Cleaning Tools; Replacing Filter Bag - Hoover WindTunnel Owner's Manual

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.
CAUTION: Agitator continues to rotate
while cleaner handle is in upright
position. Avoid tipping cleaner or
setting it on furniture, fringed area
rugs or carpeted stairs during tool use.
How to clean tools
To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with a
cloth dampened in a mild detergent.
Rinse with a damp cloth.
Cleaning tools may be washed in warm
water with a detergent. Rinse and air dry
before using.
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A
Attach wand and
tools
When using cleaning tools, cleaner
handle should be in the upright
position. Also, turn cleaner OFF
before disconnecting and connecting
hose to hose tube (A).
To use hose, lift hose end as shown.
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Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
care of your cleaner will ensure contin-
ued cleaning effectiveness.
The filter bag
When to replace
Check filter bag from time to time. It is
recommended that you change the filter
bag when dirt reaches the dotted line. If
more dirt than this accumulates, your
cleaner will not operate effectively.
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A
Select proper tool
A. Dusting brush may be used for
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carved furniture, table tops, books,
lamps, lighting fixtures, venetian blinds,
baseboards, shutters, and registers.
B. Furniture nozzle may be used for
upholstered furniture, draperies,
mattresses, clothing, automobile
interiors, and carpeted stairs.
B
Lower cover (B) onto hose tube. When
you are finished cleaning with the tools,
be sure to lift cover from hose tube
and reposition hose end into tube.
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A
For models with "Check Bag"
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indicator (A), the indicator will begin
to show red as filter bag fills with dirt.
There are three conditions that will cause
the indicator to become completely red:
1. The bag is full; change the bag.
2. Very fine materials have been picked
up, clogging the bag pores; change the
bag.
B
C
D
C. Crevice tool may be used in tight
spaces, corners and along edges in
such places as dresser drawers,
upholstered furniture, stairs and base-
boards.
D. Wands are used to give extra length
to your hose. Use them with any of the
above tools.
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C
Attach tool or wand to the hose (C)
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by pushing it firmly into hose.
Attach second wand or tool to wand (D)
by pushing it firmly onto the wand.
Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or
loosen the connection.
3. There is a blockage the nozzle, hose,
tools or at the bag opening; remove the
blockage ("Clearing blockages" p. 10).
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as
face powder, cornstarch, fireplace
ashes or fireplace soot, may seal the
filter bag and may cause it to burst
even though it is only partially full of
dirt. When cleaner is used to remove
material of this nature, change filter
bag often.
D
Continued
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