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Owner’s Manual Operating and Servicing Instructions www.hoover.com 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.
• 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) .
1. ASSEMBLING CLEANER Cleaner assembly Carton contents Empty carton . Find the parts shown below before disposing of packing materials . Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Remove cardboard (A) and four screws from handle section . Discard cardboard, but keep screws for assembly (Figs .
2. HOW TO USE Cleaner description Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on bottom of cleaner. The assembled cleaner will look like the drawing . 1 . Handle 2 . Custom Control™ powerswitch 3 . Custom Control™ indicator 4 .
Custom Control™ switch Plug cord into electrical outlet . CARPET setting - turns brushroll on, for cleaning carpets and rugs . (Brushroll will automatically stop turning when handle is raised to upright position .) BARE FLOOR setting - turns brushroll OFF for cleaning hard surfact floors .
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) 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 .
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Attach wand and tools How to clean tools To clean the hose and the powered hand 2.12 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 .
3. MAINTENANCE Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks . Proper use and care of your cleaner will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness . Dirt cup The dirt cup assembly consists of the following parts: Lid (A) Dirt Cup (B) Pre-filter (C) HEPA Cartridge Filter (D) Dirt Opening (E) Handle (F)
Filter assembly How to clean filter assembly The HEPA cartridge filter and pre-filter are Remove dirt cup essentially self-shedding . and dirt cup lid as Tapping the side of the dirt cup as described described in “How in “How to empty dirt cup” should sufficiently to empty dirt cup.”...
Let filter air dry and reposition it . Replace door . Snap closed . Should you want to replace this filter, ask for HOOVER part No. 40110009 or service 38766028. Do not operate cleaner without the filter in place .
. To maintain cleaning effectiveness, have brushroll replaced if brushes do not touch card . What to buy When purchasing a new agitator, ask for HOOVER part No. 48414137. How to replace 3.20 3.21 3.19 Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.To remove...
Belt replacement The belt on your Hoover cleaner causes the brushroll to rotate and is important for the effective operation of your cleaner . The brushroll belt is designed to last a long time and does not normally need replacement . The belt is located under the hood of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition .
Replace belt When replacing 4 . With flat sides 3.34 3.35 belt, ask for of turbine retainers HOOVER part No. (G) pointing down, 38528037. slide retainers into grooves (H) in tool 1 . Remove bottom housing and snap plate, belt guard into place .
Thermal protector An internal thermal protector has been 3. Refer to “Clearing blockages” section. designed into your cleaner to protect it from 4 . When the motor cools, the thermal overheating . protector automatically resets and cleaning When the thermal protector activates, the may continue .
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Cleaner hard to Incorrect carpet height Move nozzle control knob to a higher push setting setting Broken or worn belt Replace belt Cleaning tools Blockage in hose Clear blockage . won’t pick up Visible dirt Filter assembly not installed Remove filter assembly from dirt cup leaking through...
Follow the service center link to find the service outlet nearest you . • For an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations call 1-800-944-9200. Do not send your vacuum to Hoover®, Inc ., Company in Glenwillow for service . This will only result in delay .