Hoover SPIRIT Spirit Vacuum Cleaner User manual

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The HOOVER vacuum cleaner you have just purchased is a combina-
tion cleaner. It has a nozzle for carpet and floor cleaning and cleaning
tools for above the floor cleaning.
The model and serial number appear on the bottom of the cleaner.
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provided below and retain in a safe place.
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Index
Assembling Cleaner.
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Cleaner Description.
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Energy Saving Tips.
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How to Use
Bag Check Indicator.
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Cleaning Tools.
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Rug and Floor Nozzle.
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Suction Regulator. ..........................
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If You Havea Problem
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Important Safeguards.
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Lubrication.. ...............................
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Maintenance
Cleaning Secondary Filter.
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Replacing Bag.
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Replacing Rug/Floor Nozzle Brush
and Litter Picker........................
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ToClean Stairs...........................~....ll
0 1991,1994The Hoover Company
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Important Safeguards!
l Read all instructions.
lWarning: Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet sur-
faces.
l 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.
lDo not use cleaner to pick up matches, or live ashes and cigarette
butts.
lNever vacuum in the presence of flammable or combustible liquids
or fumes.
lAvoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may
damage the cleaner and the bag.
lUnplug cleaner when not in use. Turn machine off at switch before
unplugging.
lAlways disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the
cleaner.
lChange bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as
powder.
lGrasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to
cord, plug, prongs, or receptacle.
lIf cleaner has a cord reel, hold onto the plug while cord is being re-
wound to prevent cord from whipping.
lThe use of an extension cord is not recommended.
l If cleaner is in disrepair, do not attempt to operate.
lHave repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory
Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers.
lUse vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the in-
structions. Use only attachments recommended by this appliance
manufacturer; 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. Canister cleaner
B. Rug and floor nozzle
C. Throw away bag
D. Extension wands, hose
and cleaning tools
The cleaner assembled will
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1. Combination rug and floor nozzle (ONE nozzle is included with
each model)
2. Carrying handle
* 3. Bag check indicator shows red when throw away bag should be
checked.
4. Cover is removed by lifting up top section of carrying handle and
pulling forward.
5. Plastic latch ring is located on extension wands and handle; rotates
to lock wands and cleaning tools.
6. Large wheels provide easy towing; pull cleaner using hose to guide
cleaner over carpet, area rugs and door sills.
7. On-Off switch is conveniently located on top of the cleaner.
8. Extension wands are used with the rug and floor nozzle. One or
both wands may be used with cleaning tools.
) 9. Suction regulator can be set for MINIMUM, MEDIUM or MAXI-
MUM suction by rotating the plastic ring until the raised plastic indi-
cator on the ring is directly under the desired setting.
10. Hand grip is on one end of hose for use with extension wands or
cleaning tools.
11. Crevice tool
“12. Furniture nozzle
“13. Wall/floor brush
“14. Multi-purpose brush
“15. Dusting brush
“Available on some models
Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of
cleaner.
CORD REWIND
CONTROL ON-OFF
Some models have a foot operat-
ed ON-OFF switch and cord re-
wind control. Pull cord to the de-
sired length. Retract cord for
storage by holding plug and step-
ping on cord rewind control.
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How to assemble
I. Connect hose
To connect hose, insert large end
into opening of cleaner, lining up
largest projection on hose with
largest notch of opening. Turn
hose to the right to tighten. To
disconnect, depress latch, and
turn hose to the left.
2.Attach extension wands,
cleaning tools and nozzle
To attach the extension wand to
the hose, rotate the plastic latch
ring on the hand grip to accept
the button projection on end of
wand. Turn latch ring to lock
wand in place. To remove, reverse
the above procedure.
Attach second wand, in the same
manner, when using rug and floor
nozzle or for added length when
using cleaning tools.
Cleaning tools may be attached
directly to the hand grip when ex-
tra length is not required.
