Hoover SH40080 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Operating and Servicing Instructions
©2011 Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited. All rights reserved. #961147001 ID102526-R0
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE.
Questions or concerns? For assistance, please call Customer Service at 1-800-944-9200
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm EST. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IF USED COMMERCIALLY WARRANTY IS VOID.
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CONTENTS
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MODEL
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MANUFACTURING CODE
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locations (U.S. only) or to speak with a customer service representative; Mon- Fri 8am- 7pm EST.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE.
(Label located on bottom of cleaner)
Important Safeguards ................................................................................................3
Cleaner Assembly ......................................................................................................5
Carton Contents....................................................................................................5
How To Use.................................................................................................................6
Cleaner Description...............................................................................................6
Maintenance................................................................................................................8
Dirt Cup.................................................................................................................8
Cyclone Separator ................................................................................................9
Filters ....................................................................................................................9
Clearing Blockages ...............................................................................................11
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................12
Service.........................................................................................................................13
Warranty......................................................................................................................14

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1.3 Push Hand Grip
(D) firmly into end of
Wand (E) until Latch
clicks. Push button
(F) on wand to utilize
telescopic feature. To
remove Wand from
Hose, press on Wand
Release Button on end
of Wand and pull apart.
CONNECT WAND 1.3
1.4 Push the opposite
end of Wand firmly
into Power Nozzle.
To remove, press on
Wand Release Button
(G) and pull wand out to
disconnect from nozzle.
CONNECT NOZZLE
1.4
D
E
FG
Always turn off this appliance before connecting
Power Nozzle.
WARNING
!!
1. CLEANER ASSEMBLY
A. Canister
B. Dirt Cup (Packaged Attached
To Canister)
C. Hose HandleAssembly
D. Telescoping Extension Wand
E. Power Nozzle
F. Crevice Tool
G. Dusting Brush
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located
before disposing of packing
materials.
1.2 Push Hose Connector end (A) into opening
(B) on front of cleaner. To disconnect hose from
cleaner, press release buttons (C) on sides of Hose
Connector and pull out.
CONNECT HOSE
CARTON CONTENTS
1.2
1.1
IMPORTANT
The flexible hose contains electrical wires for
connection to the Power Nozzle and should not
be used if damaged, cut, punctured, or wires
are exposed.
B
A
C
Always turn off this appliance before
connecting hose.
AB
C
D
E
FG
WARNING
!!

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2. HOW TO USE
CLEANER DESCRIPTION
1. On/Off Button
2. Dirt Cup
3. Cyclone Separator
(Located inside of
the dirt cup)
4. Rinsable Filter Cover
5. Dirt Cup Handle
6. Dirt Cup Release Button
7. Auto Cord Rewind Button
8. Power Nozzle Parking
Storage
9. Filter Made With HEPA
Media Cover (Located
under cleaner)
10. Plug
11. Hose Inlet
12. Max Fill Line
13. Carry Handle
2.3
Max
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17
Filters
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Accessories
12
13 15
16
11 Powerhead
12 Telescopic tube
13 Combination floor tool
14 Hose
15 Dusting brush
16 Crevice tool
17 Pre-motor filter
18 Post-motor filter
19 Parquet floor tool
20 Upholstery tool
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2.2
ON-OFF SWITCH
CARRY HANDLE
2.3 Insert the plug into
the electrical outlet.
Press the on/off pedal
(A) on back of canister,
to switch the cleaner on
and press pedal again
to turn the cleaner off.
2.2Usethecarryhandle
located on the top of the
canister to move the
vacuum cleaner from
room to room.
A
CORD RELEASE
Grasp the end of the plug and pull to release cord
from cord reel until red tape is reached.
IMPORTANT
When pulling on the cord, yellow tape will identify
when the cord is almost fully extended. When red
tape is visible on the cord, the cord has reached
its allowable extended length. Do not pull the
cord out any further.
2.1
Max
1
3
54
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
2
1

2.4
STAIR CLEANING
2.4 Clean stairs from
bottom to top.
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Actual model may vary from images shown.
IMPORTANT
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid
personal injury or damage, and to prevent the
cleaner from falling, always place cleaner at
bottom of stairs or on floor. Do not place cleaner
on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or
damage.
SELECT THE PROPER TOOL 2.6
A
BC
A.TelescopingExtensionWand:Thetelescoping
extension wand can be lengthened or shortened
by pushing the button in and and sliding the wand
apart or together as required.
B. Crevice Tool: May be used in tight spaces,
corners, and along edges in such places as dresser
drawers, upholstered furniture, stairs and
baseboards.
C. Dusting Brush with swivel neck: Swivel neck
may be used to dust furniture, lamps, lighting
fixtures, blinds, baseboards, shutters and registers.
May also be used for upholstered furniture,
draperies, tapestries and mattresses.
D. Power Nozzle: May be used for carpets, rugs
and hard floor surfaces.
Brushroll on: Vacuums carpets.
Brushroll off: Vacuums hard floors.
2.7
ATTACHING TOOLS
2.7 Tools may be
attached directly to the
hand grip or to the
telescoping wand.
Firmly push tool into
the hand grip or wand.
Twist tool slightly to
tighten or loosen
connection.
2.5
FLOOR
SELECTION
2.5 Push brushroll
button (A) to turn
brushroll On and Off.
Brushrollon:Vacuums
carpets.
Brushrolloff:Vacuums
hard floors.
A
2.9
D
CAUTION
! !
Not to be used for grooming a pet.
D
2.8
2.8Toreturn cordforstorage,unplugfromwall. hold
plug and press down Cord Release Pedal. Hold
plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow
plug to whip when rewinding.
2.9 For convenience there is a parking slot
located at the rear of the vacuum cleaner where
the floor tool and hose can be parked for carrying
and storage.
CORD REWIND/ STORAGE

