
ease in sliding knob tilt the
cleaner forward.
1for low pile and kitchen
carpet
for carpet with normal
2 pile height and for re-
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hard surface floors
3for carpet with normal
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density
4for very long or shag
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Select the correct setting for the
carpet pile height according to
this chart.
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to
push, move the nozzle control
knob to a higher setting.

Cleaning lightweight
flexible rugs
Stand on one end of rug and
move cleaner toward other end
or edge. Before reaching edge,
push down on the 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 com-
pletely off the rug. Move cleaner
back to start again, lower the
nozzle, and use only forward
strokes.
Special features
Air freshener dispenser
The air freshener dispenser on your cleaner is designed to release a
pleasant fragrance as you clean. A HOOVER air freshener disc has been
packed with your cleaner. To insert the disc, unzip the outer bag and lift
up lower part of throw away bag.
Remove cover of disc holder at
bottom of bag cavity by grasping
tabs on holder, turning counter-
clockwise and lifting up.
Remove disc from the package
and place it in the recessed area.

Replace cover, aligning center
opening with shaft and lock by
turning clockwise.
Zip outer bag, depressing spring
loaded cap.
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The amount of fragrance released
is regulated by the air freshener
control on the front of the cleaner.
Move the control to the left L_'
to increase the fragrance or to
the right _' to decrease it.
Use only HOOVER disc refills to
be assured of proper fit, compati-
bility and performance of your
Hoover cleaner.
Air freshener discs may be
obtained from your local author-
ized Hoover dealer, a Hoover
Factory Service Center, or by
using the mail order form packed
with your cleaner.
Carrying handle
Your cleaner has a convenient
carrying handle located on the
back of the lower handle.
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Edge cleaning
Brushed edge cleaning is provided on both sides of the nozzle to remove
imbedded dirt in carpet near baseboards and furniture. Guide either side
of the nozzle parallel to the edge of the carpet or furniture.
Agitator drive control
When cleaning hard surface
floors, press forward on agitator
drive pedal to stop agitator from
rotating, and move carpet height
adjustment indicator to lowest
setting. When returning to carpet
cleaning, press pedal forward a
second time to start agitator
rotating, and move adjustment
indicator to the correct setting.
Cleaning tools
(Available at additional cost)
The cleaning tools allow you to
do specific cleaning tasks and to
clean hard to reach areas.
The tool set includes a hose,
wand, crevice tool, furniture
nozzle and dusting brush.
A. Attach hose to cleaner
Place cleaner handle in upright
position, and press down on rear
section of tool converter door as
indicated.
Note: The door will not open
unless cleaner handle is in upright
position.
Push converter (rectangular) end
of hose firmly into opening. Suc-
tion is now channeled from the
nozzle to the hose and cleaning
tools.
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