Maintenance; Dirt Cup - Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Owner's Manual

Combination Tool
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A
Slide brush to remove.
To replace brushes, align bottom of brush with
grooves (A) on tool. Slide brush into place.
Extra Reach ™ Hose
(available at additional cost)
The Extra Reach™ hose provides easier cleaning
of stairs and hard to reach places. Follow the
steps below for attaching and detaching the
Extra Reach™ hose.
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D
B
C
A
E

4. MAINTENANCE

Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and care of your cleaner will
ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.

Dirt Cup

When to Empty
Empty the dirt cup before the dirt reaches the fill line (A).
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Place the cleaner in the upright position before removing
the dirt cup.
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Do not use cleaner
A
without dirt cup or filters in place.
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face powder or
cornstarch, may seal the filter and cause a reduction in
performance. When using the cleaner for this type of dust,
empty the cup and clean the filters often.
Stair Cleaning
Use the hose and powered hand tool for stair
cleaning. Clean from bottom to top.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or unnecessary
wear to carpet, and to prevent the cleaner from
falling, always place it at bottom of stairs.
Turn cleaner OFF before disconnecting and
connecting hose. Remove hose end from dirt
duct (A). Align end of Extra Reach™ hose with
projections (B) over slots on dirt duct (C). Slide
hose into slots and twist hose to lock it into
place.
Align end of hose with projections (D) over slots
(E) on Extra Reach™ hose. Slide hose into slots
and twist hose to lock it into place. (To detach
hose, reverse procedure).
Attach wands or tools to the other end of hose.
Note: Hose must be connected to dirt duct and
hose tube after removing Extra Reach™ hose for
carpet or floor cleaning.
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