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Cyclonic Upright
Vacuum Cleaner
Aspirateur vertical
cyclonique
Owner's Manual
ENGLISH ,,_ pp. 1-15
ESPANOL ,,_ pag 1624
FRANCAIS ,,_ p 2532
Contents
Assembling Cleaner .......................... 3-4
Carton Contents ................................ 3
How To Use ........................................ 5-8
Cleaner Descriptions ........................ 5
Cleaning Tools ................................ 7-8
If You Have a Problem ........................ 14
Important Safeguards .......................... 2
Lubrication .......................................... 14
Maintenance .................................... 8-13
Authorized Service .......................... 14
Cleaning Filters ............................ 9-10
Clearing Blockages ........................ 15
Emptying Dirt Cup .......................... 8-9
Replacing Agitator Brush Roll ..11-12
Replacing Belt ............................ 10-11
Replacing Powered Hand Tool
Agitator Brush Roll ...................... 12
Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt ..13
Replacing Headlight ........................ 10
Thermal Protector .............................. 14
Warranty .............................................. 15
Parts & accessories mail reorder
form .................................................. 33
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operating the cleaner.
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avant d'utiliser I'appareil.
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operating cleaner
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a HOOVER® product
Please enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided.
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.
Be sure to fill out and return the product registration card included with your
cleaner (see back cover). important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, includingthe 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 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.
. Unplug cleaner before connecting the powered hand tool.
. 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.
. 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 a Hoover Sales and Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as ahandle, close door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
. Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions. Use only attachments recommended by
Hoover; others may cause hazards.
. Hold plug when rewinding cord onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
WARNING:
. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. Wash hands after
handling.
.Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
.Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the cleaner.
Save these instructions!
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If you need any assistance:
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nearest you OR
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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
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Remove dirt cup (A) from upper
housing (B) by pressing dirt cup
release button (C) and pivoting cup
out, Set dirt cup aside,
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
(3) screws from cleaner base, DO
NOT DISPOSE OF SCREWS.
Remove cardboard and discard,
A. Handle section
B. Cleaner base assembly
C. Cleaner upper housing assembly
D. Cleaning tools and wands
E. Hose
Remove all parts from carton and
identify each item shown.
Make sure all parts are located before
disposing of packing materials.
Align upper housing (D) over cleaner
base (E) and slide down until upper
housing sits securely over base,
Using a Phillips screwdriver, fasten
(3) screws located at the bottom of
the upper housing,
Place bottom of dirt cup into cleaner
body first, Pivot cup into cleaner
body,
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Press on dirt cup release button
while firmly pressing on dirt cup,
Release button in order for it to
return to proper position and lock
the dirt cup into place,
Continued -_
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Align end of hose with projections
(A) over slots on dirt duct (B),
Slide hose into slots and twist hose
to lock it into place (Todetach hose,
reverse procedure),
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Position hose over rack (C) and into
hose tube (D),
NOTE: Hose must be connected at
the hose tube (D) and at the dirt
duct (B) on the back of the cleaner
for carpet or floor cleaning. For
tool use, refer to Fig, 2-11,
A,1 I
AB
Note: The plug will only fit together
one way, If plug is not fitting togeth-
er, check alignment of ends,
After the plug ends are fully con-
nected, the orange tie wrap (A)
must be removed,
Use caution so as NOT TO CUT
the black power cord. Discard the
orange tie wrap,
DO NOT remove orange tie wrap
until step 1-11 is complete,
Grasp orange tie wrap (A) and pull
until the black plug (B) comes out of
the handle cavity,
Hold plug (B) with one hand; upper
handle (C) with other hand,
Push plug into upper handle, align-
ing with opposite end of plug and
push firmly UNTIL YOU HEAR A
SNAP OR A CLICK.
After ends are connected, pull on
plug to make sure it is securely
attached,
D
Align the groove (D) on the back of
the upper handle with the small pro-
_ectiqn (E) on the back of the handle
nouslng,
Press button (F) at handle base and
push handle all the way down, Position tools
Place smaller diameter end of wand
(A) into bottom of rack, Snap wand
into clip at top, Repeat with other
wand,
Crevice tool (B) fits into one of the
extension wands,
Fit combination tool (C) and pow-
ered hand tool (D) into storage
areas on side of cleaner as shown,
Cleaner description
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1. Soft touch handle grip
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Telescoping handle
4. Handle adjustment
button
5. Carrying handle
6. Dirt cup release button
7. Dirt cup assembly
8. Cord reel window
9. Headlight
10. Agitator brush roll
shut-off indicator
11. Agitator brush roll
shut-off pedal
12. Furniture guard: helps
prevent cleaner from mark-
ing furniture.
