To Clean Stairs; Maintenance; Clearing Blockages; Replacing Filter Bag - Hoover S3612 - Household Vacuum Cleaners Owner's Manual

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To connect tools to metal wands,
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insert end of tool into wand and
snap into position. To disconnect, press
down on the center of spring latch and
remove tool.

Maintenance

Familiarize yourself with these home
maintenance tasks as proper use and
c a re of your cleaner will ensure continued
cleaning eff e c t i v e n e s s .

Clearing blockages

Low suction or pick up may be due to a
blockage in the system. Refer to the fol-
lowing steps to check for blockages,
continuing with each step until the
blockage is found:
1.Turn cleaner off and disconnect from
electrical outlet; then disconnect
power nozzle plug and wands from
hand grip.
Filter bag
When to replace
Check the bag when the "CHECK BAG"
indicator shows red. When bag is filled
with dirt, the cleaner will not operate effi-
ciently. Discard used bag.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such
as face powder or cornstarch, may
seal the paper bag and may cause it
to burst even though it is only partial-
ly full of dirt. When the cleaner is
used to remove material of this
nature, change the bag often.
Where to buy
Filter bags may be purchased from
Authorized Hoover Dealers (Depots),
Leading Retailers, Hoover Factor y
Service Centers, or through The Hoover
Company online at www.hoover.com.
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How to store cleaner
The cleaning tools are conveniently
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stored in the cleaner, as shown. To
replace the wall/floor brush, be sure to
turn the nozzle connector toward the
cord rewind pedal (A) before pushing
the brush in place.
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2. Plug cleaner in, turn on, and
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check hose end for suction.
Remove any obstructions.
3. Remove power nozzle from wands
and attach wands to hose. Check for
suction and remove any blockages.
What to buy
In order to maintain the original cleaning
effectiveness and superior filtration qual-
ities of your cleaner, use only Genuine
HOOVER® Allergen Filtration Type S
disposable filter bags.
Regular HOOVER® Type S disposable
bags also fit your cleaner and will give
satisfactory performance.
To assure that your HOOVER cleaner
operates at peak performance, it is
imperative that you use only genuine
HOOVER filter bags made by The
Hoover Company. HOOVER bags can
be identified by these trademarks—
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How to clean stairs
Clean stairs by placing cleaner on
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end. Clean stairs from bottom to
top.
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4.Make sure power nozzle plug is
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disconnected from hand grip.
Then check for blockage in nozzle con-
nector (A).
Push nozzle connector down to lowest
position. Look into nozzle connector
and remove any blockage.
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How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Rotate hose to the side, lift bag lid
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latch and open bag lid.