Carpet Height Adjustment; Stair Cleaning; Cleaning Tools; Cleaning Lightweight Flexible Rugs - Hoover U5018 Owner's Manual

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B
A
Carpet height
adjustment
The cleaning of carpet and rugs
takes place at the nozzle (A).
When it is necessary to raise and
lower the nozzle for various carpet
pile heights, slide the nozzle control
knob (B) to the desired setting.
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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) as shown 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. Move
cleaner back to start again, lower
nozzle, and use only forward
strokes.
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C
Handle position
For ease in sliding knob, the handle
should be in the upright position (C).
The nozzle will not move into the
adjusted position until the cleaner
handle is lowered to the operating
position (D).

Stair cleaning

Use the hose and furniture nozzle for
stair cleaning. Clean from bottom to
top.
When using cleaning tools, the
agitator will continue to rotate.
CAUTION: To avoid personal
injury or unnecessary wear to car-
pet, and to prevent the cleaner
from falling, always place it at bot-
tom of stairs.
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D
Settings
For maximum cleaning perfor-
mance, the following carpet height
settings are recommended:
• Lowest setting: for all types of
carpet
Note: If the cleaner is difficult to
push, slide knob to the next higher
setting.
• Higher settings: for very deep
pile carpet where easier pushing
effort is desired, while maintaining
good cleaning performance.

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 deter-
gent. 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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