Cleaning Filters; Replacing Headlight; Cleaning Secondary Filter; Headlight Replacement - Hoover Self-Propelled WindTunnel Cleaner Owner's Manual

Secondary and final
filters
3-4
A
Cleaning secondary
filter
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.
Check brush roll chan-
nels
Because your WindTunnel™ cleaner
picks up so well, we strongly recom-
mend you check for debris accumulation
in the channels next to the brush roll
when you check the filters. Removing
this debris will help maintain you clean-
er's excellent pick up and suction.
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).
3-5
Replacing final filter
The final filter assists in the filtration
process to return clean air to the room.
This filter will become dirty and needs to
be replaced about once a year to main-
tain efficient filtration.
To remove final filter, first open the door
on the side of the cleaner (Fig. 3-6).
Grasp filter (B) and pull it straight out.
Reposition new filter by reversing this
procedure.
Should you want to replace this filter,
ask for HOOVER part No. 38766021.
Do not operate cleaner without both
the secondary and final filter in place.
Headlight
replacement
What to buy
This cleaner uses a 12 volt, wedge base
type 912 bulb, Hoover part No.
27313101.
3-7
Removing lens
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the
two screws as shown and lift off lens.
3-6
B
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.
3-8
Installing bulb and replacing
lens
Pull old bulb straight out of socket.
Push new bulb straight into socket until
locked in place.
Excessive force is not required.
Reposition lens and secure with the two
screws.
C
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