Hoover UH71230 User guide

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Operatingand ServicingInstructions
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MANUFACTURINGCODE
{Label located on bottom
of vacuum)
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................... 3
Vacuum Assembly ............................................................................................. 5
Carton Contents...................................................................................... 5
Attach Handle .......................................................... 5
Position Teals.............................................................................. 5
Attach D[rt Cop..................................................................... 5
How To Use ........................................................................................................ 6
VacuumDescription ....................................................................... 5
0n-0ff Sw_tcb.......................................................................... 6
Cord Release....................................................................... 6
Carpet HeightAdjustment............................................... 6
Suction _3nlyMode, Brushrc[ISh_t-Off ........................................ 7
Tools .................................................................................................................. 7
Select ProperToot......................................................................... 7
RemovingHose ............................................................................................... ?
Attach Wand AndTools............................................................... 7
Stair Cleaning........................................................................ 8
CordRmvmd& Storage ................................................................... 8
HOwToCleanTools............................................................... 8
Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 8
D_rtCup............................................................................9
F_lters, ........................................................... 9-10
Brushrol[ ......................................................... t
Belt .. .................................................................. t2
Hose .................................................. t3
TurboTool .................................................................. 13
TroubLes hooting ................................................................................................. 14
Service ................................................................................................................ 15
Warranty ............................................................................................................. 16
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY:
•Fullyassemblebeforeoperating.
• Operatecleaneronlyat voltagespecifiedon datalabelon bottomof cleaner.
• Donot leaveappliancewhenpluggedin. Unplugfrom outlet whennot in useand
beforecleaningor servicing.
° Donotuseoutdoorsor onwet surfaces.
• Donotallowto beusedasatoy.Notintendedfor usebychildrenage12 andunder.
Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenusednearchildren.Toavoidinjuryordamage,
keepchildrenawayfrom product,anddonotallowchildrento placefingersor other
objectsinto anyopenings.
° Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer'srecommended
attachmentsandproducts.
° Donotusewith damagedcordor plug.Ifapplianceis notworking asitshould,has
been dropped,damaged,left outdoors,or droppedintowater, take it to a service
center priorto continuinguse.
• Do notpullor carrybycord,usecordasa handle,closea dooroncord, orpull cord
aroundsharpedgesor corners.Donotplaceproducton cord. Donotrunappliance
overcord. Keepcordawayfrom heatedsurfaces.
° Donotunplugbypullingon cord.Tounplug,graspthe plug,notthe cord.
° Donothandleplugor appliancewith wet hands.
° Do notputanyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewith anyopeningblocked;keepfree
of dust,lint, hair,andanythingthat mayreduceairflow.
• Keephair, looseclothing,fingers, and all partsof bodyaway from openingsand
movingparts.Brushrollcontinuesto rotatewhenin the uprightposition.
° Turnoff all controlsbeforeunplugging.
• Useextracarewhencleaningon stairs.Toavoidpersonalinjuryor damage,andto
preventthecleanerfrom falling, alwaysplacecleanerat bottomof stairson floor.
Donotplacecleaneronstairsor furniture,as it mayresult in injuryor damage.
° Donotuseto pick up flammableor combustibleliquids,such as gasoline,or fine
woodsandings,or useinareaswheretheymay be present.
, Holdplugwhenrewindingontocordreel.Donotallowplugtowhipwhenrewinding.
° UnplugbeforeconnectingTurboTool.
,, Donotpick up anythingthat is burningorsmoking,suchascigarettes,matches,or
hotashes.
° Donotusewithout dirtcupandlor filtersin place.
•WARNING:ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntotheStatedCalifomiato cause
cancer,birthdefectsorreproductiveharm.WASHHANDSAFT£RHANDL/NG,

CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOFDAMAGE:
•Avoidpickingup hard,sharpobjectswith this product,asthey maycausedamage.
• Storeappropriately indoorsin a dry place. Do not expose machineto freezing
temperatures.
o Brushrollcontinuesto turn while product is turned on and handle is in upright
position. To avoiddamage to carpet, rugs, furniture and flooring, avoid tipping
cleaneror setting it on furniture,fringed arearugs, or carpetedstairsduringtool
use.
