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Upright Vacuum
Cleaner
by HOOVER
Owner's Manual
ENGLISH -) pp.1-12
ESPAIC,IOL ,,_ pag. 14-21
FRAN(_AIS ,,_ p. 23-30
Thank you for
your purchase!
www.hoover.com This product was designed for
easy assembly (see page 3)
Review this manual before
operating cleaner
Thank you for choosing aHOOVER
Please enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided.
The numbers are located on the back of your cleaner.
Model
Serial number
Hint: Attach your sales receipt to this owner's manual.
Verification of date of purchase may be required for warranty service
of your HOOVER product.
product,
Contents
Assembling Cleaner .......................... 3-4
Carton Contents .................................... 3
Cleaner Descriptions ............................ 4
How To Use ........................................ 4-6
Cleaning Tools .................................. 6
Carpet Height Adjustment ................ 5
Custom Control TMSwitch ................ 5
If You Have aProblem ........................ 11
Clearing Blockages ........................ 12
important Safeguards .......................... 2
Lubrication .......................................... 11
Maintenance
Authorized Service .......................... 12
Cleaning filter .................................... 8
Emptying Dirt Cup ............................ 7
Replacing Powered Hand Tool
Agitator Brush Roll ...................... 10
Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt ..10
Replacing Edge Groomers .............. 9
Replacing Headlight .......................... g
Thermal Protector .............................. 11
Warranty .............................................. 12
© 2004 The Hoover Company
www.hoover.com
important Safeguards
When using an electrical appliance, always follow
basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
[]
[] 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 c_eaner 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 agitators 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 materials such as gasoline or fine
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
•Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the
cleaner.
•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 anything that may reduce air flow.
•Do not pult or carry by cord, use cord asahandle, 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 aHoover
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.
Save these instructions!
If you need any assistance:
Visit our website at www.hoover.com. Click on the "Service" button
to find the service outlet nearest you OR
Call 1-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of service outlet
locations (U.S. only) OR
Call 1-330-499-9499 to speak with a representative in our Consumer
Response Center.
Please do not return this product to the store.
Carton contents
UU
A
C
B
Empty carton. Find the parts shown above
before disposing of packing materials.
A. Handle section
B. Cleaner body
C. Hose holder
Cleaner Assembly
Accessory packs
The accessories are packed on
the cleaner.
E G
D. Hose
E. Dusting brush
F. Furniture nozzle
G. Powered hand tool
H. Extension wand
I. Crevice wand
uu
Remove cardboard (A) and four
screws from handle section. Discard
cardboard, but keep screws for
assembly (Figs. 1-6 and 1-7).
Snap tabs on hose holder (B) into
holes on handle section. Slide handle section onto back of
handle.
Continued -_
Push screws into holes on back of
handle (Fig. 1-6) and hose holder
(Fig. 1-7).
Tighten screws securely with a
Phillips screwdriver.
Cleaner description
uu
Place hose on holder.
C
Remove label (C) from Custom
Control TM switch.
If label has come off during
assembly, make sure switch is in
OFF (down) position before plug-
ging into electrical outlet.
19
18
21
The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing.
1. Handle 14. Nozzle control knob:
2. Custom ControF Mpower slide knob to correct
switch setting for height of
3. Custom Control TM carpet being cleaned.
indicator 15. Furniture guard
4. Tool cover 16. Headlight
5. Dusting brush 17. Edge groomers
6. Powered hand tool 18. Hose
7. Furniture nozzle 19. Hose holder
8. Dirt cup 20.
9. Dirt cup handle
10. HEPA cartridge filter
11. Pre-filter
12. Final filter 21.
13. Three position handle 22.
release pedal: step on
lever to lower handle to
operating or low positions.
Cord hooks: wrap
cord around hooks for
storage. The top hook
rotates right or left for
easy cord release.
Extension wand
Crevice wand: stores
in wand.
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate
on bottom of cleaner.
This cleaner is intended for household use.
Polarized plug
Toreduce 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.
Ifthe plug does not fit fully inthe 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. Custom Control TM
switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet.
CARPET setting - turns brush rolls ON, for
cleaning carpets and rugs. (Brush rolls will
automatically stop turning when handle is
raised to upright position.)
BARE FLOOR setting - turns brush rolls
OFF for cleaning hard surfact floors.
Brush roll automatic
shut-off
If something gets caught in the brush rolls,
the cleaner will automatically turn off.
Slide the 'Custom Control' switch to OFF
Unplug the cleaner.
Remove obstruction from brush rolls and
coninue cleaning.
Transporting cleaner
Put handle in upright position. Tilt clean-
er back on rear wheels. Push forward.
Carrying cleaner
Use the carrying handle to lift the
cleaner.
Do not lift cleaner using dirt cup
handle (B).
Handle positions
The handle of your cleaner has three
positions; upright for storage and when
using cleaning tools; operating posi-
tion for general operation on carpet
and floors; low for reaching under low
furniture. Step on handle release lever
to lower handle.
