Hoover Nano-Lite U2440-900 User manual

Contents
Owner's Manual
ENGLISH 4pp. 1.13
ESPANOL 4 pag 14-19
FRAN(_AIS 4 p 20-25
Review this manual
before operating
the cleaner.
important safeguards ......... 3
Cleaner assembly
Carton contents ............. 4
Attach hose ................ 4
Attach handle ............... 4
How to use ................. 5=7
Cleaner description .......... 5
Transporting ............... 6
Cleaning rugs .............. 7
Using tools ................. 7
Cleaning stairs ............. 7
Maintenance .............. 8=10
Emptying dirt cup ........... 8
Filters ..................... 9
Lubrication ................ 11
Clearing blockages ...... 12=13
Agitator brush roll .......... 11
Agitator brush roll belt .... 9=10
Service ................... 12
If you have a problem ........ 12
Warranty ................... 13
Parts & accessories mail
reorder form ............... 27
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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" [] To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
* 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 pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
* Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials such as gasoline or fine wood sandings or use in
areas where they may be present.
* Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.
* Do not use without dirt cup or filters in place. Empty cup and clean filter frequently 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 any
thing that may reduce air flow.
* 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
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.Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or
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*Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommend
ed by Hoover; others maycause hazards.
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WARNING:
* This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. Wash hands after
handling.
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*Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner.
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Carton contents
A. Handle section
B. Cleaner
C. Crevice wand & dusting brush
D. Hose
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials.
Press button (A) on back of handle
base and push handle down until
metal button on handle snaps out.
Press button (A) to raise and lower
the handle.
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The hose is packed in a plastic bag
for shipping. Remove hose from bag
before assembly. Position hose over
rack and into hose tube (B).
NOTE: Hose must be connected at
the hose tube (B) and at the dirt
duct (D) on the back of the cleaner
for carpet or floor cleaning. For
tool use, refer to Fig. 2-11 and 2-13.
Align end of hose with projections
(C) over slots on dirt duct (D).
Slide hose into slots and twist hose
to lock it into place (To detach hose,
reverse procedure).
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NOTE: The cleaner is shipped with the
agitator brush roll in the "BARE FLOOR"
position. Before carpet cleaning, step on
the pedal (Fig. 2=1, #8) to turn the agitator
brush roll to "CARPET".
Position tools
Slide the crevice wand (E) down for
storage as shown.
Dusting brush (F) stores on back of
cleaner as shown.
Cleaner description
1. Handle grip
2. Retractable handle
3. Hose
4. ON/OFF switch
5. Dirt cup release button
6. Dirt cup assembly
7. Dusting brush
8. Agitator brush roll on=off pedal
9. Wheels
10. Furniture guard: helps prevent cleaner from marking
furniture
11. Hood
12. Stair cleaning handle
13. Crevice wand
14. Carrying handle
15. Cord clip
16. Handle release button
17. Cord hooks: top hook rotates for quick cord release
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner.
This cleaner is intended for household use.
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.
Continued =_ 5

ON-OFF switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
To turn cleaner ON (I), push ON/OFF
switch once.
To turn cleaner OFF (O), push
switch again.
The cleaner is shipped with the agi-
tator brush roll in the BARE FLOOR
position. To turn the agitator brush
roll on for CARPET, step on the
pedal (A).
Handle positions
The handle has two positions:
upright and operating.
To lower handle to operating posi-
tion, place your foot firmly on the
cleaner hood and pull handle back.
Retractable handle
The handle is designed to retract
into the body of the cleaner for con-
venience in storing or carrying. To
lower handle: depress button (B) at
handle base and push handle down.
To raise handle: depress button (B)
and pull handle up until it locks into
desired position.
TYansporting cleaner
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position,
tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and
push forward.
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has
three positions; upright for storage
and when using cleaning tools;
operating position for general
operation on carpet and floors; low
for reaching under low furniture.
Step on hood to lower handle.
Floating nozzle
carpet height adjust-
ment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs
takes place at the nozzle (C).
The nozzle "floats" for adjustment to
various carpet heights and hard sur-
face floors.
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Car_jing c|eaner
The cleaner can also be moved by
using the carrying handle,
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Agitator brush roll
on-off
To shut the agitator brush roll off for
cleaning hard floors, step on the
pedal (A). To turn the agitator brush
roll on for carpet cleaning, step on
the pedal again.