° Donot usesharpobjectsto cleanouthoseasthey can causedamage.
,, With brushrollon,do notallowcleanertosit in onelocationfor anextendedperiod
of time,as damageto thefloor canresult.
WARNING:
°Toreducetherisk ofelectricshock,this appliancehasapolarizedplug (oneblade
iswider than theother).This plugwilt fit in a polarizedoutlet onlyoneway. Ifthe
plug doesnotfit fully intheoutlet, reversetheplug.If it still doesnotfit, contacta
qualified electrican to install the proper outlet. Do not changethe plug in any
way.
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CARTONCONTENTS
A, Handle*
B, VacuumBase
C,Wand
O,CreviceTo0I
E, TurboToot
E AdjustableDusting8[ush*
6, (1)LargeScrew
H.DiMCup
"Variesper model,
Remove all paris from carton and identily
each item shawm
Make sure eli pads are located before
disposingof pacldngmaterials,
A
B
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D E F
ATTACHHANDLE
1.2 Insert handle section into vacuum base, Push
dawn firmiy. Using a Phillipsscrewdriver, fasten (1) large
screw behindhandleintovacuum base.
1.3 Wrap hose araund top of bose guide located el1tile
handle. Insertthe hase into hosetube unfit yau hear aclick.
POSITION TOOLS
t.4 PlaceCreviceTeal into Wand ands(ideinto toot starage
areaon{eft back side(C)ofvacuum and placeTurbo Toolan
right back side(E)o4vacuumas shown.
1.5 Race adjustabledusting brushiF) an tapof wand.
ATTACHDIRT CUP
1.6 Ptace bottom a! dirt CUp into vacuum body first,
Pivot cup into vacuum. Dirtcup is secure whenyou beara
click,
5Actual model may vary from images shown.

VACUUM DESCRIPTION
1. Handle
2. Dirt CupReleaseButton
3. CarryHandle
4. SystemCheckIndicator
5. RinsableFilterAccess
6, Dirt Cup
7. Riter madewith HEPAmedia
8. HeightAdjustment
g. FurnitureGuard
lg. AdjustableOust_ngBrush
1!. Wand
12. CreviceTool(insidewand)
13. CordRewindPedal
t4. BrushrotlONtOFFPOdal
t5. HandleReleasePedal
16. Hose
17, TurboTool
t8, ON/OFFSwiDh
t9. HoseReleaseButton
20, HoseConnectingTube
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16
17
18
19
ON-OFF SWITCH
II!t IA |
22 Plugcord into electrical
outlet.
To turn vacuum ON(I--ON),
push ON,OFFswitch (A) to
ONposition.
To turn vacuum OFF
(O=OFF-),pushswitchto OFF
pesitbn,
CORDRELEASE
2.3 Priorto using,graspthe
endof the plug and putl to
release the cord from the
cord reel until red tape is
reached.
•IMPORTANT•
Wt_enpuilingon the cord,yetlow tape wiltidentifywhen
thecord is almosl lul_yexiended,Whenred tapeJsvisible
on i_lecord, tile cord has reachedits fu[tlength,(Do not
pull the cord past the red tape.)
,_ARPETHEIGHTADJUSTMENT*
"Numberof heightse_ngs vary"per model.
2.4 Toadjust heigl_tsetting,PUSHDOWNandTURNknob(C)
to desiredheightsetting.
For maximum cleaning performance, the iollowing carpet
heightse_ngs are recnmmeodec_:
• Hardfloor setting: for use on hard floors only.
• Low through High se_ngs: Adiust depending on
ca-_ettype.
', For high pile carpet, use high carpet setting to
easepushingeffort,
•IMPORTANT•
if the vacuum is difficult to push, push down andturn
knobto thenext highersetSng.
Actual model may vary from images shown, 6

SUCTIONONLYMODE/BRUSHROLL SHUT-0FF
for bare floors and very high pile carpet
2.3 For optimal cleaning
performanceon bare floors
andcarpet with pile deeper
than 1", brushrotlsi_uuldbe
turnedoff.
