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Hoover Dirt FINDER Owner's Manual

Hoover Dirt FINDER Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 HOOVER, Owner’s SelfiPropelled Manual Upright Cleaners...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Safeguards ......... 2 Lubrication ............25 UL 4 3 Maintenance Clearing Obstructions ......... 22 Replacing ‘Dirt FINDER’ Battery....16 Replacing Agitator Brushes ....23-24 Replacing Belts ........18-21 Replacing Headlight ........17 Replacing Paper Bag ......14-15 Service ............... 26 Unpacking Cleaner ..........

  • Page 3: Save These Instructions

    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 Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
  • Page 4 - no. 25) H. Air freshener tablet (some models only) 1’9 Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner. This cleaner is intended for household use. Side-mounted hose trademark of The Hoover Company...

  • Page 5: Cleaner Description

    4. Cord Storage Hooks: upper hook rotates for easy cord release. 5. Embedded Dirt FINDERTM Display: (some models only) see page 9. 6. ‘Dirt FINDER’ Sensitivity Switch (some models only) 7. Tool Cover: pull out top edge of cover to open 8. Furniture nozzle 9.

  • Page 6: How To Attach

    Questions or Concerns? The Hoover Company wants to quickly resolve any concerns about your cleaner or questions regarding its use. Look on the list pro- vided with the product for your local Hoover Factory Service Center or in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners - House- hold”...

  • Page 7: Attach Tools

    2. Attach tools Pull open tool cover. Position wand, with smaller end down, in side of holder and snap into place. SWITCH Pull switch lock, above ON/OFF switch, straight out. Dispose of switch lock. Snap furniture nozzle (A), Note: If switch lock has come dusting brush (B), and crevice off during shipping, make sure tool (C) into tool storage area as...

  • Page 8: How To Use

    How to use 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.

  • Page 9: Edge Cleaning

    ON-OFF switch To turn cleaner on, push switch up. To turn cleaner off, push switch down to the OFF posi- tion. Self Propel feature Note: The Self Propel feature will operate only when motor is turned on. This feature moves the cleaner forward and backward at a variable rate of speed controlled entirely by you.

  • Page 10: Embedded Dirt Findertm Feature

    Embedded Dirt FINDERTM feature (Some models only) The ‘ Dirt FINDER’ system alerts the user to areas of carpet that may need more cleaning attention by sensing a larger amount of dirt par- ticles being removed, especially embedded dirt. To let you know that the ‘Dirt FINDER’...
  • Page 11 Adjustment for carpet pile height The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle. If it is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights, slide the nozzle control knob to the correct setting. Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet before mak- ing nozzle adjustment.

  • Page 12: Air Freshener Dispenser

    Air freshener tablets may be obtained from your local Autho- rized Hoover Dealer (Depot), a Hoover Factory Service Center, or by using the mail order form packed with your cleaner.

  • Page 13: Cleaning Tools

    Cleaning tools The cleaning tool set includes a hose, dusting brush, furniture nozzle, crevice tool, and an extension wand, bare floor tool *(some models only) A. Attach hose to cleaner Turn cleaner OFF before attaching or removing hose. With cleaner handle in upright position, open hose door and insert hose connector until it snaps into position.

  • Page 14: How To Clean Tools

    C. Attach wand and tools The tools are attached to the hose or the wand in the same manner. Push tool firmly onto hose; twist tool slightly to tighten or loosen connection. It is important that the tools and wands are twisted to ensure a firm connection.
  • Page 15 Where to buy Bags may be purchased from your local Authorized Hoover Dealer (Depot) or from a Hoover Factory Service Center or use the mail order form packed with your cleaner. When ordering bags, be sure to give the model number of your cleaner.
  • Page 16 If your cleaner did not originally include a micro filtration bag, using Genuine HOOVER@ Micro Filtration Type Z disposable bags will improve the cleaning effectiveness of your cleaner. Regular HOOVER@ Type Z disposable bags also fit your cleaner and will provide good performance. To assure that your HOOVER cleaner oper-...
  • Page 17 What to buy The ‘Dirt FINDER’ system operates on a regular g-volt alkaline battery available at your favorite retailer. When to replace Depending on cleaner usage, the battery will need replacement about every 12 months.
  • Page 18 The headlight What to buy This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base bulb. Hoover part No. 27313101 How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. 1. Place screwdriver into one of the slots at lower edge of lens. Press handle of screwdriver down to release lens.

  • Page 19: Self Propel Feature

    What to buy Agitator belt - Hoover part No. 38528008 ‘Self Propel belt - Hoover part No. 160147 Agitator belt When to replace Check from time to time to be sure the belt is in good condition. If it is stretched, cut, or broken, it should be replaced.
  • Page 20 How to replace agitator belt Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Place cleaner on the floor. For ease in installation, follow the direc- tions given below, positioning yourself to the left, rear of the cleaner. 1. Turn cleaner over. Release 2. Then lift off bottom plate. handle to lowest position.
  • Page 21 - AGITATOR END PLATE 7. Grasp agitator firmly (be 8. Roll other side of agitator sure you can see agitator end into place. plate.) and guide end opposite belt into position. 9. Press firmly to be sure agitator 10. The bottom plate attaches is secure.
  • Page 22 Self propel belt When to replace Check from time to time to be sure the belt is in good condition. If it is stretched, cut, or broken, it should be replaced. How to replace self propel belt Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. To replace the (small) self propel belt it is necessary to first remove the bottom plate, agitator and the larger agitator belt, as shown on the previous pages.

  • Page 23: Clearing Obstructions

    “The belts” section. Carefully remove any obstruc- DIRT DUCT tion from dirt duct. If an obstruction cannot be found or removed, contact your Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

  • Page 24: Agitator Brush Roll

    To maintain cleaning effectiveness, replace brushes if they do not touch card. What to buy When purchasing a new brush roll, ask for HOOVER part 48414004. number How to replace Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
  • Page 25 7. Place agitator ends into new brush roll, matching projections in roll with openings in ends. Push end firmly into place. (If bearing comes out of agitator end during disassembly, place washer and bearing back into agitator end, with white side of bearing out, before inserting shaft.) 8.

  • Page 26: If You Have A Problem

    The motor is equipped with self-lubricated bearings. Do not add lubricant to the motor; it could cause damage. The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically by a Hoover Factory Service Center or an Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

  • Page 27: Service

    I-800-944-9200 for an automated referral of authorized service outlet locations (U.S. only). Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover Company in North Canton for service, this will only result in delay. If further assistance is needed, contact The Hoover Company Consumer Response Center, North Canton, Ohio 44720 Phone: 330-499-9499.
  • Page 28 HOOVER and VI@ are registered trademarks THE HOOVER COMPANY, NORTH CANTON, OHIO 44720 R3 7-96 U63 11 -/I 9-/2 l-/23-/29-/3 l-/35-930 Litho USA 565 11 -A06...

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