Carpet height
adjustment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes
place at the nozzle (C).
When it is necessary to raise and lower the
nozzle for various carpet pile heights, slide
the nozzle control knob (D) to the desired
setting.
Handle position
For ease in sliding knob, place handle in
the upright position and tilt cleaner
backward.
Settings
For maximum cleaning performance,
the following carpet height settings are
recommended.
Lowest setting: for bare floors and all
types of carpet
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to push,
slide knob to the next higher setting.
Higher settings: for very deep pile carpet
where easier pushing effort is desired,
while maintaining good cleaning perfor-
mance.
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.
Edge cleaning
Special edge greemers are provided on
both sides of the nozzle to remove dirt in
carpet near baseboards and furniture.
Guide either side of nozzle parallel to
edge of carpet or furniture.
Continued -_ 5
Cleaning tools
When using cleaning tools, cleaner han-
dle should be in the upright position
to activate the automatic "brush roll
OFF" and for convenience in moving
the cleaner from one area to another.
_I_'__ F G _H
( )) J KL
Turn cleaner OFF before disconnect-
ing and connecting hose to hose tube
(E).
To use hose, lift hose end as shown.
Select proper tool
F. Dusting brush may be used for
carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters, and registers.
G. Furniture nozzle may be used for
upholstered furniture, draperies, mat-
tresses, clothing, automobile interiors,
and carpeted stairs.
H. Powered hand tool may be used for
upholstered furniture, carpeted stairs
and hard-to-reach places.
I. Crevice wand can 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 and/or extension
wand.
J. Wand is used to give extra length to
your hose. Use it with any of the above
tools.
Attach wand and tools
Attach tool or wand to the hose (K) by
pushing it firmly into hose.
Attach second wand or tool to wand (L)
by pushing it firmly onto the wand.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or
loosen the connection.
How to clean tools
To clean the hose and the powered
hand tool, wipe off dirt with a cloth
dampened in a mild detergent. Rinse
with a damp cloth. Do not submerge
powered hand tool in water.
Cleaning tools may be washed in warm
water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry
before using.
k_ I:.'1
N
Extra reach hose
(available at additional cost)
Push Custom Control TM switch to OFF
position.
Align end of extra reach hose with pro-
jections (M) over slots (N) on end of
attached hose.
Slide hose into slots and twist hose to
lock it in place. (To detach hose, reverse
procedure.)
Attach wands or tools to the other end of
hose.
Stair cleaning
Use the hose and powered hand tool or
furniture nozzle for stair cleaning.
CAUTION: To prevent the cleaner
from falling, always place it at the
bottom of the stairs.
With handle in upright position, clean
from bottom to top.
How to attach tool
cover
The tool cover is designed with a "break-
away" feature which allows it to snap free if
it is pushed open too far.
Toreattach, align hinges of cover with slots
on sides of tool storage area.
Push cover down to secure in place.
Familiarizeyourselfwiththesehome
maintenancetasks.Properuseandcare
ofyourcleanerwillensurecontinued
cleaningeffectiveness.
Dirt cup
When to empty
We recommend that the dirt cup be
emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt
opening on back of cup (Fig. 3-1) or after
every use if you prefer.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such
as face powder or cornstarch, may
seal the filter and cause loss of suc-
tion. When using the cleaner for this
type of dust, empty the cup and clean
the filters often.
How to empty
W;!
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not use cleaner without dirt
cup or filters in place.
Remove cup - Lift up slightly and firmly
pull cup straight out.
The dirt cup assembly consists of the
following parts:
Lid (A)
Dirt Cup (B)
Pre-filter (C)
HEPA Cartridge Filter (D)
Dirt Opening (E)
Handle (F)
While the cleaner is in operation, the pre-
filter screen will stop larger debris from
entering the HEPA cartridge filter chamber.
This larger debris will be seen collecting in
the left side of the dirt cup. The HEPA car-
tridge filter will collect fine particles that
have passed through the pre-filter screen.
Clean filter - Turn knob (G) on top of dirt
cup lid one full turn. Empty cup - Remove lid.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the
HEPA cartridge filter to empty the dirt
cup.
Tap side of cup until no more dust
particles fall from the HEPA cartridge
filter.
Replace cup - Replace dirt cup lid.
Slide cup into place.
Press firmly until cup locks in place.
Continued -_ 7
Filter assembly
The HEPA cartridge filter and pre-filter
are essentially self-shedding.
Tapping the side of the dirt cup as
described in "How to empty dirt cup"
should sufficiently remove dust and fine
particles from the HEPA cartridge filter
and pre-filter.
The filter assembly can also be
removed for additional cleaning.
How to clean filter
assembly
Remove dirt cup and dirt cup lid as
described in "How to empty dirt cup."
Grasp pre-filter frame and pull up firmly.
Slide filter assembly out of cup.