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How to use
Rug and floor nozzle
The combination rug and floor nozzle has been designed to do an effi-
cient cleaning job on both carpet and hard surface floors.
Refer to the section that shows the rug and floor nozzle that you
have purchased.
Full width cleaning
To vacuum carpet and hard sur-
face floors, set the Nozzle Adjust-
ment Dial on “FULL WIDTH
CLEANING”. For easier cleaning
when picking up large particles of
soil, rotate nozzle to lift it slightly
up off the floor.
Should nozzle become clogged
or Nozzle Adjustment Dial hard to
turn, move dial pointer to side po-
sition for easy lift out to clear area.
Edge cleaning feature
This feature provides for cleaning
of carpet edges near baseboards
and solid furniture. Slots on the
nozzle bottom plate carry dust
from the carpet edge to the ncz-
zle.
Set the Nozzle Adjustment Dial
on “EDGE CLEAN” to the riaht or
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left for right or left edge cleaning.
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Hard surface floors
Put the brush in the stationary
position by moving the brush lock
lever to “FLOOR” on the nozzle.
Rugs
Put the brush in floating position
by moving the brush lock lever
either to the left or right to
“RUG”.
On certain types of dense carpet,
it may be advantageous to keep
the brush in a position where it
does not come in contact with
the carpet. To lock the brush into
the nozzle, move lever to “RUG”,
then press the brush all the way
into the nozzle with your finger.
While still holding the brush,
move the lever to the “FLOOR”
position and the brush will be
locked into place. To release
brush, move the brush lock lever
either to the left or right to the
“RUG” position.
Note: Before using the nozzle on
hard surface floors, make certain
the brush is not locked into the
nozzle; then move the lever to the
“FLOOR” position.
For more efficient cleaning,
place the nozzle flat on rugs and
hard surface floors.
Edge cleaning feature
This feature provides for improv-
ed cleaning of carpet edges near
baseboards and solid furniture.
Passages have been provided to
the sides of the nozzle to increase
air flow carrying dust from the
carpet edge to the nozzle.
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Hard surface floors
Put the brush in the stationary
position by pushing in the lever
marked “FLOOR” with your toe
until you hear a click.
Rugs
Put the brush in the floating posi-
tion by pushing in the lever mark-
ed “RUG” with your toe until you
hear a click.
For more efficient cleaning, do
not place-the nozzle flat on the
rug. Tilt the nozzle so the back
edge is raised slightly above the
rug.
Edge cleaning feature
This feature provides for improv-
ed cleaning of carpet edges near
baseboards and solid furniture.
Passages have been provided to
the sides of the nozzle to increase
air flow carrying dust from the
carpet edge to the nozzle.
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Suction regulator
(Available with some models)
The suction regulator is located
on the hand grip and may be used
to increase or decrease suction
for various cleaning tasks.
Set the suction regulator to MINI-
MUM, MEDIUM or MAXIMUM
suction by rotating the plastic
ring until the raised plastic indi-
cator on the dial is directly under
the desired setting.
Bag check indicator
(Available with some models)
The indicator will show red as the
bag fills with dirt or if the folds of
the bag are not open. When red
appears, check the bag, making
sure the folds are open.
The bag should be changed when
the indicator becomes completely
red.
The indicator may become com-
pletely red even though the bag is
only partially full when:
a. picking up very fine materials
such as powder; the bag should
be changed more frequently.
b. there is an obstruction in the
hose, attachments or at the bag
opening; check for obstructions.
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Cleaning tools
A variety of useful cleaning tools are made for your cleaner. Ail of these
are shown below.
Some models include a crevice tool and multi-purpose brush for general
cleaning tasks. Other models include a crevice tool, furniture nozzle,
dusting brush, and wall/floor brush for more.specific tasks.
Those tools which do not come with your model are available at a
nominal cost from your Authorized Hoover Dealer, a Hoover Factory
Service Center or bv writina to The Hoover Company, North Canton,
Ohio44720. ’ -
1. Crevice tool for radiators,
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dresser drawers, spaces between
kitchen appliances.