13. Nozzle control knob:
turn knob to correct setting
for height of carpet being
(:leaned.
14. Final filter access
15. Hose handle
16. Hose
17. Hose/tool holder
18. Crevice tool
19. Wands
20. Cord reel
21. Soft touch wheels
22. Handle release pedal:
step on lever to lower handle
to operating or low positions.
23. Cord rewind button: press
button to rewind cord for stor-
age Hold plug until cord is
rewound.
24. Combination tool
25. Powered hand tool
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 out-
let, Do not change the plug in any
way,
ON.OFF switch
Plug cord into electrical outlet,
Toturn cleaner ON, push ON/OFF
switch once,
Toturn cleaner OFF, push switch
again,
The cleaner is shipped with the agi-
tator brush roll in the OFF position,
To turn the agitator brush roll ON,
step on the pedal (A), The indicator
(B) will show red in the "brush roll
on" window,
Continued -_ s
Cord rewind
Grasp the end of the plug and pull
to release cord from cord reel, After
desired cord length is reached, the
cord will lock into position,
To return cord for storage, hold plug
and press on button (A) at top of
cord reel, To prevent cord from
whipping, hold plug until cord is
rewound.
Telescoping handle
The telescoping handle includes
adjustable settings to various
heights for user comfort, The handle
is designed to retract into the body
of the cleaner for convenience in
storing or carrying the cleaner,
Lower the handle by depressing the
button (B) located at the handle
base and pushing the handle down,
Raise the handle by depressing the
button and pulling the handle
upward, locking it into the desired
position,
Transporting cleaner
To move your cleaner from room to
room, put handle in upright position,
tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and
push forward,
Carrying cleaner
The cleaner can also be moved by
using the carrying handle,
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 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, turn the nozzle control
knob (D) to the desired setting,
push, turn knob to the next higher
setting,
•Higher settings: for very deep
pile carpet, where easier pushing
effort is desired, while maintaining
good cleaning performance,
,Settings
For maximum cleaning perfor-
mance, the following carpet height
settings are recommended:
• Lowest setting: for all types of
carpet,
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to
Agitator brush roll
shut.off
The agitator brush roll shuts off auto-
matically for tool use, when the
cleaner is in the upright position,
To manually shut off the agitator
brush roll for cleaning hard floors,
step on the pedal (E), The indicator
(F) will show red in the "brush roll
off" window, To turn the agitator
brush roll on, step on the pedal
again, The indicator will show red in
the "brush roll on" window,
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) as shown 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 tools
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,
The agitator brush roll will not
rotate when the cleaner is in the
upright position or the if the agi-
tator brush roll shut off indicator
is in the OFF position when the
handle is lowered.
How to clean tools
To clean the hose and 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,
Removing hose
When using cleaning tools, place
cleaner handle in the upright posi-
tion. The agitator brush roll will
not rotate when the cleaner is in
the upright position. Also, turn
cleaner OFF before disconnecting
and connecting hose to hose tube
(G).
To use hose, lift hose end (H) as
shown,
When you are finished cleaning with
the tools, reposition hose end into
tube,
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Select proper tool
I. Combination tool use with brush
for carved furniture, table tops,
books, lamps, lighting fixtures,
venetian blinds, baseboards, shut-
ters, and registers,
Remove brush (Fig, 2-1 5) to clean
upholstered furniture, draperies,
mattresses, clothing, and carpeted
stairs,
J. Powered hand tool may be used
for upholstered furniture, draperies,
mattresses, clothing, automobile
interiors, and carpeted stairs,
K. Crevice tool may be used in
tight spaces, corners and along
edges in such places as dresser
drawers, upholstered furniture,
stairs and baseboards,
L. Wands are used to give extra
length to your hose, Use them with
any of the above tools,
Combination tool
Slide brush to remove,
To replace brushes, align bottom of
brush with grooves (M) on tool, Slide
brush into place,
Continued -_ 7
Extra Reach TM hose
(available at additional cost)
The Extra Reach TM hose provides
easier cleaninc of stairs and hard to
reach places, Follow the steps
below for attachinc and detaching
the Extra Reach TM hose,
E
Turn cleaner OFF before discon-
necting and connecting hose.