Grasp end of HEPA cartridge filter and
pull it away from pre-filter. Remove
cartridge from assembly.
The pre-filter (C) can be cleaned with a
brush and then rinsed with water. Allow
pre-filter to dry thoroughly.
Clean the HEPA cartridge filter by tap-
ping either of the ends. DO NOT tap
soft pleated sides of HEPA cartridge
filter as this could damage the filter.
Tap filter until no more dust particles fall
from the filter.
DO NOT rinse HEPA cartridge filter
with water.
To re-assemble filter assembly, place
large knob of HEPA cartridge filter in
hole on bottom of pre-filter.
Snap top of HEPA cartridge filter into
place.
I
Align grooves (H) on pre-filter frame with
grooves (I) in dirt cup.
!Cleaning final filter
Slide filter assembly down into cup until
a light snap is felt. Gently pull up on
assembly to ensure that it is seated
properly in the cup. Ensure that no part
of pre-filter screen extends above top
edge of dirt cup.
Replace lid and return cup to cleaner
(Fig. 3-4).
Note: If dirt cup lid does not close all
the way, ensure that filter assembly is
pushed down all the way. Turn knob on
lid until lid closes (Fig. 3-3).
The final filter assists in returning clean
air to the room.
To remove this filter when it becomes
dirty, lay handle flat on the floor. Press
door tab (J) and remove door.
Lift out filter (K) and hand wash it in cold
water with mild detergent.
Let filter air dry and reposition it.
Replace door. Snap closed.
Should you want to replace this filter, ask
for HOOVER part No. 40110009.
Do not operate cleaner without the fil-
ter in place.
Headlight replacement
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, HOOVER part No.
27313107.
Remove lens - Disconnect cleaner
from electrical outlet.
Insertend of flat screwdriver into slots in
lens. Lift lens off.
Install bulb - Pull old bulb straight out
of socket. Push new bulb straight into
socket until locked in place
Excessive force is not required.
Replace lens - Place one tab (L) on
lens into slot. Press on lens and secure
other tab.
The agitator brush
ro||s
[_5 It4
When to replace
When agitator brushes are worn, the
agitators should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, discon=
nect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Move edge of a card across bottom
plate while turning agitators. To maintain
cleaning effectiveness, have brush rolls
replaced if brushes do not touch card.
New brush rolls can be installed at your
nearest Hoover Factory Service Center.
The edge groomers
When to replace
The edge greemers, located on both
sides of the nozzle, should be replaced
when they appear worn.
What to buy
When purchasing edge greemers, ask
for HOOVER part No. 39511009.
How to replace
Remove bottom plate
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Lower handle to lowest position. Turn
cleaner over.
Remove the two screws (M) on bottom
plate.
O
Insert screwdriver between latch (N) and
bottom plate (O). Press outward on latch.
Pull up on bottom plate and remove.
Install groomers
Lift off both old edge greemers and slide
new edge greemers into position as
shown.
Insert tabs on bottom plate into slots on
bottom of cleaner.
Press front bottom plate down and snap in
place.
Replace screws.
Continued -_ 9
Powered hand tool
Agitator brush roll
replacement
When agitator brushes are worn, the
brush roll should be replaced. Ask for
HOOVER part No. 48414088.
How to replace
1. Remove tool from hose and turn it so
bottom faces up. Press the latches on
either side of tool and remove bottom
plate (A).
CE
6. With curved ends down, slide end
plates (C) of brush roll into slots (E) on
tool.
Powered hand tool
Belt replacement
Inspect the belt
The powered hand tool belt is designed
to last a long time and is not normally
replaced. However, if the belt is crack-
ed, gouged or broken, it should be
replaced.
The belt can be seen through the top of
the nozzle or by removing the bottom
plate and belt guard (Figs. 3-21 and
3-22).
10
2. Unscrew the two Phillips screws and
remove belt guard (B).
7. Replace belt guard (B) making sure
not to pinch brush bristles in guard. Turn
agitator, to make sure it rotates freely.
Replace and tighten screws.
Replace belt
When replacing belt, ask for HOOVER
part No. 38528037.
1. Remove bottom plate, belt guard and
brush roll as described in Figs. 3-21
through 3-23.
E
2. Grasp turbine (E) and pull firmly to
remove.
3. Remove belt from turbine pulley (F).
Replace with new belt.
3. Remove agitator including end plates
(C) and discard.
4. Inspect belt to ensure that it is in
good condition. If belt is cracked,
gouged or broken, replace it (see follow-
ing section).
5. Insert brush roll through belt and posi-
tion belt over gear teeth (D) on brush
roll.
8. To replace bottom plate (A), insert the
four tabs on edge of bottom plate into
slots on front of tool.
Pivot bottom plate down and snap
closed.
H
G
4. With flat sides of turbine retainers (G)
pointing down, slide retainers into
grooves (H) in tool housing and snap
into place.
5. Replace brush roll, belt guard, and
bottom plate as described in Figs. 3-23
through 3-26.