Hoover WindTunnel Owner's Manual page 9

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Secondary and final
fi Iters
Removing
and installing Filter
bag
Grasp filter bag collar (A) and pull collar
from tube (B).
Note: Do not clean out old filter bag and
reuse. Discard used filter bag.
Hold new filter bag as shown. Align open-
ing in filter bag with (B).
P.sh (A)
firmly onto (B).
Tuck in filter bag.
Replacing bag door
Reposition bag door by placing tab on
bottom of door into opening (C).
Press top of door to snap securely shut.
Cleaning secondary
fi Iter
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
The secondary filter (A), located
behind the grill in the bottom of bag
compartment, protects the motor from
dirt particles.
If filter becomes dirty, pull off grill and lift
out filter.
Hand wash filter in cold water with mild
detergent, then air dry.
Reposition dry filter and grill.
Should you want to replace this filter,
ask for HOOVER part No. 38765019.
Replacing final filter
The final filter
assists in the filtration
process to return clean air to the room.
This
pleated filter will become dirty and
needs to be replaced about once a year
to maintain efficient filtration.
The 3
layer
filter (some models) can be washed in
the same manner as the secondary filter
and reused.
To remove final filter, first open the door
on the side of the cleaner (Fig. 3-5).
Grasp filter (B) and pull it straight out.
Reposition new filter by reversing this
procedure.
The
final filter can be replaced with any
of the following filters.
3 layer, washable -
HOOVER part No.
40110006
HEPA filter HOOVER
part No. 43613022.
Do not operate cleaner without both
the secondary and final filter in place.
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How to
reattach filter
door
The filter door is designed with a
"break-away" feature which allows it to
snap free if it is pushed open too far,
To
reattach, align hinges (C) of cover
with slots on sides of filter area.
Press door back into place.
Check brush roll chan-
nels
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Because your WindTunnel cleaner
picks up so well, we strongly recom-
mend you check for debris accumula-
tion in the channels next to the brush
rod when you check the filters.
Removing this debris will help maintain
you cleaner's excellent pick up and suc-
tion. Remove debris as follows:
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Check for debris accumulation by
removing bottom plate (Fig.
3-9)
and
looking in the channels (I) next to the
brush roll (Fig.
3-18).
Remove any accumulation.
Reposition bottom plate (Fig.
3-13).
Headlight
replacement
What to buy
This
cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, Hoover part N0.
27313101.
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Removing lens
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the
two screws as shown and lift off lens,
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