2. Wall/floor brush for walls
and very irregular hard surface
floors such as brick and slate.
3. Furniture nozzle for uphol-
stered furniture, draperies, tapes-
tries, mattresses, clothing, auto-
mobile interiors and carpeted
stairs.
4. Dusting brush for carved fur-
niture, table tops, books, lamps,
lighting fixtures, Venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters and regis-
ters.
5. Multi-purpose brush for
dusting surfaces such as table
tops, lamp shades, draperies as
well as for cleaning upholstered
furniture, stairs, automobile in-
teriors, walls, and irregular hard
surface floors.
To conriect and remove
tools
Tools may be attached to the
wand or the hand grip by rotating
the plastic latch ring to accept the
button projection on the tool.
Then, turn the latch ring to lock
the tool in place.
To remove the tool, reverse the
above procedure.
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To clean stairs
Clean stairs by placing the cleaner
on end as pictured in the illustra-
tion. Clean stairs from bottom to
top.
How to store
Your cleaner may be stored on
end as shown in the illustration.
Store the hose, wands and nozzle
separately or attached to the
cleaner. For models without cord
reel, wrap cord around cleaner.
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 assure continued
cleaning effectiveness,
The bag
When to replace
Check bag from time to time; models with Check Bag Indicator - check
bag when Indicator shows red. When the bag is filled with dirt, the
cleaner will not operate efficiently. Discard the used bag.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder, cornstarch, fire-
place ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the throw away bag and may
cause it to burst even though it is only partially full of dirt. When the
cleaner is used to remove material of this nature, the bag should be
changed frequently.

Where to buy bags
Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer or
from a Hoover Factory Service Center. When ordering bags, be sure to
give the model number of your cleaner.
What bags to buy
Use HOOVER bag type K with this cleaner.
To assure that your HOOVER cleaner operates at
Houum
peak performance, it is imperative that you use
only genuine HOOVER throw away bags made
by The Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can be
identified by the trademarks - -
Replacing the throw away bag
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
1. Remove cover by lifting top
section of carrying handle and
pulling cover forward.
2. Depress latch and lift out used
bag.

3. To install the new bag, place.
the notches on the bag collar (at
the bag,edge) into the grooves in-
side the lower front of cleaner.
4. Pull collar forward until latch
snaps onto collar. Open folds of
bag. Replace cover.
Secondary filter
To clean secondary filter
Disconnect cleaner from elec-
trical outlet.
The secondary filter protects the
motor from dirt particles. If the
filter becomes dirty, either-clean
or replace it.
The secondary filter is located in-
side the cleaner, behind the
throw away bag. To remove fil-
ter, first remove cover of cleaner,
then lift out filter. Clean filter by
rinsing it in water. When dry,
slide filter back into position.
Do not operate cleaner without
the secondary filter in place.
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Rug and floor nozzle
To maintain the cleaning effectiveness of your rug and floor nozzle, the
brushes and litter pickers (on some models) will need replaced occa-
sionally.
Refer to the section that shows the rug and floor nozzle that you
have purchased.
Replacing brush, litter picker and furniture
guard on rug/floor nozzle
When to replace
Replace the brush and litter picker
on the rug and floor nozzle when
they become worn and are not
doing a satisfactory job of loosen-
ing dirt.
How to replace
1. Remove four screws and take
off bottom plate. Note position of
old brush. Then remove it.
2. Locate new brush tabs in the
springs. Make sure the projections
on the side of the brush base are
toward the front of the nozzle.
3. Remove the combination litter
picker and furniture guard. Re-
place with new, positioning the
litter picker and furniture guard in
the grooves along the edge of the
nozzle with litter picker towards
the front of the nozzle. Make cer-
tain litter picker and furniture
guard are seated properly.