Thevacuumis shippedwEth
the hrushrolI in the ON
pDsitioe. To turn brushrolt
OF}=for SuctionOn_ Mode,
step on pedet(A).
•IMPORTANT•
Pedal(A)is inactivewhen the cleaner is in the upright
position.
ACAUTION
Brushrottshould bein off position forcleaningof highp[te
carpetdeepertllan t".
ACAUTION,&
Not tobe usedfor grooming a pet.
Toolsallow forcleaningsurfacesabovethe floorandfor reach-
inghardtodean areas.
The vacuum is readyfor toni use when handleis in updght
posiU0n,
• IMPORTANT•
Brushrotlcongnuesto turnwhile productis turnedon and
handleis in uprightposi_en.Toavoid damageto carpet,
rugs,tum_ureandfloodng,avoidt_ppfngcleanerOrsetting
it onfum_re, fringedarearags,or carpetedstairsduring
teduse.
SELECTPROPERTOOL
ABCD
A, Wandisusedto giveextraiengthto yourhose,Useitwith
any ofthe abovetools,
B, Crevice Tool may be used in tight spaces,
comers and along edgesin such placesas dresserdrawers,
uphofsteredfum_re, stairsendbaseboards.
C. TurboToolmaybe usedforupholsteredfurniture,draperies,
matiresses,clothing,and carpeteds_irs.
D, Use Adjustable Ousting Brush to clean uphotstered
turniture, draperies, mattresses, clothing,carpeted stairs,
lightfixtures,_d fanswith5 cleaningpositions.
REMOVING HOSE
3.2 Toremovehosefor toot
use,press the hoserelease
buttonandpullhoseendout,
Tolockbackintoplace,push
hoseinto hosetube untityou
heara click,
,A CAUTIONAk
Notto be usedforgroomingapet.
ATTACHWAND AND TOOLS
ACAUTIONA
To reducethe dsk of injury from movingparts - Unplug
beforeservicing.
3.3Toattachtootorwand to
hose,pushfirmly into place.
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STAIR CLEANING
3.4 Use the HoseandTurboTool_ool varies per model}for stair cleaning.
ACAUTION
Use extra care when c{eaningon stairs,To avoid personal injury or damage,and to
prevent the cleanerfrom falling, always place oieanerat bottom of stairs on floor. DO
not place cleaneron stairs orlumiture, asit may reeuitin injury ordamage,When using
tools, always ensure handleis in the upright position.
CORD REWINDAND STORAGE
3.5 Toreturn cord for storage, hold plug and press down
CordReleasePedal(B)on sideof cord reel.
I,,w,,.,.o,,1
Heldplug when rewinding onto cord reel, 0o not aIlow
plugto whip when rewinding.
NOW TO CLEANTOOLS
TocleanHoseandTurboTool,wipe wi_ a dampcloth,DONOTsubmergein water.
Othercleaning tools may be washedin warm water witI] a detergent.Rinseand air dry 24 hoursbefore using.
FamiIiarizeyourselfwith thesehomemaintenancetasksas properuse andcare of your vacuum
wii_ensureconidnuedcleaningeffectiveness.
4.t TheSystemCheckIndicatorlocatedat (A),aIertsyoutopossiblesystempedormanceissues,
PROBLEM
It System Check
Indicatoris red:
POSSIBLECAUSE POSSIBLESOLUTION
2.Dirtcup isfull and/or clogged, 2.Emptydirt cup-referencepg,9
Any otherso,vicingshouldbedonebyan authorizedservicerepresentative,
tf applianceisnot workingasit should,hasbeendropped,damaged,teftoutdoors,or droppedintowater,takeit toa servicecenter
pdorto continuinguse.
Actual model may vary from images shown. 8

NOTICE
A Thermal Protector has been designed into your cleaner to prot_ct ]t from overheating. When the
thermalprotectoractivatesf_e cleanerwill stop running.
It this happensproceedasfollows:
1,TorncleanerOFFandunplugit fromthe dectdcal outlet,
2. Emptydirt cop,
3. Inspect the nozzle intet, hose connector, hose, dirt cup intet, cyclonic filtefi rinsable filter, and
HEPAfilter.Clearobstructionsif present.