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3. MAINTENANCE
Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure
continued cleaning effectiveness.
Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.
A Thermal Protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating. When the
thermal protector activates the cleaner will stop running.
If this happens proceed as follows:
1. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
2. Empty dirt cup.
3. Inspect and remove blockage along the dirt path. This blockage may occur at the: nozzle inlet,
nozzle connector, hose connector, hose, hose end, wand, cleaner inlet, pre-filter, post-filter, and
cyclonic separator, and brushroll.
4. When cleaner is unplugged and motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector will deactivate
and cleaning may continue.
If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner
needs servicing.
NOTICE
! !
3.1
DIRT CUP
To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug
vacuum before cleaning or servicing. Do not
use vacuum without dirt cup or filters in place.
Very fine materials, such as face powder or
cornstarch, may seal the filter and cause a
reduction in performance. When using the
vacuum for this type of dust, empty the cup and
clean the filters often.
When to Empty
Empty the dirt cup and before the dirt reaches
the max fill line at the end of each cleaning
session.
3.2
How to Empty
3.1 Press button on the handle located on the dirt
cup lid and pull dirt cup out.
3.2 Holding dirt cup over trash receptacle, press
dirt cup door release button to open and empty
dirt cup. When all the dirt has fallen, close the dirt
cup door and replace.
WARNING
!!

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Actual model may vary from images shown.
CYCLONE SEPARATOR
How to Clean
Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 3.1.
3.3 Twist filter assembly counterclockwise. Remove assembly from dirt cup.
3.4 Gently tap on the inside of a trash receptacle to remove dust and dirt.
3.5 Dirt and debris can be cleaned from the filter assembly with dusting brush
or a towel or rag.
Replace the filter assembly on the dirt cup, and twist it clockwise to secure
into position.
Replace dirt cup.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug
vacuum before cleaning or servicing.
Do not use vacuum without dirt cup or filters
in place.
3.3 3.4
3.5
FILTERS
To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug
vacuum before servicing.
Do not use vacuum without dirt cup or filters
in place. Allow filter to dry completely before
replacing.
IMPORTANT
Rinsable can be rinsed in warm water (max
40°C). Allow to air dry for 24 hours before
replacing. Do NOT use any detergents or
boiling water to wash filter.
When used and maintained properly, your
Rinsable Filter should not need replacement
withinthewarrantyperiod.Ifdesired,anadditional
filter is available at Hoover.com or call 1-800-
944-9200. Ask for Hoover®Part No. 304285001
What to Buy: Rinsable Filter
When to Clean
It is recommended that the Rinsable filter be
checked and cleaned at least every 2 months or
more frequently with heavy use.
How to Clean
Remove dirt cup as described in Fig. 3.1.
3.6 Twist dirt cup lid counterclockwise and remove
Rinsable filter.
3.7 Grasp tab on filter and remove from filter
cartridge.
3.8 Gently tap the filter and filter cartridge on the
inside of a trash receptacle to remove dust and dirt.
3.9 Hold Rinsable filter under running water to
clean.
Allow to air dry for 24 hours before replacing.
Replace filter in dirt cup and twist lid clockwise until
secure.
Replace dirt cup.
Rinsable Filter
3.6 3.7
3.8 3.9
IMPORTANT
The cyclone separator should not be submerged in water.
WARNING
!!
WARNING
!!

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Actual model may vary from images shown.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug
vacuum before cleaning or servicing.
Do not use vacuum without dirt cup or filters
in place.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT RINSE OR WASH THE FILTER
MADE WITH HEPA MEDIA.
If desired, an additional filter is available at Hoover.
com or call 1-800-944-9200.Ask for Hoover®Part
No. 304286001.
What to Buy: Filter Made With
HEPA Media
When to Clean
It is recommended that the Filter Made With HEPA
Media be checked and cleaned at least every 2
months or more frequently with heavy use.
3.10 3.11
3.12
FILTER MADE WITH HEPA MEDIA
3.13
How to Clean
3.10The Filter Made With HEPAMediais locatedon
thebottomofthe vacuumcleaner.Remove filter door
to access filter.
3.11 Remove filter by turning clockwise to unlock
and pull out.
3.12 Gently tap the filter on the inside of a trash
receptacle to remove dust and dirt.
Place filter back into rear of vacuum cleaner and
replace filter door.
3.13 Replace filter back into rear of vacuum by
aligningwithslots,pushinandturncounterclockwise
to lock into place.
WARNING
!!