Position brush and springs. Re-
place bottom plate. If bristles are
caught beneath the bottom plate,
disengage with any thin tool.
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Replacing rug/f loor
nozzle brush
When to replace
Replace the brush on the rug and
floor nozzle when it becomes
worn and is not doing a satisfac-
tory job of cleaning.
How to replace
Brush Lock Lever must be in
“RUG” position to remove brush.
I. Remove one of the metal clips
holding brush in position by plac-
ing a screwdriver under the raised
edge and lifting upward. Note po-
sition of old brush and springs,
then remove them.
2. Screw springs onto projections
of new brush. Center new brush
in nozzle. Make sure that the
bristles are facing up and the pro-
jection side is turned toward the
tube.
Replace the clip and clamp into
position by pressing down with
the flat side of a screwdriver.

Replacing brush and litter picker
on rug/f loor nozzle
LITTER PICKER
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When to replace
Replace the brush and litter
picker on the rug and floor nozzle
when they become worn and are
not doing a satisfactory job of
cleaning.
How to replace
1. Remove four screws and take
off bottom plate. If nozzle is turn-
ed over and rollers fall off, put
them back in position. Note posi-
tion of old brush and springs,
then remove them.
2. Lift out litter picker and place
new litter picker in groove. Side
with plastic fingers must be
nearest the suction opening.
3. Center new brush in the noz-
zle. Make sure that projection
side is toward the tube and that
springs are properly located.
4. Replace the bottom plate. If
bristles are caught beneath the
bottom plate, disengage with any
thin tool.
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If you have a problem
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating con-
dition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem develops,
it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified. Ac-
cordingly, this check list is provided for your convenience.
Problem Possible cause
Possible solution
Cleaner 1. Not firmly plugged in. 1. Plug unit in firmly.
won’t 2. No voltage in wall plug. 2. Check fuse or breaker.
run
3. Blown fuse/tripped 3. Replace fuse/reset
breaker. breaker.
Cleaner 1. Bag full. 1. Change throw away bag.
won’t
2. Bag not opening. 2. Open bag by pulling folds.
pick up 3. Obstruction in nozzle, 3. Remove obstruction.
hose or attachments.
4. Suction regulator 4. Set suction regulator
improperly set. properly.
5. Secondary filter dirty. 5. Clean or replace filter.
Nozzle 1. Nozzle brush worn.
I, Replace nozzle brush.
won’t 2. Litter picker worn 2. Replace litter picker.
pick up (some models).
3. Nozzle set for edge 3. Adjust dial on nozzle.
cleaning (some models).
If the problem persists, check the Yellow Pages of your telephone book
under “Vacuum Cleaners - Household” for your nearest Hoover Factory
Service Center or Authorized Warranty Service Dealer where approved
HOOVER service and genuine HOOVER replacement parts may be ob-
tained. The warranty provided with this product has a listing of the
Hoover Factory Service Centers. If you are unable to obtain the informa-
tion you need from the Yellow Pages, contact a Hoover Factory Service
Center to find your nearest Authorized Warranty Service Dealer. For
service under warranty, follow the instructions in the Warranty provided
with this product.
Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for
service as this will only result in delay.
Always identify your cleaner by model number when requesting informa-
tion or ordering replacement parts. (The model number appears on the
bottom of the cleaner.)
If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Con-
sumer Affairs Department, North Canton, Ohio 44720,216-499-9266.
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Lubrication
The motor is equipped with two bearings that contain sufficient lubrica-
tion for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause
damage. Therefore, do not add lubricant to either motor bearing.
Energy saving tips
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2.
3.
Replace throw away cleaner bag promptly, before overfilled. Use a
genuine HOOVER bag made for your model cleaner.
Turn off cleaner when not in use, such as when moving furniture.
Keep your cleaner operating at peak performance level - have inspec-
tion and service performed by a Hoover Factory Service Center or
Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer.
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