4. When cleaner is unp{ugged and motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector will deactivate
andc_eaningmaycontinue.
If the thermal protector continues to activate after foIiowing the above steps, your cleaner needs servicing,
DIRT CUP: WhentoEmpty
4,2 Tomaintainoptimal performance,empty thedirt cup beforethe dirt cup reachesthe max
line (B).Placethevacuuminthe upright positionbeforeremovb_gthedirt cup.
WARNING
Toreduce the risk of personatinjury - Unplugbeforecleaning or servicing.Donot use
vacuumwithoutd[_tcup orfilters in place.
Veryfine materials,such asface powder or cornstarch,may sealthe filter and causea
reductionin performance.Whenusingthe vacuumfor thistypeof dust,empty_e cup and
cleanthe filters often,
How to Empty
4.3 Press dirt cup re,ease
button (C) and pivot cup
out,
4.4 Holddirt cup over trash
receptac[e, push dirt cup
door release lever (D) to
open dirt cup door(E).
Close dirt cup door (£).
Pressfirmiy to secure.
4.5 Placebottomof dirtcupintovacuum bodyfirst, Pivotdirtcup intovacuumbodyandpress
firmly until it iocks into prate.
FILTERS:WhentoClean
Tomaintain optimal performance,filters should becleaned
at least every two months under normal use,
WARNING
To reduce the _isk of personalinju_ - Unplugbefore
cleaning or sewicing,Donot usevacuumwithoutdirt cup
or filters in place.
RinsableFilter:RowtoClean
Removedirt cup as d_scribedinRg. 4.3.
4,6 Twistthe did cup handlecounterclockwiset_ open and
removelid,
_"_ iffl I
|
4,7 Pulltab to removerinsablefilter.
Rinsewith water for h_e minutesor anti[ water runs clear.
Then squeezeoutexcesswater,Nlow 24 hoursfor filterto dry
compIetaty.
Rep_acafilter,tabsideout,
9Actual model may vary from images shown.

4,8 Replacedid cup lid andtwist clockwise until locked in
position.
Replacedirt cup asdescribedin Fig4,5.
•IMPORTANT•
Ailowfilter todry completely beforereplacing,Dryfilter on
edgesoair circulateson both sidesof filter.This maytake
up to24 hours.
CyclonicFilterAssembly:HowtoClean
WARNING,&
To reduce the risk of persona[ injury - Unplug before
c[eanthgor servicing. Do not use vacuum without di_
cupor filters in place,
Do not use vacuum without dirt cup or filters
in piace.
Removedirt cupand twistthedirtcup handlecounterclockwim
to oper_andremovelid asdescribedin 4,6.
4,9 Pullfi_terassemb,B/(G)outetdirt cupandremove,
4,10 Dirt and debrmcan becleaned from the filter assembly
with the adjustabledusting brdsh,
4.1t Placethe filler assemblyon thedirI cup.Lineup tabs[H)
_ri tidwith dirt cup body,
4,t2 Replacedirt cup tid andtwist clockwiseuntil locked in
position,
Replacedirt cup as describedin Fig 4.5,
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FilterMadeWithHEPAMedia:HowtoClean
4,13 With fingers under filter door lip, pull filter frame (A)
gut and away from vacuum body, Reid filter over a trash
receptacle and tap out dirt and debris,
4,14 Bottomfilter (g) must be pushed back into placefirst.
4.15 Then pushthe upper handle in (C] until it clicks,
4,16 Fitter diagram: (B) bottom filter. (C}upper handJe,
A WARNING
To reduce the risk of persenat injury - Unplugbefore
cleaningor servicing,DOnot usevacuumwi[houtdidcup
orfilters in place.
ic
B
•IMPORTANT•
DONOTRINSEORWASHTHEFILTER :I,_Q_!_ _:_ii_:l:,_:::_i_aii _S()_920_:_!i_il;_q-_,_:i_a_:::i
MADEWITHHEPAMEDIA. _8_3i::i', : i::i :_:::ii:i: :i:!i: :i:i:i__:i:i_i_,!!:II::: '!::_:i_: :,i::::::i::
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