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) 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.
Cleaning too|s
Tools allow for cleaning surfaces
above the floor and for reaching
hard to clean areas.
The cleaner is ready for tool use
when handle is in upright
position.
Removing hose
When using cleaning tools, place
cleaner handle in the upright posi-
tion. Turn cleaner OFF before dis-
connecting and connecting hose
to hose tube (A).
Twist hose end (B) to remove hose.
When you are finished cleaning with
the tools, reposition hose end into
tube and twist to secure in place.
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Select proper tool
C. Dusting brush use for carved
furniture, table tops, books, lamps,
lighting fixtures, venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters, and registers.
D. Crevice wand may be used in
tight spaces, corners and along
edges in such places as dresser
drawers, upholstered furniture,
stairs and baseboards.
Attach the dusting brush to the end
of the crevice wand for extra reach.
NOTE: For extended above-floor
tool use, it is recommended to
turn the agitator brush roll OFF.
Step on the agitator brush roll
pedal to turn the agitator to
"BARE FLOOR" setting.
Attach wand and tools
Attach tool or crevice wand to the
hose by aligning the the tab on the
hose (E) with the slot on the tool
and twisting to secure in place.
To remove tool or wand, twist to
unlock.
How to clean tools
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with
a cloth dampened in a mild deter-
gent. Rinse with a damp cloth.
Cleaning tools may be washed in
warm water with a detergent. Rinse
and air dry before using.
Stair cleaning handle
Grasp cleaner by the stair cleaning
handle. Clean stairs from bottom to
top.
CAUTION: To avoid personal
injury or unnecessary wear to car=
pet, and to prevent the cleaner
from falling, always place it at bot-
tom of stairs.
Continued -_ 7

Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use
and care of your cleaner will ensure
continued cleaning effectiveness.
Ir
Dirt cup
When to empty
It is recommended that the dirt cup
be emptied before the dirt reaches
the dirt duct opening (A), or after
every use if preferred. Place the
cleaner in the upright position before
removing the dirt cup.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use cleaner without
dirt cup or filters in place.
CAUTION: Very fine materials,
such as face powder or corn=
starch, may seal the filter and
cause a reduction in performance.
When using the cleaner for this
type of dust, empty the cup and
clean the filters often.
How to empty
Press dirt cup release button (B)
and pivot cup out.
Hold dirt cup over trash receptacle.
Press dirt cup door release button
(C) to open dirt cup door (D). Larger
debris collected in the dirt cup will
fall out.
C|eaning fi|lers
Allergen (pleated) filter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use cleaner without
dirt cup or filters in place.
With dirt cup door open and while
holding over trash receptacle, slide
the button on the back of the dirt
cup back and forth to remove fine
particles from the pleated allergen
filter.
Press tab (A) located on back of dirt
cup to remove filter frame assembly
(B).
Pull up on tab (C) on the filter
screen to remove. Brush the screen
with the dusting brush to clean.
Fit hooks on filter screen over ridge
at bottom of frame assembly and
press screen until tab (C) snaps in
place.

Withpleatedfilterfacingoutward,
aligntabsatbottomoffilterframe
assemblywithslotsin bottomofdirt
cup.
Snapfilterframeintoplace.
Placebottomofdirtcupintocleaner
bodyfirst.Pivotcupintocleaner
body. Pressondirtcupreleasebutton
whilefirmlypressingondirtcup.
Releasebuttoninorderforitto
returntoproperpositionandlock
thedirtcupintoplace.
Donot operate cleaner without
dirt cup or filters in place.
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Final filter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not operate cleaner
without dirt cup or filters in place.
Remove dirt cup as described in
Fig. 3-2.
Remove black foam filter (A) from
underneath tabs. Rinse foam filter
under cold water.
Allow filter to air dry for 24 hours
before replacing filter into cleaner.
Reposition filter by inserting under
tabs on back of housing.
What to buy
When purchasing a new final filter,
ask for HOOVER filter package No.
40110-013 (filter part No.
1BEB124710000).
Belt replacement
The belt is located under the cleaner
hood and should be checked from
time to time to be sure it is in good
condition.
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. WARNING: Agitator brush
roll can start suddenly. Unplug
cleaner before replacing belt.
To check the belt, remove hood as
shown in Items 3-11 through 3-13.
Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or
broken.
What to buy
To assure effective operation, use
only genuine HOOVER belts with
your cleaner. When purchasing a
new belt, ask for HOOVER belt
package No. 40201-280 (belt part
No. 2BEB120800300).
Replacing fiat belt
Disconnect cleaner from eJectrical
outlet.
Put agitator brush roll in the
HARD FLOOR position.
WARNING: Agitator brush roll can
start suddenly. Unplug cleaner
before replacing belt.
Lay cleaner flat with bottom of
cleaner facing up as shown.
Continued -_ 9

Remove 2 screws from bottom plate. Removing hood
Lower cleaner base so it is flat on
the floor.
Remove 2 screws located at back of
hood (A). Lift hood off.
Remove 2 screws on agitator cover
(B).
Lift agitator cover off. Grasp agitator (C) and pull up to
remove trom agitator cavity. Slide belt (D) off agitator.
Remove belt from motor shaft (E).
Discard used belt.
Position new belt on agitator
brush roll
With lettering on outside of belt,
insert agitator brush roll through belt
and position belt in groove (F) on
agitator brush roll.
installing agitator brush roll
Grasp agitator brush roll firmly and
fit it into position by first sliding end
opposite the belt into the rectangular
slot (G) on side of cleaner.
Pull other side of agitator brush roll
into place.
Reposition agitator cover over
agitator. Replace 2 screws.
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