Remove hose end from dirt duct (A),
Align end of Extra Reach TM hose
with projections (B) over slots on dirt
duct (C), Slide hose into slots and
twist hose to lock it into place,
Align end of hose with projections
(D) over slots (E) on Extra Reach TM
hose, Slide hose into slots and twist
hose to lock it into place, (Todetach
hose, reverse procedure),
Attach wands or tools to the other
end of hose,
NOTE: Hose must be connected to
dirt duct and hose tube after
removing Extra Reach TM hose for
carpet or floor cleaning.
Attach wand and tools
Attach tool or wand to the hose (F),
Attach tool to wand (G) by pushing
it firmly onto the wand,
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten
or loosen the connection,
Stair cleaning
Use the hose and powered hand
tool for stair cleaning, Clean 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.
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use
and care of your cleaner will ensure
continued cleaning effectiveness,
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Dirt cup
When to empty
It is recommended that the dirt cup
be emptied before the dirt reaches
the fill line (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 loss of suction. When using
the cleaner for this type of dust,
empty the cup and clean the fil-
ters often.
How to empty
Press dirt cup release button (B)
and pivot cup out,
_I
Holding dirt cup over trash recepta-
cle, press dirt cup door release but-
ton (C) to open dirt cup door (D),
Close door and press dirt cup door
release button to latch dirt cup door
closed,
Place bottom of dirt cup into cleaner
body first, Pivot cup into cleaner
body,
Press on dirt cup release button
while firmly pressing on dirt cup,
Release button in order for it to
return to proper position and lock
the dirt cup into place,
Cleaning filters
Cyclonic filter assembly
How to clean
Disconnect cleaner from electrical out-
let. Do not use cleaner without dirt cup
or filters in place.
Remove dirt cup as described in Fig, 3-2,
Twist filter assembly (A) counterclock-
wise, Remove assembly from dirt cup,
"-A
"B
Dirt and debris can be cleaned from
the filter assembly by brushing with
the cleaner's combination tool,
Place the filter assembly on the dirt
cup, aligning (3) tabs (A) on filter
with (3) slots on dirt cup (B) and
twist it clockwise to secure into
position, Press dirt cup door release
button (C) to latch dirt cup door
closed,
Replace dirt cup as described in
Figs, 3-4 & 3-5,
Secondary filter
How to clean
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not operate cleaner
without dirt cup or filters in place.
o
Remove dirt cup as described in
Fig, 3-2,
With thumb, slide latch (A) located
at the top of the housing to the right
and pull down to remove gray filter
frame, Remove black foam filter,
Rinse filter frame cartridge and foam
filter under cold water,
Allow both filter frame and filter to air
dry for 24 hours before replacing fil-
ter into filter frame, Reposition filter
frame cartridge by inserting tabs (B)
into slots on back of housing, Rotate
filter cartridge frame up toward top
of housing and snap closed,
What to buy
When purchasing a new secondary
filter cartridge, ask for HOOVER
part No. 93002517. To purchase a
new black foam filter, ask for
HOOVER part No. 93002518. Continued -_
HEPA Final filter
How to clean
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Do not operate cleaner
without dirt cup or filters in place.
What to buy
When purchasing a new HEPA
filter cartridge, ask for HOOVER
part No. 93002360.
Headlight replace.
ment
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 13 volt, T-3 114
wedge base bulb, Hoover part No.
27313-107
With fingers in slots, pull filter frame
(A) straight out,
Dirt and debris can be cleaned from
the filter cartridge by brushing with
the cleaner's combination tool, DO
NOT RINSE OR WASH the HEPA
filter cartridge.
Slide back into position on cleaner,
Removing lens
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Press handle release pedal and
place handle in low position,
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the the screw as shown and lift off
lens,
Installing bulb
Pull old bulb straight out of socket,
Push new bulb straight into socket
until locked in place,
Excessive force is not required.
Replacing lens
Reposition lens and secure with the
screw,
Belt replacement
The belts are located under the bot-
tom plate of the cleaner and should
be checked from time to time to be
sure they are in good condition,
The flat (wide) belt is described
below; the other belt is described
under "Agitator brush roll",
When to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. WARNING: Agitator brush
roll can start suddenly. Unplug
cleaner before turning it over.
To check the flat belt, remove bot-
tom plate as shown in "Replacing
flat belt", 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 Flat belt - HOOVER
part No. 40201-271,
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